Acorn Lodge
Nursing home in East Grinstead, West Sussex
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Acorn Lodge is a care home in East Grinstead, Mid Sussex, in England. It was established in 1994 and provides nursing care with a focus on dementia and mental health. The home has 47 registered beds, and the Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care. The home describes its setting as tranquil, with panoramic views, and a recently expanded wing of 12 ensuite rooms, all fully air-conditioned. It is about a mile from the town centre, with access to the steam train and railway stations.
The home says its staff are trained and experienced in dementia, mental health and palliative care. New team members receive coaching and mentoring during their first two weeks, followed by mandatory training, specialist courses and regular supervision. Staff recruitment focuses on character, a caring nature and compassion. The home also says it offers on-site services and support aimed at meeting residents' needs.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
128 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what West Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £984 |
| 2025 | £1,033 |
What West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Acorn Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is East Surrey Hospital, 9.1 miles away. The local GP practice is MOATFIELD SURGERY, 1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in East Grinstead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK East Grinstead & District
AGEUKEG and District's area of benefit encompasses the town of East Grinstead and the surrounding villages.It operates four main services:Dementia Respite Services, Day/Activity Centre Services,…
Being Neighbourly
To support our Neighbours in and around East Grinstead, West Sussex, to engage / re-engage with their community, to reduce isolation and loneliness, improve mental wellbeing and support those in…
The Forget Me Not's (Crawley)
The Forget Me Nots ensure no carer, loved one, friend or family member of someone living with dementia in Crawley and surrounding area would ever feel alone. We exist to provide friendship, help,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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