Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe
Residential care home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Avon House Rest Home in Haywards Heath provides residential care for older people from a 19-bed setting. The home is registered to deliver personal care and support tailored to individual needs, with an emphasis on maintaining residents' choice, independence and dignity. Its small size allows staff to develop close knowledge of each person they support and their particular requirements.
The Care Quality Commission rated Avon House Rest Home Good overall in 2026, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Family involvement is encouraged, whether through visits, participation in care planning or feedback on the home's provision.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
122 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 4.9 miles away. The local GP practice is OUSE VALLEY PRACTICE, 3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Haywards Heath
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Raise Your Voice
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Age Concern Hassocks & District
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Befriended
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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