Birchwood Grove
Care home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Operated by Archmore Care Services
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Birchwood Grove is a small nursing home in Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex, providing nursing care, residential care and dementia support for up to 27 residents. The home is operated by Archmore Care Services Ltd and situated close to the town centre with good transport links.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades in Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though the Safe domain is rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 July 2019 · Last inspected 24 May 2019
Inspectors found that people living at Birchwood Grove, a care home for up to 24 older people, were happy and felt safe, and that staff were kind, caring and knew residents well. Staff numbers were considered sufficient, people could take part in activities, and links with other health and social care professionals were good. Care plans were personalised, though some electronic records lacked specific detail.
- People and relatives said they were happy at the home and felt safe
- Staff were described as kind and caring, respected privacy and dignity, and knew people well
- Staffing levels were considered sufficient and allowed people to take part in a range of activities
- Good working links with other health and social care professionals, important given residents' complex needs
- Some medicine management required improvement, although people received their medicines safely
- Some electronic care plans lacked specific details or guidance, though paper care plans were available to mitigate this
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 200 m away
- Fire station about 450 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 | — |
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
Birchwood Grove is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWTONS PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Archmore Care Services
Birchwood Grove is one of 3 homes run by Archmore Care Services on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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