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Residential care homes in Heathfield

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There is 1 residential care home in and around Heathfield on AskBart. The largest is Millcroft, with 24 beds. The most recent inspection was at Millcroft in August 2019.

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Heathfield

Care homes in Heathfield (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
MillcroftDistance from the town centre: 2.5 mi
CQC Good

24 beds

Millcroft & York Lodge Care Homes

Residential
Fees on request
View home: Millcroft

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Heathfield in numbers

What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
East Sussex usual weekly rate (2025)£929
LargestMillcroft (24 beds)
Most recently inspectedMillcroft (August 2019)
Homes by care typeResidential 1
Average house price, Wealden (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£386,787
Good1
Average weekly fees
  • East Sussex average£1,340/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across East Sussex. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Wealden

The average house price in Wealden is £386,787, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£386,787
Detached
£586,588
Semi-detached
£348,205
Terraced
£286,892
Flats & maisonettes
£182,646

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Heathfield

  • High Retirement Community
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 72% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

29 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime10
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Other crime4
  • Criminal damage & arson4
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Heathfield

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Engage

Engage, a rural charity in Wealden, provides socialisation opportunities for older vulnerable people at the TN22 club and dementia activities and carers' respite at the TN22 Plus club. Engage…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175761)
Charity

Mayfield and Five Ashes Community Services

To promote community based services and support for those living in the Parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes and its surrounding area within East Sussex, to assist in combatting loneliness and…

3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1166647)
Charity

Rotherfield St Martin

RSM is a community led and award winning charity that supports older people in the Rotherfield Parish (and surrounding areas), East Sussex. Our aim is to prevent social isolation and loneliness in…

5.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1168555)
Charity

The Luxford Centre

The Charity operates a centre open Mon-Fri day time for the over 55s and retired in Uckfield and the surrounding areas including the organisation of various leisure and sporting activities,…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180260)
Charity

The Good Company People

The Good Company People carries out its purposes by providing relief to (a) people who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation and/or experiencing cognitive changes, living with dementia…

7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1202836)

Heathfield: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+54.9%
Projected change in Wealden, 2025 to 2035 (6,329 to 9,804). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.5%
Projected change in Wealden, 2025 to 2035 (46,188 to 56,600). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Procter Health Care Pharmacy (0.7 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 83.8% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6–10 out of 10
Where the 5 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Heathfield

  • The Cottage Hospice · 2.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published September 2021). CQC page
  • St Wilfrid's Hospice · 12.3 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2015). CQC page
  • St Peter and St James Charitable Trust · 12.6 milesCQC Good (report published May 2020). CQC page

Hospitals near Heathfield

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Heathfield a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Heathfield

Heathfield draws a well-above-average proportion of older residents, signalling a mature retirement community. The recorded-crime rate is very low, and the South East location offers reasonable road and rail access to nearby cities. Cost of care and the breadth of local care-home options are the main factors to weigh carefully before committing.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Check the distance and waiting times at your nearest GP surgery and the location of the closest hospital with an A&E department—South East geography typically supports reasonable reach to emergency care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is very low: only 4 offences recorded in the latest reporting period, with violent crime, other theft and anti-social behaviour the most common categories.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support network are to Heathfield, and whether the town's social offer will sustain you if they live further away.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Compare local weekly care-home fees against the national average to understand affordability in this South East location—fees can vary significantly by home and care level.
  • Transport: The South East's road network and rail links provide access to larger nearby cities; walking and local buses will depend on which part of Heathfield you choose.
  • Housing options: Ask local care providers and advisers about the range and size of homes available—the data does not specify the breadth of provision.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has a modest social scene: 2 pubs and bars are recorded locally, so explore what clubs, groups and outdoor spaces are within reach to suit your interests.
  • Community: Look into memory cafés, lunch clubs and older-people's groups in and around Heathfield to help you build connection and routine.
  • Climate: As a South East location, Heathfield experiences typical UK southern weather—generally milder than the Midlands or North, though wet winters are common.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited eating-out venues: Only 2 pubs and bars are recorded in the town, so daily social life and outings may depend heavily on private arrangements or nearby larger centres.
  • Choice of homes: The data does not detail the number or type of care homes available, so early enquiry with local providers is essential to find the right fit.

Questions about care homes in Heathfield

How many residential care homes are there in Heathfield?

AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Heathfield, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Heathfield rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Heathfield?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Heathfield?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Heathfield:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Heathfield

Near Heathfield

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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