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Care homes offering respite care in Lingfield

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Lingfield on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,679 a week, while West Sussex usually pays £1,033. The largest is Mill View Care Home, with 70 beds.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,679/wkin line with the UK average
what West Sussex council pays
£1,033/wk

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Lingfield

Care homes in Lingfield (2)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Lingfield in numbers

The average residential care home in Lingfield costs about £1,679/week, while West Sussex’s published usual rate is around £1,033/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £646/week (about £33,592/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

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

Care homes offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,679
West Sussex usual weekly rate (2025)£1,033
LargestMill View Care Home (70 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 1 · Respite 2
Average house price, Tandridge (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£475,344
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Lingfield£1,679/wk
  • Nursing, Lingfield£1,690/wk
  • Dementia, Lingfield£1,679/wk
  • Surrey average£1,428/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • West Sussex usual rate£1,033/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Surrey. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: West Sussex's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Tandridge

The average house price in Tandridge is £475,344, 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
£475,344
Detached
£853,458
Semi-detached
£460,542
Terraced
£387,546
Flats & maisonettes
£243,121

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 Lingfield

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 75% 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

14 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Vehicle crime5
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Other theft2
  • Burglary1
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 Lingfield

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

Charity

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…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1205015)
Charity

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,…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1127168)
Charity

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,…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173729)
Charity

Age Concern Bletchingley

Lunch Club for the elderly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month andTransport to doctors' surgery, hospital,dentist and shopping for the elderly residents of Bletchingley

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (262559)

Lingfield: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+50%
Projected change in Tandridge, 2025 to 2035 (3,045 to 4,569). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+17.3%
Projected change in Tandridge, 2025 to 2035 (19,486 to 22,860). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Boots (1.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
8
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
92.1%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 69.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
5–10 out of 10
Where the 6 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Lingfield

  • St Catherine's Hospice · 9.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published July 2016). CQC page
  • St Peter and St James Charitable Trust · 13.4 milesCQC Good (report published May 2020). CQC page
  • The Cottage Hospice · 14.4 milesCQC Outstanding (report published September 2021). CQC page

Hospitals near Lingfield

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 Lingfield a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Lingfield

Lingfield suits those seeking a calm, village setting with some established retirement infrastructure, though it is not a major retirement hub. The over-65 population stands at 19.2%, marginally above the national average of 18.6%, indicating a reasonable base of older residents. Suitability depends heavily on how close family support is and whether you value rural quiet over bustling social provision.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will need to confirm GP surgery locations and pharmacy access with local care providers; the nearest hospital emergency department should be checked as part of your enquiry.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is very low: 2 offences were recorded in April 2026, with violent crime and criminal damage being the main categories.
  • Family & connection: Consider how far family members live from Lingfield and whether regular visits or support are realistic from your current networks.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees will vary; compare quoted weekly rates against the national average and your own budget before committing.
  • Transport: Confirm bus routes and rail links to nearby towns and cities with local care homes; assess whether you need a car or can rely on public transport.
  • Housing options: Lingfield has care-home provision; the range and size of available homes should be checked directly with local operators and care advisers.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The village has 1 park and 1 allotment site, plus 3 cafés and 3 pubs nearby, offering modest social and outdoor opportunities.
  • Community: Ask care homes about memory cafés, clubs and social groups they run or help residents access; village life can support strong local connections if you engage.
  • Climate: South East England has a temperate climate with mild winters and moderate rainfall; expect typical UK seasonal weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Quiet village setting: Lingfield is small and rural; if you thrive on busy social scenes and varied entertainment, you may find it isolating.
  • Distance to wider services: Confirm travel times to larger hospitals, shopping, and cultural activities; rural location means dependency on car or good public links.

Questions about care homes in Lingfield

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Lingfield?

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Lingfield, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Lingfield rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Lingfield cost?

Published fees range from £1,679 to £1,700 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Lingfield?

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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Near Lingfield

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

Header photo: Neil Thomas, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons