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Care homes near Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath – page 3

59 homes within 10 miles

There are 59 care homes within 10 miles of Princess Royal Hospital, nearest first. 46 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 19 offer nursing care and 24 dementia care. The closest, Bletchingley, is 0.9 miles away; 12 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near Princess Royal Hospital (59)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

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About Princess Royal Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX
Phone
01444 441881 Source
Urgent care
A&E is open 24 hours for people aged 17 and over. SourceA&E is for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies only. SourceA same day emergency care service aims to see patients, treat them and send them home the same day. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

Services for older people at Princess Royal Hospital

  • Elderly medicine ward1st floorHurstpierpoint Ward provides elderly medicine care. Source
  • Dementia care ward1st floorPoynings Ward provides dementia care. Source
  • Carers' passportCarers of patients can ask for a Carer's Passport and discuss with the ward nurse how the ward can help. Source
  • PALSThe PALS service gives confidential support, advice and information to patients, relatives and carers. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsMetrobus route 271 runs between Crawley and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, via Haywards Heath. Source
  • Buses and trainsMetrobus route 272 runs between Crawley and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, via Lindfield and Haywards Heath. Source
  • Buses and trainsHaywards Heath is the nearest station, and regular buses run from Perrymount Road, a two minute walk from the station. Source
  • ParkingCar parks charge for parking, but disabled badge holders can park free. Source
  • VisitingOpen visiting policy for family and carers on the dementia units, in line with John's Campaign. Source
  • NHS patient transportBook or enquire about patient transport by calling 0300 777 4444. Source

Map of the hospital site

Our own map from OpenStreetMap. It doesn’t show wards or floors.

  • Hospital grounds
  • Hospital buildings
  • Car parks
  • Bus stops

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Questions about care homes near Princess Royal Hospital

How many care homes are near Princess Royal Hospital?

There are 59 care homes within 10 miles of Princess Royal Hospital listed on AskBart, 29 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to Princess Royal Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Maplehurst Nursing Home (1 miles), The Goldbridge Care Home (1.3 miles), Compton House Christian Nursing Home (1.6 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near Princess Royal Hospital?

Yes. 24 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Maplehurst Nursing Home, 1 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from Princess Royal Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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