Coniston Court
Nursing home in Uckfield, East Sussex
Operated by Silverlake Care
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- 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.
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About
Coniston Court is a care home in Uckfield, East Sussex, with 73 registered beds. It provides residential, nursing and dementia care. The home also runs Drake Lodge, an annexe with ten spacious bedrooms, each with an en-suite, in a setting surrounded by the Ashdown Forest.
The Care Quality Commission rated Coniston Court Requires Improvement overall in a report published in 2026. Its key-question grades were Good for effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for safe care and for well-led management.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
95 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 East Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Coniston Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE, 3.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Uckfield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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,…
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…
Community Transport Sussex
Community Transport Sussex provides transport services and support to the residents & community groups across West Sussex and it's envirions, with the aim of relieving socail isolation and…
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…
Age Concern East Sussex
Services to people in later life and influencing/representation to improve the quality of later life. Services include information and advice, community clubs, post-hospital discharge support,…
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…
Part of Silverlake Care
Coniston Court is one of 2 homes run by Silverlake Care 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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