Shaw Healthcare
Croft Meadow
Care home in Steyning, West Sussex
Operated by Shaw Healthcare
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Croft Meadow is a 60-bed care home in Steyning, West Sussex, run by Shaw Healthcare, an employee-owned provider established in 1986. Residents take part in a range of activities, including outings to a local garden centre, lively games of balloon tennis and quieter pursuits such as jigsaw puzzles. Volunteers visit the home each week to spend time with residents, giving them the chance to show off their skills. Local community groups, including Steyning District Churches, also visit as part of the home's activities.
The Care Quality Commission rated Croft Meadow Good overall in its report published in 2022. The home received a Good rating for each of the five key questions: whether it is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 September 2022 · Last inspected 25 August 2022
Inspectors found that Croft Meadow, a 60-bed residential and nursing home, had improved since its last inspection and is now rated Good. People said they felt safe, and staff were described as knowledgeable, trained and supported. Residents received meals they enjoyed, access to outside health services and activities, and the building was being upgraded to better suit people living with dementia.
- Systems for overseeing the home were revised and are now embedded in daily practice
- Risks to people's health and safety are identified and managed, and people said they felt safe
- Staff are trained, supervised and described as caring, with feedback from relatives and staff being positive about management
- Food is varied, and a chef acts on people's feedback to shape the menu
- Staffing levels were reported to vary, although people felt there were enough staff to meet their needs
- The environment for people living with dementia was still being improved, with work ongoing
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.
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 250 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
23 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Croft Meadow is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 5.3 miles away. The local GP practice is STEYNING HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Steyning
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Maybridge Keystone Club
Structured and informal Youth activities for 8- 12 yr olds ,and 12 - 19 yrs olds evening. Children's activities including Alternative School provision, adult activities e.g Healthy exercise,…
Worthing Choral Society
Worthing Choral Society aims to provide at least three public Choral concerts a year,. It also undertakes charity concerts for both local and national organistions each year. It supports local…
Guild Care
Our aim is to deliver innovative and life-changing care services for older people and those living with dementia and to support children and young people affected by life limiting illnesses and…
Bounce Alzheimer's Therapy (Bat) UK
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of London and the surrounding area the provision of table tennis and other facilities for recreation or leisure.
Carers Support West Sussex
To deliver high quality services to carers in West Sussex by provision of information and support.To develop good working relationships with all agencies to deliver services that address the needs…
Time to Talk Befriending
We overcome loneliness experienced by older people through befriending. We provide one to one befriending, group befriending, events, seasonal outreach and social prescribing in Brighton and Hove,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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