Cross Lane House
Care home in Wadhurst, East Sussex
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).
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About
Cross Lane House is an 18-bed care home in Wadhurst, East Sussex, set within rural Sussex countryside. The home is situated in the village of Ticehurst and within walking distance of local amenities. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key-question domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also assessed as Good in the 2019 report.
The home employs staff who undergo enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks and receive mandatory training aligned with CQC regulations and the needs of residents. Cross Lane House maintains health and safety policies and welcomes feedback and suggestions from residents, visitors and staff to support continuous improvement of its service.
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
8 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 East Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Cross Lane House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, 8 miles away. The local GP practice is WADHURST MEDICAL GROUP, 2.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wadhurst
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Age UK Tunbridge Wells
Age UK Tunbridge Wells is the new name for Tunbridge Wells Age Concern, the Charity has been working in the borough of Tunbridge Wells since 1948 and currently provides a range of services and…
Southborough and High Brooms Age Concern
Currently we manage a "Trust Fund". We believe that it is no longer financially viable for a Day Centre to be run as we have in the past. Following consultation with the Charity Commission and…
Rusthall Lunch Club
Providing a lunch once a week for the elderly living in Rusthall.
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…
Robertsbridge Monday Lunch Club
A small luncheon club on Mondays in Robertsbridge, with Extend Exercises, hot lunch meals and very occasional social outings including transport within Robertsbridge.
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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