Derwent Lodge
Nursing home in Billingshurst, West Sussex
Operated by Splendid Healthcare
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About
Derwent Lodge is a care home in Billingshurst, West Sussex, providing nursing and residential care for 56 residents. The home supports older people aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia and mental health needs. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home delivers 24-hour nursing care alongside residential support, tailored to residents with complex care needs including dementia.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 May 2023 · Last inspected 21 April 2023
Inspectors found that people at this care home felt relaxed with staff, described them as kind, and said they felt safe and well supported. Relatives spoke warmly about the welcoming, familiar staff team. The report describes medicines being handled safely, a clean and pleasant environment, up-to-date care plans, and a range of activities.
- Staff are described as kind and friendly, with good relationships built with people living there.
- Medicines are handled safely and the premises are clean, hygienic and pleasant to spend time in.
- Care plans are up to date and reflect people's needs, and people can receive visits from relatives.
- The provider has quality assurance systems that monitor the service and help drive improvement.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 100 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
38 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 | — |
| 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 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
Derwent Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 14.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BILLINGSHURST SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Billingshurst
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Billingshurst Community Transport Limited
Provider of voluntary transport scheme for the elderly, frail and disabled
Pulborough and District Community Care Association
Services & activities for (mostly older) people living in Pulborough & the surrounding villages, including a weekly lunch club, a befriending and visiting service, a parent/carer social Pop-In and…
Turners Hill Day Centre
The Association works under the name of The Circle Club and offers a weekly lunch club for elderly people.
Tapestry Day Club
Tapestry Day Club offers high quality, stimulating small group day support for people living with early-stage Dementia while providing valuable respite to their carers. We employ fully vetted and…
The Phoenix Stroke Club
Club operating 4 days a week providing activities, exercises, therapy for people in the Horsham area who have suffered a Stroke or neuroligical condition.
Part of Splendid Healthcare
Derwent Lodge is one of 2 homes run by Splendid Healthcare 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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