Barchester Healthcare
Hazel Lodge Care Home
Residential care home in Rother, East Sussex
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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
Hazel Lodge Care Home is a 70-bed residential care home operated by Barchester Healthcare in Rother, East Sussex. The home provides residential care, respite care and specialist dementia support.
The home has not yet been inspected by the Care Quality Commission.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
2 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 | from £1,248 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
East Sussex usually pays £929 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £319 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £893 |
| 2025 | — | £929 |
| 2026 | £1,248 | — |
What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Hazel Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 4.9 miles away. The local GP practice is MARTINS OAK SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Rother
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
Mayfield and Five Ashes Community Services
To promote community based services and support for those living in the Parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes and its surrounding area within East Sussex, to assist in combatting loneliness and…
Battle Area Community Transport
Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.
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How much does care at Hazel Lodge cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01424 619086.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Hazel Lodge Care Home is one of 242 homes run by Barchester 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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