Welltower
Heffle Court
Care home in Heathfield, East Sussex
Operated by Aria Healthcare Group
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
Heffle Court is a care home in Heathfield, East Sussex, run by Welltower, with 41 registered beds. It offers residential, dementia, nursing and respite care, as well as end of life care, for older people. The home sits in the market town of Heathfield and has landscaped grounds and an enclosed courtyard garden. Bedrooms are decorated in a simple, comfortable style, and most have an en-suite bathroom.
Residents can use a cinema room, a hair and beauty salon, a library, a music room, a café and a private dining room, along with several quiet communal lounges. The activities team arranges events, social activities and outings in the home's minibus, and the home aims to support residents' independence. The Care Quality Commission rated Heffle Court Good overall in its 2024 report, and it received Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
29 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 East Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Heffle Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 12.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODHILL SURGERY, 3.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Heathfield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Part of Aria Healthcare Group
Heffle Court is one of 43 homes run by Aria Healthcare Group 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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