Care home
Mill River Lodge
Care home in Horsham, West Sussex
Shaw Healthcare
Mill River Lodge
Care home in Horsham, West Sussex
Operated by Shaw Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Mill River Lodge is operated by Shaw Healthcare and provides residential care, dementia care, and specialist support for people with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries and learning disabilities. The home is registered for 70 beds and is located in Horsham, West Sussex.
The Care Quality Commission rated Mill River Lodge Good overall in 2021, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 October 2021 · Last inspected 8 September 2021
Inspectors found that Mill River Lodge in Horsham had made enough improvements since its last inspection to lift its overall rating from Requires Improvement to Good. People and relatives described staff who knew them well, feeling safe, and care that was gentle and unhurried. Infection prevention and control practice was judged to have improved considerably, and the home's culture was described as positive and person-centred.
- Infection prevention and control practice had significantly improved and matched current government guidance
- Care plans were person-centred and gave staff clear guidance on supporting people
- Medicines were managed safely, including detailed guidance for as-needed medicines
- Staff were recruited safely, received regular supervision, and staffing levels had improved
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.
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
304 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 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
Mill River Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 11.3 miles away. The local GP practice is ORCHARD SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Horsham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
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…
Billingshurst Community Transport Limited
Provider of voluntary transport scheme for the elderly, frail and disabled
Part of Shaw Healthcare
Mill River Lodge is one of 50 homes run by Shaw 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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