Millcroft
Residential care home in Horam, East Sussex
Operated by Millcroft & York Lodge Care Homes
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.
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About
Millcroft is a 24-bed residential care home in Horam, East Sussex, providing care for older people and those with sensory impairment. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — in its 2019 report.
The home offers residential care in a village setting, supporting residents to maintain privacy, independence and dignity within a secure environment.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 September 2019 · Last inspected 15 August 2019
Inspectors found that people at this residential home for up to 24 people, some living with dementia, mental health needs or frailty, felt safe and were looked after well by kind, approachable staff. Risks were managed, medicines and infection control were handled safely, and there were enough trained staff. People were supported to make choices, stay independent, keep in touch with others and take part in activities, with privacy and dignity respected.
- People said they felt safe and that staff were caring and available when needed
- Staff were trained and supported, and recruitment and safeguarding procedures were robust
- Care was person-centred, with needs assessed in detail and people supported to be as independent as possible
- The registered manager was well regarded, with a clear vision and effective quality assurance systems that drove improvements
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
22 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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Millcroft is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 10.2 miles away. The local GP practice is QUINTINS MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Horam
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Rotherfield St Martin
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Part of Millcroft & York Lodge Care Homes
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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