Barchester Healthcare

Hurstwood View Care Home

Nursing home in Wealden, East Sussex

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good55 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityLow Recorded Crime
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.
AddressLinum Lane, Five Ash Down, Uckfield TN22 3FH
Beds55
Weekly feefrom £1,927 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2012
All-inclusiveNo

About

Hurstwood View Care Home is a 55-bed care home in Uckfield, East Sussex, operated by Barchester Healthcare. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care, supported by on-site nursing staff available 24 hours a day.

The Care Quality Commission rated Hurstwood View Good overall, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery1.3 miles
A&E: Princess Royal Hospital8.7 miles
Bus stop0.8 miles
Train station2.2 miles
Shops1.9 miles
Pub or bar950 m
  • Near a main road

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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldLimited

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

19 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime53%
Anti-social behaviour26%
Other crime11%
Shoplifting5%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Hurstwood View Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 8.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Princess Royal Hospital · 8.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE · 1.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Hurstwood View?
You can find it in Five Ash Down, near to many convenient facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Hurstwood View?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Hurstwood View has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Hurstwood View provide?
This home offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Hurstwood View?
At present, the home can accommodate 55 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Hurstwood View?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Hurstwood View offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry, Rhythm & Melody, and Culinary Arts.
How much does care at Hurstwood View cost?
The cost of care at Hurstwood View can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,927 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01825 705490.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

Hurstwood View Care Home is one of 207 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 September 2026.

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