Nightingales Residential Care Home
Care home in Lewes, East Sussex
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.
About
Nightingales Residential Care Home is a 35-bed care home in Lewes, East Sussex, providing residential care. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2025, with key-question grades of Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective and Responsive, Good for Caring, and Requires Improvement for Well-led.
Families considering Nightingales should review the full CQC report to understand the areas identified for improvement and any action plans in place.
What's nearby
- 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
181 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Nightingales Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WEALDEN RIDGE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lewes
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern East Sussex
Services to people in later life and influencing/representation to improve the quality of later life. Services include information and advice, community clubs, post-hospital discharge support,…
Community Transport for the Lewes Area
The provision of community transport in the Lewes area for people who have special needs of such facilities because they are elderly, poor or disabled, people with young children or those living…
Befriended
Befriended provides a range of services aimed at combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Mid Sussex. These include face to face befriending, telephone befriending,…
The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove Limited
The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove takes a holistic approach to all its work, considering the needs of carers, and those they care for. Core activities include information and advice giving,…
Age Concern Hassocks & District
Social care for the older people of Hassocks and nearby villages along the South Downs. The day centre provides a freshly cooked three-course meal each weekday and a wide range of entertainment,…
Community Transport Sussex
Community Transport Sussex provides transport services and support to the residents & community groups across West Sussex and it's envirions, with the aim of relieving socail isolation and…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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