Barchester Healthcare

Red Oaks Care Home

Nursing home in West Sussex

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Outstanding64 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressThe Hooks, Henfield BN5 9UY, UK
Beds64
Weekly feefrom £1,800 · 2026
En-suite98%
Opened1972
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Red Oaks Care Home is a 64-bed home run by Barchester Healthcare in West Sussex. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades in the Caring and Responsive key questions, and Good grades in Safe, Effective and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

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

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Worthing Hospital8.7 miles
Bus stop500 m
Train station7.4 miles
Shops0.7 miles
Pub or bar350 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 400 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldLimited

Local Amenities

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

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Criminal damage & arson100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,800
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

West Sussex usually pays £1,033 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £767 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what West Sussex pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£984
2025—£1,033
2026£1,800—

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

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Red Oaks Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 8.6 miles away. The local GP practice is HENFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Worthing Hospital · 8.6 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
HENFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.5 mi

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

Community & connection in West Sussex

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Billingshurst Community Transport Limited

Provider of voluntary transport scheme for the elderly, frail and disabled

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1101884)
Charity

Pulborough and District Community Care Association

Services & activities for (mostly older) people living in Pulborough & the surrounding villages, including a weekly lunch club, a befriending and visiting service, a parent/carer social Pop-In and…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (292359)
Charity

Turners Hill Day Centre

The Association works under the name of The Circle Club and offers a weekly lunch club for elderly people.

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1041013)
Charity

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.

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (278998)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Red Oaks?
Red Oaks is based in Henfield and is conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Red Oaks?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Red Oaks has been given an outstanding rating, reflecting the high standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Red Oaks provide?
Red Oaks offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Red Oaks?
At present, Red Oaks can accommodate 64 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Red Oaks?
Barchester Healthcare is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Red Oaks offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Wellness Sessions, Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays, and Hair & Beauty Services.
How much does care at Red Oaks cost?
The cost of care at Red Oaks can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Red Oaks is £1,800 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01273 092799.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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