Russettings Care Home
Care home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Russettings Care Home is a 45-bed residential and nursing facility in Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex, West Sussex, serving the wider area including Balcombe, Lindfield, Cuckfield and Ardingly. The home provides residential care, nursing care and specialist dementia support, including end-of-life and palliative services as well as short-term respite placements.
Russettings was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
122 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 |
What West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Russettings Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 4.9 miles away. The local GP practice is OUSE VALLEY PRACTICE, 3.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Haywards Heath
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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