Temple Grove Nursing Home
Nursing home in Uckfield, East Sussex
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- 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
Temple Grove Nursing Home is a 65-bed care home in Uckfield, East Sussex, providing nursing, residential and dementia care. The home supports older people, those living with dementia, and individuals with mental health needs.
The home was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2020. It was marked Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, while achieving Outstanding grades for its responsiveness to residents' needs and quality of leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 20 January 2020 · Last inspected 26 November 2019
Inspectors rated this residential and nursing home outstanding. People and relatives described staff as kind and compassionate, with personalised support that they felt had a real positive effect on wellbeing. The report also notes well-planned activities, strong community links, a well-regarded registered manager, and staff who helped people keep their independence and make their own choices.
- Staff are described as kind and compassionate, with support tailored to each person
- Activities are planned around people's interests and the home has strong links with the local community
- The management team has good oversight, uses tools to track care quality, and acts on feedback from people
- People are supported to manage their own medicines and are involved in recruiting staff
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 June 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
95 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 East Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Temple Grove Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 9.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE, 2.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Uckfield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Luxford Centre
The Charity operates a centre open Mon-Fri day time for the over 55s and retired in Uckfield and the surrounding areas including the organisation of various leisure and sporting activities,…
Engage
Engage, a rural charity in Wealden, provides socialisation opportunities for older vulnerable people at the TN22 club and dementia activities and carers' respite at the TN22 Plus club. Engage…
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…
The Good Company People
The Good Company People carries out its purposes by providing relief to (a) people who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation and/or experiencing cognitive changes, living with dementia…
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,…
Rotherfield St Martin
RSM is a community led and award winning charity that supports older people in the Rotherfield Parish (and surrounding areas), East Sussex. Our aim is to prevent social isolation and loneliness in…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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