Priory Group
The Vines
Residential care home in Crowborough, East Sussex
Operated by Priory Group
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Vines is a 14-bed residential care home in Crowborough, East Sussex, run by Priory Group. It provides dementia care and residential support for older people aged 65 and over, and also supports people with physical disabilities and substance misuse needs.
The home's care provision is registered with the Care Quality Commission for dementia and residential services.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
55 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 | — |
- 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 |
What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Vines is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, 8.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BEACON SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Crowborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
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…
Mayfield and Five Ashes Community Services
To promote community based services and support for those living in the Parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes and its surrounding area within East Sussex, to assist in combatting loneliness and…
Rusthall Lunch Club
Providing a lunch once a week for the elderly living in Rusthall.
Age UK Tunbridge Wells
Age UK Tunbridge Wells is the new name for Tunbridge Wells Age Concern, the Charity has been working in the borough of Tunbridge Wells since 1948 and currently provides a range of services and…
Part of Priory Group
The Vines is one of 11 homes run by Priory Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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