Upper Mead
Care home in Henfield, West Sussex
Operated by Splendid Healthcare
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Upper Mead is a 48-bed care home in Henfield, West Sussex, providing specialist dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home supports older people living with dementia, offering care tailored to their needs in a residential setting in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 June 2023 · Last inspected 16 May 2023
Inspectors found that people living at this 34-resident care home felt at ease with staff, described them as kind, and said they felt safe and well supported. Friendly relationships between residents and staff were seen during the visit, and the environment was described as pleasant and easy to move around. Inspectors judged that people received good care that met their needs.
- Staff were described as dedicated, enthusiastic and trained appropriately
- Residents said they enjoyed the food and that the provider acted on their feedback
- Medicines were handled safely and care plans were up to date
- Visits from relatives were supported and a programme of activities was in place
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 850 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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
6 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 West Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £984 |
| 2025 | £1,033 |
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Local health safety net
Upper Mead is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 8.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HENFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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