Welltower
Walstead Place Care Home
Care home in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Operated by Aria Healthcare Group
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Walstead Place Care Home is a 45-bed care home in Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex, run by Welltower. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for the Well-led key question. Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care are all rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 October 2022 · Last inspected 28 July 2022
Inspectors rated this care home good, with the rating unchanged from the last inspection. The report describes a registered manager and staff who are committed to person-centred, dignified care, with residents' health, wellbeing and independence supported and families saying their relatives are treated well and have plenty of activities. Staff are described as well trained, safe in their recruitment and practice, and attentive to people's rights, choice and end-of-life wishes.
- Care plans are written with people and focus on their individual needs and preferences.
- Staff use appropriate personal protective equipment and have access to stock and training on it.
- Medicines are managed safely and the environment is described as clean, hygienic and pleasant.
- Complaints and compliments are shared with staff to drive improvements and recognise good work.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
Walstead Place Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTHLANDS WOOD SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Aria Healthcare Group
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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