Barchester Healthcare
Westlake House Care Home
Nursing home in Horsham, West Sussex
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Westlake House Care Home is a 63-bed care home operated by Barchester Healthcare in Horsham, West Sussex. It provides residential, nursing and respite care to older adults and people with complex needs. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is located on Pondtail Road in Horsham and is managed by Barchester Healthcare, a large care provider operating across the United Kingdom.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
304 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 | from £1,719 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
West Sussex usually pays £1,033 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £686 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £984 |
| 2025 | — | £1,033 |
| 2026 | £1,719 | — |
What West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Westlake House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is East Surrey Hospital, 11.4 miles away. The local GP practice is HOLBROOK SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Horsham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Phoenix Stroke Club
Club operating 4 days a week providing activities, exercises, therapy for people in the Horsham area who have suffered a Stroke or neuroligical condition.
Turners Hill Day Centre
The Association works under the name of The Circle Club and offers a weekly lunch club for elderly people.
Tapestry Day Club
Tapestry Day Club offers high quality, stimulating small group day support for people living with early-stage Dementia while providing valuable respite to their carers. We employ fully vetted and…
Billingshurst Community Transport Limited
Provider of voluntary transport scheme for the elderly, frail and disabled
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How much does care at Westlake House cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01403 907156 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Westlake House Care Home is one of 240 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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