Temple Grove

Crowborough Road, Herons Ghyll, Uckfield TN22 4BY
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Temple Grove is a care home rated Outstanding by the CQC (January 2020) for up to 65 people. Those living at Temple Grove are provided with personalised care plans tailored to individual needs, taking into account their history, likes and dislikes. Independence and choice are strongly encouraged and promoted throughout all aspects of life at the home.

Long-term, short-term, respite and convalescent care are all available at Temple Grove. The home can also cater for those with complex nursing care needs.

The en-suite bedrooms are fully furnished and include a desk, wardrobe, flat screen televisions and Wi-Fi. Residents are welcome to take along personal belongings and furnishings to make their rooms more comfortable and familiar. Bedrooms on the ground floor offer direct access into the gardens while those on the first floor feature picture windows, offering great views of the gardens.

Each floor has its own dining room and lounge and there are various additional facilities such as a film and TV room, a shop, a hair salon and family rooms.
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Care Provided by Temple Grove

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1950
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2094
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2094
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2094
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2194
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2194
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2194
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2194
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Temple Grove for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Temple Grove to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Temple Grove to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Owner

  • Medici Healthcare Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Eileen Allison (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages from 18 to 120

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2009
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (65)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (65)

Visiting

  • Vistors welcome 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Parking

  • The home have able parking on site

Temple Grove Reviews (127)

9.8

Temple Grove has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from M C (Respite Resident) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The setting of Temple Grove is delightful and perfect for the excellent spring weather enjoyed during my stay. The atmosphere there is excellent generated by a staff which is highly competent, efficient and above all delightful. I left Temple Grove to get on with my life but with regrets due to leaving
all those charming people - including residents.
Reply from Mark Ellison, Owner at Temple GroveWe're glad to hear you enjoyed your respite stay with us and thank you for your kind words. Wishing you all the very best from everyone at Temple Grove, it was lovely having you stay with us.
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Review from Sue M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother Kathy passed away peacefully on 14th March 2026. It was a very sad time for my sister and I, but the care and support we received from the home at this sad time was so supporting and kind. Anyone wanting care and understanding, with the excellent support cannot go wrong with this lovely nursing
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Reply from mark ellison, Owner at Temple GroveOur sincere condolences for your lovely mother Kathy and thank you for your kind words. Wishing you and your family much love at this difficult time, from all of us at Temple Grove.
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Review from Y N (Friend of Resident) published on 2 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit my friend regularly and I am impressed by the care she receives, the cleanliness of everywhere, the kindness of staff and the contentment of my friend. Lovely place.
Reply from mark ellison, Owner at Temple GroveThank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you at Temple Grove very soon!
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Review from Lynda C (Cousin of Resident) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Calm, relaxed atmosphere when I visit. Staff always smile and acknowledge my arrival. However, recently I have been aware there are less care staff on the floor. A member of staff who always offered me a cup of tea does not appear to be there anymore! Overall, I see a high quality of care.
Reply from Mark Ellison, Owner at Temple GroveMany thanks for kind words. I can assure you that are staffing levels remain at 1 carer to three residents. This is substantially above the industry norm of 1 carer to 6 residents.
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Review from G R (Friend of Resident) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff at Temple Grove are exceptional, always providing a very high level of care, with impeccable manners and great sense of humour. The food is of a very high standard with special requests welcomed. All round a 5 star review what an amazing team.
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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a very positive experience with all aspects of Temple Grove since our mother moved in, in September. She has been made to feel very welcome and every staff member has gone out of their way to make her feel comfortable, relaxed and a member of the community at T.G. She is greeted by name
whenever she passes anyone in corridors or communal areas and is treated with respect. We would highly recommend Temple Grove to friends and family.
Reply from mark ellison, Owner at Temple GroveMany thanks for taking the time to write a review, its always lovely to hear positive feedback. I'm glad to hear your mother is fitting well at Temple Grove, I known the staff are extremely fond of her.
Many thanks
Mark
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Review from F D (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is currently a resident at Temple Grove. The care he is receiving there is nothing short of brilliant. We had a difficult time convincing him he needed to move somewhere for full time care, but as soon as he moved to Temple Grove he loved it. The staff and all involved running it are amazing,
kind and caring people. They keep myself and our family updated regularly about Dad, with everything from his medical needs to what he has been doing. Him being there has made our lives a lot easier knowing he is somewhere that he's properly looked after by trustworthy people.
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Review from DJ P (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been in Temple Gove now for about 6 months. She could not be happier. My sister and I can see a real difference. The staff have been lovely to us, always smiling and chatting. They are all a real credit to the caring profession.


A post Christmas lunch for 7 of us was carefully laid

out in the dinning room. We were not rushed and it was delight to have my Mum at a dining table for a couple of hours. I cannot remember the last time that happened.


On the medical side Temple Grove have taken away all the stress and anxiety relating to Doctor and Hospital stays. This has allowed my sister and I to be her children again, not her carers. Thank You.

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Review from Ruth B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been living at Temple Grove for nearly 2 years. She has received excellent personalised care during this time and the staff have always kept me informed about her condition and any treatment required. She is very settled and content in this home and the care staff are attentive to her
needs. There seem to be a lot of activities provided for residents but my mother has not been keen to participate. I visit once a month and often book to have lunch in the dining room with my mother. When making these bookings, the information has not always been passed on from the reception staff to the catering and care staff, which at times has meant that my mother was not ready to go to the dining room or that a table had not been prepared for us. On these occasions, both the care and catering staff have always been quick to accommodate us at short notice, however I think that there is room for improvement in the internal communications between admin, finance, care and catering staff.
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Review from G W (Wife of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband with Alzheimers/Dementia came to Temple Grove in January 2025, following my looking after him for two years at home. I have total peace of mind that he has the best care here. The staff in his unit and all at Temple Grove are Compassionate, incredibly kind, very professional with no corners
cut. I did visit perhaps five others beforehand but on my first visit to Temple Grove I knew this was Perfect!
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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been at Temple Grove Care Home for nearly a year and has received exceptional care. The staff have been incredible; they genuinely care about the residents. The home is absolutely beautiful and spotless! My dad's room has a lovely vista over the garden. There is entertainment every day
in the communal areas and lots going on. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Temple Grove. My father is so happy there and we are happy that he is safe and being cared for so well.
Reply from mark ellison, Owner at Temple Grovemany thanks for your very kind review. It's a real pleasure having your father, who has brought great humour with him to the home and it's lovely to see he has settled so well.
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Review from Hazel H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has several medical issues which are going to result in end of life care. She has had several awful trips into hospital recently and her condition worsened. Due to the comfort and care she has received at Temple
Grove she is now improving daily. This is due to attentive and reactionary staff, balanced
nutritional meals that are home cooked and appetising.
The staff have put us as a family at ease. We were struggling to cope with her at home, and this has been a weight lifted so we can now concentrate on the nicer things with mum. We know that her time is limited but have faith in the processes put in place that Temple Grove and their staff will manage much of this on our behalf.
The staff are all kind, considerate and friendly and l would gladly recommend anyone needing care to check in .
Reply from mark ellison, Owner at Temple GroveYour kind words are much appreciated. We are glad to hear your mother is improving and enjoying the home cooked food. Do let us know if there is anything else we can do for her and your family
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Review from Else P (Wife of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a Temple Grove resident now for two months, after a difficult year of us trying to cope at home with the effects of a variety of health issues as well as the early stage of vascular dementia. I have been greatly assured as to the quality of care he is receiving, delivered with
infinite care and attention to detail - and good humour. Wherever we go at Temple Grove, we are greeted by name and a smile, it makes such a difference. Everything I have experienced so far at Temple Grove speaks highly of their approach to Residential Care and is clearly reflected in staff training.
Reply from mark ellison, Owner at Temple GroveMany thanks for your kind review. We are glad that your husband has settled so well
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Review from Avril S (Niece of Resident) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am next of kin for my elderly aunt and after a few years of resistance, worsening dementia several falls she agreed to go for some respite care. The manager made the whole process so much less stressful and when she and the staff visited my aunt they were wonderful with her. She has now been at Temple
Grove for 4 weeks which has flown by and has become a fully-fledged long-term resident. Every contact I have had with the team, special shout out to the staff member, has been friendly and lovely. My Aunt is so much brighter and happier. Thanks guys for your support and making it a great transition for my Aunt. I can't speak highly enough of Temple Grove. We are thrilled.
Reply from Catalin Gyulai, General Manager at Temple GroveThank you very much for your kind words; they are greatly appreciated. I'm glad to hear that your aunt is happy at Temple Grove and that the transition process has been less stressful. Moving from one's home to a nursing home can indeed be a traumatic experience, and our team is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all residents. We take pride in being supported by our amazing staff, who consistently do an outstanding job. Their dedication and hard work contribute significantly to the well-being and satisfaction of our residents.
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Review from G T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a long-term resident in Temple Grove. Throughout her eight years she came to be a friend of many members of staff. In the earlier years she enjoyed the activities, in her later years, she was cared for with incredible devotion and skill. We have been so comforted by the knowledge that
she being looked after so well. I thoroughly recommend Temple Grove.
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Review from P C (Son of Resident) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not have asked for more. Was used for the final few weeks of my father's life and could not have been more impressed. Lovely staff - who seemed genuinely to care, something you soon discover is not the case everywhere - as well as excellent facilities.
Reply from Mark Ellison, Owner at Temple GroveMany thanks for taking the time to write such kind words at a difficult time, it means a lot to the staff. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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Review from C A (Next of Kin) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional home, grounds and conditions.
Food and staff amazing. They fully engage residents and family. Good value for money.
Reply from mark ellison, Owner at Temple GroveMany thanks for your kind review. I notice that you felt the rooms could be better. I'm pleased to say we are just completing our refurbishment where we are providing new bathrooms and furniture in the residents' bedrooms. Last we also finished the refurbishment of the common areas updating the lounges, dining rooms, family rooms as well as creating a new hair salon/nail bar and a new cinema/sensory room. I hope you like the results! Many thanks
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Review from Robert W (Husband of Resident) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At first glance, it might appear that I have completed this review without too much thought. That is not the case.
I have been visiting for eight months, I have not found anything that I have needed to bring to anyone's attention - it really is that good.
A very big plus is the continuity of having
permanent staff.
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Review from Roger B (Nephew of Resident) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I placed my aunt at Temple Grove following a recommendation by the manager of a local care home because she needed 24-hour nursing and care following a stay in hospital for pneumonia. The overall package of care provided by the staff at Temple Grove was excellent from the admin staff, the care and nursing
staff, led from the top by the two owners. My aunt enjoyed her end-of-life care at Temple Grove, which ended today as she passed away with my wife and I at her bedside.
Reply from Mark Ellison, Owner at Temple GroveRoger My sincere condolences at your Aunt's passing. Thank you for taking the time to write your kind words. It's lovely to hear your Aunt enjoyed her time with us and everyone at the home wishes you and your family the best at this difficult time. With best wishes.
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Review from Paul M (Son of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent. Temple Grove has a very caring and solicitous staff, very professional, and always respectful. Importantly they are proactive, identifying potential issues and concerns and discussing them with us. Our parent's care is clearly the top priority for them. Although frequently busy, they always
have time for my parents and have provided companionship as well as professional care. We have both parents in care, both in their mid-90s - frail but competent. In many ways, this presents different challenges from other residents, but Temple Grove has risen splendidly to the challenge, for example supplementing their many social activities with personalised excursions such as local outings for tea or to visit local sights (all with support/supervision of course). Care homes are expensive; but as we have seen the level of attentiveness and care our parents have received, we do not begrudge the cost.
Reply from mark ellison, Owner at Temple GroveMany thanks for your kind words. We are pleased to see how well your parents have settled in. Do please let us know if there is anything else we can do for them. Many thanks
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.802)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10 for Temple Grove is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.802 for Temple Grove is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 237 Ratings = 4.802
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Temple Grove is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Jan 2020

Overall Outstanding

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Meet the Team (6)

Joanne

Joanne Ellison

Job Title: Director

Joanne brings more than 25 years of experience within the healthcare sector, combining practical care home knowledge with a strong background in property. Before developing Temple Grove Nursing Home, she worked with nursing home valuations and advised both investors and operators on care sector transactions.


This experience has given Joanne a detailed understanding of what makes a care home work well, both operationally and for the people living there. She continues to play an important role in Temple Grove’s development, helping to maintain the home’s high standards and thoughtful approach to care.

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Mark Ellison

Job Title: Director / Nominated Individual

Mark is actively involved in the running of Temple Grove, supporting the team and helping to oversee day-to-day operations. His focus is on maintaining a well-managed, consistent and caring environment for residents.


Before Temple Grove, Mark worked in property investment, specialising in retail brokerage. He identified the former school site and saw its potential to become a purpose-built care home within extensive grounds. As Nominated Individual, Mark also works closely with the CQC in relation to the home’s regulatory responsibilities.

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Eileen Allison

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2025

Eileen is a qualified nurse with more than 35 years’ experience in care. Her career includes many years within the NHS, where she developed particular expertise and interest in elderly care, dementia care and end-of-life support.


Since joining Temple Grove in 2025, Eileen has brought a calm, supportive and approachable leadership style to the home. She is passionate about creating a positive environment where residents, families and staff feel listened to, valued and well supported. Eileen is also listed as the person in charge on carehome.co.uk.

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Lisa Armstrong

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Lisa has worked in care since 1995, beginning her career as a Healthcare Assistant before qualifying as a nurse in 2006. She later qualified as a midwife in 2012 and completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, including prescribing, in 2021.


Lisa joined Temple Grove in 2023 following many years in community nursing. Having progressed through several roles at the home, she now works as Clinical Lead, bringing broad clinical knowledge and a practical, hands-on understanding of care delivery. Her approach is centred on providing the standard of care she would want for her own loved ones.

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Karen Skelton

Job Title: Head Chef

Karen has been part of the Temple Grove team for more than 13 years. She first joined as a Kitchen Assistant and, with support from the home, completed her NVQ in Catering before becoming Head Chef in 2014.


Today, Karen leads a busy kitchen team responsible for preparing around 200 meals each day. She focuses on fresh ingredients, varied menus and meals that reflect residents’ dietary needs and personal preferences. The kitchen has consistently achieved a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating, something Karen and the team are understandably proud of.

Anna

Anna Dengate

Job Title: Activities Lead

Anna joined Temple Grove in 2015 as an Activities Coordinator and has since become Activities Lead. She has helped shape a varied activities programme designed to keep residents engaged, connected and involved in daily life at the home.


Anna works closely with residents, external groups and entertainers to develop activities and events that reflect people’s interests. She enjoys being part of Temple Grove’s close-knit team and values the strong community feel within the home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Temple Grove

What types of Care is Temple Grove registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Temple Grove have?

There are 65 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Temple Grove?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Temple Grove to the centre of Uckfield?

3.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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