Average costs per week for care homes owned by Southcare Homes by care type provided. The weekly fees are calculated using the starting price for self-funded care provided by Southcare Homes, based on 5 out of 5 settings.

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide .

How many Care Homes does Southcare Homes own?

Southcare Homes own 5 Care Homes.

Which Southcare Homes Care Homes have the highest review score?

Grasmere Rest Home , Heatherdene Nursing Home & Freshford Cottage have the highest review score.

Southcare Homes | 5 Care Homes

Review of
Highbury House
from G M (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

As a family we found the care was lovely the carers work hard,Mum was bedridden for her time there but she always looked nice when you visited and her room was spotless nothing was to much to ask for the carers were lovely and very caring to mum we would always recommend this home to everyone

Reply from Victoria, Home Services Administrator at Highbury HouseThank you for your highly rated review of our home and team. It was a privilege to have your mother with us and we are grateful for the opportunity to care for her.

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Review of
Lime Tree House
from Eric C (Husband of Resident) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

My wife has been in Lime Tree House since 13/10/2025 following a period of respite. Since then, the staff have been so helpful, and assisting her to settle in and accept the permanency of her stay. I am so grateful to everyone at the home for looking after her in a way I can no longer achieve. She appears

happy and content, although she has a reluctance to ask the staff if she needs something. She feels a nuisance by doing so. The home is the best one she has been in. The bedroom and community rooms are well furnished and welcoming. There is a freshness about the place. The staff are so helpful, pleasant and understanding. I trust them to look after my wife who I have loved for 66 years. Since I am unable to give the care and attention she needs and deserves, I am more than willing to commit her to the care of Lime Tree House.

Reply from Stacey Davis, Registered Care Home Manager at Lime Tree HouseThank you for your time to write such a lovely review. We really appreciate any feedback that is given.

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Review of
Heatherdene Nursing Home
from Hazel H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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From the time dad arrived at Heatherdene he was treated with kindness and respect by all members of staff. Everything was explained fully to dad by the nursing staff and they made sure he understood.
Visiting family members were also looked after very well.

Reply from Beena George, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Heatherdene Nursing HomeThank you for your review, we were glad to be able to care for your dad.

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Review of
Highbury House
from S S (Sister of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My first views on Highbury House are very nice, exceptionally clean and tidy, the bedrooms are really bright and cheerful, the staff are very professional and happy to do as requested, nothing too much trouble, I can't answer all questions as we have only been visiting for a few months. We visited at

Christmas for their party and was very impressed for all they laid on with a magician and the food was delicious.
My sister appears to be very happy which is lovely to see, we have had bad experiences with other homes and this, so far, seems to be first class.
I've answered the question as excellent as far as I can see,

Reply from Victoria, Home Services Administrator at Highbury HouseThank you for your lovely review of our home! We are very pleased to hear your sister is happy with us, and we feel most privilege to be able to take care of her. Please reach out to us if there is anything we can help with.

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Review of
Grasmere Rest Home
from c e (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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Grasmere Rest Home has been wonderful in meeting my dad's needs. The staff are attentive, compassionate, and consistently proactive with his medical care. They take the time to understand him and ensure he is well cared for every day. As a family, we feel reassured knowing he is safe, supported, and

treated with dignity.

Reply from Antonina Gont, Home Manager at Grasmere Rest HomeThank you so much for such a lovely review and we are so glad you as a family are reassured with the care provided by us all at Grasmere. Dads bubbly ways have been such a great addition to the Grasmere Family and we love having him here with us :)

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Review of
Grasmere Rest Home
from karen b (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

As a family we were apprehensive about having to make the decision to have mum stay in a care home.
We chose Grasmere as mum had previously stayed there for respite and we were pleased with the level of care provided.
Mum becomes extremely anxious especially as the evening/bedtime approaches, her confusion

increases and she becomes very frightened. The staff are aware of this and help reassure her and calm her down. This is so important to us, to know she is cared for and safe.
I love the fact there is so much engagement with the residents at Grasmere - from singing, to quizzes to exercises. Christmas was lovely, there were singers from the local church and a great Christmas party for all to enjoy. The pyjama day was fun too but I am unsure who enjoyed it the most - the staff or the residents :)

Reply from Antonina Gont, Home Manager at Grasmere Rest HomeThank you so much for such a wonderful review, and we are so happy that you know Mum is safe and cared for at Grasmere. It is a delight having mum with us at Grasmere, her wonderful smile brightens all our days :)

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Review of
Heatherdene Nursing Home
from Peter J (Son of Resident) published on 24 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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A very professionally run care home with exceptional caring staff who treated my father as though he was their family member. My father has sadly passed away but throughout his last few days the staff gave me and our family constant up dates to his well being. On the final day of my fathers life we

were called and taken to his room where the lighting was dimmed and classical music was playing softly in the back ground. Upon his passing the two members of staff were just as upset as us having looked after Dad for several years. The next morning when we returned to clear his room each member of staff that spoke to us gave their condolences which really touched us. At Heatherdene the staff are very caring and do treat your family member as family. You are always met with a warm cheery smile when ever you enter and more importantly you always see the same staff members day in and day out which is good because you can build up a good relationship between Carer, Cared For and Family

Reply from Beena George, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Heatherdene Nursing HomeThank you for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to care for your dad.

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Review of
Lime Tree House
from Janette W (Friend of Resident) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My husband and I was invited to a bonfire lunch with our friend. We had a lovely meal and it was lovely to sit with the residents and learn more about them all and their interesting lives and where they use to live. Many of them are local to Lewes and it must have been enjoyable for them to mix with

some new faces.

Reply from Stacey Davis, Registered Care Home Manager at Lime Tree HouseThank you so much for your lovely review. We really appreciate any feedback that is given.

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Review of
Heatherdene Nursing Home
from David S (Son of Resident) published on 13 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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All the staff at Heatherdene nursing home were fantastic.
They were friendly, caring and professional throughout, making a very difficult time for my mum and us as a family as easy as it could have been.

Reply from Beena George, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Heatherdene Nursing HomeThank you for your lovely review. We were glad to be able to care for your mum.

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Review of
Heatherdene Nursing Home
from Julie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Excellent nursing care, a lovely homely feel when you walk through the front door, always greeted by friendly staff who are very supportive and take great care looking after their residents. Cleanliness is great too and so to the food.

Reply from Beena George, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Heatherdene Nursing HomeThank you Julie for such a lovely review. It was a privilege to be able to care for your mum.

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Review of
Grasmere Rest Home
from Nicola M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

Grasmere certainly goes above and beyond with the care for my Mum. Every member of the Team takes the time to care and make sure my Mum is comfortable, feels safe and is happy. They were all very caring and helpful with the transition process when Mum moved in and helped her and my family every step

of the way.

Reply from Antonina Gont, Home Manager at Grasmere Rest HomeThank you so much for your wonderful review and we are so pleased you are happy with the care we are providing to Mum, it means a lot to know that this has made a positive difference to you all. We truly love having Mum with us!

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Review of
Heatherdene Nursing Home
from C H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

My sister in law was admitted for end of life care and spent her last two weeks in Heatherdene. She was treated with care, compassion and dignity, which made her passing so much easier for the rest of the family to cope with.

Reply from Beena George, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Heatherdene Nursing HomeThank you for your lovely review, It was a privilege to be able to care for your sister in law.

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Review of
Grasmere Rest Home
from Victor M (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

This is a excellent care home. The room my dad is in is always clean. He seems to be always dressed when I visit. Previously at the last care home he was mostly in his night clothes. The staff is extremely friendly even when they have their hands full. I know my dad is in safe hands and think he is

lucky to be there.

Reply from Antonina Gont, Home Manager at Grasmere Rest HomeThank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words. We are so happy to hear you are pleased with the care we provide here at Grasmere. We love having Dad here with us, and his laugh spreads laughter and joy throughout the home. Welcome to the Grasmere family guys!

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Review of
Heatherdene Nursing Home
from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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From the minute I walked into the building I felt comfortable. Being a healthcare professional for many years I have experience in what to look for. We quickly agreed that this was the place for my Dad. Happily his assessment and acceptance was managed in a timely manner and he was transferred from

hospital in days.
I am happy with the care he is receiving and have seen an improvement in his condition, despite being on palliative care.
The staff all seem pleasant and welcoming and I am always able to enquire if needed. I would certainly recommend this home to friends.

Reply from Beena George, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Heatherdene Nursing HomeThank you for such a lovely review. It is a pleasure to care for your dad.

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Review of
Freshford Cottage
from Yvonne P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I can't thank the staff enough for taking care of my mother the last few months. She was treated with care and dignity right up to the end. She was treated like a member of a loving extended family and so were her family.
Thank you Freshford Cottage staff.

Reply from Diana Midoschi, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Freshford CottageDear Yvonne, thank you for your kind words. It has been our pleasure to care for your mum and we will all miss her.

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Review of
Grasmere Rest Home
from Deborah M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our Mum moved into Grasmere Care Home at the end of July. This was not a decision we took lightly and we were very nervous that we were doing the right thing.
Mum settled in like a dream. Right from the start she was warmly welcomed by everyone in the home. Mum has really embraced all the activities

and is happy to join in and really enjoys them. She has made lots of new friends and we can see how genuinely happy she is to be there.
Mum is so well looked after. All the staff are very friendly and approachable and nothing is too much trouble. We are always welcomed when we visit. Since Mum went into Grasmere I have felt nothing but relief that Mum is well cared for. Grasmere is such a happy place.

Reply from Antonina Gont, Home Manager at Grasmere Rest HomeThank you so much for such a wonderful review. We want to make sure we are going above and beyond in anyway possible, and want to make sure also that the family are at ease too, and we are so happy you are. Welcome to the Grasmere Family, we are here whenever you need us!

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Review of
Grasmere Rest Home
from Lesley D (Son of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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After making the agonising decision of finding a care home for my mum, I am absolutely delighted we found Grasmere. My mum is thriving, having the responsibility taken away of trying to manage her life, she is now free to live it in an environment that is both stimulating and caring. It feels like

she has gained another family with the level of genuine care given to her. This feels just like a family home.

Reply from Antonina Gont, Home Manager at Grasmere Rest HomeThank you so much for your lovely review! We have loved Mum becoming part of the Grasmere Family, and we are so happy that you are happy with the care Mum is getting. We welcome you all also to the Grasmere family and we are here whenever you need us.

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Review of
Heatherdene Nursing Home
from Angela H (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My stepfather has now been at Heatherdene Nursing Home for just over 3 years. The care and consideration he has received has always been very good. We are always made to feel welcome when we visit and the staff are very friendly and communicative.
It is a very well run nursing home. A big thank you

to all staff.

Reply from Beena George, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Heatherdene Nursing HomeThank you, for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to care for you stepfather and always to see you.

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Review of
Heatherdene Nursing Home
from L H (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I cannot emphasise strongly enough how kind and generous the care for my loved one was in Heatherdene Nursing Home. At all times, he was treated with dignity and compassion and staff chatted to him about his interests and life outside Heatherdene. When the end came as we knew it would, his care was

excemplary and your wonderful staff were sensitive, kind and professional as always.

Reply from Beena George, Registered Nursing Care Manager at Heatherdene Nursing HomeThank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to know and care for your stepfather.

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Review of
Grasmere Rest Home
from K M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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After alot of ups and downs with different care facilities we have finally found the one place my nan feels comfortable. Very responsive to care needs and staff are lovely. My nan seems to have a special bond with certain members of staff. Facilities are great and communication is good. Medication reviews

with the nurse could be better and needs better communication otherwise a very warm, welcome place.

Reply from Antonina Gont, Home Manager at Grasmere Rest HomeThank you so much for your lovely review. We truly love having Nan here and feel she has greatly improved since being at Grasmere. We look forward to getting to spend every day with her! In regard to the medication review, we will speak to the Sutton Health and Care Team to see if there is a way they can improve this.

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Type of Care Provided	Average Weekly Cost
Residential Care	£1,500
Residential Dementia Care	£1,450
Nursing Care	£1,600
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,600
All Care Types	£1,520

Care Homes Owned by Southcare Homes

Southcare Homes Locations (5)

Southcare Homes Reviews (266)

Highbury House

Lime Tree House

Heatherdene Nursing Home

Highbury House

Grasmere Rest Home

Grasmere Rest Home

Heatherdene Nursing Home

Lime Tree House

Heatherdene Nursing Home

Heatherdene Nursing Home

Grasmere Rest Home

Heatherdene Nursing Home

Grasmere Rest Home

Heatherdene Nursing Home

Freshford Cottage

Grasmere Rest Home

Grasmere Rest Home

Heatherdene Nursing Home

Heatherdene Nursing Home

Grasmere Rest Home

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