Care Homes for Older People in and around Ripe

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Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 1,726 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,403 per week

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Parris Lawn

39 Harvard Road, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5HH

4.3 miles from centre of Ripe

1099 Reviews

25 1

"Used Parris Lawn to provide respite care for my mother while we were away on holiday. The experience was positive from start to finish and..."Read all 99 reviews

from £1,940 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Caring Homes Group

Parris Lawn is located in Ringmer, a pretty village just a few miles from the bustling town of Lewes in East Sussex. With a warm family atmosphere, highly trained staff are available to get to know residents... Read more

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Abbots Wood Manor Care Home

116 London Road, Hailsham BN27 3AL

4.5 miles from centre of Ripe

9.952 Reviews

24 1

"I have been so happy with everything at Abbots Wood Manor since grandma moved in. All of the staff are always lovely and treat her with..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Rated as Good in all areas by the CQC (February 2023), and featured in the Luxury Care Home Guide 2022, Abbots Wood Manor offers award-winning residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short... Read more

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Barchester Lydfords Care Home

23 High Street, East Hoathly, Lewes BN8 6DR

3.9 miles from centre of Ripe

9.986 Reviews

37 1

"From my initial visits to moving my family member into the care home my experience was excellent and I would highly recommend Lydfords to..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Lydfords is located in the centre of the peaceful village of East Hoathly. With views of the South Downs that can be enjoyed from the picturesque gardens. This boutique home is tranquil and relaxing whilst... Read more

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Alfriston Court Care Home

Sloe Lane, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5UR

4.2 miles from centre of Ripe

9.9102 Reviews

"I am a male aged 81 and required 2 weeks post operative care. I had a good look on the internet as regards care homes etc, and decided to..."Read all 102 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 30 rooms

Stunningly situated on the very edge of picturesque Alfriston where the heart of the village is only a stroll away, this exceptionally spacious Edwardian-style country house commands outstanding views... Read more

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Bernhard Baron Care Home

Eastbourne Road, Polegate BN26 5HB

5.4 miles from centre of Ripe

9.965 Reviews

"I am a service electrcian by trade and I frequently worked in and around Eastbourne. During my working years I had the opportunity to..."Read all 65 reviews

from £974 / weekSize 60 rooms

Providing excellent personalised care for older people is the sole objective at Bernhard Baron Care Home. For over 70 years they have been providing care to singles as well as couples in the cottages... Read more

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Claydon House

8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes BN7 2QT

6.2 miles from centre of Ripe

9.876 Reviews

12 3

"Claydon House has been very supportive to me, a grieving relative, as well as to my husband. The staff are warm, kind and professional and..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,750 / weekSize 49 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Claydon House is located in a quiet residential area in Lewes and provides residential, dementia and nursing care for permanent and respite stays. The East Sussex care home has Victorian character... Read more

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Copper Beech Care Home

Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield TN22 5ST

6.4 miles from centre of Ripe

9.894 Reviews

"My Aunt Pat lived at Copper Beech for six and a half years, until she passed away peacefully this month, aged 101. She was cared for with..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,430 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Copper Beech is custom-built for a wide range of nursing care and residential needs, these can include post-operative care, convalescence, dementia and palliative care. Respite and long-term care packages... Read more

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Woodside Hall Nursing Home

Polegate Road, Hailsham BN27 3PQ

4.5 miles from centre of Ripe

9.8111 Reviews

"My Husband has been a resident at Woodside for 2 1/2 years. We have both received nothing but help and kindness from every member of staff..."Read all 111 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 59 rooms

Woodside Hall Nursing Homes a fantastic independently owned nursing home located between the two small towns of Hailsham and Polegate in East Sussex and only a short drive from coast of Eastbourne. Woodside... Read more

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Barchester Port Manor Care Home

Homefield Road, Seaford BN25 3DG

6.6 miles from centre of Ripe

9.822 Reviews

14 1

"Our family was so thankful that my mother was able to be in such a wonderful environment during her last months of life. She received such..."Read all 22 reviews

from £1,899 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Port Manor Care Home in Seaford cares for people in a friendly, comfortable environment. Trained staff care for people with dementia and an area called the Memory Lane Community, offers... Read more

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Barchester Sycamore Grove Care Home

Lilac Lane, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5NU

6.7 miles from centre of Ripe

9.850 Reviews

19 1

"Stayed for 2 weeks respite, upon arrival had welcome card and gift. The team have looked after me well I have had a relaxing stay, enjoyed..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Barchester Sycamore Grove Care Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex provides residential care, respite care and dementia care. As well as having an area called Memory Lane which provides care for people... Read more

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Bowes House

25 Battle Road, Hailsham BN27 1DU

4.8 miles from centre of Ripe

9.7203 Reviews

41 3

"My Auntie is now on end of life care at Bowes House. She is being well cared for at such a sad time. I met with the manager, Finlin, and..."Read all 203 reviews

from £1,733 / weekSize 90 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The skilled team at Bowes House provide permanent and short term nursing, residential and specialist dementia care. They also offer compassionate end of life care. Residents can enjoy newly refurbished... Read more

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The Polegate Care Home

Blackpath, Polegate BN26 5AP

5.6 miles from centre of Ripe

9.5117 Reviews

"Dad was always well looked after. He was happy to stay in his room but the staff always kept a close eye and made regular checks during the..."Read all 117 reviews

from £1,433 / weekSize 44 rooms

The Polegate care home, on the edge of Eastbourne, provides personalised nursing care for older people. The Polegate recently underwent an extensive refurbishment programme that transformed communal... Read more

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Nova House

Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EG

6.9 miles from centre of Ripe

9.131 Reviews

"My mother-in-law stayed at Nova House for most of 2025, and we couldn't have asked for kinder care. The manager Tony assessed her in..."Read all 31 reviews

from £950 / weekSize 36 rooms

Nova House is a residential care home, specialising in offering quality care and diversity for older people. Nova House is a large, adapted town house situated in a quiet residential area of Seaford,... Read more

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Blatchington Manor Care Home

9 Firle Road, Seaford BN25 2HH

6.6 miles from centre of Ripe

9.953 Reviews

17 1

"Fabulous place. Visited on a coffee morning and immediately felt at home in the facility. We used for my parents respite cover and the..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,617 / weekSize 43 rooms

Group/Owner South Coast Nursing Homes Ltd

Blatchington Manor, which opened in 2018, is a modern dementia care home located in Seaford, East Sussex. The purpose-built residence has been thoughtfully created to provide specialist support for people... Read more

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Prideaux Manor

57-59 Victoria Road, Polegate BN26 6BY

5.2 miles from centre of Ripe

9.855 Reviews

"It's a lovely caring home for Mum. Staff are brilliant to all residents as well as visitors. Very clean and lovely deco...."Read all 55 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 27 rooms

Prideaux Manor and their team of experienced staff members offer personal care to adults over the age of 65 with dementia. There are 23 well-presented single rooms available, and also 2 double rooms... Read more

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Abundant Grace Nursing Home

Firle Road, Seaford BN25 2JD

6 miles from centre of Ripe

9.845 Reviews

12 1

"Exceptional communication, cleanliness and food hygiene. Always inform next of kin of changes to care, medication or illness...."Read all 45 reviews

from £1,796 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner South Coast Nursing Homes Ltd

Welcome to Abundant Grace. Tucked away in the heart of Seaford, Abundant Grace is more than just a nursing home; it’s a place to truly feel at home. The home specialise in compassionate dementia care,... Read more

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Millcroft Carehome

Vines Cross Road, Horam, Heathfield TN21 0HF

6.4 miles from centre of Ripe

9.850 Reviews

"I can't speak highly enough of the care, support and compassion of the staff at Millcroft Carehome. My mother is now happier and more..."Read all 50 reviews

from £900 / weekSize 24 rooms

Group/Owner Millcroft & York Lodge Care Homes Ltd

Millcroft is a residential care home registered by the CQC offering accommodation and personal care for a maximum of 24 older people. The home specialises in providing person-centred care to older... Read more

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Ersham House Nursing Home

Ersham Road, Hailsham BN27 3PN

4.9 miles from centre of Ripe

9.629 Reviews

"I visited ersham house for my dear friend trev I found the staff really nice and the home it's self was just what he needed for his end of..."Read all 29 reviews

from £900 / weekSize 40 rooms

Ersham House Nursing Home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds within the environs of Halisham in East Sussex. The home features 40 large single, mostly en suite rooms, decorated to a very... Read more

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Barons Down Nursing Home

Brighton Road, Lewes BN7 1ED

6.7 miles from centre of Ripe

9.528 Reviews

"The end of life care for our daughter is everything we could wish for. The staff are excellent and very helpful. It means a lot for our..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,495 / weekSize 30 rooms

Barons Down Nursing Home is a 30 bedroom all-ensuite nursing home overlooking the South Downs. Just off the Brighton Road, they are centrally located near Lewes. In October 2020, Barons Down was extremely... Read more

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Lime Tree House

Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5ES

4.4 miles from centre of Ripe

9.556 Reviews

21 1

"I can honestly say that Mum is in the best home. Care is fantastic, food amazing and everyone is friendly and welcoming. She is looked..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Southcare Homes

Lime Tree House is a residential care home situated in the delightful village of Ringmer, East Sussex, a few miles from the historic town of Lewes. Lime Tree House offers 24-hour care for all residents.... Read more

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Filsham Lodge

137-141 South Road, Hailsham BN27 3NN

4.6 miles from centre of Ripe

9.430 Reviews

"Mum has struggled with the seating provided; she's tiny framed and can't reach the floor, slips down and slides to one side as the chairs..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,050 / weekSize 56 rooms

Group/Owner Sovereign Care Ltd

Filsham Lodge, in Hailsham, East Sussex, has been a registered nursing home since 2011. Filsham Lodge provides excellent standards in Dementia care, Nursing care and End of life care. Filsham Lodge... Read more

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Caroline House

7-9 Ersham Road, Hailsham BN27 3LG

4.7 miles from centre of Ripe

9.324 Reviews

"My dad moved in following a fall and unable to go home. He has settled in nicely with some of his own home comforts. The staff are..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,050 / weekSize 28 rooms

Group/Owner Sovereign Care Ltd

Caroline House, in Hailsham, specialises in older people's residential care and also helps those with dementia, using person centred care plans and skilled techniques. All staff are experienced in... Read more

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Hailsham House Care Home

New Road, Hellingly, Hailsham BN27 4EW

5.1 miles from centre of Ripe

9.373 Reviews

15 1

"I would like to express on behalf of my family to the whole of the care team, our appreciation, thanks, and support you all provide my..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 119 rooms

Group/Owner Anavo Group

Hailsham House is a warm, friendly and welcoming home where residents are supported to live safely, comfortably and with a strong sense of belonging. The home features 119 tastefully decorated ensuite... Read more

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Threeways

Beacon Road, Seaford BN25 2LT

6.7 miles from centre of Ripe

8.720 Reviews

"Our Mum spent the last few months of her life at Threeways. From our first contact we have been extremely impressed with the service and..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 45 rooms

Group/Owner Mrs C Mills

Threeways is a Seaford care home registered to provide nursing that offers skilled care to forty-five residents. All residents have their own named nurse / key worker and personalised care plans. All... Read more

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Quinnell House

77 Quinnell Drive, Hailsham BN27 1QN

4.8 miles from centre of Ripe

8.166 Reviews

"My father received excellent care from the 2.5 years he lived in Quinnell House up to the end of life care. The staff were all very..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,280 / weekSize 56 rooms

Quinnell House is an independent family run home that has family values and person-centred care at its core. The team take an holistic approach to delivering care and incorporate this into their ethos... Read more

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Queensmead

92 Victoria Road, Polegate BN26 6BU

5.2 miles from centre of Ripe

3.175 Reviews

"My dear mum was a resident at Queensmead for approximately 3 weeks. She was extremely happy and settled and all the staff were so kind and..."Read all 75 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 21 rooms

Group/Owner Suffolk Serenity Living Ltd

With its family-centric ethos and welcoming atmosphere, Queensmead is conveniently situated in the village of Polegate, just north of Eastbourne: perfect for local amenities and just five minutes’ walk... Read more

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Marshview

77 Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham BN27 2RB

5.3 miles from centre of Ripe

2 Reviews

"All staff are extremely kind and caring. They always do their best to make my aunt feel at home, catering for all her needs...."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 23 rooms

Group/Owner Marshview

Marshview care home provides respite, dementia and residential care for up to 23 older people. Situated in rural Hailsham, Sussex, the home overlooks allotments and playing fields and is seven miles from... Read more

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Seaford Family Care

40/42 Claremont Road, Seaford BN25 2BD

7 miles from centre of Ripe

from £1,300 / weekSize 19 rooms

Seaford Family Care Limited meets the needs of its residents and brings comfort and excellent care to residents. Nutritious food is served for residents, Inc Diabetic Menu. Highly-trained staff... Read more

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Victoria House Care Home

71/73 Victoria Road, Polegate BN26 6BX

5.2 miles from centre of Ripe

12 Reviews

Size 26 rooms

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Holm Lodge

Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5ES

4.4 miles from centre of Ripe

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ripe Older Person Care Homes

How many older person care homes are there in Ripe?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Ripe, including 14 Nursing Homes & 16 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Ripe have the highest Review Score?

Parris Lawn, Abbots Wood Manor Care Home & Barchester Lydfords Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Ripe.

Which older person care homes in Ripe offer Nursing Care?

Parris Lawn, Abbots Wood Manor Care Home & Alfriston Court Care Home are some of the 14 Nursing Homes in Ripe.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Ripe?

There are 21 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Ripe including Parris Lawn, Abbots Wood Manor Care Home & Barchester Lydfords Care Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Ripe?

Respite Care is offered by 29 elderly care homes in Ripe including Parris Lawn, Abbots Wood Manor Care Home & Barchester Lydfords Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Ripe have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 28 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Ripe have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Ripe have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Ripe include Abbots Wood Manor Care Home.