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Holy Cross offers compassionate care in a beautiful and peaceful environment. Built in 2012, the care home is run by the Grace and Compassion Benedictines, a religious community established in 1959. Many of the...
Care Provided by Holy Cross Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Holy Cross Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Holy Cross Care Home 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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Jacqueline Law (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Open
Parking
- Car Park
Holy Cross Care Home Reviews (27)
Holy Cross Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holy Cross Care Home has 27 reviews.
Dad has never wanted to go into a care home but due to his physical health, it become necessary. I had been recommended Holy Cross Care Home by friends who had relatives there. Dad has settled in so well. He feels safe and says the staff 'are lovely'. He is especially enthusiastic about the food, an important part of his day. The staff are sensitive to his needs and very encouraging. Personally, I feel so relieved to have found a home that he has settled into so well. Thanks to all the staff.
We appreciate your feedback. It is important to all of us that Dad feels supported and safe whilst in our care, and I must agree the food is very good. Thank you.
A very happy experience for my wife.
I am always greeted with a smile, the staff could not be more helpful and friendly. My friend is cared for very well. Plenty of available activities. Very clean and well-run establishment, also lovely grounds to walk in.
I shall not lose my independence. The manager and staff at every level and the residents have made me feel very welcome.
The room is wonderful it has been repainted and newly carpeted and is very comfortable. I can bring my own pictures and pieces of furniture.
I really look forward to becoming a resident on April 6th.
My aunt has been in Holy Cross for several years. All staff are dedicated to the care of residents. Warm, clean and generally a friendly home, bearing in mind the residents all have their own quirks. A wide variety of activities, summer outings, theatre trips. The home has a religious tone, having both nuns and secular care staff and trained nurses. Other religions are catered for. In my working life, I have visited many homes and Holy Cross is the only one I would use as a benchmark and if needed, move in.
The rooms are spacious with large ensuite shower rooms. They are well furnished and kept spotlessly clean. There is an option to bring small items of your own furniture. Pictures, photos and a large widescreen TV were all hung by a helpful maintenance man. The communal areas are extensive and have a luxury feel. Conservatories, lounges and kitchens and are available for visitors to use with their relatives and friends. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. There is a bowling green for the residents to enjoy and numerous paths winding through the grounds.
The food is generally of a high standard and Dad campaigned to have custard put on the menu which has now been done. Snacks can be requested between meals and frequent drinks are offered.
There appears to be a good range of activities on offer but Dad unfortunately is unable to take part due to his condition.
Dad states that he feels very safe in the home and his only suggestion is that his call bell could be answered more quickly (he can be quite impatient at times).
Dad is self funding and the fees are extremely competitive. Both the facilities on offer and the manner of the staff was far superior in comparison to the other 3 care homes we viewed when choosing a care home for Dad. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely care home.
My friend has been cared for at Holy Cross for the past 6 years and the care has been excellent at all times. I visit 2 or 3 times a week. The staff seem to remain there for a long time and the atmosphere is always calm and friendly.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 27 Oct 2025
On Thursday 23rd October, Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) was warmly welcomed to Holy Cross Care Home in Heathfield, East Sussex, for an open discussion with the management team,...
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Awards / Recognitions (0)
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Jackie has worked in various care roles and nursing homes for over 30 years. She started out as a Nursing Assistant before joining the NHS to work in a unit for Elderly Psychiatric Patients. In the 1990s, she moved on to work with people who had learning disabilities; initially employed as a Care Assistant, she rose to the role of Team Leader and went on to earn her Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care in 2005.
Jackie’s commitment to her true passion (caring for those in later life) led her back to care homes in 2015, where she was employed as a Care Leader. Jackie soon became the Deputy Manager of a small residential care home in need of some improvement in 2016. Jackie helped to transform the home and was promoted to Manager shortly after starting.
Continuing to pursue professional improvement and growth, Jackie completed a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in 2018.
When asked what drew her to Holy Cross, Jackie described the setting as “amazing”, with a “calm and tranquil atmosphere”, stating that the home’s values were aligned with her own. Jackie hopes to “promote and maintain a positive culture within the Holy Cross Care Team, acting as a strong role model and demonstrating quality care”. Her extensive experience, along with her leadership qualifications, make her a beacon of expertise and a source of inspiration for staff looking to further their careers.
Jackie emphasised the importance of compassion, teamwork and self-reflection when asked for advice for aspiring care home managers.

Fiona has been a part of the Holy Cross Group for over 13 years and has now moved into the Care Lead role within the Holy Cross Care Home.
Her role is to positively support the Care Home Manager in providing outstanding leadership throughout the care home operations and day-to-day functions.
Fiona is a proud mother of three, including one adventurous circus performer who certainly keeps her on her toes. In her spare time, she channels her creativity into up-cycling old furniture, giving forgotten pieces new life with a distinctive Victorian/gothic twist. She also enjoys weekend getaways with her husband, exploring new places and making memories.
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