Saxonwood care home's focus is on brighter living. They welcome people with open arms, like one big family, and strive to bring sunshine to residents every day. The home's prides itself on being one the most homely and friendly around.
Saxonwood has a seven-day-a-week sunny moments club. This is led by their dedicated activity co-ordinator who provides a variety of one to one and group activities. These are based on residents'...
Saxonwood care home's focus is on brighter living. They welcome people with open arms, like one big family, and strive to bring sunshine to residents every day. The home's prides itself on being one the most homely and friendly around.
Saxonwood has a seven-day-a-week sunny moments club. This is led by their dedicated activity co-ordinator who provides a variety of one to one and group activities. These are based on residents' hobbies and interests - there's something for everyone.
Each resident has an allocated key worker and the staff team receive regular training to make sure they provide the best care and support 24 hours a day.
Saxonwood has a 5* food hygiene certificate and the in-house catering team create delicious, nutritious home-cooked meals, reflecting residents preferences.
Engaging and involving residents is important and they regularly seek ideas, feedback and suggestions from residents and their families so the home can continuously improve its service.
Saxonwood has a warm, welcoming environment with a strong sense of community. The home is set in beautiful grounds, with it's own orchard, on the outskirts of historic Battle.
Saxonwood has a homely community of 33 residents and enjoys a country setting within easy walking distance of shops and the town centre.
All bedrooms are designed for individual occupation, with residents encouraged to bring their own furniture and personal belongings. Some have en suite facilities and others have a vanity unit incorporating a hand basin. All rooms have their own telephone and television points.
Saxonwood care home is run by Sussex Housing & Care which is a not for profit provider of housing and care for older people in Sussex. Any surplus they make is reinvested into improving the quality of life of their residents.
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Our care home fees are based on the care needs of each resident and their choice of room within our home. We have varying levels of care provision and different types of room, based on the size, outlook and facilities.
All inclusive pricing - Our care fees include all accommodation and household bills, personal care, all meals, snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments, and the cleaning and laundry service. Extra services can be purchased as required, such as telephone, hairdressing and chiropody. Our rooms are unfurnished, we welcome you to bring your familiar and favourite furniture.
We are a not for profit organisation which means any surplus we make in income is invested back into our properties to improve the quality of life of our residents. Sussex Housing & Care has been supporting older people to live brighter lives since 1946.
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Saxonwood has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Saxonwood has 83 reviews.
Well, we were very welcome right from the first contact. All our questions were answered promptly and helpfully, allowing us to make decisions about care and choose a room. Mum felt very welcome and happy during her stay and the assistance with menus and accessing the facilities made such a huge...
Well, we were very welcome right from the first contact. All our questions were answered promptly and helpfully, allowing us to make decisions about care and choose a room. Mum felt very welcome and happy during her stay and the assistance with menus and accessing the facilities made such a huge difference to her overall health and mental wellbeing/ We were all delighted. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted that you and your family felt welcomed and supported from the very beginning, and that Mum was happy and comfortable during her stay. It's wonderful to hear what a positive difference this made to her wellbeing.
Saxonwood have been taking care of my mum for the past six months. Initially she found the transition from leading an independent life a struggle, however with care and attention from the staffers she has settled into her new regime. Her old energy and passion for living has returned, a renaissance...
Saxonwood have been taking care of my mum for the past six months. Initially she found the transition from leading an independent life a struggle, however with care and attention from the staffers she has settled into her new regime. Her old energy and passion for living has returned, a renaissance of sorts that I didn't think we would witness. She has stopped talking about 'going home' and I think appreciates this is her home for the time being, and will probably now outlive us all. Many thanks to the staff and management, with a special mention to the cooks, her appetite for lunch and life has returned.
Reading that her energy, appetite and enjoyment of life have returned...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We understand how difficult it can be when a loved one moves into care, so it is wonderful to hear that your mum has settled so well and feels at home at Saxonwood.Thank you for your kind words about our staff and management team, and for the special mention of our cooks. We will be sure to share your feedback with everyone. It is a privilege to care for your mum, and we are grateful for your trust and support.
Saxonwood Care Home have been absolutely fantastic looking after my Mother, the Staff are professional, helpful and go beyond the point of being just a carer , I can't thank them enough for the past 3 years, Rooms are clean and tidy every visit, food is lovely and the activities put in to entertain...
Saxonwood Care Home have been absolutely fantastic looking after my Mother, the Staff are professional, helpful and go beyond the point of being just a carer , I can't thank them enough for the past 3 years, Rooms are clean and tidy every visit, food is lovely and the activities put in to entertain the residents is 2nd to none, I wouldn't hesitate to in recommending Saxonwood to anyone who asks, nothing seems to be to much trouble, what a fantastic team , Thank you again for your dedication and support, knowing Mum is safe and well cared for the past 3 years has been a godsend , when we could no longer cope, Thank you all again
Your kind words about our team mean a great deal to us. Providing compassionate,...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that your mother has been happy and well cared for at Saxonwood over the past three years.Making the decision to move a loved one into care can be difficult, so it is especially meaningful to hear that Saxonwood has given you peace of mind, knowing your mother is safe, supported, and thriving. We will be sure to share your lovely feedback with the whole team, who will be touched by your appreciation. Thank you.
My life is peace of mind and...
My greatest respect to management and staff.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of Saxonwood. We are delighted to hear your mum has enjoyed her years with us and feels safe, happy and well cared for. Your kind words about our staff and management are greatly appreciated - we work hard to create a warm, supportive...
Thank you for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of Saxonwood. We are delighted to hear your mum has enjoyed her years with us and feels safe, happy and well cared for. Your kind words about our staff and management are greatly appreciated - we work hard to create a warm, supportive environment for every resident, and your recognition means a lot to us.
It's especially reassuring to know that your Mum being in Saxonwood has given you peace of mind and the freedom to enjoy your own time, knowing she is in good hands. That is exactly what we strive for.
Thank you again for your support and trust over the past five years, and we will continue to do everything we can to provide the highest standard of care.
I cannot give enough thanks for the care and security given to my mum constantly by all of the staff and management. I speak for all of my family in that allow us all great peace of mind when we have full confidence that our dear mum is looked after 27/7.
I cannot give enough thanks for the care and security given to my mum constantly by all of the staff and management. I speak for all of my family in that allow us all great peace of mind when we have full confidence that our dear mum is looked after 27/7.
Thank you for your 5* review! Our friendly and experienced team put residents at the heart of everything we do, and giving families total peace of mind that their loved one is being well cared for is important to us.
A shining example for other care homes. Lots of staff and activities with good food at meal times.
A shining example for other care homes. Lots of staff and activities with good food at meal times.
"A shining example!" We love this, thank you for your 5* review about everything we do at Saxonwood to make sure residents receive personalised care to meet their individual needs and an engaging day, every day.
Actually a comment on the five years that my stepfather has lived at Saxonwood, sadly dying one month short of his 95th birthday. In fact, looking at the first instance, it was March 16th five years ago it became home, and a wonderful, if not ideal, one, which he grew into, with friends and warmth,...
Actually a comment on the five years that my stepfather has lived at Saxonwood, sadly dying one month short of his 95th birthday. In fact, looking at the first instance, it was March 16th five years ago it became home, and a wonderful, if not ideal, one, which he grew into, with friends and warmth, among staff and fellow residents, and good food (mealtimes always his favourite time of day), a full day of activity. He adjusted to not being at home, and became alive in a way after being at home by himself for some years. I think we can only be enormously grateful to you all and to those who strongly endorsed the choice. Heartfelt thanks.
Thank you for your wonderful review and we enjoyed the five years where your stepfather was part of our Saxonwood family, along with your visits. We appreciate and understand whole heartedly that moving to a care home can be an anxious and stressful time for some people, and sometimes it's a...
Thank you for your wonderful review and we enjoyed the five years where your stepfather was part of our Saxonwood family, along with your visits. We appreciate and understand whole heartedly that moving to a care home can be an anxious and stressful time for some people, and sometimes it's a decision that is hard to make. However, as we often find, when people move to Saxonwood they thrive - enjoying the delicious home cooked food, the variety of activities and social interactions with fellow residents and staff - a real boost to their mental health and wellbeing. Again, thank you for your kind comments and please do visit again in the future.
We thank Saxonwood and all the Saxonwood family for being so professional, so supportive and...
Keep up the great work Saxonwood!! You are a piece of heaven on earth!
This is a wonderful review and we love hearing your kind comments about the care we give your Auntie. It's great to hear your reflection on our 'Saxonwood family' - our Saxonwood team works closely and we welcome you to Saxonwood anytime! Thank you for your review.
Good solid care from friendly staff. Group activities available if you want them, good range of food with regular specials. Homely feel to the place, you're not isolated and there is always some activity going on. Staff do a good job of fancy dress on the odd occasion! Edge-of-town location at the...
Good solid care from friendly staff. Group activities available if you want them, good range of food with regular specials. Homely feel to the place, you're not isolated and there is always some activity going on. Staff do a good job of fancy dress on the odd occasion! Edge-of-town location at the end of a side-street means low traffic, easy access for emergency services. Good car park for visitors
Perfect in every way! Staff excellent - kind and caring. Cannot fault it. Mum seems settled and generally content after a difficult start. Her room is very comfortable too.
Thank you for looking after my mum. It's appreciated.
Perfect in every way! Staff excellent - kind and caring. Cannot fault it. Mum seems settled and generally content after a difficult start. Her room is very comfortable too.
Thank you for looking after my mum. It's appreciated.
We're so pleased your Mum is settling in to life at Saxonwood and we appreciate moving to a care home can take some adjustment and getting used to. Our staff do everything they can to help the transition and make sure residents are comfortable, supported and become familiar with getting around, and...
We're so pleased your Mum is settling in to life at Saxonwood and we appreciate moving to a care home can take some adjustment and getting used to. Our staff do everything they can to help the transition and make sure residents are comfortable, supported and become familiar with getting around, and also not forgetting those all important home comforts! Thank you for your 5* review, we appreciate your lovely feedback.
Saxonwood is an excellent home with caring, committed staff. Meals are varied and nutritious and chefs are well aware of residents' likes and dislikes. The care my friend gets is second to none. Rooms are well-kept and very clean. Staff at Saxonwood are unfailingly kind and compassionate, and I...
Saxonwood is an excellent home with caring, committed staff. Meals are varied and nutritious and chefs are well aware of residents' likes and dislikes. The care my friend gets is second to none. Rooms are well-kept and very clean. Staff at Saxonwood are unfailingly kind and compassionate, and I would not hesitate to recommend Saxonwood to anyone seeking care for a friend or relative. Saxonwood is really a home from home.
Thank you for your incredible 5* review about our wonderful service at Saxonwood. We love hearing about the experiences visitors and residents have when they come to Saxonwood and it's particularly brilliant to hear how caring, kind and homely you think Saxonwood is. Thank you.
Calm, inviting atmosphere. Clean, bright room. Food selection excellent, all home made. Staff very obviously caring, compassionate and friendly. A lot of thoughtful effort goes into making each resident feel welcome and valued. Gentle coaxing with smiles and positivity from all staff at all times....
Calm, inviting atmosphere. Clean, bright room. Food selection excellent, all home made. Staff very obviously caring, compassionate and friendly. A lot of thoughtful effort goes into making each resident feel welcome and valued. Gentle coaxing with smiles and positivity from all staff at all times. A very happy place to live with emphasis on bringing out the best in each day.
My mother has been a resident for 6 weeks now, and from the start she has been cared for really well. All of the staff have been so kind in helping her to settle in and involve her with activities that she really enjoys. She has made friends very quickly amongst the residents and the staff.
My mother has been a resident for 6 weeks now, and from the start she has been cared for really well. All of the staff have been so kind in helping her to settle in and involve her with activities that she really enjoys. She has made friends very quickly amongst the residents and the staff.
Thank you for your review. It's great to hear your mum has settled well into life at Saxonwood, has made friends and is enjoying the variety of daily activities.
This is a lovely, homely, and well-maintained care home surrounded by beautiful gardens. The staff are so welcoming and the management of the home is excellent. My Mum has advanced dementia, but she seems content, is very well cared for, and enjoys her food! She clearly likes the staff, who work...
This is a lovely, homely, and well-maintained care home surrounded by beautiful gardens. The staff are so welcoming and the management of the home is excellent. My Mum has advanced dementia, but she seems content, is very well cared for, and enjoys her food! She clearly likes the staff, who work hard to make her feel comfortable and included. I really appreciate the relatives' meetings to keep us informed, and an excellent training session run by the Activities Manager to better understand dementia. I love the way that Saxonwood encourages other groups from the Battle community to engage with the residents - such as a very enjoyable intergenerational art session with local playgroup, primary and secondary school children held recently. Communal areas have recently been redecorated to a high standard, and the layout of the bright, comfortable lounge thoughtfully redesigned to facilitate a range of activities, rest and conversation. I am very happy that Mum is living at Saxonwood.
Thank you for your 5* review of Saxonwood, it's brilliant to hear your positive feedback and that your Mum enjoys the company and care of our fantastic staff team. Community connections are important to us, and we're pleased you enjoyed our most recent event. Thank you for your positive feedback about the new furniture and decorations in the lounge. It seems everyone is enjoying this space!
My mother( who has been a resident in Saxonwood for almost thirteen years) recently celebrated her 100th birthday. I had originally booked a local restaurant for a gathering of family and friends, but the venue cancelled this a week later. As it transpired, this was highly fortuitous, because the...
Special thanks to chef and her brigade!
Thank you for your wonderful 5* review. It was a delight to host your Mother's 100th birthday and our staff team and residents enjoyed celebrating with her and all of your family. We sang, we danced, we ate and we raised a glass! We're pleased you all had a wonderful time and made memories together on a very special day.
Saxonwood had been referred to us by several people as a warm, happy place with excellent care. I have not been disappointed. Since my sister moved in she has been treated with the utmost respect. She has complex needs but always feels supported and included in all activities etc. My sister is...
Saxonwood had been referred to us by several people as a warm, happy place with excellent care. I have not been disappointed. Since my sister moved in she has been treated with the utmost respect. She has complex needs but always feels supported and included in all activities etc. My sister is happy and secure here.
Thank you for this brilliant review. It's great to hear how happy and content your sister is at Saxonwood and how you are also pleased with our service.
The building, especially the lounge, is bright and airy and her room was very comfortable and easily accessible.
The building, especially the lounge, is bright and airy and her room was very comfortable and easily accessible.
Thank you for your 5* review. We're pleased your Mum enjoyed her stay at Saxonwood and felt at home. You're welcome to come and join an activity or lunch, if you'd like to keep in touch. Just drop us a line!
She is a joy to visit because she is so glad of this place.
She is a joy to visit because she is so glad of this place.
Thank you for your review. We welcome people to Saxonwood with open arms, like a big family and it's brilliant to hear how at home your Mum feels and that you enjoy visiting and spending quality time with her.
Saxonwood Care Home staff and facilities are very good as are the food, drinks and the rooms are lovely. All in all a very nice place for respite care and residential care.
Saxonwood Care Home staff and facilities are very good as are the food, drinks and the rooms are lovely. All in all a very nice place for respite care and residential care.
Thank you for reviewing Saxonwood, and sharing your thoughts about our homemade food, our staff team, and our facilities. We're pleased you are happy with our home.
Staff are caring and Saxonwood is always being cleaned and the office. Staff keep us informed of any problems e.g. If closed regarding Covid or other problems.
Staff are caring and Saxonwood is always being cleaned and the office. Staff keep us informed of any problems e.g. If closed regarding Covid or other problems.
Thank you for your review. We're pleased you find our home clean and tidy, and our wonderful staff team to be caring.
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I started at Saxonwood as a Care Assistant in 2014, and a year later, with the support of my team and manager, I became a Senior Care Assistant. I...
I started at Saxonwood as a Care Assistant in 2014, and a year later, with the support of my team and manager, I became a Senior Care Assistant. I was in this role for five years. I've been able to upskill myself, and with support and training from Sussex Housing & Care, I've progressed to being the Deputy Manager, and since October 2025, I have been fortunate to be the Care Home Manager at Saxonwood.
I love working at Saxonwood, it's a brilliant home where we put residents at the heart of everything we do. We have lots of fun with residents and their families, and I enjoy making a difference to the daily life and well-being of our residents.
I was attracted to working for Sussex Housing & Care because it felt homely, bright and friendly at Saxonwood. I find working with older people...
I was attracted to working for Sussex Housing & Care because it felt homely, bright and friendly at Saxonwood. I find working with older people incredibly interesting, finding out all about their life stories and careers.
I have a background in administration, as previously I worked as an administrator at The Priory in Heathfield, and since joining Saxonwood as the care home administrator, I have also gained experience as a Care Assistant and have studied a City & Guilds Diploma in Business Administration. I work closely with Roxi to lead our team, and Saxonwood is like a big family. We have fun together, and it’s a brilliant place to work. I look forward to coming in!
I qualified as a chef over 30 years ago and have worked in many different roles within catering, including as a bakery-trained confectioner, dietary...
I qualified as a chef over 30 years ago and have worked in many different roles within catering, including as a bakery-trained confectioner, dietary needs chef, Head Chef, Head of Catering and Chef Manager. I am also qualified to teach food safety, nutrition, and dietary needs from the CIEH. I was also a home care worker for two years, and so I bring a lot of experience and knowledge to my role as Chef Manager at Saxonwood.
The job I do plays a major role at Saxonwood as food and hospitality are always a highlight of our residents' day. I have enjoyed taking part in activities, planning, preparing, and producing food and drinks for events, getting to know the residents, receiving good feedback and implementing new menus. I feel privileged to work with a great team both in and out of the kitchen, producing food that looks as good as it tastes and is enjoyed by all.
The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,073 and £1,375 for residential care (respite between £1,291 and £1,785) and between £1,073 and £1,375 for residential dementia care (respite between £1,291 and £1,653). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 36 Single Rooms.
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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