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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'...
Care Provided by Saxonwood
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Saxonwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Saxonwood 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sussex Housing & Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Ioana Vargaluta(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2004
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome to the care home, come for a hot drink, enjoy lunch or join in with an activity. Many options for places to visit the residents including, communal lounge or dining room, a welcoming day room or their own private bedroom.
Parking
- Dedicated free car park to the rear of the care home.
Saxonwood Reviews (80)
Saxonwood has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Saxonwood has 80 reviews.
My life is peace of mind and I'm able to travel and enjoy my 70's knowing Mum is happy.
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...
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!" 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, 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...
We thank Saxonwood and all the Saxonwood family for being so professional, so supportive and so caring.
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 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.
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...
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. 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.
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 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!
The level of service and quality of food were beyond what we would have otherwise received and the care and attention lavished upon us all was incomparable.
Every member of staff, whatever their role, made everyone feel so welcome, for which I am eternally grateful.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for your review. We're pleased you find our home clean and tidy, and our wonderful staff team to be caring.
Saxonwood has been wonderful to my 94-year-old neighbour. The care has been exemplary and she has been treated with dignity at all times. She has improved in confidence and offered encouragement at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending Saxonwood for either respite or long-term care.
Thank you for your 5* review, it's great to hear how happy you are with the care of your neighbour. All of our staff are trained in providing dignity and respect and we're pleased to hear you see these qualities shining through in the care we provide. Thank you.
The Saxonwood staff are always polite and have smiles on their faces and in their voices on the phone whenever I telephone or visit which makes for a lovely atmosphere and community. My uncle is offered daily activities to participate in covering a good range of interests and helping to promote health e.g. chair exercise sessions. He has his own space to retreat to when he feels like it and that overlooks a lovely garden area. I am very happy that my uncle is getting good care and seems to be thriving better than when he was at home alone.
We're pleased your Uncle is thriving at Saxonwood and enjoying the variety of activities. Our friendly team create a caring and vibrant community and we love welcoming family and visitors into our home. Thank you for your review.
From making our first contact through to Mum moving in and staying over the last months I have felt confident that Saxonwood was the best choice of care home for Mum. All the staff is caring, professional, and well trained and put the residents at the centre of all they do, this includes the catering, maintenance, housekeeping, activities, and management teams as well as the carers. The residents are offered a nutritious and varied choice of food each day. The activities program excels and leans towards a variety of subjects including music, entertainment, spiritual, nature, craft, reminiscing, quizzes, gardening, and much more. The care I have observed is always professional, respectful, and done with dignity. The resident's rooms are kept clean and well-maintained. When visiting, I am always welcomed and never restricted and I find myself being able to enjoy time with Mum rather than worrying about her - that is down to the Saxonwood team and for which I am truly thankful.
Your review is outstanding and we're so happy to hear how content you and your Mum are with our service at Saxonwood. Thank you for the kind comments which we will share with our team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 August 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 06 July 2026Vacancies available for short or longer term care.Please contact Care Home manager for availability.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 06 Jul 2026
Care home residents, students and local communities came together in a celebration of creativity, connection and football at a series of vibrant ‘Palette to Pitch’ events hosted by Sussex Housing...
There are no upcoming events for Saxonwood.
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 05 Sep 2018Recipient: Sussex Housing & Care
- 24 Dec 2016Recipient: Saxonwood
- 01 Nov 2016Recipient: Sussex Housing & Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Saxonwood.
Meet the Team (3)

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 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saxonwood
What types of Care is Saxonwood registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Saxonwood have?
There are 36 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Saxonwood?
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.
How far is Saxonwood to the centre of Battle?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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