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Saxonwood

Saxonwood Road, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0EY
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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'...  

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,073 - £1,375£1,291 - £1,785
Residential Dementia Care£1,073 - £1,375£1,291 - £1,653

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.

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

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from Heather Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been in Saxonwood since October 2020. They were very helpful right from our first phone call to them. They emailed us a brochure which was very informative as we could not go into the building to view it due to COVID-19. The manager made a point of meeting us to look around outside. Mum seems to be very happy here she joins in with many of the activities the staff arrange. She really enjoys their wonderful menu and is very well fed. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Reply from Lizzie Gurr, Communications & Engagement Officer at Saxonwood

Thanks for your kind review and we're pleased you've found our team to be helpful and supportive throughout the time you were making a decision.

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Review from Karen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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I am very pleased with the standard of care at Saxonwood care home in Battle! During the Covid 19 lockdown, I have been totally confident that the staff always maintain care and concern to my mum.

Reply from Lizzie Gurr, Communications & Engagement Officer at Saxonwood

We're so happy your mum has settled in well to Saxonwood and you are pleased with our service. Thanks for your review.

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Review from Nigel W (Son of Resident) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mother spent the last two years of her life at Saxonwood. She was always a very independent woman, enjoyed living on her own and her greatest fear as she got older was that she should have to move into a nursing home. After breaking each hip in two separate falls it became evident that Mum could no longer live on her own and we visited a lot of care homes in the Battle area before deciding that Saxonwood was best-suited to her. Despite her fears, Mum settled into life in the care-home immediately and she felt safe, cared for and happy. I usually visited her twice a week and during that time I got to know a lot of the staff and also some of the residents. All the staff were really really good including catering staff, cleaners and care workers. They were always patient with Mum and were very professional and hard working. I was always amazed that they managed to do such a hard job whilst consistently maintaining a happy friendly atmosphere. I give the Saxonwood team an A*.

Reply from Lizzie Gurr, Communications and Engagement Officer at Saxonwood

Thank you for your kind review and glowing report of our fantastic team at Saxonwood care home.

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Review from G P (Partner of Resident) published on 31 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been extremely pleased with Saxonwood. They are very kind to my partner and he has received very good care and attention.

Reply from Sigita Kaleja, Care Home Manager at Saxonwood

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you and your partner are happy with Saxonwood.

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Review from S F (Husband of Resident) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife over the past year, she came here on the 1st January 2019. She has been well looked after and cared for. All the staff are very caring and helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them.

Reply from Sigita Kaleja, Care Home Manager at Saxonwood

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased your wife and yourself are happy with Saxonwood and that you find our our fantastic staff caring and helpful.

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Review from H D (Resident / Service User) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The help has been very good and the staff have helped in many ways.

I would recommend this care home to anyone needing full time or part-time care.

Reply from Sigita Kaleja, Care Home Manager at Saxonwood

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you are happy at Saxonwood.

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Review from P W (Respite Resident) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have made many friends at Saxonwood and enjoyed my time over Christmas. I have been coming here each day over Christmas and the staff have done their best to give all a good time. The Christmas tree reached nearly to the ceiling in the dining room and was a picture with its lights on and decorations around it. The tallest man in the room had to stand on a chair in order to reach the top of the tree to place the star. It was majestic.

Reply from Sigita Kaleja, Care Home Manager at Saxonwood

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you had a majestic time at Saxonwood over Christmas, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from D C (Friend of Resident) published on 2 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been visiting a resident for over 2 years. The atmosphere is always calm, friendly, clean and well decorated with no odours. The staff are always polite and helpful and evidently caring. The manager is always around and has a good friendly hands-on approach. Overall, I have found the home to be above standard one expects in a home like this and I have seen the manger grow in her role and this bodes well for its future. I have a great deal of respect for the staff in often trying situations.

Reply from Sigita Kaleja, Care Home Manager at Saxonwood

Thank you for your lovely review of Saxonwood, we are so pleased you find the home above standard and friendly.

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Review from Kathlyn B (Resident / Service User) published on 20 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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On entering Saxonwood I was disappointed with the lack of people with whom I might communicate. I now plough my own furrow - do exercises, play scrabble, have my hair 'done' regularly and endeavour to attend the entertainment which I might like - not many!

The staff are absolutely wonderful, in fact, were it not for them, I don't know what I'd do - no one with whom to have a laugh!

Reply from Caroline Hall, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thank you for your review. We are glad you are enjoying all of the activities at Saxonwood and keeping busy, and find the staff wonderful - we are very proud of them.

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Review from M M (Resident / Service User) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been a resident for a short time and so far, so good.

Reply from Sigita Kaleja, Care Home Manager at Saxonwood

Thank you for your review. We are glad you are enjoying your stay at Saxonwood so far.

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Review from R U (Resident / Service User) published on 13 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Warm, welcoming friendly home. All workers are caring and understanding always there when needed. Good varied menu, ready to meet any special needs, Beautiful grounds and garden. Activities on most days.

Reply from Sigita Kaleja, Care Home Manager at Saxonwood

Thank you for your review. We are glad you are happy and at home here.

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Review from M R (Respite Resident) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother-in-law resided in this care home some seven years ago. At that time, the home was defined by a beautiful, loving-kindness. Nothing has changed.

My experience of the staff here is that they are beautifully sweet, loving and so very helpful. I felt safe here, loved and respected. Their response to me in so many ways was healing and comforting after a very difficult illness. I cannot praise this care home highly enough.

Reply from Caroline Hall, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are very glad you are happy at Saxonwood.

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Review from Dee (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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This is a thoroughly welcoming care home. If ever there are concerns or issues the staff and management will try their utmost to rectify these.

Reply from Caroline Hall, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you are happy with Saxonwood.

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Review from Maureen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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My father returned to the care home from being in hospital where he was very poorly and very agitated. As soon as he arrived back in his room he was immediately relaxed and content. The carers went out of their way to make him extremely comfortable, washing him and dressing him and hoisting him into his chair. When I visited him in the afternoon he was completely relaxed and happy. Over the next few weeks, before he died, he was cared for by the fantastic staff and my sister and I will always be extremely grateful.

Saxonwood is an exceptional home and I would recommend it to anyone looking to find a caring home for their relative.

Reply from Lizzie Gurr, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thank you for your review, it means a lot to us to hear how we make a positive difference to older people's lives. We're pleased we were able to support your Dad and make him relaxed and comfortable.

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Review from Andrew P (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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Caring and cheerful staff who are giving a valuable service which is underrated by society in often challenging circumstances. It is always easy to contact the home with any queries and speak to someone. A good range of services visit the residents eg. chiropodist, hairdresser etc.

Reply from Lizzie Gurr, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thanks so much for your review, we're pleased you find there is good communication at Saxonwood.

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Review from Carron F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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A comfortable, warm environment, where excellent care has no limits. The staff couldn’t be more lovely to my mum and also to my dad who visits every day. The food and refreshments are always of a very high standard and everyone is well catered for with freshly cooked meals twice a day. I would highly recommend this care home to anyone.

Reply from Lizzie Gurr, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thanks so much for this glowing review. We're pleased your mum is enjoying her stay and you're happy with our service.

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Review from Michelle B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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After only living at Saxonwood a couple of months, my Grandmother has settled in extremely well. All of the staff have been extremely welcoming and made sure my Gran is comfortable and happy. They attend to all her needs and says that she feels very comfortable and at ease when having assistance with more personal hygiene matters, which is always something she has worried about in her elderly age. The building and gardens are all well kept and extremely clean and tidy. Great choice on the menus and food is good quality. Great social activities to suit all.

Reply from Caroline Hall, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Hi Michelle. Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased your grandmother has settled in well and she is happy at the home.

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Review from Patricia T (Respite Resident) published on 3 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is my third stay at Saxonwood. As it is only minutes away from my home and near my sister who also lives in Battle making it easy for her to visit.

Reply from Caroline Hall, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thank you for taking the time to review us, Patricia, we are glad you are happy with your visits to Saxonwood.

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Review from A D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father aged 94 suffered a fall. Paramedics advised he was bruised but we couldn't manage at home so I rang Saxonwood who found a beautiful big room for him overlooking the garden and countryside. He was admitted the same afternoon. We were met with kindness and compassion. Dad was in great pain but the staff helped him, found him a comfortable chair and air mattress and cheered him up. He loved the home cooked food. They also called the GP to check him out and found he had a broken hip and sent him to hospital.

Reply from Caroline Hall, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you are happy with the welcome and care your dad received, and that the staff at Saxonwood made sure he received the attention he needed for his broken hip.

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Review from S E (Resident / Service User) published on 12 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff have been very caring and supportive. Nothing has been too much trouble for them. Good food served in a pleasant dining room or brought to your room.

Reply from Caroline Hall, Engagement and Communications Officer at Saxonwood

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you are happy at Saxonwood.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 08 August 2019
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 06 July 2026

Vacancies available for short or longer term care.Please contact Care Home manager for availability.

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  • 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...

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Meet the Team (3)

Roxi Vargaluta
Roxi VargalutaJob Title:Care Home ManagerJoined: 2014

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.

Sandra Everley
Sandra EverleyJob Title:Deputy Care Home ManagerJoined: 2022

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!

Tracie Wilson
Tracie WilsonJob Title:Chef ManagerJoined: 2021

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.

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