The Anchorage

Coombelands Lane, Pulborough RH20 1AG
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9.9 98 Reviews
  • The Anchorage, Pulborough
Situated close to all amenities of Pulborough, The Anchorage is set in beautifully maintained and peaceful grounds enjoying views towards the South Downs. The home provides residential care in 36 single rooms, many with garden views and all with en-suite facilities. In addition to extensive communal areas for the use of residents, their families and friends, the gardens provide a charming space in which to relax in the summer months.

A strong management team and a well-equipped and modern care environment support the fully trained and experienced care teams.
An in-house team of chefs specialise in traditional home cooking with menus that offer a range of choice using, wherever possible, produce from the fruit and vegetable garden. Carers encourage all residents to invite friends and family to join them for lunch, morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Care Provided

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

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1700
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1700

All prices are a guideline of a starting cost depending on care needs and availability. For the most accurate information surrounding fees, please book a viewing and our Home Manager will be able to discuss your requirements, costs, any funding eligibility and show you around our lovely home.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Anchorage to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Paula Upton-Cox (Care Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Proposed Residents, their families or their advocates, as appropriate, will be informed of the legal, financial and administrative arrangements of the admission, including the details of fees and any other charges. Agreement will then be reached as to who will be responsible for the management of the proposed Resident's finances and fee account, before admission is agreed and takes place. This will include whether the person is eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare for payment of fees. Local and National Government Agencies making placements will be required to deliver a written confirmation of the placement and its terms before the admission can take place.
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (34)

Visiting

  • Your encouraged to visit at anytime. Protected Mealtimes

Parking

  • Large Car park at the front and back of the property. Easy access. Free Parking

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The Anchorage has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Anchorage has 98 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During three weeks of respite care, I received kindness from everyone, including management.
The staff were always smiling and their care and consideration impeccable - friendly but not familiar.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff well organised, trained and efficient handovers. Good routines e.g. Bath days.
Caring workers especially night staff, in particular, one lady. Good activities - most diligent in their role. Menu selections very good. Only irritant, call bell system.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything during my short stay at The Anchorage was an eye opener. All the standards, food, attendance by the staff at all levels, cleanliness and facilities, in general, were of the highest.
If my health problems deteriorate further I shall be in no doubt where to ask for help. Meanwhile, I shall
treasure wonderful memories of a wonderful care home.
Congratulations to all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I can't speak highly enough of the care our elderly friend and neighbour received over the past year in The Anchorage. She has now moved on to a nursing home for care due to a serious fall. The staff at The Anchorage are excellent and their constant care. Consideration and cheerfulness is
second to none. Plus the lovely food served every day and cups of tea etc throughout the day, even for visitors. The games and other interesting things going on are available to all the residents and are generally well attended which encourages them to mix well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I needed respite care following head surgery.
I receive friendly care which respected my need for quiet time.
The food was good and nicely served in the attractive dining room.
There was no entertainment provided as the officer responsible was on leave the week I was in residence.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother became a resident at The Anchorage in September 2016. As soon as she arrived, the staff worked hard to make her feel at home. They had redecorated her room and made sure it was ready for her arrival.
Every time I go to The Anchorage I feel grateful to the staff for their care of my mother.
They are also very caring to the families. One day some old friend came to visit my mother.
The staff prepared a private area for us and brought us tea and biscuits. Mum feels at home at The Anchorage and when I visit I do too!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A most enjoyable week. Staff were most caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall we have been pleased with the care, attention, general cleanliness, qualify of food and activities provided. The management listens and the staff are friendly and helpful. The overall ambience is good and residents do not sit around in a circle looking at each other, but have three pleasant,
informal seating areas and the grounds are lovely, especially in the warmer months.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Difficult to imagine how the standard of care and the accommodation could be bettered very civilised and professional. Visitors also speak favourably. We had the recommendation from a recent long-term resident.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everyone seemed to do everything, especially at meal times. No-one came up to me to inquire as to my well-being during my visit. Treated very well by staff generally. I drink Earl Grey tea, no milk or sugar, and provided my tea bags, but the message didn't always get through.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has just spent 2 weeks respite care at The Anchorage. She had a wonderful time, making new friends, being looked after and feeling safe and secure. The staff were all fantastic and always there to help if needed. Whilst my mother feels she's not quite ready yet for residential care, she is
keen to return again later in the year for a couple of weeks.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but gratitude for the way they looked after my wife. She improved so much she came home. Although I had a care home nurse every day in April and May she had to go into the Petworth nursing home on June 1st. She passed away on 18th June after just 30 days.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister went into The Anchorage and the first thing that struck me was how friendly the staff were and the cleanliness. I said to my sister "It seems like a hotel more than a care home". She is very happy there. The food is excellent and the care is first class.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Warm friendly environment. care workers very obliging and caring. Food good and wholesome. Mobility equipment readily available. TV interference sometimes, Wifi signal poor or none existent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were given a warm welcome when we first arrived at The Anchorage Care Home to undertake an initial assessment. This is run to excellent standards by well trained staff, who treat the residents with care, dignity and respect. The premises are well maintained and the food is excellent. Considerable
attention is given to providing the residents with entertainment that is appropriate to their needs, and also the staff maintain efficient working relationships with local healthcare professionals. I can thoroughly recommend The Anchorage Care Home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is comforting to know my aunt is very well looked after by everyone at her care home. She remains happy and I have every confidence in the care she receives.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a good clean establishment with friendly caring staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had not visited many care homes prior to needing one swiftly to aid my mother who needed respite after a fortnight in hospital. Having looked at several I was relieved to find the Anchorage in the staff were so welcoming to me and instantly I felt supported and that my mother would be treated with
respect and kindness. The home exceeded my expectations everyone was patient, kind and professional. The meals were delicious the cleanliness in the rooms and in the general areas were faultless and fresh, and I can say my mum has returned home, refreshed, happy and healthy after all of the wonderful care she required.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.877)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10 for The Anchorage is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 49 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 49 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.877 for The Anchorage is calculated as follows: ( (506 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 569 Ratings = 4.877

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Anchorage is based on 49 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 49 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 11 Aug 2025

The rooms are available at Private rate

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Meet the Team (11)

Paula

Paula Upton-Cox

Job Title: Care Manager

Joined: 2013

I began my journey at The Anchorage in 2013 as part of the domestic team. It wasn’t long before I discovered a real passion for supporting and caring for the elderly, which led me to join the care team in 2017.


Since then, I’ve completed my NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and was proud to be promoted to Deputy Care Manager in 2022. In June 2025, I was honoured to step into the role of Care Manager.


Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family.

Kate

Kate Wyatt

Job Title: Care Home Administrator/ Carehome.co.uk Champion

Joined: 1997

Kate brings 27 years of experience in the care sector, having worked in a variety of roles from domiciliary care to Deputy Care Manager. Now in her role as Administrator, she draws on her extensive knowledge to provide vital support to the team. Her passion for caring for the elderly is evident in everything she does, and she loves being at the heart of the home, staying closely connected to both staff and residents.


Kate also has a real passion for community engagement and thoroughly enjoys meeting new people and making a genuine difference. She takes great pride in supporting other homes within the Premium Care Group and contributes wherever she can.


Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with her horses and her beloved dog, Selly. A devoted family person, she finds joy in the outdoors and quality time with her loved ones

Liz

Liz Smith

Job Title: Lifestyle Manager

Joined: 2007

A very experienced “people person” with a long background in TV production management. Trained at the Guildhall school of music and drama and Trinity College of Music. All very useful skills for a Lifestyle Manager to have.


Liz says, “every day is different, every day is a very rewarding job, every day something touches her heart.”

Rosen

Rosen Iliev

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Joined: 2007

Rosen, affectionately known as Ross by all our residents at The Anchorage, has been a valued member of the team since 2007. With an incredible knowledge of the home and how it runs, Ross can fix, mend, or make just about anything, making him truly the heart of our home. Admired and respected by all, Ross brings warmth and reliability to everything he does. He enjoys every aspect of his role and is often seen taking residents on mini-bus outings, which have a hugely positive impact on their emotional and mental wellbeing.

Jon

Jon Gettings

Job Title: Head Chef

Jon has been in the catering industry for 47 years, with extensive experience working in hotels and restaurants. He held an AA Rosette for 20 years and trained at the catering college in Exeter.


Outside of work, Jon still has a deep passion for cooking and particularly enjoys preparing fish dishes.

Colin

Colin Gumbrell

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Colin began his journey with us as part of the housekeeping team and quickly progressed to become our Head of Housekeeping. He takes great pride in his role and leads his team with efficiency and dedication. Known for running a tight ship, Colin consistently receives compliments on the cleanliness and presentation of The Anchorage. He’s incredibly proud of his hardworking team, who thrive under his leadership. Outside of work, Colin is a keen football supporter and enjoys cycling in his spare time.

Fiona

Fiona Charles

Job Title: Operations Director

Fiona has over 30 years of experience working within the healthcare sector and is a Registered Nurse, remaining active on the NMC register. Her management career started as a charge nurse and then as a ward manager within the NHS, working in wards specialising in care for older adults enduring mental health conditions and dementia.


For the last 15 years, Fiona has worked in the Care Home Sector, taking on various Management roles, including Registered Manager, Regional Support Manager, Clinical and Quality Manager, Compliance Consultant and Operations Manager.


Remaining very hands-on clinically, she is passionate about supporting our management teams to deliver exceptional person-centred care, ensuring all individuals can maintain their independence and enjoy the excellent quality of life our care homes offer.

Louise

Louise Hickman

Job Title: Operations Manager

Louise is the Operations Manager at Premium Care Group Ltd, bringing over 20 years of experience in health and social care. Her career began as a domiciliary carer while raising her young children, originally seeking flexible work, she quickly discovered a deep passion for making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Since then, she has never looked back.


Throughout her career, Louise has held a variety of roles across the sector, each building on the last and shaping her strong understanding of what good care truly looks like. Her journey has led her to her current role, where she oversees multiple care homes, supports managers, and ensures the highest standards of quality, compliance, and person-centred care.


Louise is passionate about fostering environments where both residents and staff feel genuinely supported. She leads with integrity, remains hands-on when needed, and is deeply committed to staying connected to the people behind the work. Supporting others to succeed and feel valued is at the heart of everything she does.


She is proud to be part of Premium Care Group, working alongside an exceptional team that shares a common goal: delivering an outstanding experience for both residents and staff.

Alice

Alice Ledwith

Job Title: Customer Liaison Manager

Joined: 2024

As Customer Liaison Manager, I support families in one of the most important decisions they’ll ever make, finding the right home for their loved ones. I guide and support each care enquiry with compassion and professionalism, ensuring every family feels heard, informed, and confident in their choices.


In addition to my work with families, I also oversee our marketing and advertising, helping to showcase the heart of our homes and the care we provide. I’m a people person at heart, and I’m proud to be part of a business that shares my core belief: life does not end with a dementia diagnosis. Our homes are places to continue living with dignity, joy, and purpose.


Dedicated and deeply passionate, I’m here to help, no question is ever too much.

Danielle

Danielle Barham

Job Title: Group Lifestyle Manager

In July 2025, I was honoured to become the Group Lifestyle Manager for Premium Care Group, where I oversee and develop lifestyle programmes across all our care homes to enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.


Before this, I was Care Manager at Weald Hall, having started my career there as a care assistant. I quickly built strong relationships with residents and the care team. My passion has always been to make a genuine difference, caring for every resident as if they were part of my own family.


At Premium Care Group, we are committed to providing excellent, individualised care that promotes independence and enables residents to live their lives to the fullest. I look forward to continuing to create welcoming, engaging environments where family, friends, and our residents feel at home.

Sonya

Sonya Virdee

Job Title: Group Clinical Manager

Sonya has been a qualified nurse for over 22 years, with extensive experience in both Acute and community settings across various National Health Care Services (NHS) in Northwest London. She has also worked in the Middle East with the Government on projects including reducing amputation rates and promoting awareness on wound management. In 2022, Sonya transitioned into the Nursing Home industry to utilise her broad knowledge and skills in managing clients with chronic conditions.


Sonya initially qualified as a general nurse in 2023 and went on to attain further qualifications, including Tissue Viability (specialising in managing all types of wounds, including cancerous wounds, pressure ulcers, and leg ulcers), Teaching and Co-mentoring, Leadership and Management. She also holds a master’s degree in Health and Social Person-Centred Care and a Meta Master's in Behaviour Studies.


She was previously the Home Manager at Kingfishers Care Home in Bourne End, where she had the privilege of being part of a diverse, modern, and dynamic management team at Premier Health Care. In her new role as Group Clinical Manager within the Premium Care Group, Sonya will be using her expertise to support the homes in achieving and maintaining high clinical standards.


In her spare time, Sonya enjoys reading and watching documentaries.

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