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Walstead Place

Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 2QG
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Walstead Place, Haywards Heath
Walstead Place, Haywards Heath
Walstead Place, Haywards Heath

Set in a 17th century manor house, Walstead Place is luxury care home in Haywards Heath. The dedicated team provides round the clock residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care.

Located in West Sussex, residents can enjoy quality facilities including beautiful lounges, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated, and outside there is...  

Care Provided by Walstead Place

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,675From £1,884
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,675From £1,884
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of

care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.

What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply

an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Contact Walstead Place 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

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2010

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)

Walstead Place Reviews (132)

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9.6

Walstead Place has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.591) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Walstead Place has 132 reviews.

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Review from A J (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise the team at Walstead Place high enough
Mum just transferred here and although I was a little worried at first it would be the right place for her the team including the manager and deputy manager have been amazing.
I don't think I've seen mum look this well and her Parkinson's being managed so well

Thank you it means a lot to us that mum is comfortable and settled

Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mum is settling in well and receiving such great care at Walstead Place. Our team takes great pride in creating an environment where residents and families feel supported, so your feedback means a lot. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.

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Review from Clare H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum enjoyed her stay here at Walstead Place. She found the staff were all caring, friendly and supportive. Good food was provided and plenty of activities, which she got involved with. She was happy with her room and found the home very clean.

Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mum received such great care at Walstead Place, enjoyed the meals, took part in the activities, and felt comfortable in her room. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.

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Review from D P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Once again Walstead Place looked after mum brilliantly. The care they show is second to none.

Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mum received such great care at Walstead Place. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always wonderful place. Mum said she had a "wail of a time"

Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your mum received such great care at Walstead Place. Our team works hard to create a welcoming environment, so your kind words mean a lot. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.

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Review from Louise v (Friend of Resident) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My oldest (in both senses of the word) friend spent three weeks at Walstead Place. He was there for respite care. From the beginning, the process gave me plenty of confidence that this was going to be a great choice. Although our initial enquiry was probably a few months too early, Walstead said they would be in touch every few weeks and then confirm his booking, a couple of months in advance. They did exactly what they said they would do.

The staff really made my friend feel welcome and every time I saw him he was full of praise for them. He was well looked after. He was a bit under the weather on arrival and looked so much better by the time he left. The staff made time to have a chat and a joke and never made either of us feel like they were too busy to talk or help. The facilities and location are lovely. The dining room seemed buzzy and he reported that the food was good (and he is a fussy fellow) It looked good to me too. He wants to go back next time he needs respite care.

Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear that your friend received such great care during his stay at Walstead Place and that our team made a positive impression. It's wonderful to know he'd like to return for future respite care. We'll look...  

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Review from Richard G (Friend of Resident) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent staff very caring. Food could be better.

Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and their loved ones, so your words mean a lot. We also appreciate your feedback on the food. It's important to us that every aspect of our service meets...  

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Review from Paul N (Friend of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend was very well looked after by the marvellous staff here. The room is bright and airy with a lovely view where my friend could see the comings and goings. He came out having put on a small amount of weight which is excellent as he's underweight. He ate quite well but is a very fussy eater and has a tiny appetite so the staff managed with very well to eat more. Thanks.

Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your friend received such great care at Walstead Place. It was a pleasure to support them during their stay, and they'll always be welcome back if they ever need our help again. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is my mother's 10th stay and as always, she is happy and well cared for and the house is clean and well run. She loves the staff and trusts their care and judgment in my absence. She is always happy to be here.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Many thanks for your positive review. We're so pleased to hear that your mother has had another positive stay with us at Walstead Place. The care and services we provide as a team to our residents and their loved ones are extremely important to us, so it's wonderful that she loves the staff and...  

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Review from Moray S (Wife of Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband is extremely happy here and very relaxed. The staff are amazing not only in the standard of care they give - which is excellent, but in the kindness they give too. The atmosphere in the home is happy. The staff know all their residents very well and share fun and laughter with them as well as empathy. It is not easy to leave a relative in the care of others but the minute I visited here, I knew it would be exactly right. My son and I feel like part of a big happy family here. Thank you!

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your husband is receiving such great care at Walstead Place and that you and your son feel like part of the family here. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from S H (Resident / Service User) published on 21 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Food very good, staff excellent, patients helpful and friendly.

Reply from Walstead Place, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you're receiving such great care at Walstead Place. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and their loved ones is extremely important to us. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.

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Review from Sheila A (Respite Resident) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Thank you to everybody at Walstead Place. So friendly and welcoming, you made my stay very pleasurable. I can't believe how every team member knew my name!

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, Sheila! We're delighted to hear that you received such wonderful care at Walstead Place. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we'll be sure to pass them on to the entire team.

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Review from A S (Respite Resident) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home is well run. Staff are excellent, they work very hard. Residents free to do what they wish, whether to take part in activities or do their own thing. Meals basic but well cooked and tea or coffee offered during the day. As for me they dealt with and resolved my medical problems, so no need to continue as a resident.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you so much for your review. We're pleased to hear that your stay at Walstead Place was a positive experience. We appreciate your kind words about our team, the care and hospitality we provide it was a pleasure to have you here and we hope you're doing well.

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Review from Dennis S (Brother of Resident) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are very pleased with my brother's care. He has been looked after very well. He has settled really well and is happy. My brother has become popular with the staff and other residents. Thank you to all the staff who care for him, for the amazing work they do.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, Dennis, we truly appreciate your kind words about our team and the care we provide. Your brother is an absolute delight and it's wonderful to see him enjoying himself and making friends with residents as well as our team who love his...  

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Review from G W (Respite Resident) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having broken my ankle and had an operation I came here for a week's respite care. I have been looked after very well by all the people who work here.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, G! We're happy to hear that you received such great care at Walstead Place whilst recovering from your surgery. We hope that you're feeling better and will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from Joanna S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has benefitted greatly from her stay at Walstead Place Care Home, following hospital admission.
She has enjoyed the activities, especially the singing and impersonator!

The staff have always been present, helpful and responsive to any questions from her family and have been kind and compassionate to Mum.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you Joanna for your kind words and recognition of the team at Walstead Place. We're pleased to hear that your mum received such great care and enjoyed the activities, the care and services we deliver to our residents and their loved ones is extremely important to us. Your wonderful comments will be passed on to the team.

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Review from Gareth T (Son of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Broadly a satisfactory experience. The staff were generally attentive. Management was very good at dealing with queries and taking action when needed. Flexibility in arrangements was good. The standard of food could be better. The room was light and airy providing a feel-good factor. Delightful gardens. The chiropractor and hairdresser both did a great job. On balance, we would consider returning if the need arises.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, Gareth! We're happy to hear that your father received such great care at Walstead Place and will pass on your kind comments and feedback to the whole team.

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Review from J H (Respite Resident) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very nice, lovely staff, good food, friendly atmosphere, no hesitation in going again.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you for your lovely comments, we're happy to hear that you received such great care at Walstead Place. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and their loved ones is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad went for a week's respite care. Every time we visited he was cheerful, clean, relaxed and comfortable. I would not have any doubts about him going back for future respite care. By the end of the week he was joking with staff as if he had lived there for months. Everyone was helpful, lots of tea or coffee on offer, nothing seemed to be any trouble. A very positive experience. If I'm being fussy, there was a wee smell in the corridor outside his room, but his room was fine.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, C! We're happy to hear that your dad received such great care at Walstead Place and will pass on your comments to the whole team.

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Review from R L (Niece of Resident) published on 22 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are happy overall with the care provided. My aunt particularly enjoys the surrounding gardens and food. I have unfortunately experienced problems with communication in relation to a hospital visit and the setting up of a direct debit to pay for care. Despite this, we are happy with the service and quality of care.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your comments about the care and team at Walstead Place. We would be grateful if you could contact us at wecare@ariacare.co.uk so that we can learn more about your experience and continue delivering the very best care and support.

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Review from Pamela T (Respite Resident) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The experience has been very good. I have no complaints. I liked the friendliness of the staff. I was very well looked after. I would definitely come again, this is my second stay.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Walstead Place

Thank you for your review, Pamela, it was an absolute pleasure to have you here at Walstead Place and we're so pleased that you enjoyed your time!

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 October 2022
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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  • 23 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
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  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walstead Place

What types of Care is Walstead Place registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Walstead Place have?

There are 37 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Walstead Place?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Walstead Place to the centre of Haywards Heath?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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