
Everyone is made to feel welcome at Claydon House, there is a lovely, relaxed and homely atmosphere.Helen S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The activities and events laid on were marvellous.Julie O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The house interiors are exceptional, and the bedrooms feel cosy and high-endRobin T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Everyone is made to feel welcome at Claydon House, there is a lovely, relaxed and homely atmosphere.Helen S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The activities and events laid on were marvellous.Julie O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The house interiors are exceptional, and the bedrooms feel cosy and high-endRobin T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Claydon House is located in a quiet residential area in Lewes and provides residential, dementia and nursing care for permanent and respite stays.
The East Sussex care home has Victorian character and offers modern facilities, including communal areas, a café and a hair and beauty salon. Bedrooms are individually decorated, and many have en-suite facilities. The home also has a garden with seating areas where residents can spend time with loved...
Care Provided by Claydon House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Claydon House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Claydon House 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lesley Andrew(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (37)
Visiting
- Family and friends are welcome to visit loved ones at any time they choose. The home offers 100% visiting time flexibility.
Parking
- There is on site parking available for visitors
Claydon House Reviews (76)
Claydon House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Claydon House has 76 reviews.
Claydon House has been very supportive to me, a grieving relative, as well as to my husband. The staff are warm, kind and professional and have made a big difference to our lives. They make a huge effort to know each resident, and to facilitate their individual needs and desires. My husband has choice in all he does there and this has meant the world to him.
Thank you for your honest and heartfelt feedback. We're so pleased that the team at Claydon House has been able to support both you and your husband during such a difficult time. It means a great deal to hear that your husband feels valued, respected and able to make his own choices, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our team.
My mother spent three very happy years at Claydon House. The staff are fantastic, and hardly any turnover of staff. This is important that the same people provided her care. Communication with me was excellent. I would rate Claydon House as outstanding in every aspect.
Thank you so much for your kind words, which mean a lot to all of us. It's wonderful to hear how happy your mother was at Claydon House, and that you had such a good relationship with the team. If there's ever anything more we can do to support you, please don't hesitate to ask.
My mother has been at Claydon House for just over 2 months and we are all very pleased with the care she is receiving. All of the carers, nurses and support staff are so kind, they always take time to talk and reassure her. The managers are very efficient and information is shared well amongst the staff. The food is good and plentiful but could be served a little hotter. There is a never ending supply of hot drinks, biscuits and cake. Regular activities are organised twice a day and are good fun. The whole house is tastefully decorated and clean. Laundry is done promptly and with care. I would certainly recommend Claydon House for your loved one.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear your mother has settled in well and that you're pleased with the care and support from our team. We appreciate your feedback regarding the temperature of the meals and will share this with our kitchen team. Your kind recommendation means a great deal to everyone at Claydon House.
Claydon House have been excellent in caring for Mum at short notice after her fall and need for respite care. From the start, they made everything easy, visiting her at home to assess her needs and ensure they could provide the right environment. They chose a room that suited her well and gave us confidence in the care she would receive. Visiting is flexible, and we are always made to feel welcome and able to join activities and meals. The house is clean, well-appointed, and her en-suite room has a lovely view and good access to shared spaces. Staff helped her set up the room comfortably and encouraged her to bring familiar items from home. Mum has made good progress, is settling well, enjoys chatting with other residents, and is treated with kindness and dignity. She says she likes the home, and we can see she is regaining her mobility. The management and staff are friendly and work hard to make Claydon feel like a home while offering high-quality nursing care.
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It's great to hear that your mum has settled in so well and that her mobility is improving. If there's ever anything more we can do to support you or her, please just ask!
The staff have been very kind and helpful in getting the move organised. it is a calm and light space and we are very pleased with the care so far. The room is well-equipped and comfortable and not at all clinical. Visitors are always welcome.
Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to the whole team. We're delighted that you're pleased with the care so far, and if there's ever anything more we can do to support you, please don't hesitate to ask.
My father has been at Claydon House for just over a month and the staff have been so supportive, answering our numerous questions and taking time to help Dad settle. He is enjoying the food so much he has put on weight! I feel so reassured that he is being well cared for in a calm, kind and gentle environment.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your father is settling in well and enjoying the food, and that our team has been able to support you both during this transition. It's wonderful to know you feel reassured by the care and calm environment at Claydon House.
Thank you again to you all and have a wonderful Christmas.
What kind words, thank you! Thanks too for taking the time to write us a review and share your experience of Claydon House. It was a pleasure to have your mother with us and we would love to welcome her back any time, and if there is ever anything more we can do to support you, please just let us know.
I have visited friends and relatives in many care homes but never have the words care and home been more fitting. The staff are welcoming, professional and clearly have the best interest of the residents in their care. The residents were all engaged in conversation or activities and no one looked lonely or unhappy. This is clearly a home well managed and run but felt like a home and not an organisation. If you are looking for somewhere for a loved one do go and have a look around Claydon House. You won't be disappointed.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Claydon House felt genuinely homely and that the care, atmosphere and engagement of residents stood out during your visit. Your kind words about the team and management are greatly appreciated, and your recommendation means a great deal to us.
When a person you love is vulnerable and needs to be cared for it is a stressful and scary time...but when you meet staff with warm smiles and time for you....it means the world. Thank you. Xx
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your friend is receiving such great care at Claydon House and that your visit was a positive experience. Our team takes great pride in creating an environment where residents and families feel supported,...
I really enjoy visiting my friend. Her room is beautiful with enough of her possessions for her to feel it is her home. It has a stunning view of tree tops as the shared sitting room next door also has. Quite often her friends join in our conversations, and staff ply us with tea and delicious cakes made in the kitchen. Long term staff have imaginative and caring relationships with her. Often they lay on interesting activities e.g. surveying and discussing a range of contemporary magazines, and I have attended stunning musical recitals with her.
Many thanks for your positive review. We're delighted to hear that your friend is receiving such great care at Claydon House, and that her room feels homely and personal. It's lovely to know that our team's care and activities help make Claydon House such a welcoming and engaging place. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
My brother went into Claydon House Lewes on palliative care and I can't be more pleased with the care he is getting the Mangers are very helpful and cheerful and the staff cannot do any more for you and the residents they work very hard to keep everyone happy i cannot praise them highly enough I am glad I chose Claydon House for my brother he is very happy there
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your brother is receiving such great care at Claydon House and that our team's care and support have made a positive difference for you both. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
I cannot praise the care team and home enough for their dedication and attention given to my husband; I was very happy that his last days were in a caring environment.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team. We're happy to hear that your husband received such great care at Claydon House and that we were able to provide comfort and support during his time with us. Please accept our sincere condolences. It was an honour to care for him. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Our experience of care of Claydon House has been wonderful. The staff have been caring and understanding at all times. The management have been extremely helpful and flexible to take account of our needs. We attribute the residents health improvement to the quality of the care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear that you've had such a positive experience at Claydon House. Knowing that the quality of care provided by our dedicated team has contributed to your friend's health improvement means the world to us. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
In my experience this is an excellent care home. From the first contact, when enquiring for my father, I felt listened to and cared for. It was a very difficult time for us both and the wonderful people at Claydon House immediately responded to support us. Dad is thriving in this beautiful environment and from the very first day said he felt at home. And the meals are delicious too.
Many thanks for your positive review. We're delighted to hear that your dad is receiving such great care at Claydon House and that he has settled in so quickly. We know how emotional this transition can be, so it means a lot to us that you've felt supported throughout. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
A very responsive, caring and safe environment. Encouraged my mother to be as active as she could be during her recovery from fractures. Staff always friendly and cheerful and took time to get to know Mum and family. Managers were also extremely flexible and helpful about arranging respite spells in emergencies:
Everyone is so kind and helpful.
It is a wonderful care home to live in.
Thank you, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Claydon House. The team works hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times, so your feedback truly means a lot to us. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
The home is very cosy, lovely main rooms, the room my auntie is in could do with a make over. The staff are lovely friendly and welcoming. I have answered as best as I can to the ratings but I don't know all the details of some.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Alison. I'm delighted to hear that you're happy with the home and that the staff at Claydon House have made a positive impression. We appreciate your suggestion regarding your auntie's room, we're always looking for ways to improve the home for our residents, so we will definitely look into this. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Excellent. Care staff were first class.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that you received such great care and enjoyed your stay with us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Having had a severe stroke earlier in the year, nothing more could be done at the stroke unit so we needed to find a care home. From the first meeting, we were so impressed with the team and facilities. We had some complications with the admission but the team stepped in and managed this for us. Snice moving in the change to our mum has been incredible. She has a special chair to allow her some freedom to move around the home and in the short time being there she looks so much better. The staff are amazing, friendly and always greeted with a smile.
On behalf of the Claydon House team, we would like to thank you for your lovely feedback. We're happy to hear that your mum is receiving such great care and that the team has been able to make a positive difference. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Claydon House has brought my mother some peace. Her room is always immaculate and she is well cared for. The greatest asset Claydon House has are the staff. The people caring for my mother are warm, kind, attentive and efficient. My one issue is that they are very overworked. There should be more support for the staff and they should never have to work alone for periods of time. I think it is an incredibly demanding job and the well being of the carers should be at the forefront because the happier they are the happier the home is. I would recommend Claydon House. It has been a lovely place for my mother to be.
Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that your mother is receiving such great care at Claydon House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and their loved ones is extremely important to us. Your feedback is appreciated and will be passed on to the management team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 December 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
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News (49) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I lead my professional Care Team in delivering the highest level of care and support for our residents.
My commitment to professional development has equipped me well for my role here, where I work hard to ensure that those in my care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.
I believe in maintaining strong relationships with residents and their relatives, and understand the important contribution that these relationships make to the successful running of a care home.
I feel that the Care UK philosophy matches up well with my own beliefs on care provision, and I am committed to ensuring that all our residents continue to receive the high levels of care and protection they deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions about Claydon House
What types of Care is Claydon House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Claydon House have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Claydon House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Claydon House to the centre of Lewes?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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