
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.
I witnessed friendly and compassionate care from the staff at Claydon House. Clearly, the building was not purpose-built for the task and is looking tired inside. Mother and many of her visitors found the food not up to par, but our overwhelming impression left by Claydon House was the kindness and professionalism of the excellent staff.
We are pleased to hear that you witnessed friendly and compassionate staff, and you thought the staff were excellent. We pride ourselves on providing...
Claydon House is a lovely home in a beautiful setting. The staff are helpful and kind. The home is a safe environment for elderly people and has a calm atmosphere. I particularly like the variety of communal rooms, especially the conservatory. There is an interesting range of activities to stimulate the resident.
Very pleased with care. Naturally, there have been exceptions at times with certain staff. However, it is recognised they have a difficult job.
Thank you for taking the time to review Claydon House, we really appreciate your feedback. At Claydon House, we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities. We regularly run recruitment campaigns to build our care team, allowing us to be able to provide person-centred...
Since entering Claydon House three years ago, my mother's dementia has gradually taken hold and caring for her has been quite difficult at times. However, this has not detracted from the wonderful care she receives from the staff and I have peace of mind what Claydon House can do for her, what I no longer am able to.
It was clear that the high standard of care and support among the staff derived from the principled and professional approach taken by the management to the social, medical and administrative needs of the residents
My thanks to all who cared for my Mum.
My family and I were very happy with the care provided to my aunt. All the staff were so kind and caring. They always kept her fresh and clean and kept comfortable. The manager and her team made sure my aunt's wishes were carried out regarding her care. All were so kind to both of us, felt very supported. All the staff were always professional well turned out and respectful to the residents.
If we put my relative in Buckingham Palace we couldn't have done better. I feel that she received excellent care whilst at Claydon. It is not an easy job to get excellent care. The patience that the staff had with her was extremely kind and caring. We as a family were always made to feel welcome. The gardens look very good.
Unable to find a vacancy in my home town, I arranged for 1 weeks respite care at Claydon House after a total knee replacement operation. In the event, a further complication was discovered before I was discharged from the hospital - I have an enlarged prostate gland requiring use of a catheter and my stay extended to a total of 15 days. Throughout this time I could not have had better care- the staff at all levels went beyond the call of duty to be pleasant, helpful and kind. There were no faults to be found in that respect. In design my room had minor faults especially in the bathroom where cabinet with deep set mirror had the door opening the wrong way and an inaccessible and non working internal light, shaving was a problem! I believe some corridors were not wheelchair friendly.
Thank you for your positive review of your recent stay at Claydon house, we are delighted that you were so pleased with the level of care that you received and thank you for your comments about our helpful staff and the overall standard of the home. We would like to apologise for the minor faults...
I immediately felt at home when I first visited Claydon House. I was looking for an exceptionally clean home, caring staff and homely atmosphere where by my mother would be very well looked after. I found that at Claydon House. The manager is an exceptional character and is hands on and communicates with staff, residents and their families. I am very pleased my mother is in Claydon House.
This is the first experience I have had of a care home - and so far is if very pleasant. Good food and very pleasant - good food and comfortable. If I cannot be in my own home, this is so far a very pleasant experience.
Our first visit to view the home was one of warmth and welcome, which continued throughout dad's stay. The staff made us feel comfortable and safe about leaving dad in their care. The manager was approachable and any problems were dealt with swiftly. I would recommend this home to anyone with an elderly relative. I am a health care assistant of 25 years myself and know what to look for in regard to bad practice and I am glad to say observed none. I'd like to say a big thank you to the manager and all the staff at Claydon House.
My father moved to Claydon House six weeks ago and is being very well looked after. The management and staff here are second to none, the building although needing a bit of renovation, as older buildings do, is open, light, warm and welcoming. The food is extremely good, with choice at every meal, but it's really the staff, patient. caring and cheerful who are the stars. Nothing is too much trouble for them!
All I can say coming through the door, I felt at peace. Staff waved, big smiles. Staff couldn't do enough, we were as cared for as my husband. From the word go we trusted everybody. The first staff member was brilliant, tremendous staff they are all an asset so kind to my husband. We now miss our visits to Claydon. We valued the head chef and his Christmas dinner which we attended with my husband. Little things matter the most when we loose our loved ones.
The residents have so much going on for them, they all seem happy, the food is good, something different every day, you could't ask for anything more. A good home.
My mum was well looked after in the four weeks of respite. Some of the furniture, fixture and fittings were very shabby and needed attention.
Thank you for taking the time to review Claydon House, we really appreciate your feedback. We always welcome the chance to improve, and are currently reviewing opportunities for refurbishment and renovation in the home. At Claydon House we take great pride in ensuring we deliver high quality care...
My mother has been a resident at Claydon House for 9 years. She has just celebrated her 100th birthday. The staff worked very hard to give her a wonderful party, which I and all the family hugely appreciated and which made my mother very happy. The staff are really lovely. They are sensitive and kind and treat my mother with dignity and affection. The chef deserves a medal. He not only provides delicious, nutritious food but is always gentle, kind and flexible. The activity coordinators, the nursing staff and care staff, the house keepers, laundry, kitchen staff are brilliant. Many thanks to all.
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.
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