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The property is located in a pleasant area of Horsham and adheres to modern standards of care, while striving for a friendly service in which loved ones of residents feel secure.
Please contact the home for details.
Care Provided by Homelands Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Homelands Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Homelands Nursing Home 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
- Medicrest Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracey Stewart (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Homelands Nursing Home Reviews (48)
Homelands Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.479) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Homelands Nursing Home has 48 reviews.
Utterly outstanding. Nothing seems too much trouble. Staff are beyond kind, both carers, nurses and the manager. Even the chefs and the maintenance staff. A truly wonderful home.
From the moment we arrived to look around Homelands, we were greeted with warmth and kindness. The manager came the next day to visit my mum, and she was admitted the following day. The care and genuine kindness shown towards my mum has been exceptional. The staff remember and acts on anything needed or asked for. They are quick to answer the call button and so respectful of my mum's dignity. I shall always be so grateful to all the staff for going over and above anything I have ever witnessed in a nursing home.
My dad Tony Hirst stayed with you from March 2025 to October 2025. He was very happy living with you. He had alzheimers and dementia. All the carers I met were absolutely lovely, always sp kind to my dad even when he could be very challenging. Food always smelt nice and dad enjoyed it. Dad always looked clean and well presented when we visited. Care home was clean and tidy. Catherine the manager was extremely nice and always kept us upto date with dad welfare. Dad only left as he had to return to hosp and then needed a nursing home so could no longer stay at Acorn. I would highly recommend
Food was good and choices made by residents when able. We attended many parites with entertainmnet which was very popular with residnets and their families.
We are very happy with Homelands and their staff, management are excellent.
Sadly our Mum recently passed away after 10 years at Homelands. She received excellent care throughout her stay. The nurses, carers and other staff were always friendly and welcoming making Mum and her visitors feel at home. Mum very much enjoyed the variety of activities especially Linley on a Thursday. Mum received professional and personalised care. My brother and I can't thank enough, all at Homelands, for the way they looked after Mum.
My Dad moved to Homeland as an emergency admission,mum and I couldn't manage at home. He was my mum's full time carer.Estrella went above and beyond to help us get him moved across and made us all feel very welcome, cared for and safe. the staff were fantastic.They treated Dad with so much dignity and respect the whole time he was there. We knew he was going for end of life care, but the way all the staff handled things, you wouldn't have known.I'm very greatful for the amount of doctor visits, check in, OT visits etc that were provided without us having to ask.When it got to the stage of my dad not being able to get out of bed. They regularly checked on him.the staff never ever made us feel unwelcome and we're always super accommodating.I bought my children with me and they were always welcome.We only had 5 weeks with dad from admission to him passing, but even in the final hours I can't fault them. Noel was so kind and compassionate and gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye.
Group and individual activities are provided. Also, regular religious visits, entertainment, musical exercise/movement, hairdressing and chiropody are provided. Food is good, including menu choices. Relatives/visitors are welcome with very little restrictions.
Personally, based upon the care my mother has previously and continues to receive, I would have no reservations in recommending Homelands Nursing Home.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind feedback. It is wonderful to know that the activities, care and facilities provided are making a positive difference for her. Your comments will be shared with the team, we remain committed to providing high quality, person centered care and ensuring all our resident feel comfortable safe and valued.
Good food. I am well looked after.
I would recommend Homelands, my mother stayed there for 2 years until she passed in January this year . The staff are amazing and so caring, going about their daily routine with professionalism, care and above all an element of humour, which is so import. Mum enjoyed the summer parties and Christmas celebrations, she enjoyed her hair and nails day on a Wednesday and the regular visits from Father Martin. Her room was amazing with beautiful views over the South Downs. Thank you to everyone at Homelands for looking after mum over the last couple of years .
The staff are all friendly and warm to not only the resident but also the family.
The care that she received has been wonderful in all aspects.
All of the staff have been amazing. We were kept informed at all stages. They are caring and compassionate. Always cheerful and welcoming to visitors.
We can't thank them enough for everything they did for Mum.
She was a character, and there was lots of fun and laughter too during her stay. We would whole heartedly recommend Homelands to anyone.
This home was not our choice but was where our relative was placed by the county council It's not corporate or flashy and looks dated and as if it would benefit from a massive cash injection but we are very pleased with it. The staff were friendly and seem to genuinely care. The management want the place to be very much viewed as a home and it does have a nice, warm, homely feel to it. For us, the only negative was its location as you would probably only access it by a vehicle most easily a private car. We felt confident about our relative safety and care there.
Our aunt was admitted to Homelands Nursing Home - Cowfold - in October 2023 as her dementia and Parkinson's had progressed to the point that even a (single) living-in carer was unable to cope. The staff at Homelands were friendly, welcoming and efficient. The premises and my aunt's room were clean and tidy. Whenever we visited we were kept informed of my aunt's health and her interaction with the staff even though she was nonverbal due to other health conditions. When her condition deteriorated the staff informed us, and when appropriate, arranged for end-of-life care, and treated both my aunt and ourselves with respect and dignity to the end.
Thank you all for your excellent care of my husband for the last few months. It was thorough and attentive. Everyone was so kind, friendly and patient with him and nothing was too much trouble. There was a welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the home for myself and his visitors. It really is a wonderful place.
Sadly he didn't have enough time to enjoy their activities. Thank you so much for your care.
My mother has been in the home for 5 months now, and given that no one wants to be in a nursing home, is settled. The staff are lovely and have a genuine kindness for the residents, the staff are all permanent which is a massive advantage as residents build relationships with them. The nursing staff are always available to talk to, and I cannot fault the care given to my mother. They have also been wonderful with my elderly father who visits her daily.
My father was brought to Homelands Nursing Home from the hospital after he suffered a broken hip and received very good care from the staff to keep him comfortable in the short time he was there. He was treated with the utmost dignity when he, unfortunately, passed away after a short stay.
My wife has dementia, comfortable and okay in this home and looked after. The staff are friendly and good at their jobs. The home is clean and tidy and the outside garden is good. I'm trying to find faults but I can't it's not perfect but it's good in all departments and I am very satisfied.
I would highly recommend this home to anyone who asks me.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 May 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homelands Nursing Home
What types of Care is Homelands Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Homelands Nursing Home have?
There are 42 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Homelands Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Homelands Nursing Home to the centre of Horsham?
5.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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