
The genuine quality of friendliness and happiness in Upper Mead is palpable.Sharon B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Since my mother has moved into Upper Mead, she has been happy and well cared forD N(Son of Resident/Service User)

I cannot speak highly enough of this nursing home.Sue C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The genuine quality of friendliness and happiness in Upper Mead is palpable.Sharon B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Since my mother has moved into Upper Mead, she has been happy and well cared forD N(Son of Resident/Service User)

I cannot speak highly enough of this nursing home.Sue C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Warm, welcoming and family-orientated, Upper Mead is a purpose-built care home at the heart of the historic village of Henfield, West Sussex.
Upper Mead offers residential, nursing and dementia care for older adults with choice, dignity and respect at the heart of everything.
From the moment you walk through the door of this home, you're welcomed with a smile. The home includes cosy and comfy lounges, dining and wellness spaces...
Warm, welcoming and family-orientated, Upper Mead is a purpose-built care home at the heart of the historic village of Henfield, West Sussex.
Upper Mead offers residential, nursing and dementia care for older adults with choice, dignity and respect at the heart of everything.
From the moment you walk through the door of this home, you're welcomed with a smile. The home includes cosy and comfy lounges, dining and wellness spaces and a lovely courtyard garden - all combining to create a real homely feel.
Upper Mead is also very strongly connected with its local community, of which it is very proud to be part.
Care Provided by Upper Mead
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 48 Service Users
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)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
All fees are dependent on a person's individual needs, which will be discussed in detail before a person comes to live at Upper Mead. For people whose care is not self-funded, these fees are variable depending on the funding authority and a person's needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Upper Mead for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Upper Mead 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
- Splendid Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lynn Lovett (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Here at Upper Mead, they don't have strict visiting hours. However, they do try to enhance the dining experience for everyone and recommend that, unless joining a loved one to dine, guests visit outside of meal times.
Parking
- Upper Mead has a small car park and on street parking is also available opposite the entrance to Upper Mead.
Upper Mead Reviews (45)
Upper Mead has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.559) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Upper Mead has 45 reviews.
The best care home in Sussex.
The best care home in Sussex.
Thank you for your kind words. I am very proud to have Upper Mead in my portfolio of services and will share your opinion with pride next time I am there.
I am very grateful for the level of care that my mother has received since she moved to Upper Mead in May 2014.
Whenever I visit my mother, (1) there is invariably a smiling face to greet me - be it a resident, nurse or carer, (2) the manager’s door is “always open" (3) answers to any questions...
I am very grateful for the level of care that my mother has received since she moved to Upper Mead in May 2014.
Whenever I visit my mother, (1) there is invariably a smiling face to greet me - be it a resident, nurse or carer, (2) the manager’s door is “always open" (3) answers to any questions I might have are always provided knowledgeably and promptly and (4) most importantly, my mother is happy. Moreover, whenever she has had a health issue, I have been notified immediately and kept informed of any changes to her condition. I have no concerns that she is at risk.
The staff are very helpful, attentive and friendly; nothing seems to be too much trouble for them and I think the Manager, does an amazing job. It is plain for all to see that the principle reason for this is that she is devoted and cares greatly about her residents and staff. In turn, the reason her residents and staff are happy must have a huge amount to do with her.
My husband has been cared for in the Chestnut Unit at Upper Mead for the past 18mths. He is content, always smiling at the carers and other residents. He will greet a carer who may have been out of his sight for a while with enthusiasm, he seems to feel they are his family. He is always clean and...
When I do find something I am not happy about I discuss with the manager and/or the administrator, they are always approachable and helpful.
I am pleased to have found such a happy place for my husband to be looked after.
In general I am my husbands care. However when well - he was very particular about his appearance and dressed well. Too often I find him looking untidy - ill matching clothing - which is frequently not his own.
In general I am my husbands care. However when well - he was very particular about his appearance and dressed well. Too often I find him looking untidy - ill matching clothing - which is frequently not his own.
Our 93 year old mother moved to Upper Mead in June 2014 after suffering several falls and blackouts at home. She had always been a very independent lady, and we were worried whether she would cope with a move at this stage in her life. However, from the moment Mum arrived at Upper Mead, the Manager...
The staff treat all the residents with respect, humour, dignity and care. They are unfailingly kind and patient and take the time to get to know everyone as an individual.
Mum really enjoys taking part in the excellent activity program that takes place every morning and afternoon, but if on occasion she decides to have a quiet afternoon in her room one of the carers will often pop in to sit and chat with her.
The food at Upper Mead is tasty, varied and plentiful. Always freshly cooked and well presented. Cups of tea in the afternoon are often accompanied by home baked cakes!
All in all I can't speak highly enough of Upper Mead. The Manager and all the staff do a tremendous job and have created a warm and friendly community.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 June 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (2) & Events (0)
- 10 Aug 2026
The team here at Upper Mead are dedicated to offering the very best care possible and when families and loved ones take the time to share their thoughts with us,...
- 03 Aug 2026
The team from Upper Mead Care Home took to the field for some fundraising duties at Henfield Cricket Club’s President’s Day, helping to raise money for Cash for Kids while...
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Meet the Team (1)

For more than 30 years, Lynn Lovett has been at the heart of Upper Mead Care Home in Henfield, part of Splendid Care. With a career rooted in...
For more than 30 years, Lynn Lovett has been at the heart of Upper Mead Care Home in Henfield, part of Splendid Care. With a career rooted in compassion, dedication and deep community connection, Lynn has become not only a much-loved leader, but also the steady presence that has helped shape Upper Mead into the warm, person-centred home it is today.
Lynn first joined Upper Mead in the mid 1990s, beginning her journey as a night shift care assistant while raising her two children. She soon realised that care was more than simply a job; it was the career she was meant for. As she puts it, “the home is my life and my world,” a sentiment reflected in the longevity and commitment of her service. Over time, she progressed through roles including dementia unit leader, drawing on both her growing expertise and her natural gift for supporting people with kindness and dignity.
Around 15 years ago, Lynn was appointed Home Manager, a role she embraced wholeheartedly.
Lynn takes immense pride in ensuring the home feels like a true family environment. She is passionate about maintaining choice, dignity and respect at the centre of every decision. Three decades on, Lynn continues to lead Upper Mead with the same dedication she brought on her very first shift. She remains deeply proud of her team and the community they have built together.
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