
Couldn't ask for anything else. Friendly staff and residents can live their lives. Amazing!D H(Grandson of Resident/Service User)



Couldn't ask for anything else. Friendly staff and residents can live their lives. Amazing!D H(Grandson of Resident/Service User)



The skilled team at Skylark House in Horsham, West Sussex, provides an extensive range of care services, from residential and nursing care through to dementia and end of life care. Every resident is treated with dignity and respect and receives care that’s personalised to their needs and wishes.
The home has excellent facilities, including a large, secure garden overlooking a riverside walk, as well as a coffee shop, hair salon, bar...
Care Provided by Skylark House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 82 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
• 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 Skylark House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Skylark 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
- Dorota Woloszyn(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (82)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (82)
Parking
- on-site
Skylark House Reviews (138)
Skylark House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Skylark House has 138 reviews.
I was at Skylark House for nearly 2 weeks' respite. I did feel very apprehensive when I first went in because I had never done this before. However, the staff were very friendly and soon made me feel safe and at home. The home itself is very comfortable and it is easy to move around. Help is always at hand, even to assist with a walk around the gardens. As a widow, it was lovely to have the company of others and to chat over meal times and tea and cake. Although I love being in my own home, knowing that I can come back to a safe and friendly haven for respite is a very comforting feeling.
My stay at Skylark House Care Home has been very helpful and enjoyable. Every attention is given to my needs and comforts. All carers have been very gentle and kind. The coffee shop is great and greatly appreciated by my visitors. The lounge is comfortable and roomy, dining was good and nothing needs changing. The garden is easily accessible and relaxing with plenty of seating. At times I needed a little more nursing care.
As his family, any queries or comments we have, have been dealt with efficiently and appropriately.
The somewhat scary and daunting process of realising you can no longer care for a family member at home has been made much easier and more manageable knowing he is in a friendly environment with a brilliant team looking after him.
I have no hesitation in recommending the care at Skylark House Care Home. My mother has been very well looked after ever since she has been a resident and all the carers are extremely kind. They cannot do enough. For example, when she was poorly and lost her appetite, they tried really hard to find something to tempt her to eat. The management has a good grasp of what is happening with the residents and I trust them to do their best for Mum. Thank you to all the staff for everything you all do.
The main complaint was the food, very mixed standard, I believe a relief chef was in place for the week.
Generally, I would have appreciated more attention paid to residents and their food needs at mealtimes.
Overall, however, a positive experience.
We are grateful for your constructive feedback of all aspects of care within Skylark House and we are delighted with the positive comments and scores. We are sorry to hear the food offering did not meet your expectations on this occassion. There was a relief chef working during the week of the...
My wife used the care home for respite care. The experience was excellent. Nurses were knowledgeable and caring. The carers were second to now. Very good. The ambience encouraged well-being. The general layout was thought out. Good quality activities were provided on a regular basis. Staff involved were enthusiastic. Food quality was excellent. Thanks to all at the care home for helping my wife recover from a very serious illness.
We are a large, very close family and placing my Dad into Skylark has been a very difficult and emotional experience for my mum, my sisters and all the grandchildren. The manager and his team have been fantastic in helping Dad to settle, reassuring us that he is definitely in the best place to ensure his continuity care needs are met and we're very grateful for their support.
My sister has been in Skylark House Care Home for seven weeks. In this time her health has greatly improved thanks to the care of the nursing staff. Her walking with a zimmer frame has improved and her general outlook on life is more positive. This is a great benefit for my wife and myself. We visit regularly and often. The reception that we receive is always very welcoming from all the staff which makes us feel as part of their large family.
She is now willing to join in the well organised and varied activities and socialise with the other residents and staff.
Her depression seems to have lifted and anxiety lessened.
She appears happy in her environment and enjoys her surroundings.
Although it was a difficult decision to make, myself and my sister feel that the home provides our mother with everything that she needs, delivered with genuine care and kindness.
My mum was a resident at Skylark House for approximately 4/5 weeks. Initially, although extremely expensive we were happy with the care received until once we came into contact with one of the residents with dementia. Mum was on the second floor but was very unhappy that this one resident was allowed to upset her by aggressive behaviour (we know she was ill and didn't realise what she was doing). This was a big decision in Mum deciding to leave and go elsewhere.
We are grateful for your constructive feedback and are delighted with the positive comments and scores for the care and support we provide. We are sorry to hear about what happened with your mum, we do take a fair and consistent approach with residents and they are given rooms in the home based on...
We are extremely happy with Skylark House Care Home for our Mum. She is really happy there and we enjoy visiting her there too. All the staff are very kind and helpful and there is a lovely atmosphere there too. It is also in a very nice setting with attractive gardens and a small river below. There's lots of birdlife. It is the type of place that Mum and us can be proud of which means a lot.
This is a beautiful care home the facilities are excellent. The staff are very caring and polite. My only criticism would be the menu. As I understand it the chef is not allowed to adjust the menu according to residents preferences e.g most residents I have spoken to would like plain semolina, not chocolate flavoured. This is one example.
We are grateful for your constructive feedback of all aspects of care within Skylark House and we are delighted with the positive comments and scores. We are sorry to hear the food offering did not meet your expectations. The mealtime service within care UK lets the chefs create a menu around the...
They were there for us at one of the most stressful periods in our lives.
A smooth transition from house to home.
I was admitted for two weeks respite care and felt the benefit, thank you. A really good place to be.
A relaxed, quality care home, very welcoming and peaceful, but also very friendly.
Coming to visit my mother is always a treat for me, especially having coffee in the downstairs lounge.
From walking in the front door to been shown around to the six weeks that mum has been resident here, I have been very impressed. Skylark House has a lovely atmosphere. The manager and staff are all very welcoming and caring and nothing is too much trouble. Mum settled in very quickly and is very happy. The layout is very homely and I as a visitor find it very comfortable as it's more like being in mum's home rather than in institution!
The administration team are so helpful, supportive and very friendly.
We as a family are so pleased we chose you!
Mum is in the best place.
Very exciting to see such a warm and homely environment. It's comforting knowing the standard is at a high level. (care quality) Living nearby the staff are warm and welcoming on my frequent visits. There is always a nice feeling being the first few to live anywhere and knowing that you are the first!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 April 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 (44) & 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 joined the Skylark House team in 2016 as Deputy Home Manager in 2016. Care UK’s reputation as a respected care provider was well-known. It prioritises its people’s development and the wellbeing and happiness of all residents, and I wanted to join a company with that clarity of vision.
Being with residents is the best part of my job and I do everything I can to make a difference to their day. I start and finish every day with a smile, and that makes me happy.I was thrilled to be named one of the top 50 leaders in care by Care Home Professional magazine. I’m so proud to have worked my way up from Care Assistant to Home Manager in eight years. I’m now determined to take Skylark House to an ‘outstanding’ CQC rating. I have a great team around me and we’re dedicated to residents’ happiness and wellbeing, and to fulfilling their dreams. I look forward to seeing you at Skylark House.
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