
there really is something for everyone here and much effort goes into understanding each personL W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



there really is something for everyone here and much effort goes into understanding each personL W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Wadhurst Manor is a 66 bed purpose-built nursing home in the award winning village of Wadhurst. The home is surrounded by beautiful views of the countryside and established gardens. It was refurbished in 2023 to a very high standard, offering a luxurious and relaxing environment to live.
With a team of highly-qualified and attentive staff who focus on the individual needs of residents ensuring each person receives a tailored care...
Care Provided by Barchester Wadhurst Manor
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 66 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Wadhurst Manor for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Wadhurst Manor 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catalin Gyulai (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Visiting
- Open visiting
Parking
- Three car parks adjacent to the building. Disabled parking space.
Barchester Wadhurst Manor Reviews (134)
Barchester Wadhurst Manor has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Wadhurst Manor has 134 reviews.
Was able to visit my friend in comfortable and secure visitors pod. My friend is very well considering the lockdown and in good spirits.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. We are really pleased with your comments. Happy New Year.
Staff very friendly and helpfully attend to any needs. Nurses promptly answer or obtain answers to any medical problems and carefully watch that I safely self medicate. Variety of food is good and well cooked. I am quite happy here and enjoy many activities.
Thank you for the 5-star review. We are very pleased with the lovely comments and the fact that the home is providing the appropriate care for you.
This place is a nice home. I love it here.
My husband has been diagnosed with Nonfluent Primary Progressive Aphasia which takes away many abilities including the ability to communicate. Therefore, it was a huge step for me to consider my husband going to a care home for respite especially in these current times. In the event, because of personal circumstances, my husband stayed at Wadhurst Manor for six weeks. I feel we were both dealt with kindly and with courtesy during this time. I was concerned and worried but I had advice and help where it was needed. My husband has indicated he enjoyed his holiday, particularly the food! I know how hard-pressed the staff are, dealing with dementia clients but I feel my husband had good care and has come home happy and content.
Hope to see you both again soon and stay safe.
For the short time, my husband was in Wadhurst Manor, the attention and care received was excellent. Also, the kindness and support given to myself and son by the management was beyond excellent.
All during the lockdown period my husband has been continuously cared for and looked after in a most professional manner. He is a long term resident and has always been treated as one of the Wadhurst Manor family. It is his home and I am reassured that even when circumstances as now only allow outside, supervised visits, he remains settled, seems happy and content. I cannot thank the staff enough.
The staff and level of care is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for them; always happy and cheerful.
Thank you for your comments, we will pass your feedback to our wonderful care team.
Following a very serious illness last year, the very hard decision came to put my dear mother into care where I knew she would receive the help she now needed. After an extensive search, I found Wadhurst Manor care home, where to my great relief; mother has settled into like a duck in water. I haven’t seen her this settled and happy for years. It is a great comfort to me, especially at this present unsettling time to I know 100% that my mother is safe and being looked after by the fantastic team. The staff work tirelessly to keep the residents fed and watered, clean and healthy and very much entertained... I am very grateful to you all; thank you?
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, we love having Mum live with us and like you said she has taken to life here like a duck to water. We will say a big hello from you.
The care staff were very understanding and attentive to my husband's likes and interests even thinking to take him on an outing to the local fire station (he's an ex-firefighter). Played the music he loves. The visiting therapy animals were wonderful as well.
Thank you very much, Julie, for your positive feedback. Your husband really enjoyed his time at Wadhurst Manor, especially visiting the local fire station. We will be happy to welcome him next time he comes back for another break.
His room is very clean and spacious, the food is nutritious and delicious/nutritious and the daily activities he has enjoyed this week were plentiful, enjoyable and stimulating.
I was dreading how my husband would feel once he became a resident and I can honestly say the management and staff could not have done anything more or better and it is wonderful to know that my husband is now safe and so well cared for.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Barchester Wadhurst Manor.
Thank you for the great review. The team at Wadhurst Manor is thrilled that you are happy with the care we are providing to your husband. We work really hard to ensure we deliver excellent care to our residents and also offering a great service in all other departments.
This has been my husbands first respite break. I left him knowing he would be safe and well looked after and he was. Thank you all so much.
Thank you so much Alison for your review and the positive comments. We are honoured to care for your husband and we are very much looking forward to his next visit with us. I will share this with all my team and I am sure they will all be proud of themselves.
Unfortunately, when we came to collect my aunt to take her home she was still in bed. This was due to lack of communication but the carer on duty soon got her up and ready to leave. The carer was not aware my aunt was leaving on that day.
Thank you Lydia for your invaluable feedback. I am pleased to note that your Aunt had a lovely time during her respite period over Christmas, but I am sorry that there was a lack of communication when you came to collect your Aunt. We will review our handover procedure to ensure this does not happen again. We look forward to meeting her again.
Very friendly home. Staff work very hard and are very helpful. Residents are well cared for. There is a full programme of activities. Food smells and looks good. Rooms are very spacious.
Thank you Diane for your encouraging feedback. I am pleased that you are happy with our care for your friend and we will continue to provide excellent care to our residents. I will relay these comments to the team.
I have not yet been in the home for 10 days, so it is a bit early to express an opinion.
Thank you Gordon for your feedback. I am sure we will do our best to meet your expectations for the duration of your stay.
Being a bit of a control freak I was reluctant to move to Wadhurst Manor but I have been agreeably surprised by the feeling of being at home, rather than in a home. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, without being officious and nothing is too much trouble. The food is always appetising and there is a wide choice including vegetarian and vegan (I think) options. My room is spacious, comfortably furnished, airy and clean. My request for a high-backed chair was met within hours! A credit to Wadhurst.
Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience at Wadhurst Manor and that we made you feel welcome. Our staff will definitely be happy when I share your comments with them.
They are very good living here. The entertainment is good, 5/5 treatment.
Thank you so much, Patricia, for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are so grateful for your kind words. I will share your comments with the activities team and all staff at Wadhurst Manor.
Very nice!
The staff are very warm and caring. I feel very reassured that my husband is well cared for.
Thank you for leaving us such a kind review. We will let the unit know your positive feedback.
The staff here are very caring. Food good, I am very happy here.
Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate your feedback.
My Grandmother moved here from another home in August and she has been completely rehabilitated. When she moved she was unable to walk unaided, read or construct sentences. She can now do all of the above and is so happy again. She now has her sweet twinkly smile back. She is dressed beautifully every morning with much thought as she loves her jewellery, purple clothes and hair styled. I cannot thank the amazing carers on Amber Ward enough for what they have done for her and giving her the light back in her life. There is a kind carer who is out of this world and my grandmother absolutely adores her so thank you so much to this incredibly hardworking young lady. I always know when she’s working before I see her as my Grandmother is so alert and jolly.
Thank you so much again.
Thank you ever so much for your review. It means so much to us to know we are doing a good job and enhancing our residents lives. We will make sure to share this review with the team. Thanks once again.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 July 2026Good
- 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 (31) & Events (0)
- 23 Jul 2026
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Wadhurst Manor care home in Wadhurst had a fantastic time celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 19th, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of...
- 11 Jun 2026
World Day for Cultural Diversity is celebrated today, worldwide. We invited our colleagues to come dressed with attires specific to their (or their families’) origin countries, and talk to us...
- 18 May 2026
Staff and residents at Wadhurst Manor care home in Wadhurst are over the moon because their inspirational Managing Director, Michelle Macadangdang, from Barchester’s South East Division, and her team of...
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Awards / Recognitions (96)
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (19)

Hello my name is Catalin.
I am the General Manager here at Wadhurst Manor and I look forward to welcoming you into our home.With over 15 years of experience in the care industry, I began my career as a nurse and have advanced through dedication and unwavering commitment. In 2018, I completed my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership, equipping me with the skills to lead effectively.
I am dedicated to nurturing, mentoring, and supporting my team to ensure the highest standard of care is provided to our residents, thereby enhancing the reputation of our service. With a hands-on approach, I treat residents with the same care and compassion as I would my own family.
I fully endorse Barchester's inspiring vision of celebrating life by enriching the lives of those in our care, maintaining the highest standards of quality, and fostering new beginnings and futures.
My door is always open, so please feel free to have a chat or enjoy a tea/coffee with me.

I am the deputy manager here at Wadhurst Manor, I have worked in Barchester for 7 years and have been a registered nurse for 9 years. I have recently been working as a peripatetic nurse within our 2 sister homes but in April 2020 I was promoted to Clinical Lead based at Wadhurst Manor. I enjoy working with the team here and supporting them in any way possible. I am very passionate about my job and I need to know my residents are receiving high-quality care.

Hello, my name is Mohammed. I am the Home Administrator here at Wadhurst Manor. I have worked for Barchester since 2017.
I previously worked for another home as an Admin Assistant. I have recently completed my Level 5 NVQ in Management.
Getting to know the residents and their families, knowing that we are making a positive difference to their loved ones' lives, is very rewarding.

Hi, my name is Zoe, and I am the Activities Lead at Wadhurst Manor.
I used to work with veterans for the Royal British Legion, and as an Art Studio Lead for a wonderful charity that built a village for people with learning disabilities.
I believe in the healing power of art; I feel strongly about building confidence and the wellness of our residents. My hobbies include Asian art and philosophy, acupuncture, yoga and martial arts. I believe art is a bridge that unites everyone, no matter the race, beliefs or religion.

I have been working here since 2011. I am passionate about cooking freshly home-cooked food for our lovely residents. I also enjoy discussing with the residents what meals they would like to have and receive on our seasonal menus.
I have lived in Wadhurst for over 50 years, and I love living in this town, which was voted the best place to live in the UK in 2023.
In my spare time, I like being with my grandchildren and taking my dog out for a walk in the countryside.

Hi, I am Florin the Clinical Lead here at Wadhurst Manor Care Home. I graduated as a registered nurse in 2007. After graduation, I worked previously in an emergency hospital in Romania, I joined at Wadhurst Manor in 2020 as a senior nurse. In 2023, I was promoted to Clinical Lead.
I am passionate about working with people, performing my job role, formulating and implementing nursing care plans, and ensuring that quality person-centred care is delivered in line with associated policy.

I started with the company in 2023. I am enjoying my role and no day is the same. I strive to keep the home environment up to the highest standard possible and to ensure that both residents and staff can enjoy their surroundings safely. During my free time, I like to stay active by cycling and riding my Motorbikes, of which I have three. I am also a beekeeper.
I have two children and four grandchildren. I look forward to assisting you all and helping with any maintenance needs in the home.

Martha has worked in the home initially as a general housekeeper and was then promoted to Head Housekeeper and now spends her time making sure the residents have a pleasant environment to live in.

Hi, my name is Monica and I am a Senior Registered Nurse here at Wadhurst Manor.
I joined the team in June 2017. I qualified as a Nurse back in 2014 and worked for a few smaller companies previously. The team here are lovely to work with and we all have a great relationship.
I am very passionate about my role and our residents are at the heart of everything I do.

My name is Anastasiia, and I am delighted to be the Admin Assistant here at Wadhurst Manor.
I bring a unique perspective to the administration team, as I previously worked as an Activities Coordinator in a residential setting and as a martial arts instructor. This background means I understand the high standards of person-centred care we strive for. Although my primary focus now is on organisation and office efficiency, I deeply value the warm and supportive environment we provide here.
On a personal note, I believe family is the most important thing, and spending time with my loved ones is my priority. I also enjoy my hobbies, which keep me active and focused, including reading, practising martial arts, and taking calming walks by the sea.
I look forward to supporting the community from behind the scenes and helping to make Wadhurst Manor a welcoming and efficient place for everyone.

Hello, my name is Audrey. I came to Wadhurst Manor in February 2023 for a short stay respite, I returned home, but within a week, I returned and became a permanent resident.
I missed being here, the friendly and helpful staff, the other residents and ability to socialise with everyone.
I can always be found busy doing something to help, or just walking in the gardens.

Having recovered from the serious accident I had, and due to the care I received from Wadhurst Manor Care Home, I now have some very special friends, which include the Staff and Carers, and lots of smiles around me.
If there is an odd job to be done and I can help, I feel I am still worth something.
I know, weather permitting, walk around the grounds each day – with my walker, breathing the fresh air. LUCKY ME!

Hello, I am Preye I am a Registered Nurse here and have been in this role since December of 2020.
I previously worked in Hospitals and care setting in America so this is a very different experience for me. One I am enjoying very much though. Our residents are just lovely and it is a pleasure caring for them.

I have worked at Wadhurst Manor in many different roles since December 2011.
Before this, I worked as a nurse(RGN), exercise to music and riding instructor and preschool supervisor.
I have 4 lovely children who are now grown up and travelling the world.
My hobbies include visiting my children, singing, dancing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, reading and amateur dramatics.
I find enabling residents to remain active and engaged both physically and mentally is a wonderfully rewarding job. I particularly enjoy working on our memory lane units becoming immersed in their realities, enabling them to live their best lives by concentrating on what they can do not what they can't.

Hello, my name is Alexandra, I am a Care Practitioner. My career in the medical and care fields started with my first training in care in 2016, later on, I decided to further my studies in a field which had long been interested me, this then brought me a diploma as a pharmacy nurse in 2018.
Since then I have realised that I want to further my career in care and so in 2023 I became a care practitioner at Wadhurst Manor, where I have been part of the team since 2020.
Together with the amazing team here I hope to provide the best care to both our residents and their friends and family for many more years.

Hi, my name is Alexandra and I am a Senior Carer at Wadhurst Manor.
I was a carer for 8 years before becoming a Senior Carer which I have been for 5 years.
I love making the residents happy and having a good laugh. I also take great pride in taking care of our residents.

Hi, my name is Jaime, I am a Senior Carer here at Wadhurst Manor. I have been a Carer for 14 years. I am originally from Dorset. I enjoy walking outdoors and listening to music. I am passionate about supporting the residents with the things they love.
I thoroughly enjoy being a Carer and look forward to spending time with the residents. I am here to help and support them with their needs.

I have been a senior carer here for 7 years now. I have had a few different roles, including a support worker. I love my role here & we have a great team.

I started working in our sister home back in 2012. I transferred over to Wadhurst Manor in October 2020. My previous role was one of a college lecturer teaching young children painting, decorating and construction. Care is a very different role for me, but one I enjoy immensely. I enjoy making a difference to those that really need it.
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