
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.
The extremely nice atmosphere.
Ten out of ten, altogether, we highly recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review.
A home of joy, cheer and inclusiveness that brings out the best in all the residents, due to the diligence of all the attentive staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I will be sure to feed this back to our team.
I was extremely likely to recommend this home in that I think the home is really nice and the carers are wonderful. Kind and patient and so dedicated - I have recommended 3 people and times it hasn't worked out.
So now I feel unlikely to recommend it.
Reason No 1 - On Amber, we have a resident who screams HELP almost continually.
Reason No 2 - Two ladies were frightened by another male resident.
Thank you for the review regarding Wadhurst Manor and also for taking the time to discuss your review with me . We clarified that this was a complaint/concern from last summer 2017 and not current.
I am pleased with the care my relative is receiving particularly in Amber Wing. The nursing and care team and their relationship with both myself and my relative has made this particular journey bearable.
Thank you very much for your kind review.
My mother has been a resident of Wadhurst Manor for almost three years. She suffers from severe dementia. The care, during this time, has been excellent. On arrival her physical health was poor; she is now much improved. The nursing care has been exemplary. Wadhurst is a happy place and has contented residents. The range of activities ensures residents are happy and fulfilled.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write your kind comments about Wadhurst Manor, we always ensure that these are passed to our team.
It was a shock for my wife and me, as well as mum, for her to move to the dementia wing of a nursing home, but the staff at Wadhurst kindly helped the three of us with this transition. Now, when we take mum for a 'walk' she quickly asks to be taken back to her new friends. It means a lot to know that she is being cared for so well - thank you.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review, it is appreciated. Your comments will be passed to our staff.
Mum has been in Memory Lane for over 2 years and as her needs have changed her care has always been actively discussed with us and our views sought. I believe Mum is in the best place and her care is consistently of a very high standard.
Thank you very much for your kind review, we continually strive to keep our standards high.
This is a large institution. All institutions suffer in one form or another from being such. This one less than most. My wife's ward seems very well organised and the institution almost is softened by the excellent performance of some/most of the staff. It has the appearance of being well kept and looked after by people who care about such things, as well as caring for the resident.
Thank you for taking the time to write these kind comments about Wadhurst Manor.
Soon tables loaded with food appeared I was one of the first to try this wonderful selection, not before I had 3 smoked salmon and cream cheese biscuits, I then chose more salmon, mango sausage rolls (excellent), herb chipolatas, pastry filled rolls and dips and my wife's favourite tiered cake stands with one bite chocolate eclairs and much more. While all the eating and drinking was going on amongst the chatter and conjure, our manager was busy socialising making sure her guests were happy and content.
Thank you very much for your lovely review , we are so pleased you enjoyed the Manager's Cocktail Party on December 1st.
I work as a volunteer reading aloud to residents. The home is always warm and welcoming, the staff extremely friendly and the residents happy and well cared for. I was invited to a volunteers Christmas lunch which was nicely cooked and cheerfully presented.
Thank you very much for your lovely review and we are so pleased you enjoyed the Volunteers Christmas Lunch.
I have helped with various activities and quizzes and wreath making for the residents' doors which enables them to help and have fun to prepare for Christmas.
Thank you very much for your lovely review.
Wonderful place, wonderful staff, would like to like here.
Management: Good in response to residents suggestions or complaints but carers at times spread too thinly on the ground. In addition, apart from pay and working conditions etc a well run organisation of any sort requires of management a caring attitude to employees, so that staff feel appreciated and have a sense that they are valued not just for the work they do but personally, this is particularly important in medical and social care sector (caring for the carers) my impression is that this is somewhat lacking here.
Food: An army marches on its stomach. This applies not just to the military services but especially to hospitals and care homes, whatever the disabilities of residents, whether physical, medical, mental or otherwise, this provision of a varied tasty diet is an essential ingredient. The CQC last year said this area required improvement. Apart from minor variations in menus this still applies. Some fundamental changes, though promised, have not yet been implemented. Moreover, the cooking skills of kitchen staff and the budget need upgrading.
Having viewed 10 care homes it was the only one that did not make me feel depressed but it is one of the most expensive care homes and there are areas for improvement.
Taste, as one of the primary senses which is often one of the last to go it seems sad that this is an area that needs improvement. There are excellent cakes and biscuits but the main diet is unvaried and one cannot live on sugar alone.
Smell, on my first visit I was delighted that it smelt clean and fresh, however, there have been times when the smell of urine in the corridors was very unpleasant.Care, the care staff are exceptional THANK YOU but staff numbers have been reduced (used to be two on duty now it can be one). This makes it harder for them to keep to the high standards they set and could be the reason for the above problem and a recent occurrence of no staff at all on the whole floor.
My husband is very happy with his care. He would like to have his jazz music put on more regularly, that was his only comment.
Thank you for the kind comments.
When we viewed Wadhurst Manor we were all impressed with the personal attentiveness of many staff. This was a feature during her stay that sadly was only several weeks she died in her sleep. She was looked after really well. We marked all parameters very highly except value for money since we realise that good nursing care should be expensive but we felt the admission administration fee of £3000 was excessive.
It was kind of you to take the time to comment on the home thank you.
My mother has been in Wadhurst Manor for a year now and the care and support provided by the home has been excellent. She has been made to feel at home and has become more relaxed and less anxious, thanks to the care provided by the staff and the interaction with both the staff and other residents. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind comments we will pass these onto the team.
Since dad's arrival at Wadhurst Manor, he has been treated with dignity and compassion. His room is light, airy and comfortable. As a family we are impressed with the care and commitment of all staff, nothing is too much trouble. There are many fun activities which dad has been gently encouraged to attend and has enjoyed. In dad's own words "staff are all very helpful, friendly and extremely kind."
Thank you very much for your kind comments and we will pass them onto the team.
In quiet surroundings, Wadhust Manor provides a good level of care provided by friendly, professional staff. A feeling of being at home is quickly generated. Food is prepared on-site and the cooks do good home cooking and menus which changed on a weekly basis. Care staff are very resident-focused. The experience is, overall, a very good one.
Thank you for your comments and we will use them to inform our training programme
Very friendly and cooperative. Plenty of staff and fun events.
Thank you for your kind comments I will pass this on to the staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 July 2026Good
- 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 (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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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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