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Barchester Hurstwood View

Linum Lane, Off Ashengate Way, Five Ash Down, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3FH
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Barchester Hurstwood View, Uckfield

Hurstwood View is located in the village of Five Ashdown near Uckfield and is on the doorstep of the breath-taking Ashdown Forest. They provide expert and person centred 24-hour nursing, residential and dementia care on their dedicated Memory Lane community, from short stays to long term care.

The home has a team of highly-qualified and attentive staff who are dedicated to focusing on the individual needs of each resident with...  

Care Provided by Barchester Hurstwood View

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 63 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,999N/A

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.

Contact Barchester Hurstwood View 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

Person in charge

  • Kirsty Johnson(General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2012
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (63)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (63)

Barchester Hurstwood View Reviews (126)

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9.8

Barchester Hurstwood View has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Hurstwood View has 126 reviews.

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Review from Carr A (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I found Hurstwood View to be a safe, caring and supportive environment with good faciltities; a range of activities and approachable, helpful staff.

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Review from Ms E J (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2016 Submitted via Website
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The first thing that struck me about Hurstwood View is that it has a lovely welcoming and positive atmosphere and is not like other care homes I have looked at.
It is purpose built and very well laid out so everything feels visible and open.
The position of the home, the decor and and lovely garden and views make it feel like home from home. The staff are very caring and organised, thanks to a compassionate and strong management team. All queries are taken seriously, recorded and dealt with.
The food is restaurant quality and no one is ever short of tea and cake!

I would very much recommend this care home to others for respite or permanent stays.

Reply from Sam Kirwan, General Manager at Barchester Hurstwood View

Thank you Edwina, it was a pleasure looking after your Mum.

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Review from Susan (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2016 Submitted via Website
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My father has been in Hurstwood View for one month having initially gone for two weeks respite.
My sister and I have been looking for a care home for a while and responded to a mail drop by this home. The moment we walked through the door we knew it would be suitable. Even though we hadn't made an appointment the manager took time to give us a comprehensive tour and we were extremely impressed by the standard of the rooms, the communal areas, the outside space and also the friendliness of all the staff.

My father is settling in well. There is no pressure put on him to do anything he doesn't want to, he is always treated with respect and he particularly enjoys the high standard of the food.

Reply from Richard, Administrator at Barchester Hurstwood View

Thank you Susan for your glowing referral. So pleased that dad has settled in so well!

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Review from Rosemary E (Resident / Service User) published on 20 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I had just over two weeks respite care at my own request, on leaving hospital. All went smoothly thanks to the home's team liaising with the hospital staff. Hartswood met my needs admirably, giving me a relaxed background to convalesce and prepare to return to an independent life. Full support was clearly there if I needed it but I appreciated the "hands off" approach and lack of "regime". The staff were outstanding and I admired their commitment especially to the most needy residents. The surroundings are most agreeable and the building well appointed.

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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Website
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I visited Barchester Hurstwood View last week to see if it was a suitable place for my father who suffers with dementia. Although we have now decided to move my Dad closer to us in Wales, I was very impressed with the ambience and facilities of the home. The Manager was extremely helpful and took time to show us around and explain the day to day care we could expect for Dad. All the staff we met were very pleasant and the few we spoke to seemed very experienced in dementia care, and also very caring and understanding for individual needs. Everywhere in the home looked spotless and the communal lounges looked very welcoming and well thought out. To be honest, I'd put my name down now if I could!

I have marked the options as excellent as I was unable to submit my comments without completing each one, but this is purely based on an hour's visit.

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Review from Naomi P (Private Carer of Resident) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have found all the staff friendly, cheerful and very helpful. The property is clean and well maintained. My lady has settled far better than every expected. I have been reassured and feel happy that she is having the best care possible.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 08 March 2019
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (193) & Events (3)

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  • 27 Jul 2026

    Residents at Hurstwood View care home, in Five Ash Down, Uckfield were gifted a beautiful selection of wedding flowers from our neighbours at Hendall Manor Barns in Heron’s Ghyll. What...

  • 23 Jul 2026

    Yeeehaw! We had a fun evening last night, with our Country & Western themed party. Entertained by the fabulous, John Lane, we danced the evening away with the our favourite...

  • 22 Jul 2026

    Hurstwood View care home, in Five Ash Down, Uckfield, invited their residents to have a beautiful experience at the Butterfly Gardens in Ditchling. The ladies that took the trip were...

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Meet the Team (26)

Kirsty Johnson
Kirsty JohnsonJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2012

I began my career in the care industry in 1997, working in a small private care home for 17 years, which I enjoyed every day. I provided individualised care, support, social interaction, comfort & compassion to residents.

In 2003, I decided to study Nursing at Brighton University, as it had been my ambition since an early age. I continued to work at the care home during evenings & weekends, throughout my training and received my nursing qualification in 2006. Becoming a nurse gave me such fulfilment, along with a great responsibility, which made me extremely proud of what I do.

I joined Hurstwood View in 2012, and that is where my journey at Barchester began.

I love to spend time with my family & friends, and I also enjoy travelling. I played football for 15 years in a women’s team, but I’ve hung the boots up now!

Esther Onwuka
Esther OnwukaJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2025

My name is Esther Onwuka, and I joined Hurstwood View in April 2025 as Deputy Manager.

From a young age, I have always had a strong passion for caring for others, which inspired me to pursue a degree in Nursing in India. Over the course of my 4-year training, I became deeply committed to the belief that providing care and support to people is one of the most fulfilling and meaningful roles in life.

Since qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2016, I have gained valuable experience working in Nigeria before relocating to England during the pandemic. I spent 5 rewarding years at a nursing home in Uckfield, where I progressed from Nurse to Deputy Manager. That experience helped shape my approach to leadership and deepened my commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

I am always striving to grow both personally and professionally. This drive has recently led me to complete a Master’s degree in Public Health, and I plan to pursue a PhD in the near future. My ultimate goal is to make a positive, lasting impact within my workplace, my community, and the wider world.

At Hurstwood View, my role is to support our residents, their families, and our dedicated team to ensure we consistently deliver the highest standards of care. I aim to help create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and at home.

If you visit us, you will likely see me walking around with a big smile, and I look forward to welcoming you in person.

Cathryn Graham
Cathryn GrahamJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 2017

Hi, my name is Cathryn, and I joined the team at Hurstwood View in August 2017 as the Administrator.

I have worked in care home administration since 2002 and have since gained an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.

My role includes managing the financial systems in the home, HR, enquiry management and working closely with the General Manager. My favourite part of the role is interacting with residents and their families.

Akhil Ponnappan
Akhil PonnappanJob Title:Clinical LeadJoined: 2024

Hi, My name is Akhil and I am the Clinical Lead here at Hurstwood View. I work on our nursing floor and ensure all residents receive the best care and support from myself and the team.

Lisa Everson
Lisa EversonJob Title:Activities Coordinator & Speak Up ChampionJoined: 2017
I’m Lisa, Activities Coordinator here at Hurstwood View. I’ve been working at Hurstwood View in varying departments since 2017, shortly after the birth of my second child.

With a strong background in Marketing, events, and community engagement - Activities is a great fit for me! I love arranging events and making a difference to our residents’ day. I’ve never danced so much since working here, no day is ever the same, and we really do have so much fun!

Karen Downie
Karen DownieJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2012

Hi. My name is Karen, and I am the Head Chef here at Hurstwood View.

I have been working in the catering industry since I was 17 years old and have been working at Hurstwood View since it opened in 2012. I simply adore cooking and love to experiment with various flavours. I love my job at Hurstwood View and it’s a privilege to meet and work with so many different people. But what I love most is when people tell me they enjoy my food!

Being Scottish I am very fond of traditional Scottish dishes which when I am cooking, love to add a different twist. I am very fortunate to live in East Sussex with my husband and daughter. Sussex is a beautiful country with many interesting and historical places to visit. I love my job at Hurstwood View and in particular it's a privilege to meet and work with so many interesting residents. But what I love most is when people tell me they enjoy my food!

Wayne Grogan
Wayne GroganJob Title:Maintenance ManagerJoined: 2016

Hi, I am Wayne, the Senior Maintenance Manager.

I started with the company back in 2015. I am enjoying my role; there is always lots to do and no day is the same.

I also support our local maintenance managers with any help and advice they might need.

Demi Fuller
Demi FullerJob Title:Care Practitioner & Dementia ChampionJoined: 2019

Hi, my name is Demi and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2019.

I first joined Hurstwood View as a trainee care practitioner. I am now working as a Care practitioner and have recently started a degree with the university of Derby for Advanced Care Practitioner. My next step will be a Nursing Degree. As a care practitioner I work closely with the General Manager, Registered Nurses, and Senior Carers to ensure that all our resident’s needs are being met and to a high standard.

I am very passionate about my job at Hurstwood View and I always ensure my work is completed to a high standard. At Hurstwood View we all take great pride in ensuring that our residents are well looked after, we spend time getting to know our residents and their relatives on a personal basis to enable us to care for them all in a person-centred way and respecting their individuality. At Hurstwood View we have a great support network from our General Manager – Kirsty and Barchester in general, Barchester has great progression opportunities within all departments, and they always encourage staff to progress within their career. At Hurstwood View our staff are friendly and welcoming people who are more like family than staff.

Sally Burton
Sally BurtonJob Title:Administration AssistantJoined: 2023

I have worked for Hurstwood View for 2yrs.

I enjoy being front of desk greeting the residents and families that join us here at Hurstwood View. I love being part of a friendly and devoted team of dedicated work colleagues.

Lisa Radcliffe
Lisa RadcliffeJob Title:Activities Coordinator & Wellbeing ChampionJoined: 2021

My name is Lisa and I’m an Activities Coordinator here at Hurstwood View. I joined the team towards the end of 2021.

A hairdresser and barber by trade, during lockdown I decided to make a career change.

I love working with our residents making a difference to their daily routine. In Activities, no day is ever the same, it really is such a varied role, which I really enjoy.

Cat Stainer
Cat StainerJob Title:Head of HousekeepingJoined: 2019

My name is Cat and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2019.

I have tried my hand at many departments including Housekeeping, kitchen and Caring until I progressed to head of housekeeping in 2021. I take much pride in my job and I always ensure my work is completed to a high standard. I always ensure our residents have a clean, comfortable, and happy environment to live in. The most important part of my job role is ensuring I keep the home as homely as possible to help the residents to feel at home.

I love working with my colleagues from all departments as I feel we are a great team with a loving and caring atmosphere to be proud of.

Keighly Johnson
Keighly JohnsonJob Title:Team Leader, Dementia Champion & Wellbeing ChampionJoined: 2013

My name is Keighly and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2013, my job role is a Team Leader.

I have been working within the memory lane community for the last 8 years, I pride myself in caring for those in need and providing individualised care for all of our residents. My job role includes ensuring all staff are up to date with all changes and working alongside management ensuring the whole home is run to a high standard ensuring all of the residents needs are being met

Zoe Shannon
Zoe ShannonJob Title:Head of Unit, Speak Up Champion & Dementia ChampionJoined: 2013

Hi, my name is Zoe and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2013.

I started my career in the kitchen department then changed into a care assistant role. I have gradually worked my way up and I am now the head of unit for memory lane. I love working on memory lane and supporting our residents who are living with Dementia, in my role I take responsibility for ensuring that all our residents needs are met in the most suitable way for them. We take pride in person centred care and we value each residents differences. I always ensure that the staff working within the memory lane community are up to date with any recent changes and I also ensure that relatives are kept up to date with their loved ones ever changing needs.

At Hurstwood View we have a great team ethic, and the staff feel more like a big family rather than colleagues.

Lorraine Murphy
Lorraine MurphyJob Title:HostessJoined: 2019

My Name is Lorraine, and I am a Hostess working at Hurstwood view.

My job involves serving breakfast to the residents and setting the tables ready for their meals. I really enjoy my job and love having a morning catch up with the residents.

Paige Streeter
Paige StreeterJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2018

My name is Paige, and I am a Care Assistant at Hurstwood View. I have been working at Hurstwood View since 2018.

I really enjoy supporting our residents to live a happy and fulfilled life, you will often find me singing, joking and laughing a lot. Hurstwood View has such a friendly atmosphere and the staff are very good at making light in difficult situations. I can mostly be found with the Karaoke machine singing into the microphone in a room full of residents.

Katrina Cheshire
Katrina CheshireJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2020

Hi, My name is Katrina and I am a Care Assistant at Hurstwood View.

I work mostly within the Memory Lane community at Hurstwood View and I love supporting the residents who are living with Dementia

I have recently completed my medication training and I am in the process of completing my NVQ level 3. One of my favourite things about working at Hurstwood View is the progression opportunities that are available.

Adam Heap
Adam HeapJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2023

Hi, my name is Adam and I work at Hurstwood View as a care Assistant. I have worked at Hurstwood View since January 2023.

I really enjoy my job and love being able to support the residents with their individual needs. At Hurstwood View the support network is fantastic and we are very lucky to have such supportive management who always go out of their way to ensure all the residents are cared for in the best way possible.

Becky Riley
Becky RileyJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2014

My name is Becky and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2014.

I work as a Care Assistant and support the residents with all of their day-to-day needs. I love getting to know the residents and ensuring that they have the best quality of life possible.

At Hurstwood View we are all like one big family and we have a whole home approach for everything.

Georgie Williams
Georgie WilliamsJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2014

Hi, my name is Georgie and I work at Hurstwood View as a Care Assistant. I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2014.

I really enjoy working in the care home and knowing that I have made a difference in the resident's lives. We all spend a lot of time getting to know the residents on a personal basis so that we can support them in the best way possible.

Saina Samad
Saina SamadJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2023

My name is Saina, and I am a night Care Assistant here at Hurstwood View. I have been working at Hurstwood View since February 2023.

I really enjoy working here, we have great management and awesome team support. I love supporting residents with their daily needs and helping them to settle for the night.

Aminul Raj
Aminul RajJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2021

My name is Raj, and I am a Night Care Assistant here at Hurstwood View.

I am very passionate about my role and I like to support my residents to live a fulfilled life. I have been at Hurstwood View since 2021 and I really enjoy working with my amazing, organised team.

We have the most amazing and supportive management; it really is a pleasure to work at Hurstwood View.

Taisir Ahmad
Taisir AhmadJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2020

Hi, my name is Taisir and I am a care Assistant here at Hurstwood View working nightshifts.

I love working with such an incredible team within a great atmosphere, During the night my team and I will be present to ensure the residents are taken care of and have everything they need.

Ugo Nnamani
Ugo NnamaniJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2021

My name is Ugo and I am a Night Care Assistant here at Hurstwood View.

In my job role I make sure my residents are taken care of with all aspects of their needs. I love what I do as a care assistant as it gives me an opportunity to serve humanity.

One of my favourite things about Hurstwood View is the awesome management team and the hardworking colleagues.

Sathish Mathiyarasan
Sathish MathiyarasanJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2022

I am Sathish and I have worked at Hurstwood View since December 2022. I am working as a night care assistant.

I started my job without any experience in this field. As the days went by, I began to realise the magnificence of this work I was seeing. I thank God that I have been given the opportunity to help people with their daily life. I am proud to think that by doing this work I am laying up my treasure not on earth but in the kingdom of heaven. I try every day to make myself more experienced for this job and do it wholeheartedly.

Carmen Dosset
Carmen DossetJob Title:Kitchen AssistantJoined: 2020

My name is Carmen and I have worked at Hurstwood View for a few Years now.

I first joined as a Care Assistant but have recently changed over to the Kitchen department and I am now working as a Kitchen Assistant.

I really enjoy my job working alongside the Chefs and supporting the residents with their different needs and preferences.

Faye Maidment
Faye MaidmentJob Title:Housekeeping AssistantJoined: 2021

Hi, My name is Faye and I am one of the Housekeeping assistants working at Hurstwood View.

My role includes keeping the home clean and well maintained and keeping the laundry up to date, I love my job and especially enjoy having the interaction with the residents.

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