Barons Down Nursing Home
Nursing home · Lewes
Brighton Road, Lewes, BN7 1ED
Run by Affectionate Healthcare Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2023
- 6.8Our score
- Beds30
- Type of careNursing
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 July 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Barons Down Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-8290049362
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Barons Down Nursing Home
Residential nursing and dementia care is available for older people and adults with a range of care needs, including physical disabilities, mental health needs and sensory impairment. Barons Down Nursing Home provides individual care in large single en-suite bedrooms, with a home registered for 30 residents.
A dedicated activities coordinator creates person-centred programmes around residents’ interests, while the home also arranges local singers, outings and links with schools, nurseries and businesses. Staff complete an induction and mandatory programme involving over 24 different courses and competencies.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Lewes
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claydon HouseLewes | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Claydon HouseLewes | 0.6 miles | |||
| Ashring HouseLewes | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holm LodgeLewes | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lime Tree House Residential HomeLewes | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Large single en-suite bedrooms
- Over 24 training courses and competencies
- Dedicated activities coordinator
Ask about
- The home is registered for up to 30 residents
Suits: Residents needing nursing or dementia care with tailored activities
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Substance misuse
- Younger adults
Also works on: nursing
Location
Brighton Road, Lewes, BN7 1ED
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Questions families ask
What types of care do they provide?
They provide residential nursing care and dementia nursing care, as well as residential and dementia residential care.
Are activities tailored to each resident?
Yes. A dedicated activities coordinator creates a person-centred programme tailored around residents, including individual and group activities.
Are registered nurses on site during the day?
Yes. Fully trained and registered nurses are on site throughout the day to provide specialist nursing care.
Does every resident have an en-suite bedroom?
Yes. The home is registered for 30 residents, all accommodated in large single en-suite bedrooms.
How are care staff trained?
Staff complete a mandatory training programme covering more than 24 courses and competencies, supported by a thorough induction process.
How much does Barons Down Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Barons Down Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, East Sussex council paid on average £990 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.