Carricks Brook
Residential care home · Heathfield
Carricks Hill, Dallington, Heathfield, TN21 9JL
Run by Oakdown House Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2026
- 8.4Our score
- Beds12
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01435 831633
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 January 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Carricks Brook
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-137540914
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Carricks Brook
Carricks Brook supports 12 residents with autism and behaviours of concern in a rural residential care home on the edge of Dallington. The setting includes 12 en-suite bedrooms, bright communal areas and a high ratio of specialist-trained support staff.
Support is tailored to individual communication preferences and may use Positive Behaviour Support, Picture Exchange Communication System or Social Stories. Makaton and symbols are also available where appropriate. Residents can choose their room décor, while staff work on communication, independence, engagement and meaningful opportunities. The small scale and specialist staffing make Carricks Brook a defined setting for people with complex support needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Heathfield
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdown HouseBurwash Common | 2.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dudwell St MaryBurwash | 4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heffle CourtHeathfield | 4.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heffle CourtHeathfield | 4.4 miles | |||
| MillcroftHoram | 4.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Oakdown House Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdown HouseBurwash Common | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 12-resident specialist setting
- High ratio of trained support staff
- Individual communication systems
Suits: People with autism and behaviours of concern
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Carricks Hill, Dallington, Heathfield, TN21 9JL
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Questions families ask
Who does Carricks Brook care for?
They support 12 residents with autism and behaviours of concern, using a high ratio of specialist trained support staff.
Can residents personalise their rooms at Carricks Brook?
Yes. Each of the 12 en-suite bedrooms is different, and residents choose the decor for their own room.
What approach does Carricks Brook use for behaviours of concern?
They use highly individual Positive Behaviour Support plans, with staff trained in techniques including Positive Behaviour Analysis and Picture Exchange Communication.
How much does Carricks Brook cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Carricks Brook for its weekly fee. As a guide, East Sussex council paid on average £948 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.