Lydfords Care Home
Residential care home · Lewes
23 High Street, East Hoathly, Lewes, BN8 6DR
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds36
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01825 597128
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 July 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Lydfords Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-11840950023
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Lydfords Care Home
Lydfords Care Home provides residential, respite and dementia care, with nursing care also identified in its wider local offering. The home is in East Hoathly near Lewes and has access to views of the South Downs, while its facilities and activities are arranged around residents’ comfort, independence and daily engagement.
Food is a notable part of the service. Locally sourced meat and vegetables are prepared and cooked on site each day, with seasonal meals and modified textured dishes available according to residents’ needs. Families and residents can take part in regular meetings about food choices, while care plans and life-enrichment preferences are managed digitally by the team. Seasonal meals prepared on site gives a practical picture of everyday life at the home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Lewes
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydfords Care HomeLewes | 0 miles | |||
| Halland HouseLewes | 1.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Crockstead Farm HouseLewes | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Well HouseHailsham | 2.8 miles | |||
| The Well HouseHailsham | 2.8 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstwood ViewUckfield | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sycamore Grove Care HomePevensey | Good | 8.0 | |
| Port ManorSeaford | |||
| Mortain Place Care HomeEastbourne | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Dudwell St MaryBurwash | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wadhurst ManorWadhurst | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hazel Lodge Care HomeBattle | Good | 8.0 | |
| Red OaksHenfield | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Kingsland HouseShoreham By Sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wykeham HouseHorley | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Windmill ManorOxted | Inadequate | 5.6 | |
| WestlakeHorsham | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Seasonal meals prepared on site
- Modified textured dishes
- South Downs views
Suits: People seeking residential, respite or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
23 High Street, East Hoathly, Lewes, BN8 6DR
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Lydfords Care Home offer?
Lydfords Care Home offers residential care, respite or short-stay care and dementia care.
Can Lydfords cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes. Its chefs are trained to cater for clinical, religious and ethical dietary requirements, helping residents continue their diets safely and with dignity.
Does Lydfords Care Home accept direct referrals?
Yes. Lydfords Care Home accepts direct referrals.
How much does Lydfords Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Lydfords Care Home 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.