Wadhurst Manor
Bringing first-class care to Kent and East Sussex
A 65-bed care home is now open in Wadhurst.
The new home is set in a beautiful semi-rural location.
The home delivers quality care services as well as personalised dementia care in one of Barchester's unique Memory Lane Communities. We are committed to delivering the highest standards in care and support for people living with dementia.
The whole home is designed to be a warm, welcoming place with high quality furnishings and beautiful grounds, including an orchard and a sensory garden, for people to enjoy.
The home also features life skills kitchens, where everybody can be involved in everyday kitchen activities such as baking and setting the table.
Throughout the home there is a range of communal and dining facilities to suit people who enjoy socialising as well as those who prefer quieter activities.
Address: Station Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6RY
General Manager: Jo Bown
Contact: Wadhurst Manor
Tel: 01892 786700
Time Capsule
We recently held a Time Capsule ceremony with special guests including; Local MP Charles Hendry, Competition prizewinners from Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Mia Town from Wadhurst Primary School who won the competition to name the home, Stan Cosham, our Local hero who could not attend the Official Opening day as originally planned and Mrs Hilary Blake, Headmistress of Sacred Heart RC Primary School. The morning was a runaway success and was also supported by numerous parents and grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends together with residents and staff of Wadhurst Manor.
Wadhurst Manor Official Opening!
Wadhurst Manor, the new 65-bed care home, on Station Road, was officially opened in September by three local heroes chosen by some of the local community that were at the well attended event. Everyone was treated to a canapé and champagne reception and given tours of the grand home, which is set in extensive grounds with an orchard and sensory garden. Jo Bown, General Manager of Wadhurst Manor, alongside Mike Parsons, Founder and Chief Executive of Barchester Healthcare, were on hand to help the local heroes cut the ribbon, marking the momentous occasion.
1,000 Mile Mission
Our manager Jo joined a group on a fundraising walk, run and cycle around Bewl Water Reservoir, to raise money for charity. Josh Ivins, a local boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, sounded the klaxon to indicate the start of proceedings. Walkers, runners and cyclists, including two sets of tandems with eagerly perched Barchester staff atop, turned out to attempt their chosen course of 5, 7 or 13 miles. Most of the funds raised by the staff, friends, residents and relatives will go towards the important work of the Barchester Healthcare Foundation.
Jo Bown - General Manager
Jo has worked for Barchester since 2008 and has managed two of our other homes. She's looking forward to building a staff team that is dedicated to delivering outstanding care and quality of life to our residents and to joining the Wadhurst community.
Trish Madden - Clinical Lead Manager & Deputy Manager
Heads up the care and nursing on our Memory Lane floor and is deputy to Jo Bown.
Clare Broad - Home Services Advisor
Advises on all aspects of the care, nursing and facilities available at Wadhurst Manor.
Lynda Fermor - Administrator
Oversees all aspects of billing, HR and daily administration of the home.
Chris Cloves - Administration Assistant
Works alongside Lynda and is also our week day receptionist.
Sally Ann Holmes - Head Chef
Heads up our catering team, preparing fresh meals daily and to specific dietary requirements.
Mary Payne - Head of Housekeeping
With her team looks after the home's housekeeping duties & laundry for the home.
Bill Munn - Head of Maintenance
Looks after all aspects of maintenance for the home.
Lisa Pratt - Home Trainer