Staff at Hurstwood View are celebrating after our home performed strongly in Your Care Rating 2017, a nationwide survey of care home residents, families and friends. The results show we were given an overall score of 864 out of 1,000 by family and friends. You can read the report here.
We are proud to be one of the first nursing homes to be accredited as part of Barchester’s 10-60-06 Dementia Care programme, reflecting the enhanced quality of dementia care and improved quality of life experienced by residents here at Hurstwood View.
Opened in September 2012, Hurstwood View is a care home in Uckfield that provides 24 hour general nursing and residential care, as well as expert care for those living with dementia in our Memory Lane community. We also offer respite care for those who are looking for something more short-term.
Situated in the glorious East Sussex countryside and a stone’s throw from the renowned Ashdown Forest, Hurstwood View, known locally as the 'Care Hotel', is a popular destination for people with a variety of care needs.
Ash Down Walk, our Nursing Floor, has been designed to a high specification and offers exclusive single room en-suite accommodation. Each room is tastefully decorated with coordinating soft furnishings, a nurse call point, TV point and Telephone point are in situe. Wifi is available throughout the building. As well as 26 sizeable single on-suites the Ground floor comprises of two spacious lounges with patio doors leading out to the extensive gardens and outside seating areas. Also on the nursing floor a dining room with views over the East Sussex countryside. There are additional bathrooms and rest room facilities throughout the nursing floor area. Our Clinical Team is committed to providing professional and respectful care and maintaining Barchester’s exceptional standards.
Expert Dementia Care
Our Memory Lane Community is a dedicated part of our home which provides supportive and enabling care for people living with Dementia and other related challenges to memory. Here you will find the highest standards in care and support for people living with dementia and their families and friends. Our daily activities programme managed by two dedicated Activities Coordinators enables our memory lane residents to maintain their self-esteem, encourage independence and promote freedom of choice. Memory Lane in designed and managed to allow our residents to thrive by stimulation and to an enriching life and giving their families peace of mind that their loved ones are in a safe and loving environment.
Assisted Living
We have a number of Assisted Living apartments available here at Hurstwood View. Please click here for more information.
Putting your needs first
At Hurstwood View we work in conjunction with Local GPs, health and Social Services to ensure the best possible package of care and support is available to every resident. As well as supporting your care needs we like to deliver a variety of services to make your stay with us an enjoyable experience other services would include our hair and beauty salon, chiropody, a daily newspaper, weekly trips out to various places of interest in our own minibus, and regular visits from people from different faith groups.
Life at Hurstwood View Care Home
Care, activities, facilities and food are all major focuses at our home. It is important that each of these services are tailored to the individual needs and preferences of residents, which is why we employ a wonderful team of professionals who can deliver support using a warm and person-centred approach.
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