Wykeham House Care Home

Wykeham House was officially opened by Sir Richard Branson in 1998 and is ideally located less than 5 minutes from Gatwick Airport, making it the ideal location for residents with families living abroad. It is also situated within walking distance of the town centre, bus stop and train station.

Wykeham House provides excellent 24-hour nursing and residential care, alongside expert care for people living with dementia in our bespoke Memory Lane Community. Alongside this, we offer respite care and short breaks, which can now be pre-booked up to a year in advance. Our highly skilled and first-class facilities ensure that Wykeham House in a truly exceptional place to live.

Dementia Care

'Memory Lane' utilises a careful blend of skills and techniques developed by leading experts in the field of dementia care, incorporating person-centred design in its use of colour and cues to help individuals navigate through the home, whilst thoughtful interior design features, such us adapted crockery and tableware assists with reminiscence. Communities are broken up into separate units with a family feel so people can feel safe and comfortable. Care is focused on independence, dignity and choice, with a person-centred approach. Staffing levels reflect the needs of residents, and people living with dementia are offered a range of activities to help preserve life skills, support interactions and retain a sense of purpose and selfhood.

Our dedication can be seen across all aspects of life within our home, from cooking and hospitality to the variety of activities residents can enjoy. We welcome families to join us for lunch and also offer a private dining service for special occasions.

We are confident you’ll find us ideally suited to meet your needs, both now and in the future. Please feel free to give us a call or drop in; we are here to support both you and your family.