Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe
Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, RH17 6LG
Residential care home · 19 beds · Avon House (Balcombe)

- Weekly fee
- £950 to £1,385
- reported by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2017
- Beds
- 19
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £49,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,900 a week
The typical live-in carer near West Sussex, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £545 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe is a residential care home in Haywards Heath, in the West Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 19 residents. It provides care for older people and younger adults. It is run by Avon House (Balcombe). The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2017, the CQC rated Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe has told us it charges £950 to £1,385 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in August 2026. That comes to about £49,400 a year. It is about 35% below the typical residential fee in West Sussex of £1,458 a week.
There are 339 registered care homes in West Sussex. The nearest to Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe include Russettings Care Home, Duckyls Farm Centre and Pelham House Residential Care Home with Dementia, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Avon House (Balcombe) Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2017)
- Council area
- West Sussex
- Town
- Haywards Heath
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe was rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, kind and responsive care, but quality checks needed improvement.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £950 to £1,385 as of August 2026 Reported by the home “our fees range from £950 - £1.385” | Reported by the home “our fees range from £950 - £1.385” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week near West Sussex, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe
How much does Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe cost?
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe charges £950 to £1,385 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe?
The Care Quality Commission rated Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe Good in October 2017. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe provide nursing care?
No. Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe offer dementia care?
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the West Sussex listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe have?
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe is registered for up to 19 residents.
28 live-in carers within about an hour of West Sussex
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,170 a week. 23 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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