Oakdown House
Burwash Common, TN19 · 4.3 km · 45 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialOakdown House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,280 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
CQC: Good
Carricks Brook
Carricks Hill, Dallington, Heathfield, TN21 9JL
Residential care home · 12 beds · Oakdown House
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,280
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2026
- Beds
- 12
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical residential home in East Sussex
£1,280a week
About £66,560 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,560 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,130a week
The typical live-in carer near East Sussex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £150 a week less, £7,800 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,205 a week less than two places.
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19 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of East Sussex
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 Carricks Brook
Carricks Brook is a residential care home in Heathfield, in the East Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Oakdown House, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published January 2026, the CQC rated Carricks Brook 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.
Carricks Brook has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in East Sussex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,280 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 297 registered care homes in East Sussex. The nearest to Carricks Brook include Oakdown House, Dudwell St Mary and Heffle Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Oakdown House Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2026)
- Council area
- East Sussex
- Town
- Heathfield
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with staff trained to support people with complex needs.
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
Carricks Brook has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in East Sussex typically charge about £1,280 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,130 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Carricks Brook
How much does Carricks Brook cost?
Carricks Brook has not published its fees. Care homes in East Sussex typically charge about £1,280 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Carricks Brook?
The Care Quality Commission rated Carricks Brook Good in January 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Carricks Brook provide nursing care?
No. Carricks Brook is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Carricks Brook offer dementia care?
Carricks Brook is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the East Sussex listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Carricks Brook have?
Carricks Brook is registered for up to 12 residents.
Care at home
19 live-in carers within about an hour of East 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 £1,000 to £1,400 a week. 13 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Rona C.
2 reviews
From £1,400 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from East Sussex
Oga (Olga) M.
3 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from East Sussex. Can care for a couple
Debra S.
1 review
From £1,330 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 29 minutes from East Sussex. Can care for a couple
Catherine M.
3 reviews
From £1,400 a week, 23 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from East Sussex. Can care for a couple
“When he point blank refused to go into hospital for a life saving blood transfusion she talked him through the situation and agreed to go in the ambulance with him and stayed until he was settled.”
“Una felt safe, secure and loved in her time with Debbie which is a gift that I am eternally grateful for.”
See live-in carers near East SussexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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19 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of East Sussex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,130
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Dudwell St Mary
Burwash, TN19 · 6.5 km · 65 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,280 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Heffle Court
Heathfield, TN21 · 7.1 km · 41 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,280 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week