Hamberley Care Homes provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Sussex, with Abbots Wood Manor Care Home in Hailsham.
Our Sussex care home supports older people and families from Hailsham, Eastbourne, Polegate, Bexhill, Lewes, Uckfield and surrounding East Sussex communities. Whether you are planning ahead, exploring dementia care, looking for nursing support, or arranging a short respite stay after illness, surgery or a hospital stay, our experienced team can help you understand your options clearly.
At Abbots Wood Manor, residents benefit from personalised care, comfortable surroundings and a local team who take time to understand each person’s needs, routines and preferences.
116 London Road, Hailsham, Sussex BN27 3AL
Care Types: Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Abbots Wood Manor Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care in Hailsham, Sussex. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, the home is praised by families for its calm, happy atmosphere, kind and respectful staff, strong nursing support, good communication and clean, homely surroundings. Residents are supported with dignity, comfort and personal attention, with care shaped around changing needs, daily routines and the small details that help each person feel safe and settled.
"The carers are patient, attentive and genuinely caring. The atmosphere in the home is always so calm and happy."
When families are choosing care, reassurance often comes from more than location alone. It comes from knowing that care is regulated, standards are consistent, and the people supporting each resident take time to understand what matters to them.
Not every family starts with the name of a care type. You may simply know that daily life has become harder, health needs have changed, memory concerns are growing, or short-term support is needed after illness, surgery or a hospital stay. Our Sussex care home can help you understand which type of care may be right.
Everyday support and companionship
Residential care may be suitable when living at home has become more difficult, or when someone would benefit from regular help with daily routines, meals, personal care, medication and companionship.
Nursing support day and night
Nursing care supports people with more complex health needs, long-term conditions, reduced mobility or recovery needs after illness, surgery or a hospital stay, with qualified nurses available day and night.
Memory loss and dementia support
Dementia care provides reassurance, routine and personal support for people living with memory loss, confusion or changes in communication, mood or behaviour, with care shaped around each person’s needs, preferences and life story.
Short-term care and recovery
Respite care offers short-term support after illness, surgery or a hospital stay, or when a family carer needs time to rest with confidence that care is close by.
Choosing the right care home in Sussex usually starts with understanding the level of support needed, preferred location, weekly fees, visiting arrangements and whether the home can adapt if care needs change. Reading the latest CQC report, looking at independent reviews and visiting in person can all help you compare options with more confidence. For families searching around Hailsham and East Sussex, arranging a visit to Abbots Wood Manor Care Home is a good way to meet the team and experience daily life in the home.
Our care homes in Sussex offer a range of care options, including residential care, dementia care, nursing care and respite care. Residential care can support people who need help with daily living, while nursing care is available for those with more complex health needs. Dementia care provides specialist support for people living with memory loss, and respite care can offer short-term support after a hospital stay, during recovery or when family carers need a break.
Yes, visiting a care home before making a decision is strongly recommended. A visit gives you the chance to meet the team, see the rooms and shared spaces, ask questions about care, fees and daily life, and get a better feel for whether the home is right for you or your family. Our care homes in Sussex welcome visits, and our teams will be happy to talk you through the care available and what to expect.
How quickly care can be arranged will depend on the person’s needs, room availability and whether an assessment is required before moving in. In some cases, short-term respite care or urgent support can be arranged quickly, especially after a hospital stay or a change in circumstances. Our care homes in Sussex will talk you through the next steps, explain what information is needed and help you understand the timescales involved.
The cost of care will depend on the type of care needed, the room chosen and the level of support required. Weekly care home fees can vary between homes, so it is always best to speak to the team directly for the most accurate information. Our care homes in Sussex will explain current fees clearly, talk you through what is included and help you understand the options available before you make a decision.
Nursing care is available at our Sussex care home for people with more complex health needs who require support from qualified nurses. This may include people living with long-term conditions, those recovering after a hospital stay, or residents who need regular clinical oversight alongside daily care. Our team can talk you through the care available, explain whether nursing care may be suitable and arrange an assessment to understand the person’s needs.
Yes, dementia care is available at our Sussex care home for people living with memory loss or a diagnosis of dementia. Our team takes time to understand each person’s routines, preferences, life story and support needs, helping residents feel more settled, understood and reassured. We can talk you through the dementia care available, answer questions about daily life and arrange an assessment to help decide whether the home is the right fit.
Yes, respite care can be arranged at our Sussex care home, subject to availability and an assessment of the person’s needs. Respite care may be helpful after a hospital stay, during recovery, when family carers need a break, or when someone would benefit from short-term support before making a longer-term decision. Our team can explain the options, talk through current availability and help you understand whether respite care is suitable.
