Care Homes in RH16
The RH16 postcode district has 16 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 711 beds, falling under West Sussex council. 2 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 11 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in RH16
RH16 covers Haywards Heath and its immediate surroundings in Mid Sussex, West Sussex — a well-connected commuter town served by the Thameslink/Southern main line between Brighton and London Victoria, with fast services placing it within 50 minutes of central London. The care home market in RH16 is among the stronger in West Sussex: 16 CQC-registered homes, 711 registered beds, and an average inspection rating of 4.0 — the highest in this comparison group. Two homes are rated Outstanding: Maplehurst Nursing Home (38 beds) and 128 Beech Hill (4 beds); eleven are Good, one is Requires Improvement, and two are Not Yet Rated. The high bed total (711 across 16 homes, an average of 44 beds per home) means RH16 has significantly more capacity per home than average, giving families a wider choice within a single postcode. Ashton House (100 beds, Good) is the largest single home in the area and offers a broad specialism mix. West Sussex County Council commissions adult social care for RH16 residents; West Sussex's personal budget rates are among the higher southern county council rates, reflecting the area's cost of living. Privately-funded residents in Haywards Heath should expect market rates to be higher still, given the town's affluent character and property values. The proximity to Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre in Haywards Heath, and to Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath (part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust), means RH16 is unusually well provisioned for specialist discharge pathways. For families prioritising Outstanding-rated homes, Maplehurst is the larger of the two and more likely to have occasional vacancies — the 4-bed 128 Beech Hill, while Outstanding, will rarely have an available place. Good advance planning — at least 6 months for Outstanding-rated homes — is advisable in this competitive local market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the RH16 postcode area?
There are 16 CQC-registered care homes in RH16, offering a combined 711 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in RH16 have?
Of the 16 care homes in RH16: 2 homes are rated Outstanding; 11 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in RH16?
Maplehurst Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in RH16, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 38 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the RH16 postcode?
The RH16 postcode area falls under West Sussex. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in RH16?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact West Sussex's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data