Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe is a residential care home in Haywards Heath, run by Avon House (Balcombe) Limited. It is registered for up to 19 residents and supports older people, people living with dementia and younger adults.
CQC rated it Good overall in August 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across West Sussex, 84% of the 316 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 13 August 2026
Rated 1 month ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in West Sussex
Avon House Rest Home - Balcombe is in the Good tier, alongside 202 other homes in West Sussex.
Of the 316 rated care homes here, 84% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 11 (3%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 15 (5%)
- Good 203 (61%)
- Good, with an area to improve 36 (11%)
- Requires improvement 51 (15%)
- Not yet rated 15 (5%)
Half of West Sussex's ratings are more than 4.2 years old. How tiers work
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