Abbey Care
Office: Rear Office, First Floor, 38-42A South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LA
Mid Sussex covering Burgess Hill, Cuckfield and Lindfield as well as Haywards Heath.
Home care agency · 3 F International

- Hourly rate
- Not published
- area typical £30
- Live-in care
- –
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2018
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a carer you choose through PrimeCarers
About £420 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,473 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £140 a week less, £7,280 over a year
Live-in care near West Sussex typically £1,110 a week.
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About Abbey Care
Abbey Care is a home care agency based in Haywards Heath, in the West Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It Mid Sussex covering Burgess Hill, Cuckfield and Lindfield as well as Haywards Heath. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. Its website lists hourly visits and end of life care. It is run by 3 F International. The agency has been registered since August 2017.
At its latest inspection, published October 2018, the CQC rated Abbey Care Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.
Abbey Care charges £15 a visit for 30 minute visit, a figure published on the agency's own website in September 2026.
On how it works, the agency says: free assessment, 27 years operating, takes council-funded clients and takes nhs continuing healthcare. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.
There are 197 registered home care agencies in West Sussex. Others working the same area include Caremark (Mid Sussex and Crawley), St George's Park Limited and Coastal Homecare (Mid-Sussex), 3 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.
Care offered
- Hourly visits
- End of life care
Experience with
- Dementia
- Parkinson's
- Stroke recovery
- Mental health
How they work
- Free assessment
- 27 years operating
Money
- Takes council-funded clients
- Takes NHS Continuing Healthcare
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Postcode districts covered
RH15, RH16, RH17
Read from the agency's website; ring to check yours.
Registration
- Provider
- 3 F International Limited
- Registered with CQC
- August 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2018)
- Council area
- West Sussex
- Office town
- Haywards Heath
Rates
Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.
| Type of care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minute visit | £15 a visit as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “£15 for a ‘drop off’ hour” View on Abbey Care’s website |
| 45 minute visit | £36.75 a visit as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “£36.75 for half a day” View on Abbey Care’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near West Sussex is typically £1,110 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about Abbey Care
How much does Abbey Care charge an hour?
Abbey Care charges £15 a visit for 30 minute visit (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.
Does Abbey Care offer live-in care?
Abbey Care does not list live-in care on its website as far as we can see. If you need live-in care, filter the West Sussex listing for agencies that offer it.
What is the CQC rating for Abbey Care?
The Care Quality Commission rated Abbey Care Good in October 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Abbey Care cover?
Abbey Care Mid Sussex covering Burgess Hill, Cuckfield and Lindfield as well as Haywards Heath. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does Abbey Care care for people with dementia?
Yes. Abbey Care is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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