Respite Care in Crawley

Arranging respite care for someone in Crawley often comes at a busy or worrying time, and our job is to take some of that weight off your shoulders. Crossways is a small, family-run home, so even a short stay is treated with real care and attention. From the moment your loved one arrives, our team makes the effort to learn what they like, how they prefer their day to go, and what will help them feel settled and at ease.

Families across Crawley turn to us for that personal touch, for our experienced and familiar team, and for the easy, welcoming feel of the home. Crossways is in the village of Lindfield, within comfortable reach of Crawley, and whether a stay has been planned for weeks or is needed at short notice, we will sort out the details with you simply and without any pressure.

When respite care helps

A short stay can do a great deal of good. It gives a partner or family carer the chance to rest, recover or take a holiday, knowing their loved one is in safe hands. It offers a calm and supportive environment to regain strength after a stay in hospital. And for families weighing up care for the longer term, it is a relaxed way to experience Crossways first, with no commitment beyond the stay itself.

The same warm care, for a short stay

Respite guests are looked after just as our permanent residents are, with attentive care available throughout the day and night. Our qualified carers are always close by, ready to help with as much or as little as each person needs, from personal care and medication to simply being there for company and reassurance. People aged 65 and over are welcome, including couples who would prefer to stay together.

Comfort, food and things to do

Your loved one will have their own individually decorated room, and we always encourage guests to bring a few familiar bits and pieces to make it feel homely. The house has a secure garden and a summer house to enjoy in fine weather, with a lift and a chair lift for getting about easily. Our chef cooks fresh every day with a choice at each meal, and there is a full programme of activities to join in with, so a respite stay still feels sociable and full rather than simply somewhere to wait.

Flexible respite within reach of Crawley

We know respite is sometimes planned well ahead and sometimes needed in a hurry, so we aim to be as flexible as we can with timing, length of stay and the level of support involved. Lindfield is an easy drive from Crawley, which keeps visiting simple for family and friends, and it may reassure you to know that Crossways is part of a small group alongside our sister home, Ferndale Nursing Home in Crawley.

The best way to feel sure about a respite stay is to come and look around before you decide. Meet the team, see the rooms and the garden, and ask us anything at all. We would be delighted to show you and your family the home, so please get in touch whenever suits you.