Respite Care Homes in East Sussex

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near East Sussex.

  1. Heffle Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Heffle Court

    Station Rd, Heathfield, TN21 8DR
    CQC Rating Good2.55 miles from centre
    Aria Care-logo

    Heffle Court is a distinguished care home located in the charming town of Heathfield, providing specialist dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,650

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  2. Hailsham House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Hailsham House

    New Rd, New Road, BN27 4EW
    CQC Rating Requires improvement3.30 miles from centre
    Aurem Care -logo

    Hailsham House Care Home offers a tranquil setting in Hailsham, East Sussex, specialising in residential, nursing, and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,350

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  3. Barchester Healthcare Lydfords-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Lydfords

    23 High St, Lewes, BN8 6DR
    CQC Rating Good3.79 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Set within its own stunning grounds and enjoying beautiful views of the South Downs, Lydfords in Lewes is a welcoming care home that provides exceptional residential and respite care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,736

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  4. Abbots Wood Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Abbots Wood Manor

    London Rd, Hailsham, BN27 3AL
    CQC Rating Good3.97 miles from centre
    Hamberley Care Homes-logo

    Part of the Hamberley Care Homes group, Abbots Wood Manor in Hailsham provides a high standard of residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short breaks, all set in luxury surroundings.

    Care available

    From

    £1,690

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  5. Bowes House-main-image
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    Bowes House

    25 Battle Rd, Hailsham, BN27 1DU
    CQC Rating Good4.28 miles from centre
    Care UK-logo

    Situated in the vibrant and historic market town of Hailsham, Bowes House is a welcoming residential care home that provides expert residential, dementia, nursing, nursing dementia, respite and end of life care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,595

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  6. Woodside Hall-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Woodside Hall

    Polegate Road, Hailsham, BN27 3PQ
    CQC Rating Good5.82 miles from centre
    Woodside Hall Nursing-logo

    Situated in the vibrant and historic market town of Hailsham, Woodside Hall is a welcoming nursing home that provides expert 24/7 residential, dementia, nursing and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescent
  7. Copper Beech-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Copper Beech

    Eastbourne Rd, Uckfield, TN22 5ST
    CQC Rating Good6.69 miles from centre
    Bupa-logo

    Located in Uckfield, East Sussex, Copper Beech is a vibrant care home that provides expert residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,505

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  8. Barchester Healthcare Sycamore Grove-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Sycamore Grove

    Lilac Lane, Pevensey, BN24 5NU
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected7.80 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Eastbourne, Sycamore Grove is as a newly constructed care home in East Sussex, offering expert residential, dementia, and respite care for the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,624

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  9. Barchester Healthcare Hurstwood View-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Hurstwood View

    Linum Lane, Five Ash Down, TN22 3FH
    CQC Rating Good7.86 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated in the stunning East Sussex countryside just a stone’s throw away from the renowned Ashdown Forest, Hurstwood View in Uckfield provides expert residential, respite, nursing and dementia care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,855

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  10. Barchester Healthcare Dudwell St Mary-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Dudwell St Mary

    Fontridge Ln, Etchingham, TN19 7BE
    CQC Rating Good8.41 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Set within its own extensive grounds in Burwash, East Sussex, Dudwell St Mary is a well-respected care home that provides high-quality residential, respite, nursing and dementia care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,738

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  11. Alfriston Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Alfriston Court

    Sloe La, Polegate, BN26 5UR
    CQC Rating Good9.21 miles from centre
    Country Living Care Group-logo

    Nestled in the historic village of Alfriston in Polegate, this newly refurbished scenic home offers residential, nursing and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,400

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentDay care
  12. Eastbourne Gardens-main-image
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    Eastbourne Gardens

    6 Upper King's Dr, Eastbourne, BN20 9AN
    CQC Rating Outstanding9.30 miles from centre
    Avery Collection-logo

    Located in one of the sunniest places in Britain, Eastbourne Gardens Care Home provides expert residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care for older adults.

    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  13. Woodlands-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Woodlands

    Beacon Rd, Crowborough, TN6 1UD
    CQC Rating Good9.31 miles from centre
    Sussex Housing and Care-logo

    Woodlands Care Home is a not-for-profit care home close to Crowborough town centre.

    Care available

    From

    £1,335

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay care
  14. Coast-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Coast

    154 Barnhorn Rd, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4QL
    CQC Rating Good9.29 miles from centre
    Coast Care Homes-logo

    Coast Care Centre, operated by Coast Care Homes and located in Bexhill-on-Sea, provides a welcoming environment with a focus on residential, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,400

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  15. Barchester Healthcare Hazel Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Hazel Lodge

    63 N Trade Rd, Battle, TN33 0HW
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected9.39 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Hazel Lodge is a brand-new, purpose-built care home located in Battle, and offers residential care, dementia care, respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,492

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in East Sussex.

Are all respite care homes in East Sussex regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every respite care home in East Sussex has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many respite care homes are there in East Sussex?

There are 203 homes in East Sussex that offer temporary, respite care, including Heffle Court, Hailsham House and Barchester Healthcare Lydfords.

Average respite care home costs in East Sussex

Average cost of residential care
£1,422per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,591per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,423per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,484per week

East Sussex's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.

E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

Catherine

23 October 2024

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