The 10 Best Care Homes in Eastbourne
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If you’re searching for one of Eastbourne’s best care homes, look no further.
We’ve rounded up 10 of the best care homes in Eastbourne. These care homes cover a variety of elderly needs, including residential care for people who need daily, respectful support with tasks such as washing and getting dressed, nursing care given by qualified nurses, and specialist dementia support for people living with a form of dementia.
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Explore the best care homes in Eastbourne:
- Eastbourne Gardens
- Sycamore Grove
- The Queensmead
- Bowes House
- Alfriston Court
- Abbots Wood Manor
- Earlsfield Court
- Port Manor
- Abbey Housee
- St Nectans
Eastbourne Gardens
With an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Eastbourne Gardens Care Home is one of the best care homes in Eastbourne, providing a range of expert, compassionate care for older adults. This includes nursing care given by registered nurses, support for people living with a form of dementia and residential care for people who need daily assistance with tasks like washing and getting in and out of bed.
This home is in the heart of Eastbourne, near popular neighbourhoods such as Ratton Village and Hampden Park, and just a short drive from the idyllic beachfront. Eastbourne Gardens is near the famous Beachy Head beauty spot, where your loved one will enjoy stunning views. Thanks to the home's minibus, it’s easy to get here.
Residents love the premium facilities at Eastbourne Gardens. Not only are most bedrooms equipped with en-suite facilities, but you’ll also find idyllic gardens, communal and private dining spaces, a room for activities and a beauty salon. There’s even a dedicated cinema room!
CQC rating:
- Overall - Outstanding
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Outstanding
- Caring - Outstanding
- Responsive - Outstanding
- Well-led - Outstanding
CQC Publication Date: 13/12/2018
| Learn more about Eastbourne Gardens: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Outstanding |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 72% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 107 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Avery Collection |
Are you interested in viewing Eastbourne Gardens?
For availability and pricing, call 01323 403320.
Sycamore Grove
Having only opened in 2023, Sycamore Grove Care Home is packed with state-of-the-art facilities. Our favourites include a cinema room, a choice of comfortable, stylish communal lounges, and dining spaces where nutritious and delicious meals are served daily.
If your loved one is living with dementia, they can be supported at Sycamore Grove on a permanent or short-term basis. This home has a dedicated area for dementia residents called Memory Lane. Here, sensory gardens offer a calming setting, while features such as adapted crockery and tableware are used to provide an enriching experience. Respectful residential care is also available, helping your loved one to maintain their dignity while being looked after.
Sycamore Grove is north of Eastbourne’s town centre. Your loved one will have easy access to the East Sussex countryside and other seaside towns in the home’s minibus. The dedicated activity coordinators also ensure every day is different through fun activities such as baking and gentle exercise.
| Learn more about Sycamore Grove: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 70 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Sycamore Grove?
For availability and pricing, call 01323 396945.
The Queensmead
The Queensmead Care Home is situated in the peaceful East Sussex town of Polegate, just a short drive from Eastbourne’s town centre. The Queensmead has been purpose-built, and the dedicated team specialises in respectful, round-the-clock residential care. This will suit your loved one if they need regular support with tasks such as taking certain medications and washing themselves. Before care begins, they’ll be given a personalised care plan, ensuring care is tailored to their specific needs.
The Queensmead has 34 spacious en-suite bedrooms and a range of communal spaces, including lovely gardens, a cosy lounge, a sunroom for summer days, and an airy dining room. Meanwhile, the activity team works hard to organise varied days for residents, with highlights including arts and crafts and day trips out of the home.
The Queensmead is in a brilliant location, near convenient shops, quaint cafés, vintage pubs, and plenty of other amenities. It’s also just a stone’s throw from the local train station.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 15/02/2020
| Learn more about The Queensmead: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | Gardens, a communal dining area, an activity room, a meditation area and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 34 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Chanctonbury Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing The Queensmead?
For availability and pricing, call 01323 403348.
Bowes House
Situated near Eastbourne, Bowes House Care Home is located in the historic market town of Hailsham. Several types of care are provided at Bowes House, including residential, dementia and nursing care. These are all available on a permanent or short-term basis through respite care. Meanwhile, if your loved one is recovering after an injury, illness or operation, temporary convalescent care can also be arranged.
With a ‘Good’ rating from the CQC across the board, you can rest assured that the dedicated team here will provide an amazing standard of care and support for your loved one.
Operated by Care UK, Bowes House is packed with stunning vintage features, while also having a range of modern facilities that include a spacious communal lounge, a café, manicured gardens, a music room, a beauty salon, a library and an on-site pub.
Bowes House has 90 en-suite bedrooms. These bedrooms are divided into four individual suites, each with its own lounge and dining room, to help create close-knit communities.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 14/08/2024
| Learn more about Bowes House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, gardens, communal and private dining areas, outdoor terracing, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 90 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Care UK |
Are you interested in viewing Bowes House?
For availability and pricing, call 03301 658670.
Alfriston Court
Just northwest of Eastbourne’s town centre, Alfriston Court Care Home is situated within a beautiful building that was originally built as a private Edwardian country home in the early 20th century. Alfriston Court boasts an incredible location within the South Downs National Park and offers residents stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and Cuckmere Valley.
Residents particularly enjoy the food at Alfriston Court. Ingredients are high-quality and locally sourced, with the team of chefs creating delicious and healthy meals to positively impact your loved one’s health and wellbeing.
If your loved one needs daily support with personal hygiene tasks or requires specialist 24/7 help from registered nurses due to a specific medical condition, they can be looked after at Alfriston Court. Compassionate palliative care is also available for people living with a chronic condition.
Your loved one will always have something to do at Alfriston Court, thanks to the activity coordinators who organise various entertainment options such as movie nights with ice creams, seasonal parties and gentle exercise classes.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 25/05/2021
| Learn more about Alfriston Court: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, and a café/restaurant |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 27 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Country Living Care Group |
Are you interested in viewing Alfriston Court?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 431537.
Abbots Wood Manor
At Abbots Wood Manor Care Home, you’ll find a high standard of residential and nursing care, including for people living with dementia. Short-term respite breaks are also available if you need to take a break from caregiving duties while your loved one is looked after in comfortable surroundings.
The Eastbourne beachfront is just a short drive from this home, and you’ll also be well-placed to discover nearby beauty spots such as Abbot’s Wood and the High Weald National Landscape. The wellbeing & lifestyle coach is also on hand to keep your loved one entertained through regular activities.
There’s always something to do at Abbots Wood Manor, with a beauty salon, a nail bar and a cosy café serving hot drinks and homemade cakes. There’s also a deluxe cinema where movie lovers can spend their afternoons and evenings watching new flicks or timeless classics.
Impressively, Abbots Wood Manor is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC for all the main aspects, including the safe setting the team has created and how responsive they are to changing care needs.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 26/02/2022
| Learn more about Abbots Wood Manor: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A bar, a spa, a cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Hamberley Care Homes |
Are you interested in viewing Abbots Wood Manor?
For availability and pricing, call 01323 690063.
Earlsfield Court
Earlsfield Court Care Home is managed by Cinnamon Luxury Care who operate some of the UK’s most luxurious care homes. Earlsfield Court is no exception, with premium en-suite bedrooms, a café bar, a cinema room, peaceful gardens, and dining areas where delicious and nutritionally balanced dishes with high-quality ingredients are enjoyed.
If your loved one wants to move in with their partner, this home also has a small number of care suites for couples.
If your loved one still has some independence and needs help with personal care tasks such as getting in and out of bed, getting dressed and washing themselves, the residential care provided at Earlsfield Court will be ideal. Dementia support is also given, with carers trained in specialist techniques and calming methods.
Earlsfield Court is nestled in the quaint village of Little Common near the coast. From here, a short drive eastwards will take you to the town of Eastbourne. The delightful patio area is one of this home’s most significant selling points. This is the perfect spot to enjoy alfresco dining, barbeques and fun outdoor activities.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 23/09/2021
| Learn more about Earlsfield Court: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A spa, a cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, outdoor terracing, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 72 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Cinnamon Luxury Care |
Are you interested in viewing Earlsfield Court?
For availability and pricing, call 01424 619014.
Port Manor
Port Manor Care Home is due to open in the Summer of 2025. Just west of Eastbourne, Port Manor specialises in residential and dementia care. For people living with dementia, there’s a dedicated Memory Lane Community. This space helps residents reminisce through memory boxes, which hold small reminders such as photos. This area also has sensory gardens and activity kitchens that make it much easier to take part in everyday tasks and activities.
The highly trained staff at Port Manor will ensure each resident receives care tailored to their specific needs, including 24/7 support if necessary.
As a brand-new home, Port Manor will also include premium facilities such as a library, communal and private dining spaces, and Wi-Fi throughout.
| Learn more about Port Manor: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 55 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Port Manor?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 416697.
Abbey House
A charming period property, Abbey House Care Home will provide your loved one with a cosy yet spacious bedroom. The 23 bedrooms in this home are individually styled, and nearly all have en-suite facilities for added convenience.
The back garden is one of Abbey House's most popular spots. Complete with comfortable furniture, it’s the ideal place to kick back and relax with fellow residents, friends, and family members when the weather’s nice.
The superb team at Abbey House emphasises personalised care and support. Residential and dementia care are available on a permanent or short-term basis. If your loved one has a physical disability or requires specialist physiotherapy support, this is also provided at Abbey House.
Abbey House is situated in the charming seaside town of Bexhill, just a short drive to Eastbourne. With a beachfront location, your loved one will enjoy tranquil views of the water at this home.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 24/12/2022
| Learn more about Abbey House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 96% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 23 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Angel Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Abbey House?
For availability and pricing, call 03300 245079.
St Nectans
The final home on our list of the best care homes in Eastbourne is St Nectans Care Home. This home offers high-quality, respectful residential care, including for people living with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Specialist types of care are also available, such as day care services, mental health support, and assistance for people with physical disabilities.
The dedicated team at St Nectans has created a warm and welcoming setting where every resident feels happy and valued. This extends to luxurious facilities loved by the residents, including a communal and private dining room, large en-suite bedrooms, and a spacious garden area that’s perfect for relaxing in during warm summer afternoons.
St Nectans is in Bexhill, northeast of Eastbourne. When living here, your loved one will be consulted by the in-house chefs, allowing them to craft menus tailored to personal tastes and any dietary requirements. Independence in care is also promoted through daily activities like cooking and baking, gentle exercise, gardening and much more.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 09/12/2020
| Learn more about St Nectans : | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, and an activity room |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 35 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | St Nectan's Residential Care Home |
Are you interested in viewing St Nectans?
For availability and pricing, call 01420 554731.
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