Ersham House Nursing Home
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Requires Improvement
- Nursing Home
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About Us
Here at Ersham House Nursing Home, we provide nursing and residential care for adults in the heart of Hailsham, East Sussex. We support a wide range of needs under one roof, including dementia care, mental health support, care for those living with physical disabilities, and support for people with visual or hearing impairments. We also welcome younger adults and offer respite care for those who need a short break from their usual arrangements.
We know that choosing a nursing home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that responsibility lightly. Our team works hard to understand each resident as an individual, getting to know their history, their preferences, and what matters most to them in daily life. Care plans are built around the person, not the other way around.
Our most recent CQC rating reflects that there are areas where we need to do better, and we are honest about that. We have been working through a clear programme of improvements and are committed to making the changes needed to raise the standard of care we provide. We believe residents and families deserve straightforwardness, and we would rather be open about where we are than paint a picture that does not reflect reality.
Day to day, we aim to create an environment that feels settled and familiar, where residents are treated with respect and where staff take the time to listen. Whether someone is with us for a short stay or has made Ersham House their permanent home, we want them to feel genuinely looked after.
If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, we would be very happy to hear from you. We welcome families to come and see us for themselves.
Common questions about Ersham House Nursing Home
Where is Ersham House Nursing Home located?
Ersham House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3PN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ersham House Nursing Home provide?
Ersham House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ersham House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Ersham House Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 28 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ersham House Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Ersham House Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Ersham House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ersham House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Ersham House Nursing Home
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
- Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- Visual / Hearing Impairment: Tailored support and adaptations for residents living with sight or hearing loss.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.
Questions families ask about Ersham House Nursing Home
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ersham House Nursing Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Ersham House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Ersham House Nursing Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Ersham House Nursing Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 28 June 2023
- Report published: 28 June 2023
Overall: Requires Improvement
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Requires Improvement
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Requires Improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Ersham House Nursing Home compares in Wealden
Measured against the 47 care homes for older people registered in Wealden. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 40 places. Smaller than 23 of the 47 homes. The local average is 45 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 32 of the 47 homes (68%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 28 June 2023. 17 of the 47 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2020. 20 of the 47 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 47 homes, 22 offer nursing care and 28 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 37 of the 39 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Wealden.
The local picture: Wealden
What the numbers say about care for older people in Wealden, in East Sussex.
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.) |
| Nursing care | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 24,700. Rising to 28,800 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,300. Rising to 9,800 by 2035, up 55%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,100. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 56%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 69. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 13 changed owner, covering 685 beds.
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Ersham House Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 March 2020, so 6 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 5 February 2026.
- Run by
- Affectionate Care Home Limited, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Ersham House Nursing Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, 4.4 miles away
It is about 4.4 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Bridgeside Surgery, 0.8 miles away
- Hailsham Medical Group, 1 mile away
- Quintins Medical Centre, 1.9 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Kingswood Dental Practice, 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Dental Surgery (2 Town House Garden), 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Portman Smile Clinic - Hailsham, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 1 mile away
- Seaforth Pharmacy, 1 mile away
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 1.9 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Polegate Station, 2 miles away
- Hampden Park (Sussex) Station, 3.9 miles away
- Pevensey & Westham Station, 3.9 miles away
Around Ersham House Nursing Home
- H: Ersham House Nursing Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Ersham House Nursing Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Ersham House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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