Nursing Homes in Bexhill On Sea
Bexhill On Sea has 7 CQC registered nursing homes. 7 are rated Good. 5 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Bexhill On Sea at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Bexhill On Sea, to help you judge the options below.
- East Sussex County Council pays, residential care: £929 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809, median £1,600
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. East Sussex average is 88.
- People aged 75 and over: 17,700. Rising to 20,000 by 2035, up 13%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 194 beds.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 23%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,800. Rising to 7,200 by 2035, up 48%
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Arranging nursing care in Bexhill On Sea and covering the cost
The assessment that establishes the need
Funded support follows a care needs assessment, which East Sussex County Council carries out for adults living in this area. It can be requested by the person needing care, by a relative or friend acting on their behalf, or by a professional such as a general practitioner or a hospital discharge team, and there is no charge whatever the household income. For nursing care the assessment does something further: it records whether the person's needs genuinely call for a home with nursing registration rather than a residential one, and that conclusion shapes both the shortlist and the funding route available.
Fees, funded nursing care and continuing healthcare
Where eligible needs are identified, a financial assessment establishes the council's contribution and the person's own. Savings and capital above the national threshold ordinarily mean paying privately, with the weekly fee agreed directly with the home. Nursing fees sit above residential ones because of the qualified staffing they carry. Ask the assessing team about the funded nursing care contribution towards the nursing element of the fee, which is paid regardless of means, and about whether an assessment for continuing healthcare funding would be appropriate, since neither is always raised unprompted.
What the weekly fee includes
Ask each home to be specific about what the quoted rate covers. Chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers and transport to appointments are commonly billed separately, and over a year those extras change what a placement genuinely costs.
Choosing the right nursing home in Bexhill On Sea and what to look for
When every rating is the same
All seven homes listed hold a Good rating, so the rating alone will not separate them. Open the report behind each instead. It shows which of the regulator's five key questions were judged strongest, what inspectors praised, what they asked the provider to attend to, and how recently they visited. For a nursing home, look particularly at anything recorded about medicines handling, wound care or how deterioration was recognised, since those findings bear most directly on clinical safety.
Questions specific to nursing care
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and what happens when someone calls in sick. Find out how the home works with general practitioners, district nurses and specialist services, and how quickly a change in condition is escalated. Normanhurst Nursing Home, Southlands Place, Orchard House Nursing Home, Mais House and Heatherdene Nursing Home each carry a profile here with registration details and current rating.
Before a move is agreed
Read the contract on notice periods and fee reviews, and ask what happens if needs change. Ask to see a sample care plan, find out how often it is revisited with relatives, and ask how the home approaches end of life care, since for many families that becomes the question that matters most.
7 nursing homes in Bexhill On Sea
- Normanhurst Nursing Home · Brassey Road, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1LB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mr David Lewis & Mrs Rohan Hebbes
We at Normanhurst Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the coastal town of Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex. Our home provides a warm and welcoming environment for older people who require professional nursing support,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Mais House · 18 Hastings Road, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2HH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Royal British Legion
Mais House is a nursing home in Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex. We care for older people whose health needs require qualified nursing, with nurses on duty here throughout the day and the night. We also take respite admissions, which matters...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Orchard House Nursing Home · Orchard House, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2EE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Southlands Court Care Homes Limited
Orchard House is a nursing home in Bexhill On Sea. We care for older people whose needs include nursing, and respite stays are part of what we do. Because nursing is provided here, nobody reaches a point of being too unwell to stay. That...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Heatherdene Nursing Home · 30 The Highlands, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN39 5HL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Zeenat Nanji & Tasneem Osman
Heatherdene Nursing Home provides nursing care in Bexhill on Sea for older people, and we also offer planned respite stays. Qualified nurses are here throughout the day and night, which means conditions can be managed steadily as they...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Hazelmere Nursing Home · 9 Warwick Road, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Inspiricare Ltd
We are Hazelmere, a nursing home in Bexhill on Sea caring for older people. Having qualified nurses on duty at every hour changes what we are able to offer. Wounds, catheters, complex medication and changing conditions are managed here...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Southlands Place · 33 Hastings Road, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2HJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
Southlands Place is a nursing home in Bexhill on Sea. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, for residents living with dementia and for people whose physical disability requires skilled support....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bay House Care · Bay House Nursing Home, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1LP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bay House Care Ltd
Bay House Care is a nursing home in Bexhill on Sea. We provide nursing care for older people and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. People usually come to us at a point of change, often after a hospital stay or when...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Orchard House Nursing Home, 15 May 2025, Good
- Southlands Place, 3 February 2025, Good
- Hazelmere Nursing Home, 3 June 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Heatherdene Nursing Home, 19 December 2019, Good
- Normanhurst Nursing Home, 21 October 2021, Good
- Bay House Care Ltd, 27 April 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Bexhill On Sea
How many nursing homes are there in Bexhill On Sea?
Bexhill On Sea has 7 CQC registered nursing homes: 7 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Bexhill On Sea?
East Sussex County Council pays an average of £929 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809 a week. South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. 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.
Which nursing homes in Bexhill On Sea were inspected most recently?
Orchard House Nursing Home (15 May 2025), Southlands Place (3 February 2025) and Hazelmere Nursing Home (3 June 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.