Will East Sussex County Council pay towards a nursing home place?

It may, where the care needs assessment establishes eligible needs and the financial assessment shows that public funding is due. Income, savings and usually the value of a property are weighed against the national capital threshold when that decision is made. If nursing care forms part of the placement, an NHS contribution towards the nursing element may also be payable following a separate assessment. Families who fund a place themselves keep the right to an assessment and to advice about their options.

How is a care needs assessment arranged in Eastbourne?

Approach East Sussex County Council and ask for an adult social care needs assessment, which anyone who appears to need care and support may have. It is free, it is not means tested, and a relative or advocate can request it with the person's agreement. The practitioner examines health, mobility, daily living and safety, then records what support is needed and whether nursing care is the right level. A financial assessment is organised separately if funded help looks likely.

How early should we start looking for a nursing home?

Start once nursing care begins to look likely rather than waiting for the point at which it becomes unavoidable. The home that suits best may have no vacancy at the moment you need one, and assessments and funding decisions take further weeks to complete. An early start allows more than one visit, unhurried questions and a proper discussion with the person who will be moving. Where a hospital discharge is close, say so to the assessment team so that short term options can be considered.

Which nursing homes are listed for Eastbourne?

Seventeen registered nursing homes match this search and all of them appear on this page. Every one is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide nursing care, and each entry links to a profile carrying registration details and any published rating. Fourteen hold a Good rating, one is rated Outstanding, one Requires Improvement and one is not yet rated. Reviewing the profiles before making contact is usually quicker than approaching homes one at a time.

What is worth asking when visiting a nursing home in Eastbourne?

Ask about nurse staffing on every shift, how absence is covered and how much the home relies on agency staff who do not know the residents. Ask how care plans are drawn up and reviewed, how families are consulted and how preferences about routine, food and activities are recorded. Request the latest inspection report and put any concern in it directly to the manager, along with what has changed since. Practical matters deserve attention too, including visiting arrangements, what the weekly fee includes and the notice period.

How does a nursing home differ from a residential care home?

Both provide a permanent home with meals, personal care and staff on site at all hours. The difference is clinical: a nursing home has registered nurses on duty, so wound care, complex medication and conditions needing close monitoring can be managed on the premises. A residential home meets personal care needs and relies on community health staff for clinical matters. Which is appropriate is normally settled by the care needs assessment rather than by preference.

Nursing Homes in Eastbourne

Eastbourne has 19 CQC registered nursing homes. 17 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 12 of the 19 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Eastbourne at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Eastbourne, 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+: 114. East Sussex average is 88.
People aged 75 and over: 14,800. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 15%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 336 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): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 25%
People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 47%

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

Shalom 8 Carew Road Eastbourne East Sussex. Application for a 11 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 18 December 2025. Approved 30 December 2025. (1.3 miles away)

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Eastbourne

Nothing about the money side is decided by the home you choose. It is decided by two assessments that happen before the choice is made, one establishing what care a person needs and the other establishing what they can be asked to contribute. Families who set both in motion early tend to find the rest of the process considerably calmer than those who leave them until a home has been picked.

The Care Needs Assessment

An assessment is available to anyone who appears to need care and support, free of charge and without regard to savings. East Sussex County Council is responsible for arranging it for people in Eastbourne and for putting funded support in place where someone is eligible. The practitioner will consider health conditions, medication, mobility, safety and the outcomes the person wants, then record whether those needs can be met with support at home or call for the continuous nursing presence a nursing home provides. Where nursing care is required, an NHS assessment may also apply towards the nursing element of the weekly fee.

Fees and Who Meets Them

The financial assessment that follows takes account of income, savings and, where the move is permanent, usually the value of a property, all set against the national capital threshold. Above it, a placement is normally funded privately; below it, the council contributes on the basis of what the assessment finds. Weekly fees differ between homes and with the level of nursing needed, so ask for a written breakdown showing what the fee covers, what is billed separately and how often fees are reviewed. Ask too what would happen were a privately funded placement to draw down towards the threshold.

Choosing a Nursing Home in Eastbourne and What to Check

Seventeen homes leaves room to be selective without the comparison becoming unwieldy. Practical considerations usually thin the list first: how convenient the home is for those who will visit regularly, whether it is registered for the particular needs involved, and whether a place is available when it is needed. Fourteen of these homes are rated Good, one Outstanding, one Requires Improvement and one is not yet rated.

Reading the Reports Properly

Each rating gathers several separate judgements into a single word, which is why the report underneath repays attention. It will show which areas inspectors found strong, what they observed about staffing and leadership, and whether anything was set for the home to put right. A home yet to be rated may simply have registered recently, so weigh your own visit and any references more heavily there. Check dates as well, since a change of manager or owner can alter a home a great deal in a short time.

On the Day You Visit

Go when the home is busy rather than during a quiet hour, and try to return at a different time of day before deciding. Ask how many registered nurses are on duty on each shift including overnight, how sickness and leave are covered, and how long the permanent staff have been in post. Ask how a sudden deterioration in health is handled, how decisions about hospital admission are made and how promptly families are told. Notice whether staff speak with residents rather than around them, because that impression is often the most reliable evidence you will gather.

19 nursing homes in Eastbourne

Chaseley · South Cliff, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7JH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Chaseley Trust
Chaseley is a nursing home in Eastbourne, caring for older people and adults with physical disabilities who need qualified nursing alongside support with everyday life. Registered nurses are on site at all hours, working with care staff...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
The Devonshire Nursing Home · 95 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7TB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mr & Mrs B Clarke and Mrs C Mills
We at The Devonshire Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of Eastbourne, East Sussex. As a dedicated nursing home, we provide a warm, professional environment where older residents and adults with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Ingham House · 10-12 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7EJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ingham House Limited
Ingham House is a nursing home in Eastbourne, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia and people with mental health needs, and we offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Sovereign Lodge Care Centre · 2 Carew Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2DW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited
We are a nursing home in Eastbourne, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with everyday life. Nurses are available at every hour, which means changes in someone's health are spotted and dealt with early, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Coppice Court Care Home · 220 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1XR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One No.1 Limited
We at Coppice Court Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming coastal town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. Our home provides specialised support for older people, including those living with dementia, in a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Milton Grange · Milton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1SL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by East Sussex County Council
Here at Milton Grange, we are a nursing home based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, providing round the clock care and support to the people who live with us. We take pride in offering a genuine home from home environment where residents are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Manor Hall Nursing Home · Borough Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8BB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by South Care Homes Ltd
Manor Hall Nursing Home is in Eastbourne in East Sussex. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people managing mental health conditions, and we take respite bookings. Having qualified nurses on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Palm Court Nursing Home · 17 Prideaux Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2ND
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by DFB (Care) Limited
We are Palm Court Nursing Home in Eastbourne. We provide nursing care for adults who need qualified clinical support alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we take...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor Luxury Care Home · Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0AB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Hallmark Care Homes (Willingdon Park Manor) Limited
Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor Luxury Care Home is a nursing home in Eastbourne, East Sussex. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Gardens Care Home · 6 Upper Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9AN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Willowbrook Healthcare Limited
We are Eastbourne Gardens Care Home, a nursing home in Eastbourne. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Inglewood Nursing Home · 7-9 Nevill Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Inglewood Nursing Homes Limited
We at Inglewood Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming coastal town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. Our home is a place where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at ease, whether they join us for long...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Beechwood Grove · 44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8EH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Oakland Primecare Limited
Beechwood Grove is a nursing home in Eastbourne, East Sussex. We care for adults who need registered nursing alongside help with everyday life, including older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Devonshire Nursing Home · 95 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7TB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mrs Caroline Mills
The Devonshire Nursing Home is in Eastbourne, and we provide nursing care for older people, including many people living with a physical disability, from across East Sussex. Being registered for nursing care with qualified nurses on site...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability
Carlisle Lodge · 103 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7TD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Carlisle Lodge Limited
Here at Carlisle Lodge, we are a nursing home based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, and we are proud to offer a genuinely caring environment where residents feel safe, respected and at home. We support a wide range of needs across our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Elstree Court Care Home · 64 Meads Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7QJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One No.1 Limited
Here at Elstree Court Care Home, we provide nursing care for people living in and around Eastbourne, East Sussex. Our team supports older adults, people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities, and younger adults who require...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Avalon Nursing Home · 3-5 Nevill Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Elderly Care Home Limited
We are Avalon Nursing Home in Eastbourne. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we also support adults with learning disabilities and autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Beechwood Grove · 44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8EH
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Beechwood Grove is a nursing home in Eastbourne providing care for adults who need qualified nursing support through the whole of the day and night. We look after people with health conditions that need regular clinical attention, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes · Care Wing, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Trustees of Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes
Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes provides nursing and personal care for older people in Eastbourne, East Sussex. We care for residents with physical disabilities and residents with visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Bendigo Nursing Home · 22 Arundel Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2EL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Kindcare (UK) Ltd
Bendigo is a nursing home in Eastbourne. We support older people who need nursing care, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also offer respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, 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

Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor Luxury Care Home, 24 July 2026, Good
Eastbourne Gardens Care Home, 6 July 2026, Good
Palm Court Nursing Home, 20 January 2026, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

The Devonshire Nursing Home, 4 January 2019, Good
The Devonshire Nursing Home, 4 January 2019, Good
Carlisle Lodge, 3 April 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Eastbourne

How many nursing homes are there in Eastbourne?

Eastbourne has 19 CQC registered nursing homes: 17 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Eastbourne?

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 Eastbourne were inspected most recently?

Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor Luxury Care Home (24 July 2026), Eastbourne Gardens Care Home (6 July 2026) and Palm Court Nursing Home (20 January 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.