Carlisle Lodge
103 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7TD
Nursing home · 20 beds · Carlisle Lodge

- Weekly fee
- £1,905
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2019
- Beds
- 20
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £99,060 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,810 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £561 a week less, £29,172 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,455 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Carlisle Lodge
Carlisle Lodge is a nursing home in Eastbourne, in the East Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. The home has been registered since October 2016.
At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated Carlisle Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Carlisle Lodge has told us it charges £1,905 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £99,060 a year. It is about 49% above the typical residential fee in East Sussex of £1,280 a week.
There are 297 registered care homes in East Sussex. The nearest to Carlisle Lodge include St Margarets Care Home, The Devonshire Nursing Home and Elstree Court Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Carlisle Lodge Limited
- Registered with CQC
- October 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2019)
- Council area
- East Sussex
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Requires improvement
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Carlisle Lodge was rated Good overall, but inspectors found training records and quality checks still needed improvement.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,905 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “a cost of £1905 per week” | Reported by the home “a cost of £1905 per week” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,130 a week near East Sussex, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Carlisle Lodge
How much does Carlisle Lodge cost?
Carlisle Lodge charges £1,905 a week for residential care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Carlisle Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Carlisle Lodge Good in April 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Carlisle Lodge provide nursing care?
Yes. Carlisle Lodge is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Carlisle Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Carlisle Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Carlisle Lodge have?
Carlisle Lodge is registered for up to 20 residents.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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