Prideaux House
21 Prideaux Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2ND
Residential care home · 20 beds · Prideaux House Care

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,280
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- March 2026
- Beds
- 20
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £66,560 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,560 a week
The typical live-in carer near East Sussex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £150 a week less, £7,800 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,205 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 Prideaux House
Prideaux House is a residential care 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 and older people. It is run by Prideaux House Care. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated Prideaux House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Prideaux House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in East Sussex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,280 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 297 registered care homes in East Sussex. The nearest to Prideaux House include Palm Court Nursing Home, Lebrun House and Ranworth House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Prideaux House Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (March 2026)
- Council area
- East Sussex
- Town
- Eastbourne
Prideaux House was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection-control arrangements during the coronavirus pandemic.
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
Prideaux House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in East Sussex typically charge about £1,280 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,130 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Prideaux House
How much does Prideaux House cost?
Prideaux House has not published its fees. Care homes in East Sussex typically charge about £1,280 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Prideaux House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Prideaux House Requires improvement in March 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Prideaux House provide nursing care?
No. Prideaux House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Prideaux House offer dementia care?
Yes. Prideaux House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Prideaux House have?
Prideaux House is registered for up to 20 residents.
19 live-in carers within about an hour of East Sussex
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,000 to £1,400 a week. 13 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“When he point blank refused to go into hospital for a life saving blood transfusion she talked him through the situation and agreed to go in the ambulance with him and stayed until he was settled.”
“Una felt safe, secure and loved in her time with Debbie which is a gift that I am eternally grateful for.”
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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