4 Mill Road
Eastbourne, BN21 · 0.0 km · 10 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialEastbourne & District Mencap
Fee not published
Area typical £1,280 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
CQC: Good
Shandon House
3 Mill Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2LY
Residential care home · 25 beds · CEL Care Services
- Weekly fee
- £900 to £950
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2024
- Beds
- 25
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Shandon House's reported fee
£900a week
About £46,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,130a week
The typical live-in carer near East Sussex, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Eastbourne
19 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of East Sussex
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 Shandon House
Shandon House is a residential care home in Eastbourne, in the East Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by CEL Care Services, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2016.
At its latest inspection, published October 2024, the CQC rated Shandon House 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.
Shandon House has told us it charges £900 to £950 a week for care home fees, 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 £46,800 a year. It is about 30% below the typical residential fee in East Sussex of £1,280 a week.
There are 297 registered care homes in East Sussex. The nearest to Shandon House include 4 Mill Road, Ashgrange House and Beeches Retirement Hotel. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- CEL Care Services Limited
- Registered with CQC
- September 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2024)
- Council area
- East Sussex
- Town
- Eastbourne
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some record keeping improvements planned.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £900 to £950 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “rooms are between £900 - £950 per week” | Reported by the home “rooms are between £900 - £950 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 Shandon House
How much does Shandon House cost?
Shandon House charges £900 to £950 a week for care home fees (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 Shandon House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Shandon House Good in October 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Shandon House provide nursing care?
No. Shandon House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Shandon House offer dementia care?
Shandon House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the East Sussex listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Shandon House have?
Shandon House is registered for up to 25 residents.
Care at home
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.
Rona C.
2 reviews
From £1,400 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from East Sussex
Oga (Olga) M.
3 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from East Sussex. Can care for a couple
Debra S.
1 review
From £1,330 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 29 minutes from East Sussex. Can care for a couple
Catherine M.
3 reviews
From £1,400 a week, 23 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from East Sussex. Can care for a couple
“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.”
See live-in carers near East SussexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
19 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of East Sussex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,130
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Ashgrange House
Eastbourne, BN21 · 0.1 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAllied Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,280 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Beeches Retirement Hotel
Eastbourne, BN21 · 0.1 km · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBeeches Retirement Hotel
Fee not published
Area typical £1,280 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week