Abbots Wood Manor
Hailsham, BN27 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,800 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Dementia care homes in East Sussex
130 of the 297 care homes in East Sussex are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 88 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in East Sussex typically cost £1,473 a week, about £76,596 a year, based on 16 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,331 to £1,594. That is about 15% more than the typical residential fee in East Sussex of £1,280.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,130 a week near East Sussex and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in East Sussex
£1,473a week
About £76,596 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,946 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,130a week
The typical live-in carer near East Sussex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £343 a week less, £17,836 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,591 a week less than two places.
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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.
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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
Ambleside Residential Care Home
Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,100 to £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Avalon Nursing Home
Eastbourne, BN22 · 38 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Carlisle Lodge
Eastbourne, BN20 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
£1,905 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Clifden House Dementia Care Centre
Seaford, BN25 · 59 beds
CQC: Good
Residential dementia care
£1,650 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Dorley House Residential Care Home
Eastbourne, BN21 · 33 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Normanhurst Nursing Home
Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,650 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
The Whitebeach
St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 · 39 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
from £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Tusker House
Hastings, TN34 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,200 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Peacehaven
Peacehaven, BN10 · 17 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Residential care
from £1,200 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Mortain Place Care Home
Eastbourne, BN23 · 80 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Respite care
from £1,375 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Seaford Family Care
Seaford, BN25 · 19 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
from £1,200 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
The Polegate Care Home
Polegate, BN26 · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
from £1,446 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Collington Park Lodge
Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
£1,385 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Maris View
Eastbourne, BN23 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Residential care
£1,575 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Ponbay Lodge
Hastings, TN34 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Care home fees
£1,575 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in East Sussex
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 130 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,473
- Usually £1,331 to £1,594 a week16 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,130
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in East Sussex cost?
Dementia care homes in East Sussex typically charge £1,473 a week, usually between £1,331 and £1,594. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in East Sussex?
130 of the 297 CQC-registered care homes in East Sussex are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in East Sussex?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in East Sussex?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at East Sussex council for a needs assessment.