Beechwood Grove
Eastbourne, BN20 · 61 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 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.
See live-in carers near East Sussex
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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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
Bendigo Nursing Home
Eastbourne, BN21 · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Bethune Court
St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 · 45 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Blair House
St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 · 29 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Blatchington Manor
Seaford, BN25 · 43 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Bowes House
Hailsham, BN27 · 90 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Camelot Residential Care Home
Eastbourne, BN20 · 17 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Caroline House
Hailsham, BN27 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Castlemaine Care Home
St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Claydon House
Lewes, BN7 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Cliff Court Care Home
Peacehaven, BN10 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Coast Care Centre
Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Coppice Court Care Home
Eastbourne, BN21 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Cornfield House
Seaford, BN25 · 19 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Derwent Residential Care Home
Hastings, TN38 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Dudwell St Mary
Burwash, TN19 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Earlsfield Court
Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 · 72 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Eastbourne Gardens Care Home
Eastbourne, BN20 · 107 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Eastbourne Gardens Care Home
Eastbourne, BN20 · 107 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
East Dean Grange Care Home
Eastbourne, BN20 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Edendale Lodge
Battle, TN33 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Elizabeth Court Rest Home
Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Elm Lodge
Eastbourne, BN21 · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
Elstree Court Care Home
Eastbourne, BN20 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,473 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.