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Nursing homes in East Sussex

80 of the 297 care homes in East Sussex are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 56 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in East Sussex. The typical residential care home fee in East Sussex is £1,131 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

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Bowes House

Hailsham, BN27 · 90 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,131 a week
No reviews yet

Claydon House

Lewes, BN7 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,131 a week
No reviews yet

Haven Care Home

Peacehaven, BN10 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,131 a week
No reviews yet

Heather View

Crowborough, TN6 · 74 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,131 a week
No reviews yet

Heffle Court

Heathfield, TN21 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,131 a week
No reviews yet

Ingham House

Eastbourne, BN20 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaIngham House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,131 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in East Sussex

Based on 297 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Residential care
£1,131 a week
Usually £1,122 to £1,280 · 5 homes with fees
Respite care
£1,506 a week
Usually £1,445 to £1,544 · 4 homes with fees
Care home fees
£1,446 a week
Usually £1,385 to £1,575 · 5 homes with fees

Not enough nursing homes in East Sussex have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

Common questions

How much do nursing homes in East Sussex cost?

Not enough nursing homes in East Sussex have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in East Sussex is typically £1,131 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in East Sussex?

80 of the 297 CQC-registered care homes in East Sussex are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in East Sussex?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing 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. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at East Sussex council for a needs assessment.