Normanhurst Care Home
Normanhurst Care Home is a residential care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex (TN40 1LB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Normanhurst Care Home
We at Normanhurst Care Home offer a warm, welcoming residential care setting in the coastal town of Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, where older people can enjoy comfortable, considered care in familiar surroundings. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to provide a calm and homely environment for those seeking long term residential care or a shorter respite stay. Set within the peaceful TN postcode area of Bexhill On Sea, our home benefits from the gentle charm of this well loved seaside community on the South East coast. The location offers residents the reassurance of a quiet, established neighbourhood whilst remaining close to the amenities, seafront and cultural life that make Bexhill such a treasured place to call home. Family members visiting from across East Sussex and beyond will find the setting both accessible and pleasant. Our specialism is caring for older people, and this focus shapes everything we do. Residential care at Normanhurst means round the clock support with the everyday tasks that can become more challenging with age, from personal care and medication to meals, mobility and simply having a kind hand nearby. We take time to understand each resident as an individual, learning their history, their preferences and the small routines that bring comfort and continuity to daily life. For families considering respite care, we provide the same standard of attentive support on a short term basis. Whether a loved one needs care following a hospital stay, whilst a family carer takes a well earned break, or as a gentle way to experience residential living before making a longer commitment, our respite stays are tailored to feel restorative rather than unsettling. Families often tell us that knowing their relative is safe and cared for allows them to rest properly themselves, which is exactly the outcome we hope for. Our approach is grounded in dignity, patience and warmth. We believe that later life should be lived with purpose and pleasure, so we encourage residents to remain as independent as they wish, to spend time with others when they enjoy company, and to have quiet space when they prefer solitude. Small kindnesses, familiar faces and unhurried conversations matter just as much to us as the practical elements of care. The Care Quality Commission has rated Normanhurst Care Home as Good overall, with a Good rating across all five inspection domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well led. For families, this consistent picture offers meaningful reassurance. It reflects a home where residents are protected from harm, where care is delivered in line with best practice, where kindness and compassion are evident in day to day interactions, where support is shaped around each person's needs, and where the leadership of the home is trusted and capable. Choosing a care home for someone you love is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. We warmly invite you to get in touch with us to learn more about life at Normanhurst Care Home, to ask any questions you may have, or to arrange a visit so you can experience the atmosphere of our home for yourself. Whatever stage of the journey you are at, we are here to listen, to guide and to help you find the right way forward.
Care provided at Normanhurst Care Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 August 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Normanhurst Care Home compares in Rother
Measured against the 54 care homes for older people registered in Rother. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 75 places. Larger than 53 of the 54 homes. The local average is 34 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 44 of the 54 homes (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 11 August 2026. 2 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 34 of the 54 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 39 of the 45 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Rother.
The local picture: Rother
What the numbers say about care for older people in Rother, in East Sussex.
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.) |
| Nursing care | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 17,700. Rising to 20,000 by 2035, up 13%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,800. Rising to 7,200 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 23%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 194 beds.
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Normanhurst Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 31 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 27 October 2025.
- Run by
- Mr David Lewis & Mrs Rohan Hebbes, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. 1 of the 2 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Normanhurst Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 5.1 miles away
It is about 5.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Bexhill Station, 0.2 miles away
- Collington Station, 0.9 miles away
- Cooden Beach Station, 2.3 miles away
Around Normanhurst Care Home
- H: Normanhurst Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Normanhurst Care Home
Where is Normanhurst Care Home located?
Normanhurst Care Home is a residential care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1LB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Normanhurst Care Home provide?
Normanhurst Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Normanhurst Care Home's CQC rating?
Normanhurst Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 11 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Normanhurst Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Normanhurst Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Normanhurst Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Normanhurst Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Normanhurst Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Normanhurst Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Normanhurst Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Normanhurst Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Normanhurst Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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