Summer Wood Residential Care Home
Summer Wood Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex (TN40 1SB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Summer Wood Residential Care Home
Summer Wood Residential Care Home is in Bexhill On Sea in East Sussex, and we are home to adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults moving into their first placement away from the family home. We think of this as a house that people live in rather than a service they receive. Everyone here has their own routines, their own interests and their own opinions about how things should be done, and a good deal of our work is simply making sure those count for something. People are involved in choosing meals, planning the week and deciding how their own rooms look and feel. Support is built around each person rather than around the building. Some of the people who live here want a full and busy week out in Bexhill and beyond, with college, work, clubs and time with family. Others prefer a quieter and more predictable rhythm, and that is an equally good way to live. For autistic people in particular we pay close attention to environment, noise, routine and warning of change, because those details make the difference between a day that works and one that does not. We also offer respite stays, giving families a planned break while their relative spends time somewhere calm and properly staffed. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. You are very welcome to come and look round before making any decision.
Care provided at Summer Wood Residential Care Home
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 August 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Summer Wood Residential Care Home compares in Rother
Measured against the 66 care homes registered in Rother. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 4 places. Smaller than 64 of the 66 homes. The local average is 31 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 55 of the 66 homes (83%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 79%.
- Latest report
- 13 August 2026. 2 of the 66 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established homes. 53 of the 66 registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes 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 Summer Wood Residential Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 6 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Mrs Luisa Backhouse, which runs this service only.
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 Summer Wood Residential 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, 4.9 miles away
It is about 4.9 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, 0.1 miles away
- Collington Station, 1 mile away
- Cooden Beach Station, 2.4 miles away
Around Summer Wood Residential Care Home
- H: Summer Wood Residential 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 Summer Wood Residential Care Home
Where is Summer Wood Residential Care Home located?
Summer Wood Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1SB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Summer Wood Residential Care Home provide?
Summer Wood Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Summer Wood Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Summer Wood Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Summer Wood Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Summer Wood Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Summer Wood Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Summer Wood Residential 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. Summer Wood Residential 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. Summer Wood Residential 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?
Yes. Yes. Summer Wood Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Summer Wood Residential 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 Summer Wood Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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