Aston House
Aston House is a residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN21 2BT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Aston House
Aston House is a residential care home in Eastbourne. Those living here include older people and adults managing mental health conditions, and we are home to younger adults as well. Respite stays are part of what we do. Our work with people managing mental ill health is less about doing things for them than about helping a life keep its shape. Getting up, eating properly, taking medication, having something in the week that belongs to the person rather than to their care. A settled household of people who know you well is what makes those things sustainable. Having a range of ages under one roof means one routine will not suit everybody, so we work out individually what a good day looks like for each person, and we accept the answer when it is to be left alone. People here have their own space and their own routine, come and go as adults, and have a real say in how the place runs. Progress is uneven and does not run to a timetable, so we aim to be steady rather than to push. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. We keep asking the people who live here what would make this a better place to be.
Care provided at Aston House
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 March 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Aston House compares in Eastbourne
Measured against the 53 care homes for older people registered in Eastbourne. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 15 places. Smaller than 47 of the 53 homes. The local average is 37 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 42 of the 53 homes (79%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 7 March 2024. 21 of the 53 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2017. 17 of the 53 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 43 of the 47 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 Eastbourne.
The local picture: Eastbourne
What the numbers say about care for older people in Eastbourne, 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: 14,800. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 15%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 47%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 72%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 114. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 336 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 0.1 miles: Shalom 8 Carew Road Eastbourne East Sussex. Application for a 11 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 18 December 2025. Approved 30 December 2025.
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 Aston House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 12 September 2017, so 9 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 15 September 2025.
- Run by
- Gemstone Properties Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. All 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 Aston House
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
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, 0.8 miles away
It is about 0.8 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
- Eastbourne Station, 0.6 miles away
- Hampden Park (Sussex) Station, 1.3 miles away
- Pevensey & Westham Station, 3.3 miles away
Around Aston House
- H: Aston House
- 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 Aston House
Where is Aston House located?
Aston House is a residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2BT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Aston House provide?
Aston House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Aston House's CQC rating?
Aston House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 March 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Aston House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Aston House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Aston House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Aston House 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. Aston House 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. Aston House 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. Aston House 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
Aston House 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 Aston House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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