Grange
Grange is a residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN20 7DE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Grange
Eastbourne Grange is a residential care home in Eastbourne. We support older people who need help with daily living, and we take respite bookings for families needing a short break or for somebody who needs a period of extra support after illness or a hospital stay. We try to keep the home feeling domestic. People wake in their own time, keep their own belongings around them, decide how the day goes and are not rushed through anything. Meals are meant to be enjoyed rather than got through, and visitors are welcome through the day without arranging it first. Being near the sea matters to a good many of our residents and we make use of it. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement overall. We would rather tell you that plainly than have you come across it somewhere else. We know which areas were flagged, work is under way, and we will go through it honestly with any family considering us or already trusting us with a relative. People making this kind of decision deserve straight answers far more than they deserve a polished paragraph. What we will always do is tell you when something has gone wrong and what we are doing about it, and raise it early when a relative's needs are changing. If you are looking at residential or respite care in Eastbourne, please come and see us.
Care provided at Grange
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 March 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Eastbourne Grange compares in Eastbourne
Measured against the 53 care homes for older people registered in Eastbourne. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 25 places. Smaller than 27 of the 53 homes. The local average is 37 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 42 of the 53 homes (79%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 15 December 2022. 28 of the 53 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2013. 27 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
- 0.8 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 Eastbourne Grange
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 15 October 2013, so 13 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 25 September 2026.
- Run by
- Eastbourne Grange Limited, 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 Eastbourne Grange
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, 1.6 miles away
It is about 1.6 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, 0.4 miles away
- Hampden Park (Sussex) Station, 2.2 miles away
- Pevensey & Westham Station, 4.1 miles away
Around Eastbourne Grange
- H: Eastbourne Grange
- 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 Grange
Where is Grange located?
Grange is a residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7DE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Grange provide?
Grange 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 Grange's CQC rating?
Grange is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 18 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Grange offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Grange offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Grange
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Eastbourne Grange 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. Eastbourne Grange 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. Eastbourne Grange 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. Eastbourne Grange 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
Eastbourne Grange 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 Eastbourne Grange. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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