Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close
Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close is a residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN23 7QY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close
17 Jerome Close in Eastbourne is a small residential care home for adults living with learning disabilities and autism, including younger adults. Being a small house is the point of the place. With only a few people living here, staff know everybody properly rather than knowing a file about them, the week can be shaped around individuals rather than a rota, and somebody who needs quiet is actually able to find some. It also means the people who live here have real influence over how the house runs, from what gets cooked to how the shared rooms look and who comes to visit. We support people to do as much for themselves as they want and are able to, whether that is cooking, shopping, handling money, getting around Eastbourne or keeping up with college, work and friendships. Where somebody needs a lot of support, we give it without making them feel lesser for needing it. Communication is planned around each individual, and we take change at a pace people can manage. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and visitors are welcome.
Care provided at Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close. Report published 13 November 2019.
- 8 October 2019
- 3 places, 3 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found that staff knew people well and knew their care and support needs. Risk assessments were in place for each person's needs. Staff were recruited safely, there were enough staff on each shift, and medicines were ordered, stored, given and disposed of safely.
Effective
Staff had training relevant to supporting people, including mental capacity, challenging behaviour and safeguarding. People's nutritional needs were met and they were offered choice. People received support from health and social care professionals.
Caring
Inspectors found that staff were attentive to people's needs. People's privacy, dignity and independence were respected and promoted. People's differences were considered and respected.
Responsive
Support was based on each person's individual needs. Care plans were regularly reviewed with people, relatives, staff and professionals. People had routines that were important to them, and a range of activities was provided inside and outside the home.
Well-led
Staff, relatives and professionals told inspectors they thought the home was well led, and the registered manager was well thought of. Audit processes were in place and were overseen by the registered manager. Feedback was sought from people, staff, relatives and professionals, and regular staff meetings were held.
What people told the inspectors
Relatives told inspectors they felt the service was safe and well led. People living at the home were not able to tell inspectors that they felt safe, so inspectors observed staff with people and spoke to staff.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in November 2019, up from Requires improvement.
Responsive moved from Requires improvement to Good; Well-led moved from Requires improvement to Good; Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good.
- 13 November 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 4 December 2018: Routine inspection, rated Requires improvement
- 25 November 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 21 March 2014: Routine inspection
- 13 March 2013: Routine inspection
- 5 April 2012: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close compares in Eastbourne
Measured against the 64 care homes registered in Eastbourne. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 3 places. Smaller than 61 of the 64 homes. The local average is 32 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 52 of the 64 homes (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 79%.
- Latest report
- 13 November 2019. 46 of the 64 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 39 of the 64 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 49 of the 53 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes 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
- 2.4 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 Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 13 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 19 February 2026.
- Run by
- Jemini Response Limited, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. All 4 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 Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close
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, 2.1 miles away
It is about 2.1 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
- Pevensey & Westham Station, 1 mile away
- Hampden Park (Sussex) Station, 1.6 miles away
- Pevensey Bay Station, 1.6 miles away
Around Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close
- H: Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close
- 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 Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close
Where is Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close located?
Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close is a residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7QY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close provide?
Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close 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 Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close's CQC rating?
Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Jemini Response - 17 Jerome Close
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close 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. Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close 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. Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close 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. Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close 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
Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close 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 Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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