Three Gables Residential Care Home
Three Gables Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN22 9PX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Three Gables Residential Care Home
We are a residential care home in Eastbourne, providing a home for older people who need support with daily living, including people living with mental health conditions. What we try to offer is steadiness. Familiar staff, a predictable shape to the week, meals people actually want to eat and somewhere a person can be left in peace when that is what they need. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines so far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be involved in whatever is going on in the house. Where somebody's mental health is unsettled, our approach is to know them well enough to see difficulty coming rather than only to react once it has arrived. That depends on staff who stay long enough to know people properly, which is why we put effort into keeping our team settled. Being near the sea is a plain advantage, and getting out for a walk or a change of view is part of ordinary life here when the weather allows. Family and friends are welcome whenever they wish to come. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are considering a home for yourself or someone in your family, please come and look round. Talking to the people who live here will tell you more than we can.
Care provided at Three Gables Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 June 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 Three Gables Residential Care Home. Report published 21 June 2019.
- 23 May 2019
- 19 places, 16 people were using the service at the time
Safe
People told inspectors they felt happy and safe at the home. Inspectors found there were enough staff, and staff were recruited in a safe way. Risks to people were identified and reviewed regularly, regular checks were done on the environment, and people received their medicines safely from trained staff.
Effective
Staff had received a variety of training, and their skills were regularly assessed through supervision, competencies and observations. People's food and drink needs were met, and people said they enjoyed the food and had lots of choice. Staff made referrals to health and social care professionals to get advice about people's needs.
Caring
Everyone inspectors spoke to agreed that staff were kind. Inspectors found staff knew people, their support needs and their preferences well. Staff promoted person centred care.
Responsive
Care plans were up to date with people's needs, preferences and routines, so staff had guidance on how to support them. There had not been any official complaints. The registered manager and staff said this was because they talked to people all the time and dealt with concerns quickly. Staff knew people's communication needs and used extra tools to help people communicate their decisions.
Well-led
Inspectors saw lots of improvements since the last inspection, which was rated Requires improvement, in audit processes and people's documentation. People, relatives and a professional said they thought the service was well-led. The registered manager said working in partnership was important and was keen to promote continued learning and growth.
What people told the inspectors
People told inspectors they felt happy and safe at the home and enjoyed the food. People and relatives said they were confident that any concerns would be managed well.
I’m very lucky living here. Staff are lovely and very helpful. A person living at the home
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in June 2019, up from Requires improvement.
Safe moved from Requires improvement to Good; Well-led moved from Requires improvement to Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good.
- 24 March 2022: Inspection looking at part of the service
- 21 June 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 29 June 2018: Routine inspection, rated Requires improvement
- 20 June 2017: Routine inspection, rated Requires improvement
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 Three Gables Residential Care Home compares in Eastbourne
Measured against the 53 care homes for older people registered in Eastbourne. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 19 places. Smaller than 43 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
- 21 June 2019. 43 of the 53 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- July 2016. 25 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
- 1.5 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 Three Gables Residential Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 July 2016, so 10 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 9 July 2026.
- Run by
- J.M.K Care Services 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 Three Gables 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
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, 0.7 miles away
It is about 0.7 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
- Hampden Park (Sussex) Station, 0.2 miles away
- Eastbourne Station, 1.9 miles away
- Polegate Station, 2.1 miles away
Around Three Gables Residential Care Home
- H: Three Gables 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 Three Gables Residential Care Home
Where is Three Gables Residential Care Home located?
Three Gables Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Three Gables Residential Care Home provide?
Three Gables Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Three Gables Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Three Gables 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 21 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Three Gables Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Three Gables Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Three Gables Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Three Gables 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. Three Gables 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. Three Gables 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?
No. Three Gables Residential 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
Three Gables 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 Three Gables Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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