Grangemead
Grangemead is a residential care home in Hailsham, East Sussex (BN27 1EU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Grangemead
Grangemead is a residential care home in Hailsham, East Sussex, supporting adults who need help with daily living in a place that feels like a home rather than a unit. The people who live here are a varied group. Some are older adults who need help with personal care, mobility and medication. Some have a learning disability or are autistic. Others are managing mental health conditions, living with a physical disability, or have a visual or hearing impairment. We support younger adults as well as older people, and what holds it together is treating everyone as an individual with their own history, preferences and opinions. We start with the person. We find out how they communicate, what they want help with, what they would rather do themselves and what matters enough to be worth protecting. Support plans are agreed with them, and with families or advocates where that is wanted, and we change them as circumstances change rather than leaving them to go stale. We also offer respite stays, giving family carers a planned break while their relative stays somewhere welcoming and properly staffed. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are pleased with that, though the thing we watch most closely is whether people living here are content with their days. If you would like to visit Grangemead, please get in touch. Come and look round, meet the staff and ask us whatever you want to know.
Care provided at Grangemead
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 May 2018
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 Grangemead. Report published 22 May 2018.
- 9 and 11 April 2018. The inspection was unannounced.
- First assessment of the service
Safe
Inspectors found that people who used the service were safe. Staff understood how to safeguard people. Risk assessments were in place, action had been taken to manage risks, and there were enough suitable staff.
Effective
Staff received a wide range of training and regular supervision. People's nutritional needs were met, and they were given choices of food. People were supported to maintain their health and were referred for specialist advice when needed.
Caring
Inspectors found that staff knew people and what was important to them. Staff understood people's life histories and encouraged them to take part in social activities, at the home and in the community. Staff treated people with kindness, compassion and respect, and promoted their independence and privacy.
Responsive
Inspectors found that people received care that was personalised to meet their needs. However, care records for people using emergency respite showed little about what the stay was meant to achieve or about individual goals. The management team addressed this immediately. People knew how to make a complaint, and complaints were managed in line with the provider's policy.
Well-led
Inspectors found that leadership was open and transparent. The provider had systems to check and monitor quality. Audits had found problems with recording of fluids for some people, and inspectors found this was still not consistently done and still needed to become part of everyday practice.
What people told the inspectors
People living at the home and their relatives were complimentary about the management team and how the service was run. Feedback was sought from people and their relatives and used to improve care.
Since the last inspection
This is the earliest rated inspection report we hold for this service, so there is no earlier rating to compare with.
- 22 May 2018: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
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 Grangemead compares in Wealden
Measured against the 47 care homes for older people registered in Wealden. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 12 places. Smaller than 44 of the 47 homes. The local average is 45 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 32 of the 47 homes (68%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 22 May 2018. 39 of the 47 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2017. 21 of the 47 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 37 of the 39 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 Wealden.
The local picture: Wealden
What the numbers say about care for older people in Wealden, 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: 24,700. Rising to 28,800 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,300. Rising to 9,800 by 2035, up 55%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,100. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 56%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 69. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 13 changed owner, covering 685 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 Grangemead
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 23 January 2017, so 9 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 15 July 2026.
- Run by
- East Sussex County Council, which runs 7 adult social care services in England. All 7 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 Grangemead
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, 6 miles away
It is about 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
- Polegate Station, 3.6 miles away
- Berwick (Sussex) Station, 4.4 miles away
- Pevensey & Westham Station, 5 miles away
Around Grangemead
- H: Grangemead
- 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 Grangemead
Where is Grangemead located?
Grangemead is a residential care home in Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1EU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Grangemead provide?
Grangemead is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Grangemead's CQC rating?
Grangemead is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Grangemead offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Grangemead offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Grangemead
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Grangemead 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. Grangemead 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. Grangemead 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. Grangemead 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
Grangemead 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 Grangemead. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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