Cliff Court Care Home
Cliff Court Care Home is a residential care home in Peacehaven, East Sussex (BN10 8ND). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Cliff Court Care Home
Cliff Court Care Home is a residential care home in Peacehaven, East Sussex, providing a settled home for older people who need support with daily living. We care for residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people who need care for a short period, whether to give a family carer a break or to convalesce somewhere safe. What we try to offer is ordinary life, well supported. Residents decide when to get up, how to spend their time and who they want to spend it with. There are activities for those who enjoy them and no pressure at all for those who do not. Meals are prepared here and preferences are remembered, down to how someone takes their tea. Dementia care is a significant part of our work, and we approach it without fuss. We learn about each person's life, the things that comfort them and the things that unsettle them, and we use that knowledge in every interaction. Calm surroundings, familiar staff and unhurried support achieve far more than any rigid approach. Our care team know residents well enough to spot a change early, and we work closely with local GPs and community health services so that concerns are dealt with quickly. Families are welcome at any reasonable hour and we keep them properly informed. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. We would be very pleased to show you around and answer your questions.
Care provided at Cliff Court Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 March 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Cliff Court Care Home compares in Lewes
Measured against the 30 care homes for older people registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 18 places. Smaller than 25 of the 30 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 19 of the 30 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 4 March 2025. 5 of the 30 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established homes. 26 of the 30 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 30 homes, 19 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 3 of the 24 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 Lewes.
The local picture: Lewes
What the numbers say about care for older people in Lewes, 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: 15,500. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 47%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 62. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 203 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 Cliff Court Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 14 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 27 November 2025.
- Run by
- Mr & Mrs R Awotar, 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 Cliff Court 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
- Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, 5.8 miles away
It is about 5.8 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
- Newhaven Harbour Station, 2.2 miles away
- Newhaven Town Station, 2.2 miles away
- Southease - Piddinghoe Road Station, 2.9 miles away
Around Cliff Court Care Home
- H: Cliff Court 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 Cliff Court Care Home
Where is Cliff Court Care Home located?
Cliff Court Care Home is a residential care home in Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8ND. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Cliff Court Care Home provide?
Cliff Court Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Cliff Court Care Home's CQC rating?
Cliff Court 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 4 March 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Cliff Court Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Cliff Court Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Cliff Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Cliff Court Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Cliff Court Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Cliff Court Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Cliff Court 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. Cliff Court 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. Cliff Court 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
Cliff Court 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Cliff Court Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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