Fairlight Manor
Fairlight Manor is a residential care home in Peacehaven, East Sussex (BN10 7BS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fairlight Manor
Fairlight Manor is a residential care home in Peacehaven, close to the coast between Brighton and Newhaven. We support adults who need help with daily living, and a large part of our work is with people living with dementia. We also offer respite stays, which might be a planned break for a family carer, a trial before a permanent move, or a settled place to recover after a period of illness. Our approach to dementia is built on knowing the person rather than the diagnosis. We ask families to tell us about the life behind the person in front of us, the work, the marriages, the music, the animals, the habits and the dislikes, because that history is what helps us understand a restless evening or a refused meal. Routines are kept familiar, and staff are asked to slow down and go at the person's pace instead of the other way round. Beyond that, this is somewhere people live. Meals are cooked here and mealtimes are unhurried. People choose where they spend their day, whether that is in company or somewhere quiet with a view. Relatives are welcome at whatever times suit them, and we would far rather hear a worry when it first arises. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering Fairlight Manor for someone close to you, come and see us on an ordinary day, meet the staff on duty and ask anything you want to.
Care provided at Fairlight Manor
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 November 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Fairlight Manor compares in Lewes
Measured against the 43 care homes registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 19 places. Smaller than 24 of the 43 homes. The local average is 28 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 32 of the 43 homes (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 79%.
- Latest report
- 18 November 2025. 7 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 35 of the 43 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 43 homes, 20 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 28 of the 31 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes 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 Fairlight Manor
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 23 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 27 November 2025.
- Run by
- Fairlight Manor 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 Fairlight Manor
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, 4.7 miles away
It is about 4.7 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
- Southease - Piddinghoe Road Station, 2.7 miles away
- Newhaven Town Station, 3.1 miles away
- Southease Station, 3.1 miles away
Around Fairlight Manor
- H: Fairlight Manor
- 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 Fairlight Manor
Where is Fairlight Manor located?
Fairlight Manor is a residential care home in Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7BS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fairlight Manor provide?
Fairlight Manor is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fairlight Manor's CQC rating?
Fairlight Manor is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 November 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fairlight Manor provide dementia care?
Yes. Fairlight Manor supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fairlight Manor offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fairlight Manor offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fairlight Manor
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fairlight Manor 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. Fairlight Manor 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. Fairlight Manor 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Fairlight Manor 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 Fairlight Manor. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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