Bethune Court

Bethune Court is a residential care home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex (TN38 0LX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Bethune Court

We are a residential care home in St Leonards on Sea, providing a home for older people, including those living with dementia. What we offer is fairly simple. Somewhere safe and comfortable to live, help with the parts of the day that have become difficult, and company for those who want it. We try hard not to let the running of the home take precedence over the people in it. Getting up, going to bed, meals and baths happen when they suit the person rather than when they suit the rota, as far as we can manage. People bring their own belongings and arrange their rooms as they wish. Dementia care asks for patience above all else. We keep the day predictable and the atmosphere unhurried, and when somebody is anxious or confused we stay with them and let it pass rather than arguing the point. Knowing something of a person's earlier life helps enormously with this, so we ask families to tell us. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable time, and we would far sooner hear from them often than rarely. We offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated the home Good. If you would like to visit, please ring and we will arrange a time that suits you.

Care provided at Bethune Court

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Bethune Court compares in Hastings

Measured against the 44 care homes for older people registered in Hastings. The dark dot is this home.

Size
45 places. Larger than 31 of the 44 homes. The local average is 29 places.
CQC rating
Good. 35 of the 44 homes (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
Latest report
3 February 2023. 23 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 40 of the 44 registered more recently.
Care offered
Dementia care. Of the 44 homes, 22 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 29 of the 30 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 Hastings.

The local picture: Hastings

What the numbers say about care for older people in Hastings, in East Sussex.

What care costs in East Sussex, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat 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 careNot 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 careNot 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: 9,700. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 17%
  • People aged 85 and over: 2,500. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 50%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,300. Rising to 1,600 by 2035, up 26%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 64%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 133. East Sussex average is 88.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
  • 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 Bethune Court

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
25 November 2010, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 25 July 2025.
Run by
Anchor Hanover Group, which runs 131 adult social care services in England. 110 of the 129 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 Bethune Court

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

  • Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 2.4 miles away

It is about 2.4 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

  • West St Leonards Station, 0.4 miles away
  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station, 0.6 miles away
  • Hastings Station, 1.3 miles away

Around Bethune Court

1 mile2 milesH24 hour A&E: Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 2.4 miles awayAGP practice: Carisbrooke Surgery, 0.8 miles awayGGP practice: Sedlescombe House, 1 mile awayGGP practice: The Station Practice, 1.3 miles awayGDentist: Flint House Dental Practice, 1.1 miles awayDDentist: Plaza Health Cenre, 1.3 miles awayDDentist: Battle Road Dental Practice, 1.5 miles awayDPharmacy: West St Leonards Pharmacy, 0.5 miles awayPPharmacy: Boots, 0.5 miles awayPPharmacy: Clarity Pharmacy, 0.5 miles awayPRailway station: West St Leonards Station, 0.4 miles awaySRailway station: St Leonards Warrior Square Station, 0.6 miles awaySRailway station: Hastings Station, 1.3 miles awaySA&E 2.4 mi
  • H: Bethune Court
  • 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 Bethune Court

Where is Bethune Court located?

Bethune Court is a residential care home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0LX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bethune Court provide?

Bethune Court 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 Bethune Court's CQC rating?

Bethune Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 February 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bethune Court provide dementia care?

Yes. Bethune Court supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Bethune Court offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Bethune Court offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Bethune Court

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Bethune Court 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. Bethune Court 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. Bethune Court 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. Bethune Court 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

Bethune Court 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Bethune Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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