Cumberland Court
Cumberland Court is a residential care home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex (TN38 0QL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Cumberland Court
Cumberland Court is a residential care home at St Leonards on Sea in East Sussex. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living and for people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available too, planned or at shorter notice. Most of what makes a care home good is unspectacular detail. Knowing which chair is somebody's. Getting the tea right. Not hurrying a person through a wash because the morning is busy. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, doing it quietly and leaving as much privacy and as much choice with the resident as we can. Where somebody can still manage a task themselves, that is theirs to keep. For residents with physical disabilities, our attention goes to equipment that fits properly, transfers handled safely and without embarrassment, and keeping as much independence as somebody wants. We should be plain about our position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have worked through the findings with our team and those areas are where our effort is concentrated at present. We would rather tell you that ourselves than have you learn it elsewhere, and we are happy to discuss what has changed and what we are still working on. Anyone considering Cumberland Court is welcome to visit on an ordinary day and ask us about it directly.
Care provided at Cumberland Court
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 5 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Cumberland Court compares in Hastings
Measured against the 44 care homes for older people registered in Hastings. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 20 places. Smaller than 24 of the 44 homes. The local average is 29 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 35 of the 44 homes (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 5 July 2023. 17 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2015. 17 of the 44 homes registered more recently.
- 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 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: 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 Cumberland Court
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 22 October 2015, so 11 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 18 August 2025.
- Run by
- Star Sri UK 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 Cumberland 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 miles away
It is about 2 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
- Sedlescombe House, 0.7 miles away
- The Station Practice, 1 mile away
- Carisbrooke Surgery, 1.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Flint House Dental Practice, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Plaza Health Cenre, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
- Battle Road Dental Practice, 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Clarity Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Boots, 0.4 miles away
- Blooms Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- St Leonards Warrior Square Station, 0.3 miles away
- West St Leonards Station, 0.7 miles away
- Hastings Station, 0.9 miles away
Around Cumberland Court
- H: Cumberland 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 Cumberland Court
Where is Cumberland Court located?
Cumberland Court is a residential care home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0QL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Cumberland Court provide?
Cumberland Court is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Cumberland Court's CQC rating?
Cumberland Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 5 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Cumberland Court offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Cumberland Court offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Cumberland Court
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Cumberland Court 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. Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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
Cumberland 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Cumberland Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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