St Matthew Road

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

About St Matthew Road

Here at St Matthew Road, we are a care home based in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, and we are proud to support a wide range of individuals who need care, companionship and a place they can genuinely call home. We support older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. We also offer respite care for those who need a short break from their usual arrangements, whether that is planned in advance or at short notice. The breadth of our specialisms means we can often support people whose needs are complex or have changed over time, rather than asking them to move elsewhere. St Leonards On Sea is a welcoming community, and we see ourselves as very much a part of it. We want the people who live with us to feel connected to the world around them, not removed from it. Life here is shaped around the individuals in our care, their preferences, their routines, their histories and what matters most to them day to day. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission resulted in an overall rating of good, which we are pleased about, though we treat it as a marker of where we are rather than where we stop. We are always looking at how we can improve the experience for residents and their families. If you are considering St Matthew Road for yourself or someone you care about, we would encourage you to get in touch and come and see us. We are happy to talk through what we offer and answer any questions you might have. Finding the right care home is an important decision, and we want to make that process as straightforward and reassuring as possible.

Care provided at St Matthew Road

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How St Matthew Road compares in Hastings

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

Size
10 places. Smaller than 28 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
17 June 2024. 12 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
October 2017. 14 of the 44 homes registered more recently.
Care offered
Dementia care. Of the 44 homes, 22 offer dementia care.

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 St Matthew Road

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
1 October 2017, so 9 years.
Run by
Aspens Charities, which runs 8 adult social care services in England. 6 of the 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 St Matthew Road

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, 1.5 miles away

It is about 1.5 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

  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station, 0.7 miles away
  • West St Leonards Station, 1.1 miles away
  • Hastings Station, 1.1 miles away

Around St Matthew Road

1 mile2 milesH24 hour A&E: Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 1.5 miles awayAGP practice: Sedlescombe House, 0.1 miles awayGGP practice: High Glades Medical Centre, 0.9 miles awayGGP practice: The Station Practice, 1.2 miles awayGDentist: Flint House Dental Practice, 0.2 miles awayDDentist: Battle Road Dental Practice, 0.6 miles awayDDentist: Arthur Blackman Clinic, 0.7 miles awayDPharmacy: Blooms Pharmacy, 0.2 miles awayPPharmacy: Asda Pharmacy, 0.3 miles awayPPharmacy: Hollington Pharmacy, 0.7 miles awayPRailway station: St Leonards Warrior Square Station, 0.7 miles awaySRailway station: West St Leonards Station, 1.1 miles awaySRailway station: Hastings Station, 1.1 miles awayS
  • H: St Matthew Road
  • 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 St Matthew Road

Where is St Matthew Road located?

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

What type of care does St Matthew Road provide?

St Matthew Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is St Matthew Road's CQC rating?

St Matthew Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 June 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does St Matthew Road provide dementia care?

Yes. St Matthew Road supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does St Matthew Road offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about St Matthew Road

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

Yes. St Matthew Road 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. St Matthew Road 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. St Matthew Road 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. St Matthew Road 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

St Matthew Road 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 St Matthew Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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