Palm Court Nursing Home
Palm Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Eastbourne, East Sussex (BN21 2ND). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Palm Court Nursing Home
We are Palm Court Nursing Home in Eastbourne. We provide nursing care for adults who need qualified clinical support alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we take respite admissions for short planned stays. Nurses are on duty here so that health needs are managed in the place people live. That covers medication, pressure area and wound care, continence support, monitoring of long term conditions and compassionate care at the end of life, alongside close working with local general practitioners, therapists and community teams. For residents with dementia we keep the day predictable, use familiar routines and follow the person rather than correcting them, and we ask families to tell us about the life someone lived before they came to us, because that knowledge is genuinely useful on a difficult afternoon. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather name that plainly than let you find it elsewhere. We know which areas were identified, we have a plan we are working through with our staff and with the professionals who place people with us, and we are willing to talk through the detail with anyone considering the home. The best way to judge a nursing home is to walk into it unannounced and see how people are being spoken to. We would encourage you to come and do exactly that, ask hard questions and make up your own mind.
Care provided at Palm Court Nursing Home
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 January 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Palm Court Nursing Home compares in Eastbourne
Measured against the 64 care homes registered in Eastbourne. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 53 places. Larger than 50 of the 64 homes. The local average is 32 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 52 of the 64 homes (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 79%.
- Latest report
- 20 January 2026. 12 of the 64 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 32 of the 64 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 64 homes, 21 offer nursing care and 31 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 49 of the 53 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Eastbourne.
The local picture: Eastbourne
What the numbers say about care for older people in Eastbourne, 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: 14,800. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 15%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,300. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 47%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 72%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 114. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 336 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 0.3 miles: Shalom 8 Carew Road Eastbourne East Sussex. Application for a 11 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 18 December 2025. Approved 30 December 2025.
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 Palm Court Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 27 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 5 October 2026.
- Run by
- DFB (Care) 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 Palm Court Nursing 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
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, 0.6 miles away
It is about 0.6 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
- Eastbourne Station, 0.7 miles away
- Hampden Park (Sussex) Station, 1.2 miles away
- Polegate Station, 3.2 miles away
Around Palm Court Nursing Home
- H: Palm Court Nursing 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 Palm Court Nursing Home
Where is Palm Court Nursing Home located?
Palm Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2ND. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Palm Court Nursing Home provide?
Palm Court Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Palm Court Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Palm Court Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 20 January 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Palm Court Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Palm Court Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Palm Court Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Palm Court Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Palm Court Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Palm Court Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Palm Court Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Palm Court Nursing 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?
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
Palm Court Nursing 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Palm Court Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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