Bannow Retirement Home

Logo of Bannow Retirement Home, a nursing home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, offering older person care and dementia care.

Bannow Retirement Home is a nursing home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex (TN38 0HG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Bannow Retirement Home

Bannow Retirement Home is in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, and we are registered for both residential and nursing care. That matters more than it sounds, because it means somebody whose health declines does not automatically have to move again. The nursing comes to the person rather than the person being sent to find the nursing. We care for older people, a great many of them living with dementia, and respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours. The clinical work is detailed and unhurried, covering medicines, wounds, pain, pressure care and making sure people eat and drink enough. What no procedure can cover is noticing early when somebody is not themselves, and that rests on the same staff knowing the same residents over months. For residents with dementia we keep the day predictable and the surroundings calm, we learn individual histories properly, and we accept that some days are harder than others without treating that as a failure. The sea air does people good, so we get residents outside whenever the weather is on our side. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Come and look round on a normal afternoon.

Care provided at Bannow Retirement Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Bannow Retirement Home compares in Hastings

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

Size
26 places. Larger than 24 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
1 May 2021. 36 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 37 of the 44 registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing and dementia care. Of the 44 homes, 12 offer nursing care and 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 Bannow Retirement Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
7 December 2010, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 29 July 2026.
Run by
Bannow Retirement Home 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 Bannow Retirement 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

  • Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 2.3 miles away

It is about 2.3 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, 0.4 miles away
  • West St Leonards Station, 0.6 miles away
  • Hastings Station, 1.1 miles away

Around Bannow Retirement Home

1 mile2 milesH24 hour A&E: Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 2.3 miles awayAGP practice: Sedlescombe House, 1 mile awayGGP practice: Carisbrooke Surgery, 1 mile awayGGP practice: The Station Practice, 1.1 miles awayGDentist: Flint House Dental Practice, 1 mile awayDDentist: Plaza Health Cenre, 1.1 miles awayDDentist: David Neal Dedicated Dental Care, 1.3 miles awayDPharmacy: Clarity Pharmacy, 0.3 miles awayPPharmacy: Boots, 0.3 miles awayPPharmacy: West St Leonards Pharmacy, 0.7 miles awayPRailway station: St Leonards Warrior Square Station, 0.4 miles awaySRailway station: West St Leonards Station, 0.6 miles awaySRailway station: Hastings Station, 1.1 miles awaySA&E 2.3 mi
  • H: Bannow Retirement 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 Bannow Retirement Home

Where is Bannow Retirement Home located?

Bannow Retirement Home is a nursing home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0HG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bannow Retirement Home provide?

Bannow Retirement Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Bannow Retirement Home's CQC rating?

Bannow Retirement Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 May 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bannow Retirement Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Bannow Retirement Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Bannow Retirement Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Bannow Retirement Home

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

Yes. Bannow Retirement 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. Bannow Retirement 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. Bannow Retirement 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?

No. Bannow Retirement Home 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

Bannow Retirement 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.

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

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