Mulberry House

Mulberry House is a nursing home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex (TN38 0SE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Mulberry House

We are a nursing home in St Leonards on Sea, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including people living with mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. Having registered nurses on duty means that medication, pain, wounds, continence and the difficulties people have with eating, drinking and moving are managed properly and without waiting, and that a change in somebody's health is picked up early rather than late. Necessary as that work is, it is not the whole of a life, so we try to make sure people still choose when they get up, what they wear, what they would like to eat and who they want beside them. Where somebody is younger and living with a disability or a mental health condition, the ordinary business of having a life of their own matters just as much as the care itself, and it is easily lost in a setting organised around nursing. We try not to lose it. We work closely with general practitioners, community teams, therapists and hospital staff, keep families properly informed, and where someone is nearing the end of life we concentrate on comfort, dignity and the company of those they love. Respite stays are available too. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and see us and ask whatever you need to.

Care provided at Mulberry House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Mulberry House compares in Hastings

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

Size
72 places. Larger than 40 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
14 May 2024. 14 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
January 2011. 32 of the 44 homes registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing care. Of the 44 homes, 12 offer nursing 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 Mulberry House

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
6 January 2011, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 28 March 2025.
Run by
Galleon Care Homes 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 Mulberry House

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, 1.8 miles away

It is about 1.8 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, 0.8 miles away
  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station, 0.9 miles away
  • Hastings Station, 1.4 miles away

Around Mulberry House

1 mile2 milesH24 hour A&E: Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 1.8 miles awayAGP practice: Sedlescombe House, 0.5 miles awayGGP practice: South Saxon House Surgery, 0.9 miles awayGGP practice: Carisbrooke Surgery, 1 mile awayGDentist: Flint House Dental Practice, 0.6 miles awayDDentist: Battle Road Dental Practice, 0.8 miles awayDDentist: Arthur Blackman Clinic, 0.9 miles awayDPharmacy: Asda Pharmacy, 0.6 miles awayPPharmacy: Blooms Pharmacy, 0.6 miles awayPPharmacy: Hollington Pharmacy, 0.9 miles awayPRailway station: West St Leonards Station, 0.8 miles awaySRailway station: St Leonards Warrior Square Station, 0.9 miles awaySRailway station: Hastings Station, 1.4 miles awayS
  • H: Mulberry House
  • 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 Mulberry House

Where is Mulberry House located?

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

What type of care does Mulberry House provide?

Mulberry House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Mulberry House's CQC rating?

Mulberry House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 May 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Mulberry House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Mulberry House

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

No. Mulberry House 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?

Yes. Yes. Mulberry House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Mulberry House 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. Mulberry House 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

Mulberry House 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 Mulberry House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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