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Bernhard Baron Care HomeEast Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Bernhard Baron Care Home

Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5HB

01323483613

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 November 2019

Provider

Bernhard Baron Care Home

Beds

60 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 58 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 47 are the same and 10 are lower.

43 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodDec 2016
GoodJan 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Bernhard Baron Care Home runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bernhard Baron Care Home

Bernhard Baron Care Home is a residential care home for older people in East Sussex. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Bernhard Baron Cottage Homes accommodates up to 60 older people across 24 self-contained cottages and a main building with 36 bedrooms. At inspection, 55 residents were living there, each with varying needs associated with older age. The home is a registered charity managed by a board of appointed trustees.

Residents received exceptionally personalised care tailored to their specific needs, preferences and wishes. The service was notably led by people living at the home, who organised and chaired forums that drove consistent improvements to daily life for themselves and other residents. Through these leadership structures, residents actively developed and promoted initiatives that enhanced their living experience.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 January 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

Practical details from the provider

The main building offers en-suite bed-sitting rooms.
Residents can use an on-site hair salon and library, with pathways past ponds and flower beds and a Peace Garden.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN26 5HB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 15 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 November 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Bernhard Baron Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bernhard Baron Care Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bernhard Baron Care Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Bernhard Baron Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees