England

Cumberland HouseEast Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Cumberland House

21 Laton Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2ES

01424422458

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 February 2022

Provider

Mrs L Gratton

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 42 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 33 are the same and 9 are lower.

38 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

GoodNov 2016
GoodMar 2017
GoodSept 2019

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 Mrs L Gratton 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 Cumberland House

Cumberland House is a residential care home in East Sussex, providing personal care and support to older people with mental health needs. Further details on the service can be found in the findings below.

Cumberland House is a residential care home providing personal care to older people living with mental health needs, including those with anxiety, depression, and support needs relating to drug or alcohol dependence. The service supports up to 14 people, with nine residents living there at the time of inspection. People living at the home regularly go out independently for walks and visits.

Staff implement a robust testing regime for residents returning home to minimise infection risk. Staff also spend considerable time reassuring people whose anxiety has increased, explaining guidance and providing emotional support through conversation.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 March 2022

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder people

Practical details from the provider

Shared spaces include a TV lounge, dining room, garden room and 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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TN34 2ES

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

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 7 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 February 2022.

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

Read Cumberland House'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 Cumberland House, 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 Cumberland House, 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 Cumberland House'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