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Eridge House Rest HomeEast Sussex

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Rated:GoodResidential

Eridge House Rest Home

Eridge House, 12 Richmond Road, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3DN

01424214500

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 December 2022

Provider

Mrs H Haddow

Beds

43 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 44 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 36 are the same and 8 are lower.

29 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

Requires ImprovementSept 2015
Requires ImprovementOct 2016
GoodJun 2018
GoodDec 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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 H Haddow 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 Eridge House Rest Home

Eridge House Rest Home is a residential care home in East Sussex, providing care for older people, including those with mobility needs, general frailty, and medical conditions such as diabetes and renal failure. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Eridge House Rest Home accommodates up to 43 older people, with 37 residents at the time of inspection. The service cares for older people with conditions affecting mobility, general frailty, and medical conditions such as diabetes and renal failure. Staff are trained to recognise signs of abuse and support people safely.

Residents reported feeling safe, with one stating, "I feel safe here, staff are really wonderful here. " Care plans and risk assessments protect people's safety and well-being, and the environment is clean, well-maintained and comfortable. Visitors noted the pleasant atmosphere, commenting "Always a lovely smell of home cooking and it's very clean.

The service maintains sufficient staffing levels to meet residents' needs and follows safe recruitment practices. Accidents and incidents are recorded to prevent future occurrences. Staff support residents with maximum choice and control, using the least restrictive approaches in their best interests.

An effective management team provides strong leadership, communicating well with residents, families, and health professionals. The management team is approachable and available to all.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 December 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

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.

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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: 43 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TN39 3DN

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 16 December 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 December 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 28 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 28 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 28 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Eridge House Rest 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 Eridge House Rest 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 Eridge House Rest 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 Eridge House Rest 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