Grangemead

1 Hawthylands Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1EU

01323464600

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 April 2018

Provider

East Sussex County Council

Beds

12 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2018

First inspected by CQC in 2018, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by East Sussex County Council, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

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 Grangemead

Grangemead is a residential care home in East Sussex, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with learning disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Grangemead is a purpose-built care home that accommodates up to 12 people with learning disabilities, offering both short-term respite care and longer-term placements. The service supports adults aged 18 and over, many of whom have additional conditions including diabetes and epilepsy. The home operates across two floors and is designed to provide both accommodation and personal care as an integrated service.

During the inspection, the care home demonstrated a commitment to supporting residents with complex needs. Staff worked with individuals to manage their health conditions while providing practical support for daily living. The service also offers emergency respite care, ensuring families have access to support during crisis situations.

Residents benefit from a structured approach to care that takes account of their individual learning disabilities and associated health requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 May 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN27 1EU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 22 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 April 2018.

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

Read Grangemead'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 Grangemead, 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 Grangemead, 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 Grangemead'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