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Ingham HouseEast Sussex

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Rated:GoodNursing

Ingham House

10-12 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7EJ

01323734009

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

17 March 2022

Provider

Ingham House Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 49 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 42 are the same and 6 are lower.

30 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

GoodMar 2015
Requires ImprovementApr 2017
GoodAug 2017
GoodJan 2019
GoodApr 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

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 Ingham House Limited 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Ingham House

Ingham House is a nursing home in East Sussex, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Ingham House accommodates 40 older people, including those living with dementia, with 36 residents at the time of inspection. Staff are trained to recognise signs of abuse and risk, with one resident describing it as "a nice and safe place to live. " Medicines are administered safely by competent, appropriately trained staff, and care plans and risk assessments protect people's safety and wellbeing.

People are supported to take positive risks and maintain choice and control over their lives.

The home is well-maintained and comfortable with sufficient staffing levels to meet residents' needs. Safe recruitment practices are in place, and the provider uses governance systems to drive continuous improvement. Recent audits have led to practical enhancements, including a reduction in falls following increased staffing.

The manager and staff team demonstrate commitment to further developing the service and improving care delivery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 April 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN20 7EJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 28 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 March 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 9 January 2019: Good
CaringPublished 9 January 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 9 January 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ingham 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 Ingham House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ingham House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ingham 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