Mountside Care Home

9-11 Laton Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2ET

01424424144

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

20 October 2026

Provider

Downlands Care Limited

Beds

52 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 40 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 31 are the same and 9 are lower.

None of these nearby homes has 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 ImprovementDec 2016
Requires ImprovementFeb 2018
Requires ImprovementAug 2018
GoodFeb 2019
Requires ImprovementDec 2020
InadequateMay 2021
Requires ImprovementNov 2021
GoodNov 2022
GoodOct 2026

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 9 times 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 Downlands Care 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.

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 Mountside Care Home

Mountside Care Home is a residential care home located in East Sussex, South East. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and younger adults. The home has 52 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Downlands Care Limited.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenDining RoomCommunal LoungeActivities Programme

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Shared rooms include three lounges, two dining rooms, a TV room and an on-site hair salon.
Outside are landscaped gardens, a sunny decking area and seating for residents.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Mountside Care Home, 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 Mountside Care Home, 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 Mountside 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