Alfriston Court Care Home
Nursing home in Polegate, East Sussex
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Alfriston Court Care Home is a 30-bed nursing home in Polegate, East Sussex, providing care for older people on both a permanent and short-term basis. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though the Well-led domain was assessed as Requires Improvement in the 2021 inspection.
The home is situated in the village of Alfriston, within reach of local shops and amenities in the South Downs area.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
50 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what East Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Alfriston Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 5.2 miles away. The local GP practice is OLD SCHOOL SURGERY, 3.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Polegate
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance
The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.
Care for the Carers
To improve the quality of carers' lives by helping the local community recognise and value the role of carers, and by enabling carers to access the services and support they require.
Age Concern (Eastbourne Number 2) Limited
A wide range of activities, therpies, interests for older people. information and advice service, insurance, contractor call, welfare rights, day care, assisted bathing and catering all at the…
Memory Lane-eastbourne
We provide social activities for people with dementia and their carers. Operating in Eastbourne and the surrounding areas. At present including singing, games, cinema, coffee morning, indoor…
Just Friends
Just Friends helps to combat the effects of loneliness in those who live alone, including carers. Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In…
Berry Pomeroy Home for Elderly People
Runs and maintains a care home for elderly people.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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