Bannow Retirement Home
Nursing home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex
Operated by Brighthelm Care Group
What do these badges mean?
- 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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Bannow Retirement Home is a 26-bed nursing home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home offers nursing care in a residential setting, with a focus on supporting residents with memory-related conditions.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021 across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 May 2021 · Last inspected 15 April 2021
Inspectors visited Bannow Retirement Home, which cares for 25 older people, some living with dementia and others needing help with mobility or behaviours that challenge. The report describes people and relatives as happy with their care, with staff seen as kind and caring. Communication, involvement in decisions, and the registered manager's responsive, person-centred approach were all praised.
- Risk assessments and care plans guided staff in providing care safely and in the way each person preferred.
- Enough suitable staff were employed to keep people safe, and infection control for Covid-19 was in place.
- Systems for monitoring quality and managing risks were described as effective.
- People were supported to have choice and control, with least restrictive practice in their best interests.
- This was a focused inspection prompted by an incident involving a death, raising concerns about falls, medicines and seeking medical support; inspectors found no ongoing risk of harm.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
526 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| 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
Bannow Retirement Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is SEDLESCOMBE HOUSE, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in St Leonards On Sea
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Part of Brighthelm Care Group
Bannow Retirement Home is one of 5 homes run by Brighthelm Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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