Bernhard Baron Care Home
Residential care 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
Bernhard Baron Care Home is a residential care provider in Polegate, East Sussex, supporting older people aged 65 and over. The home has 60 registered beds and offers residential care across two settings: self-contained cottages and en-suite rooms in the main building, allowing residents to choose the accommodation that suits them.
The Care Quality Commission rated Bernhard Baron Care Home Good overall in 2020, with a rating of Outstanding for responsiveness to residents' needs. The home was also rated Good for being safe, effective, caring and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 14 January 2020 · Last inspected 29 November 2019
Inspectors found care that was closely tailored to each person's needs, preferences and wishes. Residents helped lead the home through their own forums, and a wide range of activities they enjoyed helped them stay active and build new friendships and interests. Staff were described as kind and supportive, with enough safely recruited, trained and supervised staff to meet people's needs.
- Care is individualised, with staff respecting each person's choices and wishes.
- Residents lead forums that shape daily life at the home and benefit others living there.
- A varied programme of activities helps people stay engaged and make new friends.
- Staff understand individual risks, support people with medicines and healthcare, and are well supported by management.
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
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Bernhard Baron Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is MANOR PARK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Polegate
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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