Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited
Blair House
Care home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex
Operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
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).
Do you run Blair House? Manage this listing free.
About
Blair House is a 29-bed care home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, run by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home provides care in a Georgian setting near the seafront and offers both communal and quieter spaces for residents. It is situated within walking distance of local amenities and the seafront.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 November 2022 · Last inspected 31 October 2022
Inspectors found that people with dementia or mental ill health at this 21-resident home were supported by trained staff who knew them well and encouraged independence. Staff were described as treating people with respect and dignity, and the home was reported as clean and tidy. Relatives spoke positively about the redecoration and layout changes made in recent months.
- Staff are checked before starting work, complete training, and new staff shadow experienced colleagues during induction.
- Medicines are handled safely, and staff who give them have their competence assessed.
- People's choice, control and independence are supported, with care plans and risk assessments in place.
- Residents, relatives and staff have their views sought through meetings and surveys, and a new audit programme is being used to drive improvements.
- The inspection was prompted in part by concerns about documentation and the management of the service.
- Some of the improvements, including the new auditing programme, were recent at the time of the inspection.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 1000 m away
- Fire station about 800 m away
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 ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
526 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Gallery
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 |
What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Blair House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is SEDLESCOMBE HOUSE, 0.8 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
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Association of Carers
Supporting unpaid Carers in East Sussex to continue in their caring role by providing FREE, high-quality, volunteer-led services that encourage independence and reduce isolation. Services include…
Ecr Foundation
Provides Day Care Service for the elderly in Hastings and Rye.Operates a Food Pantry in Hastings to support people in food poverty.Provides English lessons to refugees in Hasting and…
Bexhill Senior Citizens Club
The Club provides a safe, warm and comfortable place for our Senior Citizens to meet, socialise and take part in physical and sedentary activities. The aim is to alleviate loneliness and isolation…
Battle Area Community Transport
Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.
Music for the Memory
Music for the Memory uses singing to bring together local people from all walks of life with any form of mild to moderate dementia together with their carers in a friendly and fun activity.
Part of Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
Blair House is one of 26 homes run by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
More care homes near St Leonards On Sea
Information last reviewed October 2026.
Reviews from families
No reviews yet. If someone close to you lives or lived at Blair House, your experience helps other families.
Write a review
Make an enquiry
Free, independent help
Talk to an adviser
Not sure where to start with care home fees or funding? Ask Bart, our AI assistant, answers questions about funding, care types and what to look for straight away. For anything you’d rather talk through, leave your number and a person from AskBart calls you back within one working day.
We don’t sell your details or take commission from homes, so the advice is the same whichever home you choose.
Do you run Blair House?
This profile is built from the public CQC register and independent data. Claim it — free — to add a description, fees, vacancies and photos. Spotted something wrong? Let us know and we’ll fix it.