Camelot Residential Care Home
Care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex
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).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Camelot Residential Care Home occupies an Edwardian house in Eastbourne, East Sussex, and has 17 registered beds. Trained caregivers support residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, continence care and walking. Meals can be planned around dietary needs, and staff provide medication reminders and help with organising pill boxes and daily records. Residents can take part in conversation, games, crafts and puzzles, and staff help arrange appointments, errands and outings. Staff also assist with laundry, linen changes and cleaning.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report. It was rated Good for being safe, effective, caring and responsive. The well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 October 2019 · Last inspected 19 September 2019
Inspectors rated this newly registered home good overall, after a first comprehensive inspection in September 2019 of a service for up to 17 older people, most of whom live with dementia. Staff were described as knowledgeable about the people they support, caring and respectful, and the home was said to have a relaxed atmosphere. Food, medicines, activities, visiting arrangements and access to healthcare were all reported as working well.
- Staff were described as kind, compassionate and respectful, and they supported people to stay independent.
- People's medicines were stored, given and disposed of safely, and staff understood how to recognise and report abuse.
- Staffing levels and staff training were reported to meet people's needs, and staff felt supported and valued.
- The service offered a range of activities that reflected people's choices and interests, and visitors were welcomed.
- Quality systems were not fully developed, and care records did not accurately reflect the care and support given.
- Some policies and procedures needed updating to reflect current best practice.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
603 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Camelot Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Eastbourne
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Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance
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