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Care homes in Polegate

18 homes

There are 18 care homes in and around Polegate on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,193 a week, while East Sussex usually pays £929. The largest is Eastbourne Gardens Care Home, with 107 beds.

care homes
18
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
83%
typical residential fee
£1,193/wkbelow the UK average of £1,704
what East Sussex council pays
£929/wk

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Polegate

Care homes in Polegate (18)

★ With family reviews

5 in Polegate, 13 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement

Top-rated in Polegate

Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Alfriston Court Care HomeGood · May 2021On request305.2 mi—3.7 mi
Avalon Nursing HomeGood · Dec 2021On request380.7 mi—2.3 mi
Bernhard Baron Care HomeGood · Jan 2020On request602.6 mi—0.3 mi
Caroline HouseGood · Dec 2024On request284.9 mi—2.3 mi
Coppice Court Care HomeGood · Jun 2019On request540.5 mi—2.7 mi
Eastbourne Gardens Care HomeOutstanding£1,0851070.9 mi—2.1 mi
Ersham House Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Jun 2023On request404.3 mi—1.8 mi
Filsham LodgeRequires improvement · Sept 2025On request564.9 mi—2.2 mi
Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor Luxury Care HomeGood · Jul 2026On request850.6 mi—2.3 mi
Inglewood Nursing HomeGood · Jul 2023On request600.7 mi—2.3 mi
Prideaux ManorGood · Jul 2022On request272.9 mi—0.1 mi
Rosebery HouseGood · Nov 2022On request300.6 mi—2.4 mi
Shinewater CourtGood · Sept 2019On request371.8 mi—2.6 mi
Sycamore Grove Care HomeGood · Jul 2026On request702.3 mi—1.6 mi
The Polegate Care HomeRequires improvement · Jan 2023On request442.5 mi—0.4 mi
Three Gables Residential Care HomeGood · Jun 2019On request190.7 mi—2.4 mi
Victoria House Care HomeGood · Feb 2024On request262.9 mi—0.1 mi
Woodside Hall Care HomeGood£1,300594.3 mi—1.5 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Polegate in numbers

83% of Polegate’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 18 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Polegate costs about £1,193/week, while East Sussex’s published usual rate is around £929/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £264/week (about £13,728/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed18
Rated Good or Outstanding15 of 18 (83%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,193
East Sussex usual weekly rate (2025)£929
LargestEastbourne Gardens Care Home (107 beds)
Most recently inspectedInglewood Nursing Home (June 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 7 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 5 · Respite 5
Average house price, Wealden (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£386,787
Outstanding1
Good14
Requires improvement3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Polegate£1,193/wk
  • Nursing, Polegate£1,193/wk
  • Dementia, Polegate£1,193/wk
  • East Sussex average£1,340/wk
  • UK average£1,704/wk
  • East Sussex usual rate£929/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across East Sussex. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: East Sussex's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Wealden

The average house price in Wealden is £386,787, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£386,787
Detached
£586,588
Semi-detached
£348,205
Terraced
£286,892
Flats & maisonettes
£182,646

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Polegate

  • High Retirement Community
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.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 45% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

50 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime19
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Public order7
  • Criminal damage & arson6
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Polegate

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance

The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.

1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1177692)
Charity

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.

2.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1074906)
Charity

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…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1101578)
Charity

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…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163541)
Charity

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…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196623)
Charity

Berry Pomeroy Home for Elderly People

Runs and maintains a care home for elderly people.

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172097)

Questions about care homes in Polegate

How many care homes are there in Polegate?

There are 18 care homes listed in and around Polegate on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Polegate cost?

Care homes in Polegate range from around £1,085 to around £1,300 per week, with averages of £1,193 for residential, £1,193 for dementia, £1,193 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Polegate compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Polegate is about £1,193 per week — below the UK average of £1,704. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Polegate are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

15 of the 18 care homes in and around Polegate are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Polegate?

Homes in and around Polegate offer residential (7), dementia (5), respite (5), nursing (4). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Near Polegate

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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