Bernhard Baron Care Home
CQC Good
Bernhard Baron Care Home is a 60-bed residential care home in Polegate, East Sussex, providing care for older people aged 65 and over.
Residential
Residential care homes in Polegate
There are 3 residential care homes in and around Polegate on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, January 2020). Published fees average about £1,193 a week, while East Sussex usually pays £929. The largest is Eastbourne Gardens Care Home, with 107 beds.
Average residential fee in Polegate: £1,193/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Polegate
| Residential care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,193 |
| East Sussex usual weekly rate (2025) | £929 |
| Largest | Eastbourne Gardens Care Home (107 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated January 2020. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Polegate
High Retirement CommunityLow Recorded Crime
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.
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 68% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on East Sussex data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on East Sussex data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on East Sussex data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, March 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Polegate is about £1,193/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Polegate
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 you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £264/week (≈ £13,728/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Polegate
£1,193/wk
East Sussex usual rate
£929/wk
Likely top-up gap
£264/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against East Sussex’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Polegate on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
Care homes (3)
updated September 2026
Top-rated in Polegate
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Woodside Hall Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the lively and historic market town of Hailsham, Woodside Hall stands as a warm and inviting care home, offering round-the-clock residential,…
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Eastbourne Gardens Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Eastbourne Gardens is an Avery Healthcare care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care across 93 en-suite…
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What care costs in Polegate
Residential (avg)
£1,193/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,193/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,193/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Polegate
Residential care homes
3 in PolegateNursing homes
2 in PolegateDementia care homes
2 in PolegateRespite care
2 in PolegateCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Polegate?
AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around Polegate, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Polegate rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Polegate cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,193 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Polegate?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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