Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes offering respite care in Polegate
5 homes
There are 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Polegate on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 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
- 5
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 100%
- typical residential fee
- £1,193/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what East Sussex council pays
- £929/wk
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Care homes in Polegate (5)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
Top-rated in Polegate
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.1 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.5 miCQC Good
from £1300/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCQC Outstanding
from £1085/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Compare every home in Polegate in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Gardens Care Home | Outstanding | £1,085 | 107 | 0.9 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
| Rosebery House | Good · Nov 2022 | On request | 30 | 0.6 mi | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sycamore Grove Care Home | Good · Jul 2026 | On request | 70 | 2.3 mi | — | 1.6 mi |
| Victoria House Care Home | Good · Feb 2024 | On request | 26 | 2.9 mi | — | 0.1 mi |
| Woodside Hall Care Home | Good | £1,300 | 59 | 4.3 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
100% of Polegate’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 5 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 offering respite care listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 5 (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) |
| Most recently inspected | Rosebery House (October 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 5 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 5 |
| Average house price, Wealden (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £386,787 |
Outstanding1
Good4
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.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 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)
Polegate: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+54.9%
Projected change in Wealden, 2025 to 2035 (6,329 to 9,804). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.5%
Projected change in Wealden, 2025 to 2035 (46,188 to 56,600). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Procter Health Care Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
12
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 95.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
5–10 out of 10
Where the 10 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Polegate
- St Wilfrid's Hospice · 2.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2015). CQC page
- The Cottage Hospice · 12.4 milesCQC Outstanding (report published September 2021). CQC page
- St Michael's Hospice Hastings and Rother · 13.8 milesCQC Good (report published March 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Polegate
- Care homes near Eastbourne District General Hospital · A&E · 2.9 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Polegate
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Polegate?
AskBart lists 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Polegate, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Polegate rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Polegate cost?
Published fees range from £1,085 to £1,300 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
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