Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCare homes offering respite care in St Leonards On Sea
8 homes
There are 8 care homes offering respite care in and around St Leonards On Sea on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,080 a week, while East Sussex usually pays £929. The largest is Ponbay Lodge, with 66 beds.
- care homes
- 8
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 83%
- typical residential fee
- £1,080/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what East Sussex council pays
- £929/wk
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Care homes in St Leonards On Sea (8)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miDistance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Good
from £950/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Good
from £1224/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.4 miCQC Good
from £900/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miFees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miNot yet rated by CQC
from £750/wk
Distance from the town centre: 3.0 miCQC Good
from £1610/wk
Compare every home in St Leonards On Sea in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannow Care Home | Good | £950 | 26 | 2.3 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
| Crest House Care Home | Requires improvement · Jan 2023 | On request | 21 | 1.5 mi | — | 0.3 mi |
| Edendale Lodge Care Home | Not yet inspected | £750 | 35 | 2.9 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Grosvenor House Care Home | Good | £1,224 | 33 | 2.6 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| Lauriston Care Home | Good | £916 | 60 | 1.8 mi | — | 0.1 mi |
| Mountside Care Home | Good | £900 | 52 | 1.4 mi | — | 1.4 mi |
| Ponbay Lodge | — | On request | 66 | 1.2 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Whitegates Care Home | Good | £1,610 | 24 | 1.3 mi | — | 3.0 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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St Leonards On Sea in numbers
83% of St Leonards On Sea’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in St Leonards On Sea costs about £1,080/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 £151/week (about £7,852/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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,080 |
| East Sussex usual weekly rate (2025) | £929 |
| Largest | Ponbay Lodge (66 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Crest House Care Home (November 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 7 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 6 · Respite 8 |
| Average house price, Hastings (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £236,966 |
Good5
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated2
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 Hastings
The average house price in Hastings is £236,966, 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
- £236,966
- Detached
- £473,518
- Semi-detached
- £323,991
- Terraced
- £253,863
- Flats & maisonettes
- £140,577
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 St Leonards On Sea
- High Retirement Community
- Green Surroundings
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).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 5% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityB
Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
526 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime174
- Anti-social behaviour109
- Vehicle crime49
- Criminal damage & arson43
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 St Leonards On Sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
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…
0.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1159551)
Charity
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…
1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1212954)
Charity
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…
3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209422)
Charity
Battle Area Community Transport
Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.
3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1071961)
Charity
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.
4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1178578)
St Leonards On Sea: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+51.2%
Projected change in Hastings, 2025 to 2035 (2,473 to 3,738). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.1%
Projected change in Hastings, 2025 to 2035 (19,654 to 23,801). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Blooms Pharmacy (0.4 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
16
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 73.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–7 out of 10
Where the 32 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near St Leonards On Sea
- St Michael's Hospice Hastings and Rother · 0.6 milesCQC Good (report published March 2017). CQC page
- St Wilfrid's Hospice · 12.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2015). CQC page
Hospitals near St Leonards On Sea
- Care homes near Conquest Hospital · A&E · 1.7 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.
Is St Leonards On Sea a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in St Leonards On Sea
St Leonards On Sea suits people drawn to a coastal retirement community where over a quarter of the population is aged 65 or over — well above the national average of 18.6 per cent. Care homes are available locally. It's worth checking whether the specific home and location fit your health needs, budget and family connections; like any seaside town, it has both appeal and trade-offs to consider carefully.
Health & support
- Medical access: Check the local GP surgeries and pharmacies directly with any home you're considering; you'll also want to confirm distance and travel times to the nearest emergency hospital.
- Safety: Recorded crime was low in the most recent reporting period (4 offences); the common categories included violent crime and other theft, so as always, ask the home and local community about your specific area of town.
- Family & connection: St Leonards has a large older population; think through whether family or close support networks are within easy reach, or whether isolation might become a concern.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly care fees at homes in St Leonards vary; compare quotes directly with the national average to judge affordability for your situation.
- Transport: The town has local bus links; check how walkable your chosen home and neighbourhood are, and whether you'll need a car or have access to transport to nearby towns and cities.
- Housing options: Care homes are available in the area; visit a range to see the choice, size and layout that suits you.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: The seafront and local parks offer walks and outdoor space; the town has a small number of pubs and bars for social life, so explore what clubs, community groups and activities are run from your home or nearby.
- Community: Ask any home about memory cafés, visiting groups and other social support on offer locally.
- Climate: As a South East coastal town, St Leonards has a relatively mild climate, though it's exposed to wind and sea weather; winters are cool and damp, summers modest.
Things to weigh up
- Seaside location: Some people love the coast; others find wind, dampness and isolation from family inland a drawback—visit in different seasons and talk to current residents.
- Population already older: With 26.6 per cent of residents aged 65 or over, the town is quieter and more retirement-focused than many areas; check whether that suits your social and leisure needs.
Questions about care homes in St Leonards On Sea
How many care homes offering respite care are there in St Leonards On Sea?
AskBart lists 8 care homes offering respite care in and around St Leonards On Sea, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in St Leonards On Sea rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in St Leonards On Sea cost?
Published fees range from £750 to £1,610 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 St Leonards On Sea?
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.
Weighing up your options in St. Leonards-on-sea?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in St. Leonards-on-sea:
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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.