Carlisle Lodge
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
Carlisle Lodge is a nursing home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, accommodating up to 20 residents. It is a Victorian property with private gardens, adapted to provide suitable care facilities and equipment whilst retaining period character. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care; Well-led was rated as Requires Improvement in the 2019 report.
The home provides nursing care in a person-centred approach. A qualified nurse is on duty at all times. The home is family-run and operated by its Registered Provider, with management support in place.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 2 April 2019 · Last inspected 25 February 2019
Inspectors rated Carlisle Lodge, a nursing and personal care home for up to 19 older people, as good overall at a February 2019 visit. Residents were described as receiving personalised care from staff who knew them well, in a warm, homely and relaxed setting. Meals were tailored to individual tastes, and staff worked well with outside health and social care professionals.
- Staff knew people's needs, choices and life histories, and care was personalised
- Food was tailored to preferences and portions were adjusted when needed
- Medicines were handled safely, and staff understood how to recognise and report abuse
- The registered manager led by example, supported staff development, and made visitors feel welcome
- Quality systems needed further improvement to ensure staff training programmes and records were suitable and maintained
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 September 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
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
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what East Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Carlisle Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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