Derwent Residential Care Home
Care home in Hastings, East Sussex
Operated by Ash Croft Care
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.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Derwent Residential Care Home is a 34-bed residential care home in Hastings, East Sussex, run by Cedars Care Group. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home provides residential care for older people. Cedars Care Group operates care homes across the UK with experience in elderly care and support for residents with dementia.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 May 2021 · Last inspected 15 April 2021
Inspectors found that the home, which currently cares for 21 older people, some living with dementia, has made improvements since its last inspection and is now rated good. Staff were described as receiving regular training and supervision, there were enough staff on duty, and staff knew how to recognise and act on concerns about people's safety. The report also describes a positive culture, with the registered manager providing good oversight and the views of people, relatives and staff being sought and acted upon.
- Care plans give staff clear guidance on each person's needs and how to support them.
- Staff receive regular training and supervision, which the registered manager oversees.
- Medicines are handled safely and given when people need them.
- Infection prevention measures have helped protect people from Covid-19, and visiting has resumed in line with guidance.
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.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
685 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
Derwent Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SEDLESCOMBE HOUSE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hastings
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
Battle Area Community Transport
Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.
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…
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.
Part of Ash Croft Care
Derwent Residential Care Home is one of 7 homes run by Ash Croft Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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