Ersham House Nursing Home
Care home in Hailsham, East Sussex
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- 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.
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About
Ersham House Nursing Home is a nursing and dementia care provider in Hailsham, East Sussex, registered for 40 residents in single bedrooms. The home offers residential nursing care with qualified nurses present throughout the day, alongside specialist dementia nursing support. All staff receive dementia training delivered by an in-house trainer.
The Care Quality Commission rated Ersham House as Requires Improvement overall in 2023, with Safe and Caring rated Good, and Effective and Well-led rated Requires Improvement. Responsive care was rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 29 June 2023 · Last inspected 31 May 2023
Inspectors found that leadership and quality assurance had improved under a consistent registered manager, and that the provider had raised staffing after the inspection visit. Residents and relatives described staff as kind, attentive and safe, and said they felt listened to. Care was described as clean, with infection control in place and risk and medicines managed well.
- Staff are described as kind, respectful and vigilant about keeping people safe
- A consistent registered manager has improved governance, and people and relatives say they feel listened to
- The premises were found to be clean and hygienic, with infection control audits and cleaning schedules in place
- Staff were trained to recognise abuse and risk, and accidents are recorded with lessons learned
- Staffing numbers had not always ensured people's needs were met consistently, affecting some care such as moving people and meal temperature
- Food and fluid records, oral health care and updating of mental capacity assessments still need to be embedded in everyday practice
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
- 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
129 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Ersham House Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGESIDE SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hailsham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance
The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.
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.
Memory Lane-eastbourne
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Age Concern (Eastbourne Number 2) Limited
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Just Friends
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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