Healey House
Care home in St Leonards On Sea, 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).
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About
Healey House is a 25-bed care home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, providing accommodation in single and double rooms, most with en-suite facilities. The home offers short stays and rehabilitation support, and has a particular specialism in supporting people with sight impairment, though it welcomes residents with a range of care needs.
Healey House was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It was marked Good for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Responsiveness, and Requires Improvement for Leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 June 2023 · Last inspected 8 June 2023
Inspectors found that the registered manager was improving care plans and quality checks, though some changes still needed time to be embedded across the service. Staff were described as kind and caring, creating a calm atmosphere, and people said they enjoyed living there. Medicines processes, infection control, staffing levels and safe recruitment were reported as meeting requirements, with people supported to make choices and to be cared for in the least restrictive way.
- Staff were described as kind, caring and familiar with the people they support, creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere
- Quality assurance systems were recently strengthened and audits were judged effective at identifying areas for improvement
- Medicines processes had improved since the previous inspection
- Staff worked with other health professionals so people received joined-up care
- Care plan improvements had begun but needed more time to be applied consistently across the service
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 February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 900 m away
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
526 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Healey House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is SEDLESCOMBE HOUSE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in St Leonards On Sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Bexhill Senior Citizens Club
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Battle Area Community Transport
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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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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