Heatherdene Nursing Home
Care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex
Operated by Zeenat Nanji & Tasneem Osman
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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
Heatherdene Nursing Home is a 28-bed nursing home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, specialising in dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home provides nursing care and specialist support for people living with dementia, offering continuity of care and support to residents and their families.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 18 December 2019 · Last inspected 24 October 2019
Inspectors found a home where staff are trained, supervised and available when people need support, and where day-to-day care is attentive and kind. Staff were described as knowledgeable about each person's needs and respectful of their routines and preferences, and people were encouraged to keep up important relationships. The report describes open communication between people, staff and management, and a pleasant atmosphere throughout the home.
- Staff are well trained, supervised and appraised, were recruited safely, and are available when people need help.
- Medicines are managed in line with prescriptions, infection control processes are in place, and risks are assessed to reduce avoidable harm. Accidents and incidents are investigated and used to prevent recurrence.
- Care is described as kind and personalised, with care plans tailored to individuals, people involved in decisions about their support, and their privacy, dignity and independence promoted.
- Complaints are handled competently, regular feedback is sought, and the registered manager is described as approachable, with quality assurance processes overseeing safety and quality.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia 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
Heatherdene Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 5.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SIDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bexhill On Sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
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…
Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance
The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.
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…
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.
Age Concern (Eastbourne Number 2) Limited
A wide range of activities, therpies, interests for older people. information and advice service, insurance, contractor call, welfare rights, day care, assisted bathing and catering all at the…
Part of Zeenat Nanji & Tasneem Osman
Heatherdene Nursing Home is one of 5 homes run by Zeenat Nanji & Tasneem Osman 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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