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VerifiedJoint Community Rehabilitation Service is a home care agency based in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
Home care in Polegate
7 agencies
There are 7 home care agencies in and around Polegate on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Apex Prime Care - Hailsham in August 2022.
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Home care agencies (7)
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- Requires improvement
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Apex Prime Care – Hampden Park is a home care agency based in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Caring 4 All is a home care agency based in Hailsham, East Sussex, providing care and support to older people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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VerifiedCQC Requires improvement
Apex Prime Care - Hailsham is a home care agency run by Cera Care, based in Hailsham, East Sussex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
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VerifiedCare at Home Services (South East) Limited, operating as Cera Care, is a home care agency based in Hailsham, East Sussex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
VerifiedCQC Good
Just Live In Care is a home care agency based in Hailsham, East Sussex.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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VerifiedA Caring Heart Ltd is a home care agency based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, that delivers care and support in people's own homes.
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Key facts: Polegate
| Home care agencies listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| East Sussex usual weekly rate (2025) | £929 |
| Most recently inspected | Apex Prime Care - Hailsham (August 2022) |
Good5
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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CQC quality of home care in Polegate
Rated Good or Outstanding
5/ 6 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
1
Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What home care costs in Polegate
Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, East Sussex council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £929/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. East Sussex council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Polegate
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Polegate compares with the wider East Sussex area and the UK.
| Type of care | Polegate | East Sussex avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | £1,193 | £1,392 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | £1,193 | £1,404 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Residential care in Polegate averages £1,193/week — about 1% below the UK average.
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Polegate within ~5 miles; East Sussex county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.
Common questions
How many home care agencies are there in Polegate?
AskBart lists 7 CQC-registered home care agencies in and around Polegate.
How much does home care cost in Polegate?
Across the UK, visiting (hourly) home care typically costs £22–£30 per hour, overnight care £150–£220 per night, and live-in care £1,100–£1,600 per week. Actual fees in Polegate depend on the agency and your care needs, so always ask for a written quote after a free needs assessment.
Are home care agencies in Polegate regulated?
Yes. Every agency listed here is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 5 of the 6 rated agencies are rated Good or Outstanding. Each profile shows the full CQC rating across all five areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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