Ingham House
Care home in Eastbourne, 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).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ingham House is a 40-bed residential and nursing care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It provides nursing care and residential accommodation for older people, with a focus on personalised support tailored to individual needs. The home is staffed by trained nursing and healthcare professionals, with at least one qualified nurse on site at all times.
Ingham House was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, with the report published in 2022.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 April 2022 · Last inspected 17 March 2022
Inspectors rated Ingham House Good when it was published in April 2022, after visits in March 2022. The home, which is registered for 40 older people, some living with dementia, was described as safe, with trained staff, sound risk assessments and medicines given safely. Staffing levels were judged sufficient, and the report says the provider's quality checks were used to make improvements.
- Staff are trained to recognise abuse and risk and know how to respond
- Care plans and risk assessments protect people's safety while supporting positive risk-taking and choice
- The building is well maintained and comfortable, and recruitment checks were followed
- Leadership is described as positive, with staff saying they work well as a team
- The report notes the home's plans to keep developing its care delivery to a good standard
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 May 2026
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
603 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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Ingham House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Eastbourne
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Care for the Carers
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Memory Lane-eastbourne
We provide social activities for people with dementia and their carers. Operating in Eastbourne and the surrounding areas. At present including singing, games, cinema, coffee morning, indoor…
Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance
The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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