Lebrun 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
Lebrun House is a 20-bed care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is registered to provide residential care and nursing care for older people. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive. The Well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 July 2022 · Last inspected 20 June 2022
Inspectors rated Lebrun House good, with the report noting staff who are kind, patient and skilled at engaging people with dementia. Staff are described as taking time to talk with residents, knowing what helps each person feel calm or cheerful, and supporting people to make their own choices. Care plans were said to be personalised, and people were involved in shaping meals and decorating their rooms.
- Staff were described as kind and caring, often making people smile and spending time talking with them
- Care plans were described as person-centred, drawn up with the person and their family where appropriate, and include end-of-life wishes
- People were supported to have choice and control, with the least restrictive approach used in line with their best interests
- Staff were described as experienced and trained in areas relevant to the people they support, and the home was said to have enough staff
- The report says aspects of care were not always embedded into person-centred practice
- Some records were found to need improvement, and the registered manager was working on the issues raised
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
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 950 m away
- 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 CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- 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
Lebrun House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 0.7 miles away. The local GP practice is ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.
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
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
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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