The Royal British Legion
Mais House
Care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex
Operated by The Royal British Legion
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.
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About
Mais House is run by The Royal British Legion and provides care and support to serving and ex-serving armed forces personnel and their families. The home is located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, and is registered for 54 beds.
The Care Quality Commission rated Mais House Good overall in 2023, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 May 2023 · Last inspected 6 April 2023
Inspectors found that Mais House, which supports up to 54 older people with varied physical health needs, early-stage dementia and end of life care, offers safe and caring everyday support. Staff were described as trained to recognise abuse and risk, enough suitably qualified staff were in place, and medicines were handled competently. Residents and relatives were reported to have regular chances to give feedback, and the home was described as clean, well maintained and comfortable.
- Staff are trained to recognise signs of abuse or risk and know how to respond
- Care plans and risk assessments are in place, and people are supported to take positive risks and keep choice and control
- Safe recruitment practices and competent medicines handling were observed
- Leaders and managers are described as open, committed to staff training, and regularly reviewing 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 August 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Mais House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is COLLINGTON SURGERY, 0.9 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 The Royal British Legion
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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