Milton Grange
Nursing home in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Operated by East Sussex County Council
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
Milton Grange is a 37-bed nursing home in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It provides nursing care and specialist dementia support for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with mental health needs. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership. The Responsive key question is rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 April 2021 · Last inspected 5 March 2021
Inspectors found a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in this short-term rehabilitation home, with care plans that are person centred and kept up to date. Staff spoke positively about the registered manager's support and visible presence. The overall rating improved to Good at this follow-up inspection.
- Care plans are person centred and had been recently updated and reviewed.
- The registered manager is described as promoting a positive culture, and staff praised their support and visibility.
- Staff are trained in safeguarding, feel confident raising concerns, and say action is taken quickly to protect people.
- Complaints are recorded and investigated promptly, with written conclusions sent to complainants.
- The report highlights 34 medicine errors and near misses in the previous 12 months, although later audits and shared learning were evidenced.
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Milton Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of East Sussex County Council
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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