Mulberry House
Care home in St Leonards On Sea, 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).
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About
Mulberry House is a care home in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, with 72 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good in its report published in 2024. It received Good ratings for all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
526 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what East Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
Mulberry House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is SEDLESCOMBE HOUSE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in St Leonards On Sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Ecr Foundation
Provides Day Care Service for the elderly in Hastings and Rye.Operates a Food Pantry in Hastings to support people in food poverty.Provides English lessons to refugees in Hasting and…
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…
Battle Area Community Transport
Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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