Care home
Normanhurst Nursing Home
Care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex
Normanhurst Nursing Home
Care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex
Operated by Mr David Lewis & Mrs Rohan Hebbes
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
Normanhurst Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 31 beds. It provides care for elderly people who are frail, post-operative, acutely unwell, chronically sick, or at end of life. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness; well-led is rated Requires Improvement.
The nursing home occupies a seafront location and accepts both permanent residents and those requiring short-term stays such as post-operative recuperation or respite care. Residents receive individual care plans tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 October 2021 · Last inspected 23 September 2021
Inspectors rated the home good overall following a focused inspection in September 2021. People said they felt safe and well cared for, and staff were seen to be kind and to spend time with residents. Medicines were well managed, health needs were met, the home was very clean, and inspectors judged infection control to be effective.
- Staff were observed speaking kindly to people and spending time with them
- Medicines were well managed and people's health needs were looked after
- The home was very clean and infection prevention measures were effective
- There were enough staff to support people
- Quality assurance systems were not effective at identifying concerns, and the service improvement plan needed to be more effective
- Relatives did not feel involved in running the home, and their views were not regularly sought, with relative meetings paused during the pandemic
- Relatives' views on staff were mixed
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 October 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- 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
Normanhurst Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is COLLINGTON SURGERY, 0.6 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 Mr David Lewis & Mrs Rohan Hebbes
Normanhurst Nursing Home is one of 2 homes run by Mr David Lewis & Mrs Rohan Hebbes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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