Prideaux Lodge
Care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex
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- 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
Prideaux Lodge is a respite care home at 148 Barnhorn Road in Little Common, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, and it has 20 registered beds. The home offers day and short-stay support for people who live at home and would enjoy spending time with others their own age, while giving family members or carers a break. Its stated aim is to provide a secure, relaxed and homely setting, with trained staff who support physical, emotional and social needs, and with companionship, independence, privacy and dignity given priority. Staff are on duty around the clock, including waking night staff.
The Care Quality Commission rated Prideaux Lodge Good overall in its 2024 report. It received Good ratings across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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 | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Prideaux Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 7.1 miles away. The local GP practice is LITTLE COMMON SURGERY, 0.8 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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