Caroline House
Care home in Hailsham, East Sussex
Operated by Sovereign Care
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.
About
Caroline House is a 28-bed care home in Hailsham, East Sussex, providing residential care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive. The Well-led key question is rated Requires Improvement. The CQC inspection report was published in 2024.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 650 m away
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
129 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Caroline House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 4.9 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGESIDE SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hailsham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance
The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.
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.
Memory Lane-eastbourne
We provide social activities for people with dementia and their carers. Operating in Eastbourne and the surrounding areas. At present including singing, games, cinema, coffee morning, indoor…
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…
Just Friends
Just Friends helps to combat the effects of loneliness in those who live alone, including carers. Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In…
Berry Pomeroy Home for Elderly People
Runs and maintains a care home for elderly people.
Part of Sovereign Care
Caroline House is one of 3 homes run by Sovereign Care 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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