Care home

Ponbay Lodge

Residential care home in Hastings, East Sussex

Crystal Care Collection

Ponbay Lodge

Residential care home in Hastings, East Sussex

Operated by Crystal Care Collection

Not yet rated by CQC66 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityCultural HubWell Served
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.
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address187 The Ridge, East Sussex, Hastings, TN34 2AE
Beds66
Registered managerZac Hampshire-Jones

About

Ponbay Lodge is a care home in Hastings, East Sussex, run by Crystal Care Collection. It is registered to provide care for up to 66 residents.

The home is registered to provide nursing care and personal care. It supports older people and those living with dementia.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential

Specialist care

Dementia

Facilities

En-suite rooms
Gardens
Wheelchair Access

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
A&E: Conquest Hospital1.2 miles
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 850 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

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

685 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour24%
violent crime22%
Shoplifting14%
Criminal damage & arson8%

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

Ponbay Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HILL SURGERY, 0.8 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Conquest Hospital · 1.2 mi
Nearest GP
THE HILL SURGERY · 0.8 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Hastings

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1212954)
Charity

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…

1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1159551)
Charity

Battle Area Community Transport

Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1071961)
Charity

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…

4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209422)
Charity

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.

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1178578)

Part of Crystal Care Collection

Ponbay Lodge is one of 27 homes run by Crystal Care Collection 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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