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Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes
Nursing home in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes
Nursing home in Eastbourne, 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).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes is a charity in Eastbourne, East Sussex, founded in 1906 and described as the town's oldest charity. The home provides nursing and palliative care for 28 residents, who are involved in decisions about their day-to-day care. Independent living flats and bungalows for 82 people sit alongside it. The home is in the St Anthony's area, close to local bus routes, shops, a Post Office, churches and hairdressers. Its accommodation is set around landscaped gardens with shaded seating, water features, an aviary and a summerhouse. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2024 report. Its Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive areas were each graded Good, and Well-led was graded Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Facilities
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
603 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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
Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is SOVEREIGN PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Eastbourne
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern (Eastbourne Number 2) Limited
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Just Friends
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Berry Pomeroy Home for Elderly People
Runs and maintains a care home for elderly people.
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…
Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance
The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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