Rosebery House
Residential care 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
Rosebery House is a 30-bed residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, providing long-term and short-stay care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2022).
The home offers 24-hour care with a stated focus on supporting residents' dignity, privacy, independence and choice. Rosebery House provides respite and recovery care alongside its main residential service, and works with local GP services for medical support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 November 2022 · Last inspected 18 October 2022
Inspectors found that the home had enough staff to meet people's support needs, and that staff knew residents well and understood the risks in their care. The premises were described as clean and tidy, and the atmosphere was positive, with staff working to help people enjoy their lives. Visiting professionals were reported to have a good opinion of the manager and team.
- Staff received regular training and competency checks, which inspectors found gave them the skills to support people.
- Inspectors found the premises clean, tidy and free of unpleasant smells.
- People were supported to take their medicines safely and at the times they needed them.
- Staff supported people to make their own choices, acting in their best interests and in the least restrictive way possible.
- Inspectors recommended that the provider review how staff are deployed at busier times of the day.
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.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Major improvement necessary
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
603 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 |
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Local health safety net
Rosebery House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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