Saffrons Care Home
Care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Operated by South Coast Care Homes
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
Saffrons Care Home is an independently run residential care home for older people in Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, in the Lower Meads area. The Edwardian house overlooks Saffrons park and has a view of the South Downs. The town centre, public library, local shops and railway station are within walking distance, and the seafront is about half a mile away.
The home has 20 registered beds, arranged as fifteen single rooms and four double rooms, almost all with en-suite facilities. The building spans three floors, served by a lift. The ground floor contains lounges, a dining room and an oak-panelled entrance hall with original stained-glass windows. The home provides residential long-term and respite care, cooks hot lunches on site and runs a varied activity programme. The Care Quality Commission currently rates the home Requires Improvement overall, with Good for safe and caring, and Requires Improvement for effective, responsive and well-led.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 | — |
- 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
Saffrons Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
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
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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.
Part of South Coast Care Homes
Saffrons Care Home is one of 5 homes run by South Coast Care Homes 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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