Care home
Shinewater Court
Residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Disabilities Trust
Shinewater Court
Residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Operated by Disabilities Trust
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
Shinewater Court is a purpose-built residential care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with 37 registered beds. It supports people with acquired brain injuries and complex or high-dependency needs, offering long-term care and rehabilitation aimed at helping them live as independently as possible. Activities include educational and therapeutic sessions, help with personal, social and domestic skills, guided leisure, vocational training and access to the local community.
The home has 13 sheltered flats for people who want more independence and may later move into their own homes. Families are involved in reviewing care, and home leave is encouraged where possible. Staff organise regular outings to performances and sporting fixtures. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report, with all five key questions also graded Good.
Care provided
Specialist care
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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Shinewater Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is STONE CROSS SURGERY, 0.7 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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