St Michaels Rest Home
Residential care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex
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- 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.
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About
St Michaels Rest Home is a family-run care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, opened in 2006 after its founders saw the need for a care home staffed by people who genuinely cared. It has 40 registered beds and provides residential, dementia and respite care, with dementia named as its specialist support area. The home describes a person-centred approach, a relaxed, home-like atmosphere and support to help new residents settle in. Its staff are described as highly trained, and the home has upgraded its facilities over the years.
The Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating for the home is Requires Improvement, published in 2022. Its key-question grades are Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, and Requires Improvement for responsiveness and being well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 14 December 2022 · Last inspected 14 November 2022
Inspectors found the home was clean and tidy, with risks to people well managed and enough recruited staff to support people safely. Staff were described as knowing people well and committed to good care, and personal hygiene needs were being met through staff working with people while respecting their choices. Daily activity and engagement were seen as limited, with external entertainers being brought in as a planned response, and relatives' experiences of communication were mixed.
- The home was clean and tidy throughout, and infection prevention and control and environmental safety improvements were made since the last inspection
- Risks to people were well managed, and staff knew people well and understood how to support them safely
- Systems supported safe medicine management, and people were protected from harm because staff knew what action to take
- Staff were positive about their work and committed to providing good care and support
- There was not enough for people to do each day, and people had limited interaction and engagement
- Relatives gave mixed accounts of communication, with some saying they were not kept updated about their loved one's well-being
- Some relatives felt reluctant to complain in case it affected their loved one's care, and inspectors made a recommendation about this
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Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
40 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 | — |
| Dementia 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
St Michaels Rest Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 6.3 miles away. The local GP practice is LITTLE COMMON SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bexhill On Sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
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…
Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance
The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.
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…
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.
Age Concern (Eastbourne Number 2) Limited
A wide range of activities, therpies, interests for older people. information and advice service, insurance, contractor call, welfare rights, day care, assisted bathing and catering all at the…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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