Agincare
St Peter's Care and Nursing Home
Care home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex
Operated by Agincare
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.
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About
St Peter's Care and Nursing Home is a 57-bed residential and nursing home operated by Agincare, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. The home is part of a larger retirement village set within three acres of secure grounds, and sits in the town centre near the GP practice, local shops and the seafront. It provides care and support for people with varying needs, including those requiring nursing care.
The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the latest inspection report published in 2022. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness; the well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 25 March 2022 · Last inspected 25 February 2022
Inspectors rated the home good at this visit, with governance systems now used consistently and earlier breaches resolved. People described the home as safe and comfortable, with enough staff, positive meals, and close involvement from health professionals. Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, and relatives and visitors were consistent in that view.
- Staff are trained to recognise abuse and risk, and medicines were given safely by competent staff
- Meals are varied, with a daily choice of cooked food that people enjoyed
- Staff are caring and respectful, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming
- Complaints are taken seriously, and end of life planning guides staff well
- Some daily records of people's hydration support were unclear and inaccurate, and fluid charts were not always completed, which limits monitoring of health
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
40 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
St Peter's Care and Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 4.7 miles away. The local GP practice is COLLINGTON SURGERY, 0.8 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…
Part of Agincare
St Peter's Care and Nursing Home is one of 85 homes run by Agincare 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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