The Laurels Care Centre

The Laurels Care Centre

Care home in Hastings, East Sussex

CQC Requires improvement52 beds
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityCultural HubWell Served
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.
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address71 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5NB
Beds52

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About

The Laurels Care Centre is a 52-bed care home in Hastings, East Sussex. It provides residential care and is registered to support older adults and those with complex care needs.

The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2024. It received a Good rating for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though Safety and Leadership were assessed as Requires Improvement.

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Conquest Hospital2.0 miles
  • 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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

685 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour24%
Violent crime22%
Shoplifting14%
Criminal damage & arson8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what East Sussex pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£893
2025£929

What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

The Laurels Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is PRIORY ROAD SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Conquest Hospital · 2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
PRIORY ROAD SURGERY · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Hastings

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Ecr Foundation

Provides Day Care Service for the elderly in Hastings and Rye.Operates a Food Pantry in Hastings to support people in food poverty.Provides English lessons to refugees in Hasting and…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1212954)
Charity

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…

1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1159551)
Charity

Battle Area Community Transport

Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1071961)
Charity

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…

4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209422)
Charity

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.

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1178578)

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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