Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited
The Park Beck
Care home in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex
Operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
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).
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About
The Park Beck is a 37-bed care home located in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex. The home operates from a Victorian building in the seaside town and provides residential care for older people.
The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. The key-question assessments found that Safe and Well-led aspects require improvement, while Effective, Caring, and Responsive care were rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 25 August 2023 · Last inspected 18 July 2023
Inspectors visited in July 2023 and found the home clean and tidy, with a positive atmosphere in which staff engaged warmly with people and each other. Medicines were managed well, staff were recruited safely and there were enough of them, and people had enough to eat and drink with a choice of meals. Staff training was kept up to date, and people were supported to have control over their lives.
- Medicines are handled well, and only trained, assessed staff give them
- Staff are recruited safely, and there are enough of them each day
- Meals are varied and tailored to individual needs and preferences
- The home is clean and tidy, and staff receive regular training, supervision and meetings
- Risks to people, such as those linked to moving and handling, need to be managed more safely
- Care plans and records do not always hold everything staff need to support people
- The audit system did not catch all of the shortfalls inspectors found
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 950 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 ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
526 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 | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £929 |
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Local health safety net
The Park Beck is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Conquest Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is SEDLESCOMBE HOUSE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in St Leonards On Sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Association of Carers
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Ecr Foundation
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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…
Battle Area Community Transport
Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.
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.
Part of Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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