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Westerleigh Nursing Home
Nursing home in Seaford, East Sussex
Westerleigh Nursing Home
Nursing home in Seaford, East Sussex
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
Westerleigh Nursing Home is a 30-bed facility in Seaford, East Sussex, providing nursing care and residential care for older people and those with dementia and physical disabilities. The home also offers short-term respite and convalescent care. It is situated in a quiet residential location in the eastern part of Seaford, near the seafront.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though Well-led was rated as Requiring Improvement in the 2019 inspection.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 |
What East Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Westerleigh Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 7.1 miles away. The local GP practice is OLD SCHOOL SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Seaford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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The Deans Senior Tea Club
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Age Concern East Sussex
Services to people in later life and influencing/representation to improve the quality of later life. Services include information and advice, community clubs, post-hospital discharge support,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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