Care homes · East Sussex
Care homes in Hailsham offering nursing care
6 of the 13 care homes in Hailsham offer nursing care and 395 registered beds. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 60% are Good or Outstanding, against 80% for nursing care across England. We estimate typical fees in Hailsham at about £1,920 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Filsham Lodge, rated Requires improvement on 16 September 2025.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Whatever your savings, East Sussex council will assess care needs for free.
- 6 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 6 provide nursing.
- CQC rates 3 of the 5 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Latest CQC rating changes in East Sussex, checked daily.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Hailsham offering nursing care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 6care homes registered with CQC
- 60%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 6support people with dementia
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Nursing care in Hailsham: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 13
- Elderly care · 9
- Dementia care · 7
- Residential care · 7
- Care for adults under 65 · 7
- Nursing care · 6
- Physical disability care · 6
- Learning disability care · 5
- Mental health care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowes House | Aug 2024 | 90 | Yes | |
| 2 | Abbots Wood Manor | Feb 2022 | 60 | Yes | |
| 3 | Woodside Hall Nursing Home | Mar 2023 | 59 | Yes | |
| 4 | Filsham Lodge | Sep 2025 | 56 | Yes | |
| 5 | Ersham House Nursing Home | Jun 2023 | 40 | Yes | |
| 6 | Bowes House | Not yet rated | – | 90 | Yes |
Every care home in Hailsham registered with CQC for nursing care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
How nursing care in Hailsham compares
6 of the 13 care homes in Hailsham are registered with CQC for nursing care (46%). 60% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 15 points below the 75% for all care homes here and below the 80% for care homes registered for nursing care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for nursing care: Bowes House, Abbots Wood Manor and Woodside Hall Nursing Home. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2022 and the newest from September 2025. They have 395 registered beds in total. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 72 care homes in East Sussex list nursing care, and 77% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 46% of care homes list nursing care, compared with 26% across East Sussex.
Nursing home fees in the South East are typically about £1,830 a week, around £275 more than residential care; NHS-funded nursing care pays part of the nursing cost for those who qualify. Our cost method.
What to expect from nursing care
Nursing homes always have a registered nurse on shift, day and night. They suit people with medical needs, for example wound care, a catheter, diabetes or a condition that needs clinical monitoring. For residents assessed as needing a registered nurse's care, the NHS pays the home a weekly sum directly: this is NHS-funded nursing care.
Questions to ask care homes about nursing care
- Do you help residents get assessed for NHS-funded nursing care?
- Which specialist nurses or therapists visit?
- What happens if someone needs to go into hospital?
- How quickly can a GP or the community team visit?
- How many registered nurses are on duty by day and at night?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask East Sussex for a care needs assessment. Jargon explained: Nursing home.
Where else nearby offers nursing care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham | – | 6 | 3 |
| Eastbourne | 5.6 mi | 16 | 13 |
| Seaford | 8.8 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 9.2 mi | 10 | 8 |
Council support
East Sussex
Savings under £23,250? East Sussex council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in East Sussex
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Free care cost report for Hailsham
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about nursing care in Hailsham
How many care homes in Hailsham offer nursing care?
Nursing care is offered by 6 of the 13 registered care homes in Hailsham (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Bowes House, Abbots Wood Manor and Woodside Hall Nursing Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Hailsham?
3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What does a care home cost in Hailsham?
Self-funder fees in South East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Does East Sussex council fund a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which East Sussex council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with East Sussex council.
How do I choose between care homes in Hailsham?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 6 was inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 4. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more nursing care in towns near Hailsham?
In Hailsham there are 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Hellingly (1.3 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Polegate (2.9 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Lower Willingdon (3.8 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Hailsham
- Nursing care in Hellingly 1.3 mi
- Nursing care in Polegate 2.9 mi
- Nursing care in Stone Cross 3.7 mi
- Nursing care in Lower Willingdon 3.8 mi
- Nursing care in Eastbourne 5.6 mi
- Nursing care in Heathfield 7.0 mi
- Nursing care in Seaford 8.8 mi
- Nursing care in Bexhill-on-Sea 9.2 mi
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