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Care homes in Stone Cross offering residential care
5 of the 5 care homes in Stone Cross offer residential care and 127 registered beds, from 4 providers. Jemini Response Limited has the most, at 2. 100% of the 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. Expect to pay in Stone Cross about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Greensleeves, rated Good on 24 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
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Citation: "Care homes in Stone Cross offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 5CQC-registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1offers dementia support
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Residential care in Stone Cross: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shinewater Court | Sep 2026 | 39 | No | |
| 2 | Greensleeves | Sep 2026 | 11 | No | |
| 3 | Sycamore Grove Care Home | Jul 2026 | 70 | No | |
| 4 | Jemini Response Limited - 17 Jerome Close | Nov 2019 | 3 | No | |
| 5 | Jemini Response Limited - 41 Jerome Close | Feb 2020 | 4 | No |
The full list for residential care in Stone Cross: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How residential care in Stone Cross compares
CQC lists residential care for 5 of the 5 care homes in Stone Cross, or 100%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all care homes here and above the 84% for care homes registered for residential care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for residential care: Shinewater Court, Greensleeves and Sycamore Grove Care Home. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2019. Newest: September 2026. Between them they have 127 registered beds.
For comparison, East Sussex has 209 care homes registered for residential care; of those rated, 87% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 100% here, 74% across East Sussex.
Expect around £1,555 weekly for residential care in the South East, or £1,830 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from residential care
Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. East Sussex: care needs assessment. Glossary: Residential care home.
Where else nearby offers residential care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross | – | 5 | 5 |
| Eastbourne | 2.1 mi | 38 | 31 |
| Lower Willingdon | 2.2 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Polegate | 2.2 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Hailsham | 3.7 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Hellingly | 4.9 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 7.7 mi | 33 | 28 |
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Questions families ask about residential care in Stone Cross
Which Stone Cross care homes provide residential care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 5 of Stone Cross's 5 care homes offering residential care. Top-rated names here include Shinewater Court, Greensleeves and Sycamore Grove Care Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Stone Cross?
5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating.
What does a care home cost in Stone Cross?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South East: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Does East Sussex council fund a care home?
It may. East Sussex council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact East Sussex council.
How do I choose between care homes in Stone Cross?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 5 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 2 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more residential care in towns near Stone Cross?
In Stone Cross there are 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Eastbourne (2.1 miles): 38, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Lower Willingdon (2.2 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Polegate (2.2 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.