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Bernhard Baron Care Home

Eastbourne Road, Polegate, East Sussex BN26 5HB
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Providing excellent personalised care for older people is the sole objective at Bernhard Baron Care Home. For over 70 years they have been providing care to singles as well as couples in the cottages and the main building. The homes are a charity and while care is provided on an individualised basis they provide a strong community with activities and support for spiritual needs.

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Care Provided by Bernhard Baron Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£974 - £1,288£1,355 - £1,478

At Bernhard Baron Care Home (BBCH), we are proud to offer two types of accommodation. Our main building provides comfortable rooms, each with an ensuite and a seating area, ensuring Residents enjoy both privacy and convenience. Additionally, our charming cottages offer self-contained accommodation, ideal for those seeking a more independent living experience within our supportive environment.

Below, you’ll find details of our fees.

2026/2027

Cottage

Single person:
£1,131.00 Per Week
£4,901.00 Per Month

Trial period- 4 Weeks £5,419.00

Couple Per Person:
£974.20 Per Week
£4,222.00 Per Month

Trial period- 4 Weeks £4,761.00

Main Building

£1,288.00 Per Week
£5,581.00 Per Month

Trial period- 4 Weeks £5,911.00


Respite Care

Minimum stay 2 weeks.

Respite Care Main Building

£1,478.00 Per Week

Respite Care Cottage

£1,355.00 Per Week

Contact Bernhard Baron Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Bernhard Baron Cottage Homes
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in charge

  • Trudi Knight(Head Of Home)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (52)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (52)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)

Visiting

  • The home is open to visitors.

Parking

  • Parking on site, but sometimes it can get a little crowded. Visitors with limited mobility are asked to come up to the main building and will be assisted in finding a suitable place to park. Please do not park outside designated parking spaces without letting staff know as this causes problems for delivery vehicles or ambulances.

Bernhard Baron Care Home Reviews (65)

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9.9

Bernhard Baron Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.871) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bernhard Baron Care Home has 65 reviews.

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Review from Gill K (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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My father is extremely happy at Bernhard Baron Cottage Homes (BBCH) and feels the community is like a family. He feels well supported and is treated with dignity and respect. As his memory has deteriorated the staff and activity co-ordinators have offered extra support finding activities that are relevant to my father's interests as abilities. BBCH has always been extremely welcoming to me on my visits and I enjoy staying in the guest accommodation and joining my father for meals. We are really pleased with the caring attitude of staff and the supportive ethos within the community.

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Review from Helen L (Friend of Resident) published on 1 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visited a friend of a friend from another county and realised that I was unlikely to find anywhere which could meet my needs, both current and potential. I am enjoying the independence of my own cottage. Very adequately furnished with my own furniture and pictures. A carer checks me in the cottage morning and evening. The main meal is communal and there is a very varied menu. Provisions for breakfast and tea are available to collect daily. The cottages are cleaned weekly and bed linen is provided and laundered. There is a very varied programme of activities - a wide range of crafts, painting, films, outings, visitors to shops. Religious activities. Independent with the support of care and security.

Reply from Alex Woolf, Marketing at Bernhard Baron Care Home

Thank you Helen for your lovely review.

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Review from Jean N (Resident / Service User) published on 13 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Extremely helpful with certain stages. Extremely kind and caring.

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Review from J A (Resident / Service User) published on 13 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel comfortable and safe here, with such skilled and caring staff. I hope to remain here until I die. There is an atmosphere of a caring family. Until I am unable to look after myself, I am living in my private cottage in the grounds.

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Review from Brian D (Son of Resident) published on 5 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Carers are attentive, friendly and look after the residents. Everyone on the staff and trustees of the charity are approachable and treat you as friends not residents or patients. The human touch is there from the beginning. Nothing is too much trouble for them.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 January 2020
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  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (13) & Events (0)

News
  • 13 Apr 2026

    Residents, staff, families, and friends came together for a pilgrimage walk around the Home, organised by a Resident. This thoughtful journey invited us to slow down and reflect as we...

  • 28 Jan 2026

    We are delighted to share that our brand-new Activities Centre is now complete and already making a huge difference to daily life in our home. Built on the site of...

  • 28 Jan 2026

    We are delighted to share that our brand-new Activities Centre is now complete and already making a huge difference to daily life in our home. Built on the site of...

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Meet the Team (2)

Trudi Knight
Trudi KnightJob Title:Head of HomeJoined: 1989

Trudi has spent over 35 years at the Homes, starting as a carer and quickly moving into management positions, which she has held for at least 15 years. In addition to having the title of Head of Home, Trudi is also a Registered Manager.

Kate Fenton
Kate FentonJob Title:Business ManagerJoined: 2026

Kate brings over 20 years of experience across a range of sectors to her role as Business Manager at Bernhard Baron Care Home. Her career has spanned multiple industries and environments, giving her a versatile skill set and a grounded, practical approach to supporting organisational operations.

Kate’s cross-sector background enables her to approach problem-solving with flexibility and a wide perspective. Having worked in different organisational settings, she is adept at managing day-to-day business functions, improving processes, and ensuring smooth operational flow. This breadth of experience strengthens her ability to support staff, residents, and the wider community with confidence and clarity.

Driven by commitment to high standards and a warm, people-first ethos, Kate plays a key role in helping Bernhard Baron Care Home maintain its welcoming, well-run, and caring environment.

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