
I cannot Thank the wonderful Staff of Bethune Court enough..A H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are very pleased with the care my sister receives. She is clean and well looked after.Catherine N(Sister of Resident/Service User)

I would recommend this care home to anyone!!S C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot Thank the wonderful Staff of Bethune Court enough..A H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are very pleased with the care my sister receives. She is clean and well looked after.Catherine N(Sister of Resident/Service User)

I would recommend this care home to anyone!!S C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Anchor’s Bethune Court in St. Leonards-on-Sea enjoys a location close to the seafront and is within a short distance of the attractions offered by the seaside town.
The home supports older people to live a comfortable lifestyle in single en-suite rooms and continues to welcome new residents for residential and residential dementia care.
The home strives to deliver a range of residential care services, including convalescence care, respite care, trial stays...
Care Provided by Bethune Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 45 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Bethune Court will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bethune Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bethune Court 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
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Angela White(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (45)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Bethune Court.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Bethune Court Reviews (96)
Bethune Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bethune Court has 96 reviews.
A beautiful view in a lovely, large room and friendly, caring staff have helped my aunt settle quickly after the difficulty of having to leave her home. The team at Bethune Court have been extremely supportive in both finding her a place where she can be happy, after unsuccessful viewings of other homes in the area and ensuring that administrative needs are dealt with quickly and simply. As I live far from the area it is particularly important to know that my aunt is well cared for, and from my experience so far I would definitely recommend this care home.
Excellent home, all staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. My mother is very happy here. Her room is very pleasant and very clean and staff are always popping in to see she's OK throughout the day. A very professionally run home and everyone is always available for any questions we may have. I couldn't recommend this care home highly enough.
Bethune Court is just beautiful. The building is set out in a way to give residents plenty of room to move around and longes are very visitor friendly. The staff are absolutely wonderful, always smiling, polite and friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. I feel confident that my mother is well cared for, and it is always a pleasure to visit the home.
the kind and very helpful staff. I have always felt welcome and been able to communicate
with them about dealing with my mother's increasing frailty.
The modern, well-decorated building set in attractive gardens has a pleasant, upbeat atmosphere, and the meals provided are tasty, nutritious and well-presented. The thoughtful, compassionate staff provide a fine service and I feel able to rely on them.
The home is exceedingly clean and tidy and the residents are well cared for. Food is of a high standard. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Rooms are all clean, bright and airy. The only negative is the lack of daily activities, quite a few of the residents say they feel these are nowhere as good as they were twelve months ago.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bethune Court and we are pleased that you rate our care/support as excellent. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our home and our team, which I will pass on to all colleagues. We have a daily, weekly and monthly programme of activities, which is...
I have been very impressed by the high standard of care my Godmother has received since she has been at Bethune Court. She had a few age-related issues before she came in and all of these problems were dealt with very professionally and efficiently. The room she has is very nice with a large ensuite wet room. The room has a lovely view of the sea to Beachy Head which she really enjoys. The meals are very tasty and nutritious and the care staff picked up on a swallowing problem she had and called in the professionals to assess. All of the care staff and domestic staff are very friendly and attentive to her needs. The people in the office are also very approachable and happy to assist with any queries. To be honest, I was very worried about how my godmother would settle in as she was a little reluctant to leave her flat, but I have been very happily surprised that the transition has been no problem. I would highly recommend Bethune Court.
Excellent care home, highly satisfactory.
It was one of the hardest decisions and having to find the best care home for my mum, but over the past few years the staff at Bethune Court have been fantastic and understand my mum’s needs. I know she is safe and well looked after and when I visit my mum is happy and the staff very friendly. Great choice and highly recommended.
As an ex-care home manager, these two weeks of respite have been a wonderful experience, being the resident being cared for. The care home is clean, well organised, and the staff are very helpful, polite and efficient. The food is good and well-presented. I have enjoyed my two weeks. I used my time getting to know the residents and joining in the activities.
We had lunch in the dining room with Mum. We congratulated the cook on a lovely meal.
The home is clean, modern and well-equipped. Mum really enjoyed all the activities.
Mum has some issues with her memory. When she comes back from her stay she is always more chatty and with it, leading us to think that she is regularly engaged with and stimulated when she is in the home.
When Mum left all the staff were sorry to see her go and asked her to come back again soon. This was especially so for one young man who said that Mum was the nicest person he had ever met and that he would really miss her.
The finance officer is such a great help and supports sorting out the payment required from social services, she really makes things easy.
The care provided by the staff at Bethune Court is excellent. I cannot fault the kindness and patience that they show to my mum and all of the residents. The home is clean, safe and secure. There is very much a can-do attitude and every attempt is made to keep all residents engaged regardless of their level of need. I would not hesitate to recommend the home and in fact, I have done so.
There are many activities Mum can join in with if she wishes and we have been able to put items of Mum's own furniture, ornaments and pictures into her room so that it feels familiar and like home to her. Bethune has a happy, family atmosphere and we are so pleased that Mum is being so well looked after.
My father has picked up physically, mentally and emotionally since becoming a resident. He is well cared for – daily washes and shaves, regular enjoyable meals, frequent cups of tea with biscuits and a full laundry service, including regular changes of bedding. There is a comprehensive timetable of suitable activities for residents to take part in.
It appears to be not just a lovely place for the residents but also a lovely place to work.
The home is clean and welcoming and the facilities are perfect.
It is always a pleasure to visit Bethune Court, and despite one disappointment and one major inadequacy, everything else is excellent. Bethune Court is bright, clean and very welcoming. The staff are extremely friendly, they provide excellent care, and they go the extra mile to support the needs of the residents. However, a large unexplained increase in fees has been disappointing. The one major failing is that the food is very poor in both the quality and the quantity offered to the residents. Nevertheless, I very much agree with one resident who commented that residents can be themselves there and enjoy the company of fellow residents, and this together with the excellent care provided makes Bethune Court highly recommendable.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bethune Court and we are pleased you rate our care/ support as excellent. We appreciate your kind comments regarding our team, which I will pass on. Our residents are encouraged to provide feedback on our menus and all our food is freshly prepared, to suit...
I have always received a warm welcome and the staff have been friendly and shown interest and concern for my sister and always helped me with her when necessary.
I cannot speak highly enough of the care my mum has received since she entered Bethune Court two years ago. The kindness and respect shown to all residents are wonderful and our whole family is enormously grateful for the gentle and positive care mum has received. The staff are switched on, engaged and obviously proud of the high professional standards and ethos they have created. I would recommend the home to anyone looking for a safe place for their loved ones.
I enjoy the activities especially when we all sit and chat. I love playing scrabble.
My family can come anytime.
If I was at home, I couldn’t manage. The food is so good I have tea and biscuits and I have put on weight!
Kindness and consideration of staff.
Outdoor places to visit residents.
Food is much enjoyed by residents.
Could not ask for more, congenial and caring atmosphere. Many thanks!
You are a person here and you can do things you want to here. Everyone is kind to each other and everyone enjoys each other's company. I am interested in other people and sometimes we help through difficult times.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 February 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Bethune Court directly for more details.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Sussex are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 19 Aug 2025
A Hastings care home resident has celebrated reaching 100 years of age. Jessie Edmed has lived at Anchor’s Bethune Court care home off Boscobel Road for three years. She marked...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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