
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.
The home itself is clean and bright and welcoming and nicely laid out.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bethune Court and we are pleased that you rate our staff as very good. We have discussed your concerns regarding a member of our team and understand that you are happy with our team. We are happy to discuss any aspect of our care at a mutually convenient time.
The room is lovely with a sea view which mirrors the view from my Aunt's flat. The home has allowed her to bring her own furniture, pictures and photos into the room so the result is it feels like home for her. She praises the staff's care and the quality of the meals. She has had a fall but staff are on hand quickly and call paramedics to check everything is OK. The care plans are available to view on request.
For me, as her niece, the helpfulness and kindness of the staff have been a major benefit. They always have time to talk whether it is to me when I telephone or when visiting my Aunt in her room. The home is professionally run. Their policy for Covid-19 security is good.
My mother is happy and well cared for at Bethune Court. She has full mental capacity and loves living there, she seems happy and that is all we can ask for. All staff are very helpful and friendly whenever we need to contact them.
I could not as for better. I love my room and I came here because friends came here.
The care of my wife is excellent with only minor glitches, one of the carers treated my wife roughly when dressing her (believed to be agency). All the staff are caring and attentive to my wife's needs as her Alzheimer's progresses eg moving her to a separate dining room because she was unhappy with the noise in the main dining room and embarrassed at her inability to feed herself. Provision of dedicated help at mealtimes also chowed carers were observant and responsive to residents needs. All the staff/carers are friendly and approachable and act promptly on requests my family and I make. Responsive to Covid-19 has been very good and clearly designed to safeguard residents.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bethune Court and we are pleased that you are extremely likely to recommend our care home. I will ensure that our team are aware of your kind comments. We ensure that all our residents who require assistance with dressing are treated with kindness and care.
Mum seems well cared for and I know she is safe. It's difficult to assess all areas as due to covid, I've not been in the home apart from the visiting room.
I have nothing but praise for Bethune Court. They have looked after my parents, both of whom have/had complex healthcare needs, since April 2019. My father died earlier this year at a time when the staff were stretched almost to their limits with the physical and emotional challenges of caring for frail elderly people during the height of the pandemic. Nevertheless, the kindness they showed to all my family was a huge comfort to us all. My mother continues to benefit from the staff's gentleness and compassion and from the efficient and professional management of the home. As a family, we simply don't know what we'd do without Bethune Court.
My dad has been in Bethune Court for two years. He has a lovely room looking over the sea and he loves the garden when the weather is warm. The staff are fantastic, really friendly and caring and extremely competent (there is a very low rate of staff turnover so they know the residents and genuinely care about them) it's a modern building, nice and light and airy. Food is good (especially the home-made cakes) and there is a full programme of activities for the who want them. I can't recommend it too highly.
Very friendly and professional staff member who happily talked about my aunts condition.
Always helpful and caring, happy with fathers care this far.
It has become my home now, I am moving into a new room with a sea view. The singer we had yesterday was brilliant and music brings us all together we like the tea and biscuits! the food is good, I have put on two stone.
My mother moved here in May and although she struggles being away from home she has settled well. The staff have a big part to play in this as they are extremely friendly, helpful and kind. There are plenty of activities for her to get involved in, a varied menu with good quality food and her flat has a view of the sea. I am very happy with the choice of residential care for my mother.
The staff are polite friendly and helpful. My mother in law seems very happy here.
I think Bethune Court is the best I have ever seen. I was a nurse and I have worked in loads of nursing homes and I would say this is the best by far. I hope if I have to go into a home I hope it is this one or one which is the same. I would tell anyone to go to this home if needed. A1 Gold Star.
My mother accompanied by my father, went to Bethune Court for two weeks respite care after a traumatic stay in hospital. The excellent care she received whilst there made a considerable improvement to her mental and physical appearance within only a week. In fact both my parents looked better than they have done for many months when they left to go home. As a family, we are very grateful to all the wonderful people who work there.
Early days but experience so far has been very good. Staff all seem very caring and the home is very clean and well maintained!
Throughout lockdown, it's been hard not visiting Mum. But have been safe in the knowledge that she has been looked after. All the staff have done a fantastic job.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bethune Court, and we are pleased that you rate our overall standard as very good. Your mum has provided positive feedback on our activities, but we would be happy to discuss all aspects of our home at a mutually convenient time.
My Overall opinion of Bethune Court is very positive. The staff, both in the office and on the caring side are always friendly and supportive. Dads care, as far as I know, has been good and he very much enjoys the food. On the negative side, he has lost many of his own clothes and quite often is dressed in clothes we have never seen before, but I gather this is a common problem in Care Homes. The manager has a hands-on approach and has always been very responsive to any concerns we have had. I have had the experience of other Care Homes and Bethune Court is definitely up there.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bethune Court. We are pleased that you rate our overall standard as excellent and I will pass your kind comments to our team. I’ve discussed your concerns regarding your father’s clothing with our laundry staff, who have assured me that he only has his...
I have always been informed about her falls by phone and other information has come regularly by email.
Monitors have been installed in her room so they can react quickly.
I have found all the staff friendly helpful and caring when I have spoken to them.
A member of staff has taken her to recent medical appointments for me and my mother has remarked how kind and patient they are.
The standards of hygiene must still be high and the safety of the residents seems to be a priority through this pandemic.
The staff are very accommodating to my mother-in-law. The care is outstanding. The communication to us (the family) is second to none.
We know everything that is going on in these difficult times.
We know how much our mother is cared for, we have been allowed to use technology to see and speak with our Mother.
She seems to be thriving without our visits due to the care and support from all their staff at Bethune court.
When we were allowed to visit. Bethune Court is exceptionally a clean environment. The aromas of good food being cooked as you walk in the door.
Also, the weekly themes are amazing.
Daily activities on offer too.
As a family, we could walk away with a free conscious knowing our Mother is supported and cared for in a clean and happy environment.
A great relationship with our Mother, Bethune court has been her family in these uncertain times.
We cannot thank Bethune enough for their hard work and support in this pandemic.
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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