Bethune Court

30 Boscobel Road, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0LX
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9.8 92 Reviews
  • Bethune Court, St Leonards-on-Sea
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.

The home strives to deliver a range of residential care services, including convalescence care, respite care, trial stays and long term care for those who can no longer look after themselves.

The care team get to know customers and work with them to organise stimulating activities which match individual and group interests, both in the care home as well as in the local community.

Meals are cooked fresh and from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients with menus regularly updated and alternatives always available. Bethune Court is part of Anchor which has more than 60 years of experience in housing and care for older people.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1270
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1270
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1270
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1270

Colleagues at Bethune Court will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bethune Court to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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)

Contact Bethune Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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 (92)

9.8

Bethune Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from A H (Resident) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very welcome on arrival, kind and helpful staff. A lovely and pleasant room with en-suite very comfortable. Lovely menu and food excellent. All the staff, bright, kind and cheerful at all times also coping with various coverings, masks etc. Finally, I must say how much I enjoyed my time at Bethune court
well looked after and care and attention at all times. A big thank you to all the staff. Keep well and best wishes, stay safe.
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Review from Angela H (Friend of Resident) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Your carers are wonderful - so patient and kind. Before the lockdown the visits were so relaxed and peaceful - thanks to the carers. Since the time we have been allowed restricted visits the arrangements have been the best you could manage and I am very grateful to you.
Christmas dinner 2019 was delicious!
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Review from M T (Son of Resident) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was introduced to Bethune Court through a friend and knew it was the right place for my ageing father. I live abroad so needed to know dad would be happy and safe. The staff at Bethune Court are all amazing and caring individuals. My dad is happy and very well looked after. I would recommend Bethune
Court happily.
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Review from P O (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is 98 years old and came to live at Bethune Court after a number of falls and a long spell in hospital. From the start, the care at Bethune Court has been exemplary. The staff are genuinely caring and are helpful, cheerful and upbeat at all times. And, as a relative, I have always found the
carers informative, supportive and approachable.
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Review from P H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and attention my mum has received since coming to Bethune Court has been exemplary. The staff are, without exception, caring and courteous. Nothing is too much trouble. They pay attention to all the residents personal preferences. There is always a feeling of welcome to family members.
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Review from Philip D (Son of Resident) published on 30 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother who had Alzheimer's Disease spent four years at Bethune Court. I visited unannounced and met the home manager who gave me a tour of the facility as well as answering my questions. It was clear from that first visit that the home was both well run and had a friendly and homely atmosphere. All
the staff at Bethune Court are most attentive and caring towards the residents. I ate in the dining room with my mother a number of times and was very impressed with the nutritional quality and choice of food available. The home offers a varied range of activities twice a day which my mother enjoyed participating in and the staff clearly enjoyed being part of. These activities also included a number of external people who came in to the home to entertain the residents. I was confident throughout the four years that my mother was safe, well looked after and treated compassionately with dignity and respect, particularly in her last months when her level of personal care needs increased.
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Review from Patricia T (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We found as soon as my brother & I walked into Bethune Court, this was the place we wanted our mother to be. Very caring staff can't do enough for our mother. Lovely food & spotlessly clean everywhere.
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Review from M C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I regularly visit my mother-in-law. She always seems happy and content. The food she is given looks very good. Activities occupy her and she likes to get involved with 'things'! The staff are polite to us when we visit and kind to her all the time. Her room is good, bathroom excellent.
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Review from J J (Respite Resident) published on 12 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall the quality of care is very good. What is clear to me is the lack of staff. Because of that, the staff cannot give their time to what is required. This seems to be a problem everywhere and does not give confidence to us elderly. So for me and the fact of what is paid, a full complement of staff
is a necessary requirement.
Reply from Victoria Willard, Manager at Bethune CourtThank you for taking the time to review Bethune Court and we are pleased that you rate our safety/security as excellent. We regularly review our staffing levels to ensure that our resident’s needs are met. From further communications, we understand that we have allayed your concerns.
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Review from M O (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 12 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Takes ages for tasks to be completed. Doesn't seem to be a clear line of communication between staff, residents and relatives. Can be frustrating. I know staff have the best of intentions but need to do what they say they will do.
Reply from Victoria Willard, Manager at Bethune CourtThank you for taking the time to review Bethune Court and we are pleased that you would be likely to recommend our home. Communication is a priority to ensure our care is of the highest standard and our care staff have daily handover meetings. We are keen to understand your concerns so will arrange to discuss these with you when this is convenient.
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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is well cared for and safe, she seems happy and contented when I visit. The staff are lovely and the whole atmosphere is relaxed and homely. The food is very good and mum looks forward to meal times which is great for interaction and companionship.
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Review from Audrey R (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Without exception ever member of staff was so pleasant, friendly and caring, not just to our father, but to all members of the family. Our father's stay was unfortunately short, but we would have no hesitation in recommending Bethune Court to anyone.


Every aspect of the home from the purpose built

premises, cleanliness of all areas, stimulation of the residents through to the food was first class.
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Review from David M (Regular Volunteer) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit Bethune Court on a regular basis and have always found the care first class. The staff are always friendly and extremely professional and I would have no hesitation in recommending Bethune Court to friends and family.
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Review from Maureen C (Wife of Resident) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall Bethune Court is a first class care home. From the entrance and right through the home, a very high standard is visible and maintained. Staff are friendly and welcoming, yet also professional in their role. There is a good rapport between staff and management, giving a strong sense of security
and support while experiencing a lovely home feeling environment. Care for those we love is always difficult to confront but Bethune is an excellent choice for someone facing this dilemma. I spend many happy times here while visiting my husband. I am always made welcome, to both joins in the daily activities and stay for meals. I would highly recommend Bethune, to anyone considering the need of care for their loved ones.
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Review from Jan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely friendly, clean, light and spacious home. My mother has been well looked after and is happy in this home. The staff are always friendly and willing to help.
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Review from Judy P (Regular Volunteer) published on 11 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Drawing Life is a group that leads life drawing classes at Bethune Court. It is a beautiful location with very pleasant, bright interiors. There is a very friendly atmosphere with both staff and residents welcoming us every time we visit. The residents here produce some wonderful drawings and we all
look forward to our classes at Bethune Court.
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Review from Mary G (Resident) published on 23 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience as a resident for about six years has been that:


- the friendliness and helpfulness of most of the staff,
- the wide variety of entertainment activities available,
- the generally high quality of the (purpose-built) accommodation which gives an impression of spaciousness and light

and also - in the case of the three distinctive lounges - of comfort.


All combine to make Bethune Court feel like a 'home from home'.

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Review from Ann R (Resident) published on 23 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My time at Bethune Court Care Home has been really happy as the people are very friendly and they make sure we use our time to get the maximum interest out of life.
Hastings is brilliant as the town caters for a large variety of people and encourages diversity in ideas as well as occupation, so you
may discover a group in the home discussing the likelihood of 'global warming' by another one who are seriously concerned about an increase in cabbage flies on the town allotments!
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Review from Patricia P (Resident) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Enjoy living here.
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Review from Linda W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the home to be very comfortable. I liked my room. It was homely, light and bright. Te range of choice of meals was very good. The staff were professional, friendly and attentive. The range of activities was good. I liked having my own chair put in place. If and when I return, I will look forward
to any trips that the home organises. Thank you so much - further, the walk in shower was excellent.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.777)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10 for Bethune Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.827 for Bethune Court is calculated as follows: ( (181 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.827
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.95 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bethune Court is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 45 registered maximum number of service users is 9, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Feb 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 05 Jan 2026

We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Bethune Court directly for more details.

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