
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.
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'.
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!
Enjoy living here.
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.
Excellent care from team leaders, carers and activity staff to cooks and cleaners. Couldn't have been better.
If all care homes are as good as this there would be few issues.
Over the past year I have been more than happy with the all round care provided by the staff at Bethune court. They treat my mother with respect and the care provided is exemplary. I would/have not hesitated to recommend Bethune Court to anyone looking for care for the elderly with Dementia/Alzheimer's.
Bethune Court has been perfect for our difficult relative - they keep him calm, settled and involved without using medication. He believes he's in a 5* hotel and with superb food, light surroundings and caring staff, we almost believe it too.
I was recommended Bethune Court by a resident over 3 years ago and haven't regretted it. Mum is permanently happy there - well cared for. I visit at a range of days/times and am always made to feel welcome. Care/support is first class.
Mum initially went into the care home for respite only, but quickly appreciated that she was no longer coping at her own home and wanted to stay. We are therefore pleased that she is surrounded by caring staff, given good wholesome food and there is plenty of activities if she wants to join in. Whenever we visit her, we always have a warm welcome. Everyone is very friendly and we have been grateful for any advice needed - especially in the early days. As we live some distance away, it's reassuring for us to know that mum is really happy there and well looked after - many thanks!
Her room is always clean and comfortable and she is now content to spend her time at Bethune Court. She enjoys the activities and going for walks and outings with the staff she also loves her breakfast and is very happy with the food offered. She is now happy and settled at Bethrune Court.
Since arriving at Bethune Court Residential Home, everything, in my opinion is 100%
I have been in Bethune Court for three years. I am very happy here and I am well cared for. I am 97 years old.
I like it and I love the staff. I also like the food.
I am writing on behalf of my partner who was there on respite. He is unable to communicate or express himself very well. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and caring. I was very happy with the care and environment and felt at ease leaving him. The staff did try to encourage my partner to integrate with other clients at meal times. I was given feedback on a daily basis which also put my mind at ease. This was a positive experience and hope to use this care home again.
The welcome was excellent, all the staff friendly, reassuring and fun to be with. The staff make my mum not feel embarrassed and they all seem to enjoy their work. The building is beautifully decorated and staff all wear uniform identifying them so easily. It would be nice if residents could go out in the fresh air more, for little walks if that was possible, but an excellent place.
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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