Bethune Court

30 Boscobel Road, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0LX
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  • 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. Bethune Court is part of Anchor which has almost 60 years of experience in housing and care for older people.

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Care Provided

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

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.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Please contact Bethune Court directly to discuss yours or your loved ones' care needs.
  • 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)

Bethune Court Reviews (87)

Total of 87, showing 81-87
9.8

Bethune Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bethune Court has 87 reviews.

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Review from L D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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!

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Review from Jeannette H (Niece of Resident) published on 22 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A few years ago, my aunt was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and it became obvious to her family that she could no longer continue living alone. I took her to see many care homes in Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings and she chose Bethune Court. She especially enjoys being able to see the sea from her window
(she was in the navy).
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.

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Review from Irene P (Resident) published on 6 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since arriving at Bethune Court Residential Home, everything, in my opinion is 100%

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Review from Olive G (Resident) published on 21 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Audrey L (Resident) published on 21 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like it and I love the staff. I also like the food.

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Review from MF (Partner of Resident) published on 21 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Sue G (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.826)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10 for Bethune Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.826 for Bethune Court is calculated as follows: ( (184 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.826

  • b) 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 5 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:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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

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    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.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 17 Aug 2025

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

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