Blair House

24 Pevensey Road, St Leonards-on-Sea TN38 0LF
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9.5 37 Reviews
  • Blair House, St Leonards-on-Sea
Part of the well-respected Regal Care Trading Ltd portfolio, Blair House Care Home is a converted Georgian facility that makes for a comfortable environment for up to 24 people with care related needs.

The home is situated in St Leonards-on-Sea, which makes for a relaxing and scenic environment, while service users enjoy luxury bedrooms, comfortable social areas, a private garden and a sensory room.

A wide range of activities and entertainments are on hand for residents, who have all their dietary needs and personal security issues handled within the service.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 29 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1200

Fee will vary depending on the package of support required

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Blair House 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

Person in charge

  • Alaw Roberts (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Private and Local Authority referrals
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (29)

Visiting

  • Open for visiting, please book the visit beforehand if possible. Please complete LFT before visiting.

Parking

  • Free on road parking.

Blair House Reviews (37)

9.5

Blair House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.528) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blair House has 37 reviews.

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Review from Jill M (Sister of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother has lived at Blair House for 9 years. He is very happy living there and often says, "I like living here".
He enjoys sitting in the garden. There is also a nice extension sitting room with access to the garden.
There are several parties for the residents during the year e.g. at Halloween,
Christmasm Burns Night and there is a summer party this year on August 15th.
The staff and manager are welcoming to me offering tea or coffee and sometimes I join them for lunch. The food is healthy and tasty. Yesterday, when I visited, one of the staff asked if I would like a photo of my brother and me. I was given 2 good photos of us.
My brother has his own room. The home is very clean. I am always informed about my brother health.
My overall experience of Blair House is excellent.
Reply from Alaw Roberts, Manager at Blair House

Thank you so much for a lovely review, I will pass on the review the the team.

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Review from Clare B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Blair house and it's Staff deliver a high standard of care in a friendly house sized environment.
They have dealt with any problems my Mother has professionally taking swift action when needed and kept me informed of any issues. I feel I can trust them to do the best they can for my Mum.
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the top down the Staff work well as a team and show they care about what they are doing and who they look after while maintaining a clean and pleasant Home. Of the homes I visited while finding a place for Mum Blair house stood out as the best choice for her, I can only recommend them.
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Review from M D (Friend of Resident) published on 28 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been a resident for several years. I visit fairly often and generally she seems happy and well cared for. The staff are pleasant and caring, I have not seen the meals but my friend has a good appetite so that I think she would have said if she was hungry and I gather that she eats well.
She is quite fussy about her appearance and the staff keep her looking very nice. I believe she participates in decisions about what she wears.
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Review from Jason M (Son of Resident) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found all the staff very polite and helpful, caring for my father. All the managers were easy to talk to and understanding and did whatever they could to help me and my father's situation.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our home, we appreciate your kind words.

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Review from K A (Friend of Resident) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an amazing place - the staff are exceptional - so friendly. The house is always clean and fresh smelling - unlike other places I have visited in the past. My friend always looks well-dressed and is happy here - I was offered a drink as soon as I arrived and was even invited for lunch. It was really
nice to see so much activity, residents were playing board games around the tables and there was plenty of laughing and joking between them. A really nice home and one I would recommend.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for such a lovely review, I will be sure to share your comments with the team.

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Review from Paul F (Son of Resident) published on 16 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved into Blair House Care Home back in May 2023, it was a huge relief to my sister and I. From the first day we visited, we felt the staff were very caring. Unfortunately, my mum passed away on 04/10/2023. I cannot thank the manager and staff enough. They were always friendly welcoming and
very patient. The care my mum was given was first-class right until the end, I felt she passed away with respect and dignity. A care home is only as good as the staff who work there, Blair House has impeccable staff!
Thank you Blair House family.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for such a heartfelt review, I will be sure to pass on your message to the staff. Our thoughts are with you both.

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Review from Sally R (Respite Resident) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always book Mum here when we go on holiday, she considers it her holiday.


Mum has early onset Alzheimer's so gets a little confused with any change in her routine, the staff here always make sure she is comfortable and feels totally home from home - she loves going here.


She says the food is amazing,

all home cooked and plenty of it - a real strong point in her view.


The home is always very clean and never have I been there and experienced 'that' smell you so often get from other care homes.


My only small criticism is some of the rooms and furniture is a little dated and could do with a bit of a spruce up.

Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for such a positive review, I will ensure that I share it with staff. As you know the house is a work in progress and hopefully by your next visit the furnishings may have been update. It is always lovely to see Mum, she is an absolute pleasure to have with us.

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Review from Mark W (Friend of Resident) published on 6 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Welcoming staff who really seem to care for their residents. Lovely garden area, regular entertainment, tea, coffee offered as soon as you arrive or lunch if you are staying a little longer.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for your lovely review, I will share your comments with the staff team.

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Review from Michael D (Son of Resident) published on 6 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A big thank you to management and all the staff, both upstairs and downstairs, not forgetting the night staff, for looking after Mum in her final years and especially her final few days with the care she was given which was outstanding. Also, for making us very welcome as part of the Blair House family,
it has been a privilege to know you all. If anybody has doubt about placing a loved one in care and are local to Hastings, Blair House is the place, it's not the building but the people inside that make it.
Thank you very much again, see you soon.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you so much for this wonderful recommendation, we hope you are all well and that we get to see you soon, much love to you all. We have the very fondest memories of Mum.

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Review from Jeannie N (Wife of Resident) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my husband was accepted into Blair House in 2022, it was a huge relief, as I had been his carer since his dementia was diagnosed in 2016. Fortunately, he settled well.
The manager is very understanding and approachable, always ready to discuss any issues I had relating to his care. She has gathered
together a team of dedicated, compassionate and respectful carers who are continuously alert to personal needs, with reassuring words to calm any fears of anxiety.
Sadly, my husband passed away recently., but I give a heartfelt thank you to the staff who cared for him with great love and compassion. They became like a second family helping us through a heartbreaking time.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for these lovely comments; as always, I will share them with the team. We thank you for continuing to be part of our family, and you will both always be very special to us.

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Review from C N (Son of Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank the management and staff for all their care for my father. Having visited several times while he was in their care, and even after he passed away, always found everyone helpful and friendly. I would recommend Blair House and all the staff to anyone. I was so pleased my father spent his
last days here. Thank you for all your help and support.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for this very kind review, he was a true gentleman and has left us with some wonderful memories.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is in safe hands and very well cared for.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for these kind words. I will pass your comments to the team.

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Review from G K (Friend of Resident) published on 26 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visited for the first time in a year, and the changes have been incredible. The home is clean, bright and cheerful. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I was offered a drink instantly. I understand the home has a new manager, and they have obviously made a lot of difference. I could see all
the residents were looked after really well, staff and residents were happy and sociable. The home had a really good vibe.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review, this has been appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again.

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Review from D R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum moved to Blair House three weeks ago. It was going to be difficult for me to put her into a residential for many emotional reasons and she didn't really want to be there even though she needed twenty-four-hour care. But now she is already starting to feel at home and settled. The staff are kind
and friendly. Mum looks cleaner and tidier than she's looked for a while and she is very well-fed. Her room is nice and sunny and has been made personal.
Reply from Kate Jeffrey, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for your kind review, I'm sure once mum settles into the house she will begin to enjoy our activities and join in. It's always a pleasure to see you.

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Review from S S (Ex Family Member) published on 8 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter and I have found Blair House to be very cosy and friendly which is what we were looking for.
He loves the music playing and T.V which is so good for him.
We are very happy to have found this home as it's nice and small.
Reply from Carole Brown, Manager at Blair House

Thank you for your kind review, care for relatives is what we do best.

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Review from Valerie F (Resident) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A friendly place, excellent food and in general, the care is good. The manager couldn't be any better, going that extra mile. I don't have much contact with the deputy manager, but she carries out her duties efficiently. In spite of being so very busy, the carers are kind and there whenever necessary.
The medication is given at the appropriate time and there is somebody there until it has been taken. Some carers are better than others but that is only to be expected.
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Review from J R (Wife of Resident) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very impressed with all the carers. They have shown my husband, love and a lot of care, all the time he has been at the home. These last few weeks he has been very poorly but all care and attention were given to him with a lot of dignity.
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Review from V S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The quality of care my father has received is outstanding in every way. The carers are so thoughtful and show such kindness, he has praised them to me and I have seen it for myself.
A lovely team of outstanding carers.
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Review from Janice C (Wife of Resident) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home looks clean and homely. I have not been inside because of lockdown. The gardens and conservatory are pleasant and enjoyed by residents. I can't say about some things as COVID has occurred. It is a well run and caring home.
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Review from Susan B (Resident) published on 15 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During the 6 years, I have been at Blair House I've been very happy and treated with much kindness and much help. All the staff are very friendly and I think of them as my second family. There is so much going on here that I really enjoy and I love all the entertainment etc. I try to take part in all
the activities thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.528)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.528) out of 10 for Blair House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 6 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 4.928 for Blair House is calculated as follows: ( (64 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 69 Ratings = 4.928
  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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blair House is based on 6 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 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 = 3.6
    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 29 registered maximum number of service users is 5.8, which has been reached with 6 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: 17 Nov 2022

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (5)

Alaw

Alaw Roberts

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2019

I have worked at Blair since 2019. I started off as a student on placement. I then moved on to full-time shifts as a carer, days and nights. I gradually got more confident in what I was doing and, over time, became a senior. I enjoy this role a lot, and it has helped me gain confidence. I then recently, in the last two years were a deputy manager and now manager of Blair House. I am officially registered as well from April 2025.


I love my job! It's nice that I know the residents as well as I have worked the floor for many years. I am able to understand how hard the staff work and the difficult days they sometimes have. My team motivates me, we really are a family here at Blair, and it is a lovely home to work in.

Ewa

Ewa Brus

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014

Ewa is the deputy manager of Blair House. She has worked for the company since 2014! Ewa first joined us as the housekeeper. Ewa is dedicated to her role.

Sandra

Sandra Cosgrove

Job Title: Chef/Housekeeper Joined: 2021

Sandra is our wonderful chef and housekeeper. Sandra does the cooking at Blair on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

Tasmin

Tasmin

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant Joined: 2016

Tasmin known and loved by the residents as 'Tas' she has been with us since 2016. Tas works night shifts, she keeps the residents safe and happy during the nights.

Ronna

Ronna

Job Title: Housekeeper Joined: 2023

Ronna is our Housekeeper, she is here twice a week and keeps the home fresh and clean. The residents also enjoy her company when she comes in.

Frequently Asked Questions about Blair House

What types of Care is Blair House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Blair House have?

There are 29 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Blair House?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Blair House to the centre of St Leonards-on-Sea?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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