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Care Provided by Homelea Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Toiletries, hair-dressing, chiropody, newspapers are excluded from the fees
Contact Homelea Residential Care Home 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
- Imperial Healthcare UK Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kate Barlak (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Visiting
- Please contact the home to book a visit, unless it is an emergency
Parking
- On street parking available
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Homelea Residential Care Home Reviews (22)
9.2
Homelea Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.164) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Homelea Residential Care Home has 22 reviews.
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Review from Sharon D (Resident / Service User) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
I was accepted into Homelea Care Home, Lewes Road, Eastbourne, by manager Kate, the day after assessment at the Hospital as respite care on the 25th October 2025. Since the start, Kate has been supportive, thoughtful and professional, we have managed to work well together. I could not have wished...
I was accepted into Homelea Care Home, Lewes Road, Eastbourne, by manager Kate, the day after assessment at the Hospital as respite care on the 25th October 2025. Since the start, Kate has been supportive, thoughtful and professional, we have managed to work well together. I could not have wished for a better manager, along with all the staff, including the food and tidiness. I highly recommend Homelea.
Review from D H (Partner of Resident) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
The care home is run with every member of staff knowing exactly what they're doing when treating the patients. They care for them; you cannot fault in any way. I have visited my partner every day fr 3 hours at a time, and she tells me everyone is so kind and thoughtful. Of course, it's all down to...
The care home is run with every member of staff knowing exactly what they're doing when treating the patients. They care for them; you cannot fault in any way. I have visited my partner every day fr 3 hours at a time, and she tells me everyone is so kind and thoughtful. Of course, it's all down to the managers (Kate) that the place "Homelea" is run so well. I would have no hesitation about recommending this home. My partner has been in the home since July 2025.
Review from K V (Sister of Resident) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My brother was unsure at first about moving into a care home as he thought he'd be losing his independence. However, after a short while, he is happy with his surroundings, care and realises that he is much safer and we are happier knowing that he has care staff on hand overnight, if they are...
My brother was unsure at first about moving into a care home as he thought he'd be losing his independence. However, after a short while, he is happy with his surroundings, care and realises that he is much safer and we are happier knowing that he has care staff on hand overnight, if they are required.
Review from Jane P (Sister of Resident) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My sister was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia before xmas last. Short life expectancy. Today she was brighter & more chatty, and engaging than she's been in months. Staff all very happy. Family very happy. Well done.
My sister was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia before xmas last. Short life expectancy. Today she was brighter & more chatty, and engaging than she's been in months. Staff all very happy. Family very happy. Well done.
Review from C S (Partner of Resident) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
The staff are wonderful the residents couldn't be treated better. Although the house could use some stronger air fresheners.
The staff are wonderful the residents couldn't be treated better. Although the house could use some stronger air fresheners.
Review from Donald P (Husband of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
The staff show great empathy when dealing with residents and treat them with care so they can keep their dignity. It enables relatives to feel confident in the well-being of their loved ones.
The staff show great empathy when dealing with residents and treat them with care so they can keep their dignity. It enables relatives to feel confident in the well-being of their loved ones.
Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
I can not fault the care and attention that my mother is receiving since she arrived they are so friendly to us visitors always offering a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits and smiling.
I can not fault the care and attention that my mother is receiving since she arrived they are so friendly to us visitors always offering a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits and smiling.
Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My review goes back till November 2023, as I only, now, feel I can comment truthfully, although my mum has been a resident at Homeleas for the last three years, things were not great; however, there have been significant improvements since the above date.
My review goes back till November 2023, as I only, now, feel I can comment truthfully, although my mum has been a resident at Homeleas for the last three years, things were not great; however, there have been significant improvements since the above date.
Review from Eve-Marie L (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
The treatment my mum has received from the Homelea staff has been extremely caring, respectful and warm. She is treated as family, as an individual, her own preferences and choices understood and catered for. I cannot stress highly enough how grateful I am to the brilliant, responsive manager and...
The treatment my mum has received from the Homelea staff has been extremely caring, respectful and warm. She is treated as family, as an individual, her own preferences and choices understood and catered for. I cannot stress highly enough how grateful I am to the brilliant, responsive manager and the wonderful staff for the kind support to both my mother and our relationship.
↩Reply from Rae Cameron, Administration Manager at Homelea Residential Care Home
Thank you for kind comments, we do like to make sure all our residents are treated with respect and dignity and are part of the Homelea family group. Our manager does all she can to make sure that the families are kept well-informed and that we have a cohesive relationship with all the people...
Thank you for kind comments, we do like to make sure all our residents are treated with respect and dignity and are part of the Homelea family group. Our manager does all she can to make sure that the families are kept well-informed and that we have a cohesive relationship with all the people involved in each individuals care and needs. We are glad that you are happy with the way that we are looking after your mother.
Review from G G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
The new manager is making lots of changes for the better. The home is a lot cleaner now and the staff are very friendly.
The new manager is making lots of changes for the better. The home is a lot cleaner now and the staff are very friendly.
Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My mother has received excellent care at Homelea. She has been treated with kindness and respect. The staff and management have coped extremely well during the past very difficult year. They have kept up a very high standard of care and hygiene throughout.
My mother has received excellent care at Homelea. She has been treated with kindness and respect. The staff and management have coped extremely well during the past very difficult year. They have kept up a very high standard of care and hygiene throughout.
Review from A Y (Son of Resident) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My mum received terrible care having many falls lying on the floor for hours. Most staff couldn't understand basic English. When we moved her, she had lost loads of weight and could not walk, no effort to help her walk. Her brand new clothes were all missing. When challenged, they refused to speak...
My mum received terrible care having many falls lying on the floor for hours. Most staff couldn't understand basic English. When we moved her, she had lost loads of weight and could not walk, no effort to help her walk. Her brand new clothes were all missing. When challenged, they refused to speak to us, I could go on. This is a terrible place! Sorry Mum.
Review from Sandra F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2021 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My mum was a resident at Homelea Residential Care Home for over 2 years. The staffs and management do a brilliant job they are so caring and nothing is too much to ask them. They made my mum happy and my mum was happy living there, sadly my mum passed away though health issues. Homelea you're...
My mum was a resident at Homelea Residential Care Home for over 2 years. The staffs and management do a brilliant job they are so caring and nothing is too much to ask them. They made my mum happy and my mum was happy living there, sadly my mum passed away though health issues. Homelea you're doing a fantastic job keep up with the good work you all do, thank you so much for the care you gave my mum and made me feel so welcome as soon as l walk through those doors and with this covid_19. Staff and management are superheroes in my eyes, well done to you all, God bless to you all.
↩Reply from Georgina Colvin, Registered Manager at Homelea Residential Care Home
Thank you for your kind words. We are sorry for your loss however we thank you for the compliments and messages to the staff and Homelea.
Review from Megan S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
I can't express enough how upset I am with the way this care home dealt with my beautiful Nanna. The constant lies they'd feed us with regards to what they've done/not done for my Nanna. Everything was just unnecessarily difficult in such a heartbreaking time with being her first time in a home...
I can't express enough how upset I am with the way this care home dealt with my beautiful Nanna. The constant lies they'd feed us with regards to what they've done/not done for my Nanna. Everything was just unnecessarily difficult in such a heartbreaking time with being her first time in a home after a fall and a hip operation. Two external experts (paramedic and private hearing test) both personally raised their concerns with us regarding my Nanna's care, one of which made a formal complaint and raised a safeguarding issue (which is currently being investigated). When the care home received a complaint they automatically assumed it was us (her family) and rang us threatening the impact that our complaint will have on the manager's position there (we didn't even make a formal complaint, or raised any concerns to anyone at this point... but if we had, we shouldn't be directly contacted aggressively by the care home because of doing so). I could carry on but I'm restricted to 1000 words.
Review from Linda C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My 92 year old mother went into Homelea for respite care after a nasty fall and broken arm. She has been treated with utmost care and respect. The carers always have a smile and chat with mum. They have learnt her likes and dislikes which allows her to live the way she wants to. The home is clean,...
My 92 year old mother went into Homelea for respite care after a nasty fall and broken arm. She has been treated with utmost care and respect. The carers always have a smile and chat with mum. They have learnt her likes and dislikes which allows her to live the way she wants to. The home is clean, the bed linen is always clean. The food is excellent. Mum especially enjoys her puddings. The residents always look well cared for.
Review from Justin P (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Various managers over the last year. Latest manager, I believe will be extremely good.
Various managers over the last year. Latest manager, I believe will be extremely good.
Review from Harry M (Husband of Resident) published on 1 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
In the time my wife has been in care at Homelea. I have found her to be well looked after and cared for by a very friendly staff and management.
In the time my wife has been in care at Homelea. I have found her to be well looked after and cared for by a very friendly staff and management.
Review from Vera O (Private Carer of Resident) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
I was always made very welcome on visits to Homelea.
The staff were loving and caring to all residents and did their very best to cope with their needs. It certainly lived up to its name Homelea.
The staff were loving and caring to all residents and did their very best to cope with their needs. It certainly lived up to its name Homelea.
The person I visited told me that he was very happy being there and the only reason he had to leave...
I was always made very welcome on visits to Homelea.
The staff were loving and caring to all residents and did their very best to cope with their needs. It certainly lived up to its name Homelea.
The staff were loving and caring to all residents and did their very best to cope with their needs. It certainly lived up to its name Homelea.
The person I visited told me that he was very happy being there and the only reason he had to leave was because his health deteriorated and it was now time for extra care in a nursing home.
Review from Anne H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Clean, friendly and very caring. Staff are easy to talk to and don't seem to be stressed in their work. Any problems they will listen and help. Very nice place.
Mother-in-law says food is nice but a bit cold.
Clean, friendly and very caring. Staff are easy to talk to and don't seem to be stressed in their work. Any problems they will listen and help. Very nice place.
Mother-in-law says food is nice but a bit cold.
Review from Heather S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 December 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Mum was a resident in Homelea for 11 months. The management and staff showed excellent care and compassion to her, especially during the last few weeks of her life. They too gave me support and friendship, which was a great comfort. I shall miss my visits and the dear friends I made at Homelea....
Mum was a resident in Homelea for 11 months. The management and staff showed excellent care and compassion to her, especially during the last few weeks of her life. They too gave me support and friendship, which was a great comfort. I shall miss my visits and the dear friends I made at Homelea. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 August 2019Overall
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- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homelea Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Homelea Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Homelea Residential Care Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Homelea Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Homelea Residential Care Home to the centre of Eastbourne?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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