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There is a varied choice of accommodation to suit all tastes and there is plenty of communal space for activities and hobbies. Ingham House offers a comfortable, warm homely environment with a friendly welcoming atmosphere, whilst providing 21st century facilities required for...
Care Provided by Ingham House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on choice of accommodation and care needs. Fees are quoted excluding Funded Nursing Care (where applicable)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ingham House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ingham House 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Ingham House Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jacqueline O'Callaghan (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome
Parking
- There is a small car park at the front of the main building. Alternatively, there is free unrestrictred parking on the street
Ingham House Reviews (15)
Ingham House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.276) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ingham House has 15 reviews.
Mum was looked after very well. The staff were very kind and patient. I think the staff are the best and should be given a lot of thanks for the way they treat and show patience for the residents.
My dad has recently moved into Ingham House and all the care team and other staff are really warm and friendly. The facilities are clean and tidy and I feels like everyone cares for the residents and their families alike. My dad has a ground floor room next to the lovely garden which he likes walk out into the lounge and is always full of people and smiles and cheerful music playing. I would recommend Ingham House as a safe, caring environment.
Thank you for your review. We love the garden at Ingham. Its almost time for our garden parties to start and the garden is such a suntrap.
The team at Ingham House have been great helping dad settle in, particularly given how confused both he and mum, who is still in the family home care.
It's our mission to help our residents settle as quickly as possible. I am very pleased they both feel welcome and supported. We aim to provide a family environment.
I've been really impressed by how kind and friendly staff at Ingham House have been since my mum moved there in December 2024. They have worked really hard to be so welcoming and to help mum engage despite her dementia. It's fair to say there have been challenges around getting her to eat regularly, take care of herself and join in with activities and other residents. But staff have worked hard, and what's most impressive have worked with us to find ways to encourage mum. The transformation in her in just her first 7 weeks has been a huge relief for us, and mum is very happy. We visit a couple of times a week, and staff are always welcoming, chat about mum and how things are going, ask for our input and make us very welcome. The Elvis impersonator was a real high point for mum, she was laughing and grinning about the the next day, telling us all about it. She was even up dancing!
Thank you for your review. Elvis was a real treat!. It is so encouraging for us to hear how well our care staff are appreciated. We make every effort to do the very best for our residents so they can call it home.
Good care and time given to understand and fulfil Mum's needs. She has only been a resident for a short time but has settled well and I feel confident she is in a safe and appropriately stimulating environment.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to be able to offer a safe, loving, person-centred home from home!
I visited Ingham House, on behalf of my husband, without appointment but was immediately made most welcome and shown around. Previously, I'd seen many homes in the area, but felt none had the busy friendly family feel of Ingham House and it would make a happy caring home for my husband who has advanced dementia. He has a lovely room, is well cared for by kind and caring staff. I visit regularly and he always appears happy. He enjoys plentiful, tasty and varied meals which I too have enjoyed on occasions. Between meals, drinks, snacks and fruit is available. There's morning and afternoon activities plus outside entertainers visit. Also a lovely garden which we've enjoyed over the past months. I continue to feel that I've definitely made the right choice with Ingham House.
Thank you for your review. We always try our best to make everyone welcome. I am glad you like the home-cooked meals we prepare. Christmas is coming up and we will welcome lots of families for a festive lunch and trimmings.
But as said love the staff & what they do.
Thank you for your review. We are planning on landscaping the area outside Mum's bedroom. The sensory garden will be attractive and peaceful with a water feature and a herb garden. Updates are readily available from the nurses about health checks and medication and I have reminded our staff to approach residents' families with these regularly even if there is no change to their health status.
Despite being one of the youngest residents they had catered for, their overall ability to adapt was really good the only problem I would say was certain staff who may not have been the nicest. Apart from that the rest of the staff were very friendly, always trying to have a good laugh and make you feel more comfortable in the unfamiliar environment thus the staff willing to make you feel more comfortable, especially the majority of the nurses and some of the management, they helped me through a major stepping stone in my life and I am forever grateful.
My mum moved into the home after a few weeks in hospital. She was in a very poor condition and was in need of full nursing care. In just 3 weeks my mum is talking, moving, free of infections, eating and hydrated. We thought she might sink further but in a short period, the full care and patience have brought mum back to a stable state. The care has been beyond expectation and the best thing is for the first time in a number of years mum feels safe and happy.
Look past the building which is in need of a little TLC. The comfortable garden is priceless on warmer days with lots of seating in and out of the shade. The staff are lovely. The food looks great and big portions too. My husband was always clean and tidy whenever we visited and never ever reticent about going back when we took him out for lunch. All in all, he seemed happy with his stay between May - September 2024.
Fantastic home! My friend chose Ingham House Care Home because it had a busy and friendly atmosphere. There is always lots going on and it's got lots of communal space. Bit of disruption to start with because lots of work has been going on. New flooring and furniture and the such like. However, the care is second to none with staff on hand to help out and keep you going! Food is good and there is a varied menu. They've got a nice, big minibus to get you out on trips and the gardens are big and nice in the summer. There's a wide variety of rooms and they've all got a bit of Victorian character. The manager is kind and approachable as well as being very professional and clearly very good at her job. We looked around quite a few homes before settling on Ingham and I'm glad we did.
My husband moved to Ingham House Care Home ten days ago after two years of being cared for at home and after he got Covid six weeks in hospital. Due to his increased care needs exacerbated by Covid and vascular dementia, it has been decided he will need 24-hour nursing care. I was nervous and so worried about him as he has always had care at home with me. I needn't have worried as the staff at Ingham are absolutely superb. They treat the residents with respect and do the very best job. The kindness and care I have witnessed are excellent. It's a happy place to be. My husband has settled in well in a nice room. The food is all home-cooked and very good. I know now he's in safe hands which means the world so thank you all the staff.
Nothing could be further from the truth, the staff are attentive, friendly and helpful, there is a great vibe in the home and nothing is too much trouble, I really believe that the change of scene is doing her good and whoever manages this place needs high praise indeed. The gardens are fantastic and my friend is very happy, thank you to everyone at Ingham House Care Home.
There was an opportunity to go to Ingham House Care Home temporarily while she waited to go home. She arrived and I went round to see her. It was lovely, lots going on both around the home and with trips out. I was told the home had recently converted to a nursing home which meant it could care for people who needed more help and could take patients from the NHS which was good for us!
The staff were friendly, kind and considerate, my friend was well looked after and I was offered tea and sandwiches/snacks when I visited, it really felt like a home.
The thing I liked most was that other residents seemed to all get on, they are a friendly bunch, not like a hotel, it's like your own home might be, you don't feel like you have to stand on ceremony.
My dad has a PEACE plan in place which means he can be cared for at home with support rather than admitted to hospital with all the indignity and upset that causes for someone with his condition.
He recently had a fall - the staff involved were fantastic. They kept me informed and sought my opinions on what would be the best course of action for my dad. They supported him despite problems accessing GP out of hours help and he was able to get help and remain at home. Ingham House is exceptional!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 April 2022Good
- 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
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 14 August 2026Single Room with en-suite, recently updated. Easy access to central communal areas and gardens.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 May 2022Recipient: Ingham House
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ingham House
What types of Care is Ingham House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ingham House have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ingham House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ingham House to the centre of Eastbourne?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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