
it feels more like a family setting than a businessS H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

He was well cared for and gained weight with the good food offered every dayJackie H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Her bedroom was very homely and personal to her, which I know was importanS B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

it feels more like a family setting than a businessS H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

He was well cared for and gained weight with the good food offered every dayJackie H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Her bedroom was very homely and personal to her, which I know was importanS B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

As a family run care home, Seaford Head Retirement Home’s philosophy is to treat all residents as though they are being cared for in their own home. From the day they move in, the intention is to make each resident feel at ease, safe, loved and looked after.
With over 30 years’ experience in the business, the team provide a person-centred care service which specialises in dementia care. Dementia is...
Care Provided by Seaford Head Retirement Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 16 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- 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
Prices are negotiable
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Seaford Head Retirement Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Seaford Head Retirement 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
Owner
- Seaford Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dawn Hesling(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (10)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
Visiting
- All visitors welcome and encouraged, a schedule is in place to ensure no conflicts with meals times but always flexibility.
Parking
- Off street parking is available
Seaford Head Retirement Home Reviews (18)
Seaford Head Retirement Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.212) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Seaford Head Retirement Home has 18 reviews.
Learning that mum had Alzheimer's and then watching her decline to the point of no longer knowing who I was or what was going on has been a distressing and devastating journey. When she could no longer remain at home it was important that we found somewhere that was not only a second home to her but where she was treated with love, dignity and respect and that honoured the individual that she was. In addition to this it was important that we felt seen and heard which is demonstrated with every interaction where I am always asked how I am. They understand that we are not just entering a business transaction where mum is a job to be done but rather a whole family experience where we are placing our trust in them to take care of our mum and I absolutely do trust them to do just that! I know and am reassured that she is being loved and taken care of and have no hesitation in recommending Seaford Head retirement Home to anyone.
Thank you so much for this review, your words are greatly apprecaited.
My aunt has been living at Seaford Head Retirement Home for six months and is extremely happy and content. The staff are incredibly caring, kind and professional, they are clearly fully engaged in their roles and the overall atmosphere is of a happy, well run home. My aunt always looks nice, she has her hair done regularly and picks out her clothes each day. The laundry is excellent and my aunt's wardrobe always looks very neat. My aunt eats very well and there are lots of drinks and snacks through the day. Activities are fun and interesting and staff make lots of time to chat with residents. Arrangements are all in place for medical appointments and the visiting optician provided my aunt with new glasses when they were needed. The home was recommended to me by a friend and I am so pleased that my aunt moved here. The staff genuinely care for the residents and that shines through every time I visit.
Thank you so much for your kind words and ratings.
Dawn and all the staff have really helped to make the difficult decision to place mum in a care facility a smooth and comfortable process mum can't praise everyone highly enough and we feel thankful and reassured that mum is in the right place to meet her needs and those of us as a family and look forward to plenty more visits in 2026.
Thanks Mel, for your kind review. It very much appreciated.
Staff are always welcoming and able to give an informative analysis of our mother's wellbeing, health and general day to day demeanour. We are informed if she needs anything extra in terms of clothes and toiletries. She is well looked after and appears to have a lovely affectionate relationship with the regular staff members. The management are very aware of her emotional and medical needs they continually review and modify her medication and are always very informative in the reviews we have held with them. We appreciate the care, understanding and support my mother receives every day.
Thanks so much for your review, its really appreciated
Communication between myself and the home/staff is good, keeping me informed of any changes or health issues.
I would certainly recommend Seaford Head Care Home as a good option for anyone looking for somewhere to care for their relative or loved one.
Thank you so much for your kind words. In particular the comment regarding activities, we do try to provide as much on and off sight as possible.
The home had been a wonderful place for Mum. Their care and attention for Mum is second to none. The whole team that are working at the home are really professional but also very caring and have personal interest in the wellbeing of the residents. I would be happy to recommend the home.
Thank you so much for these kind words, greatly appreciated.
My mum has been at Seaford Head Care Home for about a year... and I can honestly say that she's happy, well looked after and cared for. Seaford Head Care Home has a very homely feel about it... and the staff are amazing!
Thanks so much for the great review, really appreciated.
This is a home-from-home in a well-supported environment. The home is clean, warm and easy for someone with special mental and health needs. It is ideal for people with visual impairment as it is easy to negotiate in natural light in shared rooms. The staff are friendly to users and relatives and happy to accommodate both. The home feedback on how things are going and it sounds like they have activities every week to stimulate and interest the residents. I feel very reassured by the home's approach and welcome.
Thank you so much for this kind review, we really appreciate this.
When Mum went into Seaford Head the change was unbelievable from the outset, Mum is so well cared for by all the staff and so much happier with the stimulation of other people.
I cannot speak highly enough about this home. Myself and my brothers can now be sons again rather than unqualified carers and take Mum out and visit weekly, nothing seems too much trouble for the staff always obliging and so caring to Mum.
Thank you so much for this kind review, we really appreciate this.
My dad has been at the home for over 6 months now and has settled in very well. His health has improved, he has put on weight and receives all the medical care he needs. The staff at the home are all friendly and professional and can't do enough for my dad.
Thank you so much for this kind review, we really appreciate this.
My mum was at Seaford Head Retirement Home for over two years, and for Mum, it was like going from home to home. Mum's care was outstanding. She was supported by the staff the whole time she was there. Mum had Parkinson's with Lewy Bodies Disease, and the staff ensured she had all the equipment needed to support her with the disease. The staff were kind and caring. Communication was excellent, and we were always kept informed of how Mum was. I can not thank the staff enough for everything they did for Mum.
Thank you, Natalie, for your kind comments, your mum was such a lovely lady, and we will all miss her. We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Seaford Head has always put my wife's care first. I know she is in safe hands. Being a small home, it is a very personal and dedicated team, who makes her feel like "one of the family". They are resourceful, and any alterations to my wife's health have never phased them. They always keep me informed of how things are and are very welcoming during visits.
Thank you for your kind comments; we really appreciate them.
We live with my mum and had spent some time looking for somewhere she could stay for a couple of weeks while we had a break. I had not considered Seaford, but a work colleague said they may have a vacancy. Having had a prior experience with a care home which was not the best, I was worried and concerned that my mum would be kept safe and happy. So glad I emailed for info as from the moment we first visited with Mum, I know that she would be well looked after and cared for. The manager and staff were very welcoming and kind, the house was clean and tidy, and most importantly, the other residents seemed very happy and content. I can honestly say that everything about this home got rid of any concerns I had, had. Being experienced with dementia care, Mum fitted in well, and her 'little ways' were not a problem. When we went to pick her up, she was happy, relaxed, chatty and clearly had enjoyed her stay. I would not hesitate in Mum staying long term when she can not live at home anymore.
The home was always clean and tidy, and the staff seemed nice and attentive.
Her bedroom was very homely and personal to her, which I know was important.
My overall impression of the home and its care was very good.
Thank you for your kind comments; we really appreciate the feedback.
I have nothing but praise and thanks to the manager and the staff for looking after my father and welcoming him into their home. Dad was a resident for just under 2-years and was always happy there. He was well cared for and gained weight with the good food offered every day. Sadly my dad has just passed, and the dignity everyone afforded him was wonderful. They have also been a great support to me. I would recommend the home to anyone having to make the difficult decision to place a loved one into care.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure looking after your Dad.
I chose Seaford Head Retirement Home for my Mum based on the fact that the staff know their residents really well and are genuinely interested in their lives. Staff are kind and thoughtful; residents are encouraged to be sociable, and it feels more like a family setting than a business. Despite advanced dementia, Mum is content and settled. I was anxious about her going into care, but it’s been easier than I thought.
Thank you so much for the kind review; we really appreciate it.
The staff are very supportive. The home is small, which helps with Mum's illness; it makes it feel cosy and secure. I would definitely recommend it to others. They were exceptional throughout Covid and kept the residents safe and a priority at all times.
Thank you so much for your kind review, it was a pleasure looking after your mum.
My elderly mother suffers with worsening dementia and is cared for in a professional and caring way by the staff at Seaford Head. I cannot fault the care she receives and communication with the care home management is good.
Thank you for these kind words, John, much appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 August 2019Good
- 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: 26 June 2026Lovely ensuite rooms with subtle neutral decoration to be furnished as requested - £1000-1400 pw Self funded preferable, but open to funded with top up.
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Meet the Team (3)

Having been a carer, senior carer, manager and then registered manager, I understand what it takes at all ends of the business.
I have seen many changes and challenges in health and social care over the years but one thing that never changes is my belief that everyone is entitled to dignity, respect and comfort in their final years and that belief is what I pass down to the team working at our home.

My wife Kim and I own the business and work from home on a day-to-day basis performing the high-profile business aspects. Blue and our deputy Natalie run the day-to-day and do so excellently.
The home has been in our family for more than 30 years and we ensure our residents are also made to feel part of our family as well.

My husband Andy and I own the business and work from home on a day-to-day basis performing the high-profile business aspects. Blue and our deputy Natalie run the day-to-day and do so excellently.
The home has been in our family for more than 30 years and we ensure our residents are also made to feel part of our family as well.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seaford Head Retirement Home
What types of Care is Seaford Head Retirement Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Seaford Head Retirement Home have?
There are 10 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Seaford Head Retirement Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, 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 Seaford Head Retirement Home to the centre of Seaford?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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