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They provide round-the-clock care through a dedicated team of qualified nurses and experienced carers, supporting a wide...
Care Provided by Bendigo Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
cost dependent on size of room and care needs
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bendigo Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bendigo Nursing 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)
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
- Kindcare (UK) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mariana Philipova(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
Visiting
- Open visiting hours and delighted for residents to receive visitors at any time, always welcome to have tea or coffee and biscuits.
Bendigo Nursing Home Reviews (8)
Bendigo Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.449) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bendigo Nursing Home has 8 reviews.
Staff at Bendigo Nursing Home have been amazing with Mum since coming here in March 25. Always treat her with respect and the care she has received has been more than A*. Nothing is too much trouble - I am kept well informed of Mums care and my mums wishes are met and considered. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled your mum has settled in so well and that you're happy with the care and respect she receives. Your feedback means a lot to our team!
Since Mum came to Bendigo, I have been so impressed with everyone & how welcoming they are. Mum has settled in so well and I am very happy with all aspects of care. Staff are always friendly and give the best care with empathy. Nothing is too much trouble if I have a question. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to write us this kind review. We are glad your mum has settled in and that you are happy with the care we provide. It is much appreciated.
Staff were always polite, cheerful and professional. All were kind, friendly and helpful, without exception. All were proactive in offering care and support to both patients and visitors, even out of hours. Staff made us aware of what they could and couldn't do for a patient up front, but would always do more rather than less. They always welcomed visitors but would also make us know the patient's wishes came first. The facilities were clean and comfortable, well decorated and maintained. Staff seemed happy to be there and interacted well with each other in a spirit of co-operation. Good atmosphere always.
Thank you so much Julie B. for taking the time to share such thoughtful and positive feedback. We are truly delighted to hear that you found our staff polite, cheerful and professional, and that their kindness and proactive support made a difference to both the patient and visitors.
Extremely impressive on every level
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that our service has met your expectations. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated.
Lovely friendly people. I have every admiration for them
We're so pleased to hear that our team's friendliness and dedication are appreciated. Your feedback means a lot to us. Thank you!
My brother Peter is in Bendigo and my mother Mary also spent her last years there and I have nothing but praise for all who work there and have and still are caring for my family, with kindness and a smile
Thank you so much for your kind words Jean! We're delighted to continue caring for Peter and are grateful for the trust you placed in us when caring for your mother. It means a lot to hear that our team's kindness and dedication have made a positive difference for your family.
In general, I find Bendigo Nursing home to be pleasant and well attended. There are always staff around and the nursing, in particular, is excellent. My only continuing concern is with the food, especially the lack of regular green vegetables. Perhaps it is too costly or maybe the very elderly shouldn't eat vegetables. Also, there doesn't seem to be any great thought given to an individual's requirements, how many 90-year-old's like pizza or pasta; or uncooked fish. After some years visiting this establishment, the food I see provided is still the main issue for me.
We are content in the knowledge that our Dad could not be better cared for than he is by all the staff. The atmosphere is so friendly, it's a joy to visit. As a family, we are made to feel so welcome, as are other friends and family, especially our mum (and our dog!). We see this as Dad's home now, not a place we have had to 'put him in to'.
We're so lucky to have found Bendigo, we couldn't praise the staff highly enough - as for the food - amazing! We tell Dad he's in a 5 star hotel because that's what it feels like, but with wonderful staff there to look after him for us around the clock. Thank you, everyone, at Bendigo - we couldn't ask for better for our Dad!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 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.
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Meet the Team (2)

Hello, my name is Mariana Philipova, and I am the Registered Manager of Bendigo Nursing Home. Caring for others has been my life’s passion, and with over 25 years of experience in Adult Social Care, I have dedicated my career to supporting older people and their families.
At Bendigo Nursing Home, we see our residents not just as individuals we care for, but as part of our extended family. My role is to make sure our wonderful team provides kind, compassionate, and personalised care, the kind of care we would want for our own loved ones.
We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and homely environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. Families can have peace of mind knowing that we always conform to the highest standards, while keeping our focus on what matters most: helping our residents live in comfort, with dignity, and respect.
Above all, both our residents and their loved ones always feel supported, listened to, and part of our Bendigo family.

My name is Betina Naneva Pestana, and I have been working as an Administrative Assistant at Bendigo Nursing Home for nine years. I support the smooth day-to-day running of the home by maintaining accurate documentation, organising schedules, and helping to ensure a welcoming and efficient environment. I am proud to be part of the team and help in any way I can to support our residents, relatives, and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bendigo Nursing Home
What types of Care is Bendigo Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bendigo Nursing Home have?
There are 19 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bendigo Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bendigo Nursing Home to the centre of Eastbourne?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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