
I am so pleased we found the perfect place for mum and her last few years are the best they can be.Carole G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

An absolutely wonderful care home. The staff are attentive, caring, professional and communicative.Gary K(Son of Resident/Service User)

the team always involve him in activities, treating him with dignity, warmth and understandingJackie K(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I am so pleased we found the perfect place for mum and her last few years are the best they can be.Carole G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

An absolutely wonderful care home. The staff are attentive, caring, professional and communicative.Gary K(Son of Resident/Service User)

the team always involve him in activities, treating him with dignity, warmth and understandingJackie K(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Lauriston offers residential, nursing and dementia care for 60 residents. Every detail of the home is created to enhance the independence and dignity of residents and to foster a community of friendship.
The care home is a purpose-built home, with en suite bedrooms. Situated in Leonards on Sea, less than a mile from Hastings town centre and the coast, it has easy access to local amenities and shops.
Lauriston has plenty to...
Care Provided by Lauriston
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please see our Key Facts document on our website for inclusions and exclusions
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lauriston for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lauriston 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
Group / Owner
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Dionne McEwan (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Parking
- On-site car parking for visitors and staff
Lauriston Reviews (109)
Lauriston has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.945) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lauriston has 109 reviews.
Our mother was a resident for almost a year. It only took a short time for her to call it her new home, where she felt settled, comfortable and safe. My sisters and I are were very impressed with the facilities, the cleanliness and professional care provided by all staff at the home. We also saw the impressive meals freshly prepared on site, where residents are able to choose from varied menus each day. Our mother certainly enjoyed the meals each day. We witnessed at all times how friendly, respectful and kind each patient is treated according to their own personal needs. There is always a lot of thought and care when arranging activities to ensure events are inclusive and stimulating for all. There is a real community feel to this nursing home where everyone, including visitors are friendly, caring and compassionate towards one another. Our mother died in the nursing home recently. The care provided by all the staff who cared for her during this time was exemplary. Thank you.
I am so pleased that you felt Lauriston had the spirit of a community, all the team work so hard to ensure that not only residents feel at home, but that family feel they are welcome as well. We are so happy that you felt the care was exemplary and that you and your mum see this as her home; this is very touching and your mum was such a pleasure to support.
My father was a resident in his final weeks, and I cannot thank the team enough for the support and care they provided. Throughout his time, and especially during his end of life care, staff him and his family with utmost dignity and respect. They were kind patient and attentive to his needs, ensuring he was comfortable, clean and pain free. He died peacefully. Their compassion extended to the entire family at this difficult time. I highly recommend Lauriston to anyone looking for a safe environment for their loved ones
Thank you for your lovely words and review and it is so heartwarming that you felt the care was dignified and respectful. I will pass on your kind words to the staff, these reviews mean so much to the staff and provide them with feedback to know we are providing the right care and support to people.
My mother who unfortunately doesn't like leaving her room is still asked by the team to join in the activities every time although she gives the same response they never give up hope on trying to encourage or persuade her.
Thank you so much for your kind review, we are so glad you have found the team approachable and that they go the extra mile to encourage residents to participate. We will continue to encourage your mum to join in and if she choses not to we will also spend time with her in her room, as it is important to us to engage with everyone even if they choose not to engage in the communal areas.
Very clean and tidy.
Thank you for this wonderful feedback we are so happy that you find the staff professional, kind, and friendly. The staff want to ensure that everyone feels at home when they come into Lauriston. We pride ourselves in presenting a clean and homely environment and I am glad that you have seen this.
We contacted on the Monday, looked round on the Tuesday, they visited Dad at home within hours and he came on the Wednesday at midday.
Visiting my Dad today on the Thursday. It is the first time he has been comfortable in the last 2 weeks.
He is no longer agitated and resting peacefully.
Could not be more thankful for the care they have put in so far. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It is so lovely to hear you are happy with the care and that we were able to make dad as comfortable as possible. We always meet the needs of the individual and the family, we knew how much you needed dad comfortable and we did this as quick and as safe as possible. It was a pleasure to care for your dad and to support you as a family.
All staff very kind and helpful.
Thank you for your 5* review, we are so happy to receive this and are glad we were able to support your wonderful husband when you needed the support.
Mum spent the last two years of her life as a resident at Lauriston. Like most people, she would have preferred to have remained at home but that was not possible. Lauriston was so welcoming, they really got to know mum. She had lost a lot of weight and was quite frail following a stay in hospital.The care she received soon had her on the mend. She put on weight and her mobility improved. She was encouraged to join in activities and be part of the community. She especially enjoying the regular visiting singers. Aside from the great atmosphere at Lauriston, it was the care, compassion and friendship she received from all the staff that made her stay there a happy one. In her last few months her needs increased and the care, compassion and nursing was second to none. When searching for a care home you can be taken in by glitz and glamour, however, if your loved one needs care and compassion, Lauriston is the place to choose. Fantastic caring staff who I can not praise or thank enough.
Thank you for this wonderful review, your mum was such an amazing lady and was a major part of Lauriston and our family here. It's so lovely to read that we have a great atmosphere and that we engage people in activities, and the amazing singers we have visiting. Also, it was so touching to read...
We were kept informed at all times when he was there and in his last hours, when we were at his bedside 24/7, the nurses ensured we were also ok and gave us food and drink.
Thank you so much for the beautiful review, I am so glad you experienced such kindness and compassion during this sad time and the loss of your father. Everyone at Lauriston take such pride in supporting people through their journey and to deliver exceptional care. We were so honoured to share...
Staff and leadership at Lauriston showed through their words and actions that they genuinely cared for my fathers well being during the last month of his life. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so glad that you felt staff genuinely cared for your father's wellbeing. We can see by your review you thought the staff and management were 5 star, thank you for this; the staff try very hard to create a homely environment. We really feel honoured to care for residents well, till their end of life, it is a real privilege.
My Mum spent almost two years at Lauriston in the dementia unit, after a long stay in hospital. It was such a relief when she arrived and the staff took over her care. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and they get to know residents and their relatives so well, they begin to feel like family. There is very low staff turnover. Mum was always treated with compassion and respect and was able to regain her dignity. She always looked well cared for and she enjoyed having her hair done. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff and they kept me fully informed about all aspects of her care. Lauriston is kept spotlessly clean. The rooms are comfortable. There is always an activity going on or an event to enjoy, provided by the activity co-ordinator, with the staff in the kitchen providing tasty treats for celebrations. Mum enjoyed the food, which was which was varied and nutritious. A safe and professionally run home. Mum could not have had better care. Thank you, Lauriston.
Thank you for your lovely review, it means a lot to the staff to hear that we are like family. Your mum was such a lovely lady who will be very much missed. We pride ourselves, at Lauriston, for having low agency and low staff turnover, so it's lovely to hear you have recognised this. The...
Would highly recommend . My mother is shown so much care consideration kindness and treated with respect at all times . I'm so happy we found this home as we can now relax knowing she is cared for 24/7 . We love going to visit her and seeing her happy in her new home .
Thank you for your kind review and it is great that you feel you have found the right home for your mum. We are so pleased that you are enjoying the visits and that you can relax knowing she is cared for. Lauriston takes pride in making the home a real home for residents and family who live and visit so thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot.
Lauriston has everything we looked for and we feel she is being treated with the care and respect she deserves.
The staff are all friendly, know her, speak of her in a very kind way and give her the dignity and attention we feel she needs.
The home has a good feel, is always clean and tidy with plenty of activities and good meals. I could ask no more for my much loved mother.
We are so happy to hear you feel we treat your mum with the care and respect she deserves, it is our goal at Lauriston to treat everyone with dignity and respect. It is a pleasure to support your mother, and we are so glad you are happy with our care. Thank you for your kind words. It's so good to know you feel we have supported your mum with good food and activities.
All staff were consistently kind, patient, and attentive, and it was clear they took time to understand her routines and preferences. She was treated with respect and warmth, which helped her settle in more easily than we had expected. The atmosphere at Lauriston was calm, comfortable, and well organised.
We were particularly appreciative of the way the nursing staff managed her diabetes, which was handled carefully and confidently.
Special mention should be made of the food, which was of a very high standard and genuinely enjoyed.
Thank you for providing such a caring and supportive respite experience at a very difficult time in our lives.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to support your wife back to health and to return home. We are so pleased that you felt our nursing team managed your wife's diabetes well, our team are very skilled, and they will always support residents to maintain good health during their stay...
The care she received from care workers, auxiliary staff and cleaners was exemplary. She was cared for with love, dignity and respect. My brother, sister and I are all so grateful for the effort made by all staff to ensure Mum's comfort and dignity right to the end of her days.
The effort with Christmas lunches, music therapy, hair and nail salons, not to mention the spiritual care from the chaplain and pastoral visitors was impressive and so reassuring. It was always a happy, joyful place to visit in spite of the very difficult circumstances of finding ourselves unable to care for a dearly loved Mother.
The manager is an inspiration, full of ideas which she gets on and implements. Nothing but praise for the Home!
Thank you for the lovely review. It is so touching to read your beautiful comments, and the staff and management thank you for these kind words. It was a privilege to care for your mother in two different MHA homes and to see her enjoy her life and to have the privilege to care for her during the...
Ever since my mum moved in, myself and other family members have felt more than welcome. All the staff, whether it's admin, management, cleaning, nurses or hca' have always been so friendly and polite. They all treat my mum with dignity, empathy and with the highest standard of care.
The home always smells and looks clean.
My mum always looks very well looked after and content.
I'm so greatful to of found the Lauristons and am truely greatful to them. I work in care myself and can say how great they do as a home, as a group and individually.
Thank you for the lovely review. I have passed on your comments to the team. We work hard at Lauriston to make everyone feel welcome and part of our family and I am so pleased you have experienced this. Thank you for giving us the privilege of supporting your mum; it is a pleasure. It is so...
This is an exceptional care home, where the staff form really strong personal relationships with residents, and you can relax knowing that your relatives are in safe, consistent, caring hands. You are made very welcome; staff are polite, helpful & smiley.
The environment is light, bright and modern, and full use is made of the lovely garden spaces when the weather allows. The management and staff have gone to great lengths to provide the best quality of life for residents. Highlights have included Garden parties, musical entertainers, a music therapist, the Namaste multi-sensory room, church services on site, ducks & pets, facilitating really special birthday celebrations & family events and the Magazine.
Thank you for your kind words, it was our goal to ensure that your mum moved from the other MHA home with as little disturbance to her life as possible. We ensured the room was set the same and that the environment was moved to improve and stabilise the environment while improving the home. We are...
After a recent unexpected hospital admission my dad was suddenly in a position whereby he needed urgent respite care. The Lauriston was recommended to me by a family member and I immediately contacted the manager who arranged a home visit to see dad with her senior nurse. Dad was very quickly assessed and moved in that day. It soon became apparent that dad needed full time care and we decided the Lauriston was the only place we wanted him to stay in. Dad has very complex needs and every single member of staff are amazing with him. They make him laugh and smile and I can honestly say I've never seen him eat so much ! It's like living in a posh hotel, with daily entertainment with lots to do, the gardens are lovely and the interaction the staff have with all the residents is just lovely to see. Dad wouldn't normally be one to mix with others, however he is thriving and even though he had a few teething problems, he is doing really well and this is only down to all the staff
Thank you for the lovely review and your kind words, it means so much to the staff that their hard work is recognised. We are so glad that dad has settled at Lauriston, and we are pleased you have seen how happy he is. We take pride on ensuring we engage with residents by meaningful activities,...
Lovely caring support provided
Staff friendly and highly responsive
Management helpful
Activities well planned and held frequently
Menu highly nutritious and good choices provided
Thank you for this kind review, we are so pleased you find the staff loving and caring and that they are very responsive. It was a pleasure to support your loved one and we are pleased you were happy with the care at Lauriston.
Her care was loving from the staff assigned and they were extremely welcoming to me. I can't say my aunt was entirely happy because she always longed to be able to be free and self-reliant in her old age.
Her final care was gentle and professionally thorough. Always clean.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure supporting your aunt. We can remember her 106th birthday and how special we made it by a vintage car ride with all her favourite people around her. We took pleasure in having a bee theme birthday party for her and your aunt was so touched. Thank you for recognising the kind and compassionate end of life care that the staff supported her with.
The little things mean a lot, from the attention to detail with meals and afternoon treats, the birthday cakes/celebrations for everyone to the namaste sessions and entertainment and they also recognise and accommodate when people need some quiet time. The managers are always happy to listen, take on board and respond to any comments or suggestions. Placing your mum into the care of others is a very difficult thing to so, I am so pleased we found the perfect place for mum and her last few years are the best they can be.
Thank you for your kind review, we are so happy that you feel we offer excellent care and support. It is a pleasure to have supported your mum for a number of years, and your review was very moving. It means so much to the staff to hear that they are appreciated and it is so nice to hear that you...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 November 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
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News (6) & Events (0)
- 15 May 2026
Lauriston care home is marking the arrival of Care Home Open Week 2026 with an ABBA/disco themed Open Day on Saturday 20th June from 12-4pm. Everyone is welcome! Care Home...
- 03 Oct 2025
Stay 3 weeks for the price of 2 At Lauriston, we provide short-term respite stays designed to give carers a much-needed break while ensuring loved ones receive professional, compassionate care...
- 30 Jan 2025
There’s nothing like MHA at Christmas. Our care homes, retirement living schemes, and communities are filled with tinsel, Christmas trees, and lights - a burst of light in the gloom...
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Meet the Team (5)

Lauriston's dedicated team is led by Home Manager Dionne McEwan who brings over 35 years of health and care expertise, including nursing and midwifery, and holds a post graduate diploma in Dementia studies, IOSH Level 2 Managing Safely and NVQ Diploma Level 4 in Health and Social Care.
Dionne joined MHA in May 2019 and moved to Lauriston in 2022. Since becoming Home Manager, Lauriston has seen its carehome.co.uk review rating rise to 10/10 and it won the Top 20 Care Home in the South East Award in 2024.

Activities Co-ordinator Emma joined the Lauriston family in May 2019. She has over 10 years experience in care with a NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care. She loves engaging with residents, whether it's running quizzes or Love to Move seated gymnastics classes for people living with dementia, or taking them out on trips to Hastings Old Town or even London.
When not at Lauriston, Emma enjoys spending time with her family including her twin girls and Dottie the French bulldog.

Our Maintenance Worker and Gardener Steve joined Lauriston in December 2019 and is instrumental to the smooth running of our home. A former vessel planner, telecoms engineer and legal assistant, Steve clearly enjoys variety in his work and no two days at Lauriston are ever the same! His hobbies include fishing, upcycling and being with his family and three cats.

Karina, one of Lauriston's senior care assistants, has dedicated over 40 years to the care sector since leaving school. She holds a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care and has been part of MHA since 2019, joining Lauriston in 2022. She especially enjoys taking residents on trips to the seaside and the theatre for pantomimes, creating cherished memories with them. Outside of work, Karina is an avid reader who loves spending time with her family including her granddaughter.

Nathan, a senior care assistant at Lauriston, has over 20 years of experience in the care sector, including a previous role as a home manager. He holds a NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care and is currently being sponsored by MHA to train as an Assistant Practitioner. Outside of work, Nathan enjoys travelling and is a huge pet lover. His busy and noisy household consists of three dogs, four cats and two rabbits!
Frequently Asked Questions about Lauriston
What types of Care is Lauriston registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Lauriston have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Lauriston?
Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Lauriston to the centre of St Leonards-on-Sea?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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