
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.
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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.
The staff very caring. The management is very good, Lauriston is kept very clean and tidy, entertainment has been very difficult since COVID19 but will improve when outside entertainers are allowed in my mother is well looked after and was everything she needs.
Thank you for your kind positive feedback. We will be holding an open day next month and look forward to having you there and we hope to return to having outside entertainment very soon.
My mum has been in Lauriston care home in St Leonards for quite a few years now, and has always been very well looked after. The staff are brilliant and very caring, l could not wish my mother to be looked after by more dedicated people, and would certainly recommend the Lauriston care home St Leonards without a doubt.
Thank you for your positive feedback; I have ensured staff have read your kind words knowing that the care and attention they give to your mum is seen.
Mum is well looked after at Lauriston - has not been admitted to hospital for a very long time now. The staff are very caring and the communication is good.
Thank you for your positive feedback; I am delighted to hear that you see the care we provide is good for your mother and we ensure we promote and continue this throughout the home for all residents. We strive to ensure that we have an honest and open approach reaching good communications for everyone within Lauriston. Once again thank you.
Within the last 2 weeks, my mum has settled in very well. She seems very happy in her new home. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, I have been unable to see her room. Hopefully, it will be very soon.
Thank you for your kind words; it is such as pleasure having your mother with us; she has settled in very well and already formed close relationships with other residents and staff. I am happy to hear that you have also seen how quickly she has settled in.
Very polite and friendly, and professional.
Thank you for your positive feedback; I am happy to hear that you feel our home is friendly and professional as we strive to ensure that everyone who enters Lauriston feels thoroughly welcomed and at home.
Always a friendly and helpful service when I arrive.
Thank you for your kind reflection, it is fantastic to hear that we are as always helpful and have a positive friendly approach to anyone that comes to Lauriston. Thank you once again.
Everybody is extremely helpful and welcoming and looking after Mum's welfare and wellbeing. The home is very clean and bright and comfortable.
I am so delighted that you found everybody helpful and welcoming and that staff ensured your mum's wellbeing and welfare were looked after. We have nearly finished our refurbishment and I am happy that it felt bright and comfortable.
My experience with Lauriston has been that the staff are extremely caring, hardworking, and the home has a strong culture of accountability.
Thank you for your kind words, we truly appreciate your recognition of the dedication of our staff at Lauriston.
Excellent home for my grandmother. Wonderful caring staff. Nothing is ever too much trouble. My grandmother is so incredibly happy living here, During COVID they were outstanding.
Thank you for your kind words; we are so glad that you are able to see how much care and attention we give, not only to your grandmother, but to all our residents.
The staff are so caring and really do everything that they can to help our mum feel settled. They love to listen to stories of Mum's life.
Their communication with families is excellent, they’ve done everything possible to aid the swift settling in process. I really cannot praise them enough.
The food is lovely and the home is really homely.
Thank you once again for all that you do.
Thank you for your kind words, we know how difficult changes can be when entering into a new home and I am so pleased to hear that your mother has settled in really well and staff continue to keep good relationships open to families as well as residents. We are always here if you need any further advice.
I can’t fault the care my mother has received since she moved into Lauriston. My mother has Alzheimer’s and she is always treated with care and respect by the amazing and hard-working staff. There is lots of interaction from all the staff and daily activities. She is happy, clean and well-fed. She particularly looks forward to the daily afternoon tea and freshly baked cakes.
Thank you for your positive feedback, it is so nice to hear and I am sure the staff will very much appreciate it. We endeavour to provide person-centred care for all our residents and staff always go above and beyond the care they provide. I will ensure all staff are aware of your feedback. Thank you once again.
My sister-in-law has been well looked after but recently, when I phoned to ask how she was, I was told she had tested positive for Covid but I had not been informed. Until now, I have had phone calls to tell me when and what has happened, so I was quite annoyed that I had not been contacted. I appreciate with the situation, staff are terribly busy but this is not an excuse - I should have been informed even though at this time and for the last year because of my age (77) I have also had to stay home in Yorkshire and been unable to visit.
Thank you for your review. I am pleased that you feel your sister-in-law has been well looked after. I am sorry that you were not informed, on this occasion, but thank you for appreciating how busy everyone has been during this pandemic. I know we have now been able to respond to you in writing but please be assured that keeping you informed will be our priority.
I can't praise them enough and my husband seems happy and settled at this difficult time.
Because of the current situation, I cannot complete some of the following questions fairly as I can only comment on what my husband says and the overall impression I get from the staff I have met and spoken to!
Thank you for your kind and positive words; I am very happy to hear that staff keep you updated as well as receiving updated information about changes that have occurred over the time since your husband joined us and managing Covid. We endeavour to ensure that all families and residents are kept up to date with everything during these difficult times.
We had a lot of help during September with the sad loss of Mum's son and our brother. We were pleased with the way Lauriston cared for our Mum during this time. It was a very difficult time for us all. The staff helped us a great deal.
Thank you for your kind words; I am so pleased that staff provided so much support for you all and most of all to ensure that your mother was comforted and supported throughout everything during those saddest moments.
I am very pleased with the level of care Mum is receiving. The staff are most helpful and make me feel welcome when I visit. Mum certainly seems well satisfied with the care she is receiving.
Thank you for your positive feedback for Lauriston. We are so very pleased that you are happy with the care we provide.
She feels loved by all the staff here and my family are all very pleased. A big thank you to the Lauriston.
Thank you for your kind words. We aim to ensure, not only your mother but all residents and families feel this way. Once again thank you so much.
On behalf of my three sisters and I, we cannot fault the care that my mother has been given since her residence from 2016 at Lauriston, and especially at this difficult time with COVID 19. Keep up the great work you are doing and keep safe and well.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we try to ensure that residents remain happy and comforted within their home; striving for the upmost care. Once again thank you.
Overall, a very good nursing/care home. My Mother is happy there and is well looked after. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Although she doesn't take part, there are plenty of activities for those who want too. My only slight negative is that it does appear fairly costly perhaps when compared to other some homes.
Thank you for your kind positive feedback and entrusting your mother into our care. MHA, as an operator in a commercial sphere, has to operate as commercially as our competitors. The benefit of MHA being a Charity is that we invest any surplus back into expanding our charitable purpose rather...
Friendly, clean, warm atmosphere.
Thank you for your positive feedback; staff at Lauriston work hard to ensure this continues.
I have been very satisfied with all aspects of care at Lauriston in recent months. My mother is being well looked after and I have every confidence that staff are diligent, caring and kind. The atmosphere is cheerful and busy, and the food is consistently good. I am so grateful for all you are doing.
Thank you so much for your kind and positive words; I will ensure that staff receive this feedback. We ensure that Lauriston is home for all residents.
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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!
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