
Absolutely first class home - could not fault it in any aspect.Jackie C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This Care Home is warm, loving with a big heart, dedicated agency, and staff.Tracey G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All staff and management are always there to help.Kenneth B(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Absolutely first class home - could not fault it in any aspect.Jackie C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This Care Home is warm, loving with a big heart, dedicated agency, and staff.Tracey G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All staff and management are always there to help.Kenneth B(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Located in a residential area in Darlington, Eastbourne Care Home is a spacious home from home setting offering residential and nursing care.
There are 41 bedrooms in total, each offering en suite facilities, with residents encouraged to add a personal touch to help them settle in and feel at home. Across the home there are also spacious living areas, two dining areas where residents can enjoy varied, home cooked meals...
Care Provided by Eastbourne Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Eastbourne Care 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
Group / Owner
- Kara Healthcare
- Private Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
Eastbourne Care Home Reviews (78)
Eastbourne Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.315) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Eastbourne Care Home has 78 reviews.
The care and dedication of all staff is second to none (excellent).
I cannot begin to tell you what a warm, pleasant, homely and extremely friendly place Eastbourne Care Home is. Since Mum went in there in July, she has had nothing but the best care from every member of staff, from the highest management to every domestic. Fabulous place, fabulous staff. Can't praise it enough. Keep up the good work.
I, being a father to the patient in Eastbourne Care Home, I thank ALL concerned in the care of my son. I could not be more satisfied with the care and wellbeing of my son and would recommend it (the home) to any person thinking of taking up residence.
When I left hospital I thought I would never walk again, but after only 25 days of rehabilitation here, I'm walking again. All the staff are friendly, utterly professional, compassionate, and above all caring. The food is very good, the physiotherapy equipment is excellent, as are the physiotherapists. I would highly recommend Eastbourne care home.
We as a family cannot praise it enough. Well done and keep up the good work.
Excellent care, very friendly, very good atmosphere, well cared for. Residents are very happy because there are a lot of activities and entertainment. Food excellent, staff and management are very friendly and helpful when needed.
Superb care of range of residents.
All needs catered for with a smile and enthusiasm and time for visitors as well.
Everyone is looked after safely. Staff teamwork is amazing.
Really happy with the standard of care. The staff are very good. The food is lovely. The home is clean and fresh and most importantly, my mum is happy. Mum cannot praise everything enough.
Such a lovely response from a residents family member. We aim to make every resident and their families feel welcome at our home.
My brother who is a resident at Eastbourne Care Home had planned to marry his fiancée but was unable to get to the Registry Office. It was suggested they get married in the home and despite the fact that this had never been done before, the entire staff moved quickly into action. The manager and her staff could not have been kinder and nothing was too much trouble for them. The buffet was delicious, so many thanks to the catering staff. Even off-duty staff came to wish them well on the day. Thank you to all of you for making it such a memorable day for us all.
Lovely care home, very welcoming and safe feeling. Friendly and approachable staff that seem to know their roles inside out, plus a wonderful new manager. Always helpful and caring when needed. Fab new changes to the home itself too, like a whole new place, love it. I feel very secure with Mum's care and lifestyle within the home. Well done to the manager and the team. Thanks again.
I was in Eastbourne Care Home to complete my preparation for going home after 2 months in hospital. I was very well looked after by caring staff whose humour and style suited me well. The food was good and tasty far outshining what the hospitals could provide.
My friend has been in this home since June 2015 and is very happy with all the staff and her social care and surroundings. Everyone treats her with love and respect and seldom are there are problems, which are then quickly and easily resolved. The home has been taken over and a lot of improvements have taken place, both with the resident care and attention but also with the modernisation of the building. Such as decoration of the bedrooms, a new wet room, proposed coffee lounge and painting and decoration throughout the building. Congratulations to all the staff and management who are totally responsible for her happy environment and trying to keep her positive.
I found Eastbourne a friendly homely place. The food is good, homemade, tasty, plenty of it.
May was a worrying month wondering if my dad was going to be allowed to reside in Eastbourne but the staff made it a whole lot easier as they treat my father as though he was already a permanent resident and now that he is permanent it has been like a large weight lifted off mine and his shoulders, so a big thank you and lots of praise to the staff for helping in a brilliant way.
I've been in other care homes and Eastbourne is much better, the staff were very helpful.
My mother was recently resident at Eastbourne Care Home, Darlington. This was initially for assessment/reablement and then end of life care.
We cannot speak highly enough of the staff and management at the Home. Inevitably they are very busy people, but managed to find time for the kindness and concern that makes so much difference and gives some quality to this distressing stage of life. My mother repeatedly spoke highly of the staff and said she would like others to know of their kindness.
In turn, as her next of kin, we were ourselves both helped and greatly touched by the support, friendliness, warmth and caring we received. In no small measure, it enabled us to cope.
My mother came into Eastbourne Care Home from hospital for rehabilitation. She has been well cared for with lovely staff and has been given physio and is now able to return home, which at 97yrs is wonderful. All the staff are approachable and helpful and can't do enough to help them.
My mum recently stayed here for 3 months due to ill health. She enjoyed her time here. I am happy with the care she received. All staff here were AMAZING, all lovely. My mum has since returned home and is receiving home carers from another provider. I wish Eastbourne carers could continue her care. They are brilliant! Could not recommend more! Will miss all the staff!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 May 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (26)
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Kara Healthcare
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Meet the Team (1)

Allan is a passionate and dedicated Care Home Manager, committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care. Through strong, values-led leadership, she creates a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where residents feel safe and respected and where teams are encouraged to grow, thrive, and deliver their very best in care. Debbie leads with integrity, compassion, and high standards, ensuring the home is a place where people are truly cared for and supported to live well.
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