
Warm, welcoming, friendly and caring staff in a beautifully equipped care homeMark B(Son of Resident/Service User)



Warm, welcoming, friendly and caring staff in a beautifully equipped care homeMark B(Son of Resident/Service User)



The skilled team at Bowes House provide permanent and short term nursing, residential and specialist dementia care. They also offer compassionate end of life care.
Residents can enjoy newly refurbished facilities, including beautiful lounges and a welcoming café. The ensuite bedrooms have a 24-hour nurse call system, while ground-floor rooms open directly onto the garden. Outside there are sensory gardens and relaxing courtyards.
The Hailsham care home is situated within walking distance...
Care Provided by Bowes House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 90 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees for respite stays.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bowes House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bowes House 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Finlin Martin(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
Room Information
- Single Rooms (90)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (90)
Parking
- Parking on-site
Bowes House Reviews (198)
Bowes House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bowes House has 198 reviews.
My father-in-law has improved since he arrived at Bowes House. Good food. Good care. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Comfortable room. On reflection, an ideal care/nursing home.
At Bowes House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Best wishes.
All the team at Bowes House.
My husband has been a resident of Bowes House since February 2022. I am very happy with the care and consideration he has been given. He has settled well and has made a lot of friends amongst the staff.
Exceptional - the care shown by the nurses, the standard of the facilities and the daily schedules have been brilliant and taken the worry out of looking after my mother in her final years.
I cannot express my thanks enough to the staff on Barley. They looked after my husband right to the end. It helped me come to terms with my loss. We were married for over 62 years and I took care of him and loved him deeply for all that time and the staff on Barley took over from me and I can't thank them enough.
Mum is settled into a routine. She is joining in with activities and enjoys her food. The staff keep me informed of progress on a daily basis when I ring Mum every day. I feel happy that after six months, she is finally enjoying life again, with company around her.
My mother stayed at Bowes House for two weeks respite in November. She was initially unsure about staying, however, soon changed her mind after a couple of days and loved her stay. The staff were excellent and made her feel at home and included in all activities. She became more energetic and social whilst staying.
The staff at Bowes House have been truly amazing. Nothing is too much for them and they have provided my mum with amazing care and a new lease of life.
I initially contacted Bowes House, when we were in crisis with my father. From the very first telephone call, right through to when my father sadly passes away, every single member of staff we came into contact with was professional, compassionate and caring. We could not have wished for a more peaceful end for my father. Thank you to all the staff, you are a very special group of people.
I do not have one bad word to say about Bowes House. I have worked in the care system and I wish that all homes were like here. The building is clean, bright and doesn't smell of over-boiled cabbage. All the food is fresh and cooked in their own kitchen, the residents have a choice of two mains and two desserts every mealtime. It has a cafe where residents and their friends and family can all enjoy a cuppa together, even a bar. There's activities during the day if a resident wants to join in. Today I saw a man come to sing live and some ladies were up and dancing, it's a very happy environment. The rooms are comfortable and warm, ensuite/wet rooms and cosy. The staff go above and beyond to make your loved ones feel like nothing is too much to ask for. The few members of staff that I was personally involved with, from management to cleaning, felt like family (I will miss them). I wish I could give it more stars, very highly recommended.
All the staff I came into contact with were lovely, and caring, and treated mum with empathy and respect.
You made a very difficult time as comfortable as it could have been.
I was visiting a friend at the care home, which I have done many times and was lucky enough on the latest occasion to arrive while activities were on and was able to see the amazing work the staff do. All so friendly, going the extra mile to ensure all residents have a good time and are well looked after. Well done to all the staff.
My mum spent six weeks respite in Bowes House. During her time there, Mum was treated with respect and she received excellent care. All my dealings with the arrangements for her stay were dealt with promptly and efficiently with the utmost professionalism. This was our first experience of a care home and I would not hesitate to go back to Bowes House if it was needed. Thank you.
My father was admitted about two months ago. He is doing much better since he arrived and has been able to get out of bed. The staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. I would recommend Bowes House.
My mother is very happy at Bowes House. Although her memory is fading, she is always pleased to have visitors and is very positive about her new home. The staff went above and beyond the call of duty to allow us to visit (from New Zealand), at the end of lockdown. We had a private place to meet with masks, other ppe and sanitiser after lateral flow and temperature checks. Everyone is kind and friendly and I can't commend the facility highly enough.
Mum has been a resident at Bowes, for over five years and is happy and content at the place she calls home. The staff at Bowes are what makes it such a special place. The care and kindness shown to all residents, is excellent and helps ensure the residents are able to maintain the best possible quality of life. Thank you, Bowes House, for all that you do to look after Mum, we appreciate all that you do.
Having spent a number of weeks recovering after an operation. I only can say that it has been a great experience. All the staff are wonderful and caring. I have gained my strength and confidence and made many new friends. The food is excellent, the activities are really enjoyable, and I've enjoyed the time having coffee with family in the cafe. Thank you, everyone, in the Barley Unit; you are all wonderful!
The Bowes House has been a godsend for my mum. The staff are the most understanding people I have ever come across. They obviously adore their jobs. Their attention to detail is amazing. The upkeep of the home is above and beyond. I feel very happy having Mum here, as I live 600 miles away. I know she is in good hands.
Happy mother in law. Well-fed, well looked after. The best place she can be. Excellent!
I have noticed a great improvement since the new manager arrived. Today is my mum's 94th birthday. The staff have made this such a special day for her. She's has decorations and a cake, and will have a decorated table at lunchtime. She said that she is very spoilt. This is an example of the care that the home gives to each resident and to the families of the residents. I would not hesitate to recommend Bowes House.
My mum received such amazing care with a great deal of dignity and respect during her time at Bowes House which was so lovely to see and know which also helped and eased the family's thoughts and feelings. All of the staff and carers were fantastic and would always help and listen and I will forever be so grateful for those looking after mum. You are all amazing people for what you do and words cannot express my feelings. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 April 2024Good
- 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
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News (42) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I am a highly experienced Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife, qualified in India in 1993, with over three decades of diverse clinical and leadership experience across India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.
In 2015, a deeply personal experience - caring for my mother during her battle with cancer - became a turning point in my career. Following her passing, I chose to transition from hospital-based care into the nursing home sector, wanting to improve the quality of life for older people. Over the past 11 years, I have worked as a Home Manager and Peripatetic Manager across groups of nursing homes, specialising in complex care including brain injuries, learning disabilities, and dementia.
I remain deeply passionate about elderly care, taking pride in providing personalised support. Each day, I value having meaningful engagement with residents, especially those without regular visitors, and I believe in maintaining dignity, compassion, and respect in every interaction.
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