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33 Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2HJ
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29 April 2026
My father celebrated his 100th birthday in March 2026. A small family party was arranged by Southlands Place staff throughout the process from the initial enquiry to the event on the day, nothing was too much trouble. Management and reception staff were supportive and efficient, care staff were
friendly, caring and professional, and catering staff produced a buffet and cake of very good quality and suitable for the occasion. On the day the room was decorated brilliantly and arranged in such a way that conversations could be had and photographs taken. All in all a great day. Thank you Southlands.
28 April 2026
Southlands Place has all that you would expect from a very good care home facility, but in my short experience so much more: A welcoming, open atmosphere with plenty of light, airy space. Celebrating Christmas, Chinese New Year, Mothers Day etc with cheerful decorations and activities, bringing the
outside in. This is outstanding and unusual to find in my experience. Found resident/relative meetings for suggestions are a breath of fresh air. Good team work creates a calm atmosphere in often challenging times. Impressive attention to care and detail, involving family to resolve difficult issues at a sad and difficult time, is very welcome.
22 April 2026
I have been in Souhlands Place for two weeks and have met with nothing but kindness from all the staff. The room is lovely and everywhere is spotlessly clean. The food is very good and although I have a liquid diet there is not much the chef doesn't manage to puree. All in all this is a very
comfortable place to be.
20 April 2026
I have been at Southlands Place for just over two years. I find the staff very helpful and willing to assist when necessary. It is of great comfort to me that staff are on hand to assist 24 hours a day if I need them. My son and daughter were able to accompany me to a lovely mothers day lunch, which
we all enjoyed. There are lots of different activities laid on. I particularly enjoy the musical ones.
20 April 2026
Southlands home is always warm and welcoming, and all the staff go above and beyond to make my mum feel comfortable and happy. We also had a wonderful mother's day lunch, which was delicious. Thank you for everything you do for my mum.
20 February 2026
Interesting. Most impressed by the Christmas Fayre at the end of November, the work the staff put in was great. Terrible day but a good total towards Help the Homeless.
19 February 2026
I would like to thank the wonderful team on the ground floor for their superb care of my mother. At a recent hospital appointment the consultant was very impressed by the comprehensive notes and information I was given to take to the appointment by the team. It appears this is not what they normally
see, but it is standard practice for Southlands Place. The consultant also commented on how well cared for her skin is. "You are somewhere very special" were his words to her. We know that. My mother is cared for so well and not just physically as her emotional wellbeing is just as important to them.
30 January 2026
My husband was admitted onto the 2nd floor, very much mentally alert but in reality at the end of life, and I was unable to continue looking after him at home. Not only were the staff professionally competent and personally engaging with him as the resident, but I feel that that they all equally
supported me and my emotional needs at such a challenging time. The environment of the home is light and bright, for residents able and inclined to take part in activities there is plenty to occupy them, the food is plentiful and generally of a high standard, and the flexibility of visiting second to none. In my husband's last week on a syringe driver, I was able to stay in his room overnight, and was able to feel a part of his life closing down, in a very comfortable and compassionate way.
29 January 2026
A lovely setting, with a very caring and kind nursing team. Southlands has a calming feel to it, and I always feel welcome when popping in to visit.
I am very grateful that my father is able to be a resident and receive the care he needs, to support with a nasty degenerative illness.
20 January 2026
Mum arrived in a poor state of health after 16 weeks in hospital. Slowly but surely and with great kindness, care and expertise, the staff helped her settle and rest relax and repair giving her a wonderful last year of life. She had company, fun activities, parties, entertainment- a full social
calendar! As her life was drawing to a close the care was sensitive as were the meetings with family. She was at peace, looked beautiful and we were so touched. Thank you.
12 January 2026
Lovely modern facilities. Calm, happy atmosphere. Staff are friendly and helpful - especially in the dining room on the 1st floor. Lots of fun activities.
09 January 2026
Very friendly staff, plenty of spaces to move around and sit and chat.
Nice and clean.
Lots of festive decorations.
I look forward to seeing how my grandad embraces the experience.
09 December 2025
I am so grateful that my wife is in such a lovely place.
The staff are so kind, patient and understanding of her condition.
Could not be better.
29 October 2025
Southlands Place provides outstanding person centred care, treating clients with dignity and respect. Staff put all the residents first, and nothing is too much trouble even when they are busy.
As a personal assistant to a resident whom I take out on a weekly basis, I liaise with activities
assistant, nurse practitioners, incl. care staff, all of whom are kind, friendly and approachable.
17 October 2025
I am so pleased with Southlands Place for my elderly 103 year old friend. He initially came in for respite yet after a short while we came to the conclusion that he would be much happier and safer at Southlands Place care home after having several falls at home.
He has not had one fall in
Southlands place and I regularly cook him if he is happy and comfortable to which he replies "oh yes I am quite comfy here and the stay are lovely" I never thought I would hear him say that as he never liked the idea of a home yet Southlands Place has stayed up to the mark.
09 October 2025
Wonderful, friendly staff. Pleasant surroundings. We didn't realise we had to phone prior to coming to eat lunch with my friend (misinformed), but were made welcome anyway.
08 October 2025
I am very happy with my mum being at Southlands Place. The staff are very friendly and seem to really care about their clients.
The building is bright and welcoming with a bistro area near the reception that gives off a good vibe.
There are activities to do daily if one wishes, singing, arts and
crafts, film afternoons, bingo, music and memories etc.
There is a dinning room if one wishes to socialise. With a lounge and dinner room area on each floor with other rooms to sit in quietly if one wishes.
08 October 2025
My father-in-law has now been at Southlands for a year. During this time I have nothing but praise for the entertainments girls. Every month there is a different theme and it is always a pleasure to walk in. Their recent autumn window is amazing from the outside I thought the drawings were stencils,
but no, everything to my amazement was hand drawn! They are a credit to the home.
01 October 2025
The staff are amazing, very kind and caring and nothing is too much trouble. Although cleanliness almost everywhere is good, sometimes my mum's room has not been hoovered as often as I think it should be. Food, I think there could be more emphasis put on vegetables and salads, especially in the
summer.
29 August 2025
Wonderful care home- all staff very lovely helpful and friendly. Helped my brother out no end and make him comfortable and very welcome.
Latest Reviews for Southlands Place
29 April 2026
My father celebrated his 100th birthday in March 2026. A small family party was arranged by Southlands Place staff throughout the process from the initial enquiry to the event on the day, nothing was too much trouble. Management and reception staff were supportive and efficient, care staff were
friendly, caring and professional, and catering staff produced a buffet and cake of very good quality and suitable for the occasion. On the day the room was decorated brilliantly and arranged in such a way that conversations could be had and photographs taken. All in all a great day. Thank you Southlands.
28 April 2026
Southlands Place has all that you would expect from a very good care home facility, but in my short experience so much more: A welcoming, open atmosphere with plenty of light, airy space. Celebrating Christmas, Chinese New Year, Mothers Day etc with cheerful decorations and activities, bringing the
outside in. This is outstanding and unusual to find in my experience. Found resident/relative meetings for suggestions are a breath of fresh air. Good team work creates a calm atmosphere in often challenging times. Impressive attention to care and detail, involving family to resolve difficult issues at a sad and difficult time, is very welcome.
22 April 2026
I have been in Souhlands Place for two weeks and have met with nothing but kindness from all the staff. The room is lovely and everywhere is spotlessly clean. The food is very good and although I have a liquid diet there is not much the chef doesn't manage to puree. All in all this is a very
comfortable place to be.
20 April 2026
I have been at Southlands Place for just over two years. I find the staff very helpful and willing to assist when necessary. It is of great comfort to me that staff are on hand to assist 24 hours a day if I need them. My son and daughter were able to accompany me to a lovely mothers day lunch, which
we all enjoyed. There are lots of different activities laid on. I particularly enjoy the musical ones.
20 April 2026
Southlands home is always warm and welcoming, and all the staff go above and beyond to make my mum feel comfortable and happy. We also had a wonderful mother's day lunch, which was delicious. Thank you for everything you do for my mum.
20 February 2026
Interesting. Most impressed by the Christmas Fayre at the end of November, the work the staff put in was great. Terrible day but a good total towards Help the Homeless.
19 February 2026
I would like to thank the wonderful team on the ground floor for their superb care of my mother. At a recent hospital appointment the consultant was very impressed by the comprehensive notes and information I was given to take to the appointment by the team. It appears this is not what they normally
see, but it is standard practice for Southlands Place. The consultant also commented on how well cared for her skin is. "You are somewhere very special" were his words to her. We know that. My mother is cared for so well and not just physically as her emotional wellbeing is just as important to them.
30 January 2026
My husband was admitted onto the 2nd floor, very much mentally alert but in reality at the end of life, and I was unable to continue looking after him at home. Not only were the staff professionally competent and personally engaging with him as the resident, but I feel that that they all equally
supported me and my emotional needs at such a challenging time. The environment of the home is light and bright, for residents able and inclined to take part in activities there is plenty to occupy them, the food is plentiful and generally of a high standard, and the flexibility of visiting second to none. In my husband's last week on a syringe driver, I was able to stay in his room overnight, and was able to feel a part of his life closing down, in a very comfortable and compassionate way.
29 January 2026
A lovely setting, with a very caring and kind nursing team. Southlands has a calming feel to it, and I always feel welcome when popping in to visit.
I am very grateful that my father is able to be a resident and receive the care he needs, to support with a nasty degenerative illness.
20 January 2026
Mum arrived in a poor state of health after 16 weeks in hospital. Slowly but surely and with great kindness, care and expertise, the staff helped her settle and rest relax and repair giving her a wonderful last year of life. She had company, fun activities, parties, entertainment- a full social
calendar! As her life was drawing to a close the care was sensitive as were the meetings with family. She was at peace, looked beautiful and we were so touched. Thank you.
12 January 2026
Lovely modern facilities. Calm, happy atmosphere. Staff are friendly and helpful - especially in the dining room on the 1st floor. Lots of fun activities.
09 January 2026
Very friendly staff, plenty of spaces to move around and sit and chat.
Nice and clean.
Lots of festive decorations.
I look forward to seeing how my grandad embraces the experience.
09 December 2025
I am so grateful that my wife is in such a lovely place.
The staff are so kind, patient and understanding of her condition.
Could not be better.
29 October 2025
Southlands Place provides outstanding person centred care, treating clients with dignity and respect. Staff put all the residents first, and nothing is too much trouble even when they are busy.
As a personal assistant to a resident whom I take out on a weekly basis, I liaise with activities
assistant, nurse practitioners, incl. care staff, all of whom are kind, friendly and approachable.
17 October 2025
I am so pleased with Southlands Place for my elderly 103 year old friend. He initially came in for respite yet after a short while we came to the conclusion that he would be much happier and safer at Southlands Place care home after having several falls at home.
He has not had one fall in
Southlands place and I regularly cook him if he is happy and comfortable to which he replies "oh yes I am quite comfy here and the stay are lovely" I never thought I would hear him say that as he never liked the idea of a home yet Southlands Place has stayed up to the mark.
09 October 2025
Wonderful, friendly staff. Pleasant surroundings. We didn't realise we had to phone prior to coming to eat lunch with my friend (misinformed), but were made welcome anyway.
08 October 2025
I am very happy with my mum being at Southlands Place. The staff are very friendly and seem to really care about their clients.
The building is bright and welcoming with a bistro area near the reception that gives off a good vibe.
There are activities to do daily if one wishes, singing, arts and
crafts, film afternoons, bingo, music and memories etc.
There is a dinning room if one wishes to socialise. With a lounge and dinner room area on each floor with other rooms to sit in quietly if one wishes.
08 October 2025
My father-in-law has now been at Southlands for a year. During this time I have nothing but praise for the entertainments girls. Every month there is a different theme and it is always a pleasure to walk in. Their recent autumn window is amazing from the outside I thought the drawings were stencils,
but no, everything to my amazement was hand drawn! They are a credit to the home.
01 October 2025
The staff are amazing, very kind and caring and nothing is too much trouble. Although cleanliness almost everywhere is good, sometimes my mum's room has not been hoovered as often as I think it should be. Food, I think there could be more emphasis put on vegetables and salads, especially in the
summer.
29 August 2025
Wonderful care home- all staff very lovely helpful and friendly. Helped my brother out no end and make him comfortable and very welcome.