Care Homes in East Sussex
East Sussex is a local authority in the South East region of England with 287 CQC-registered care homes and 8,506 beds in total. 7 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 227 are rated Good. 37 homes require improvement. Care homes in East Sussex span 30 postcode districts.
Areas in East Sussex
Specialist Care in East Sussex
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BN21 (31)
TN22 (8)
BN22 (9)
TN38 (27)
TN6 (10)
BN20 (19)
BN27 (17)
TN33 (6)
BN8 (10)
BN23 (6)
TN34 (18)
TN40 (27)
TN39 (18)
TN31 (5)
BN25 (17)
RH18 (2)
BN10 (8)
BN26 (7)
BN2 (2)
TN32 (1)
TN21 (7)
TN19 (2)
TN35 (6)
BN9 (2)
TN37 (13)
TN5 (2)
BN7 (3)
RH15 (2)
Choosing a Care Home in East Sussex
With 287 care homes across East Sussex, families have 234 well-rated options to consider. 37 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in East Sussex — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
East Sussex has 7 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in East Sussex.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data