Home care in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Families in Eastbourne can choose a checked, self-employed carer for visits, nights or live-in care after speaking to them first.
About Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a town in East Sussex, in the BN20 and BN21 postcode districts. The 2021 Census counted about 99,200 residents in the Eastbourne built-up area. Eastbourne District General Hospital is the nearest NHS hospital, about 1 mile from Eastbourne. Adult social care in Eastbourne is arranged by East Sussex County Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Eastbourne with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Eastbourne
- Hourly care in Eastbourne: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Eastbourne: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Eastbourne: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Eastbourne: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Eastbourne: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Eastbourne: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Eastbourne: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Eastbourne
If you live in Eastbourne, ask East Sussex County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Eastbourne is part of East Sussex: see home care in East Sussex for hospitals, funding rules and the other towns we cover there.
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Eastbourne?
Yes, LCH Care covers Eastbourne as part of East Sussex. It depends on carers being available near Eastbourne, and we will tell you straight away what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Eastbourne?
Care in Eastbourne is priced the same as everywhere LCH Care works: £25 an hour for visits of 2 hours or more, or £1,100 a week for live-in care, with a written quote first.
Can care start when someone comes home from Eastbourne District General Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Eastbourne. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Eastbourne.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Eastbourne?
If you live in Eastbourne, ask East Sussex County Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Eastbourne
Tell us what is needed in Eastbourne, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.