Inglewood Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-07-08
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families have appreciated how staff work to create meaningful experiences, particularly during important occasions like Christmas. One family found the team responsive and supportive during a particularly difficult time with their relative.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality55
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership42
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-07-08
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the June 2023 inspection, covering training, care planning, healthcare access, and food. The home lists dementia as a specialism alongside physical disabilities and sensory impairment, which means staff should be trained to support people with a range of complex needs. The published summary does not record specific detail on dementia training content, care plan review frequency, or how meals are managed for people with swallowing difficulties or specific dietary needs.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the June 2023 inspection, which requires inspectors to be satisfied that staff treat people with kindness, respect their dignity, and support their independence. This is the domain most closely linked to the daily experience of living in the home. The published summary does not include specific inspector observations of staff interactions, resident responses, or examples of how dignity is maintained in practice.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the June 2023 inspection, covering activities, individual engagement, and how well the home tailors its support to each person's preferences and needs. The home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, so responsiveness to individual need is particularly important. No specific detail on the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home supports people who cannot join group activities is available in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Requires Improvement at the June 2023 inspection. This is the one domain where inspectors found the home falling short of the required standard. The registered manager is Mrs Rani Raju, and the nominated individual is Mr Christopher David Ridgard. The published summary does not specify what the concerns were, but a Requires Improvement in Well-led typically relates to governance systems, oversight of quality and safety, audit processes, or the culture in which staff operate. This was the home's fourth inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for both younger and older adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also provide dementia support as part of their nursing services. For those living with dementia, the home offers specialist nursing support. Their experience caring for residents with varying needs means they understand the importance of adapting care approaches. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Inglewood Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting genuinely positive inspection findings across care, safety, and staffing, held back by a Requires Improvement rating in Well-led, which raises real questions about oversight and governance that families should explore directly.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families have appreciated how staff work to create meaningful experiences, particularly during important occasions like Christmas. One family found the team responsive and supportive during a particularly difficult time with their relative.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Inglewood, it's worth discussing your loved one's specific medical needs during your visit.
Worth a visit
Inglewood Nursing Home, on Nevill Avenue in Eastbourne, was inspected in June 2023 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive. The home cares for up to 60 people, including adults with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, both over and under 65. The four Good domain ratings indicate that inspectors were satisfied with the standard of care, staffing, and resident wellbeing at the time of the inspection. The significant caveat is that Well-led received a Requires Improvement rating, meaning inspectors found concerns about how the home is managed and governed. This matters because leadership quality directly shapes everything else, including how safely concerns are escalated, whether staff are properly supervised, and how the home responds when things go wrong. The full inspection report contains more detail on what specifically fell short. Before choosing this home, read the full report, ask the registered manager Mrs Rani Raju what actions have been taken since the inspection, and check whether a follow-up inspection has taken place or is planned.
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In Their Own Words
How Inglewood Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Finding the right balance between medical needs and personal care
Inglewood Nursing Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When you're looking for nursing care in Eastbourne, you need somewhere that can handle complex health needs while still feeling welcoming. Inglewood Nursing Home supports residents with various conditions, from physical disabilities to dementia. The home has shown they can create special moments for families, though some aspects of their clinical care have needed attention.
Who they care for
The home cares for both younger and older adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also provide dementia support as part of their nursing services.
For those living with dementia, the home offers specialist nursing support. Their experience caring for residents with varying needs means they understand the importance of adapting care approaches.
“If you're considering Inglewood, it's worth discussing your loved one's specific medical needs during your visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Inglewood Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting genuinely positive inspection findings across care, safety, and staffing, held back by a Requires Improvement rating in Well-led, which raises real questions about oversight and governance that families should explore directly.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families have appreciated how staff work to create meaningful experiences, particularly during important occasions like Christmas. One family found the team responsive and supportive during a particularly difficult time with their relative.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Inglewood, it's worth discussing your loved one's specific medical needs during your visit.
Worth a visit
Inglewood Nursing Home, on Nevill Avenue in Eastbourne, was inspected in June 2023 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive. The home cares for up to 60 people, including adults with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, both over and under 65. The four Good domain ratings indicate that inspectors were satisfied with the standard of care, staffing, and resident wellbeing at the time of the inspection. The significant caveat is that Well-led received a Requires Improvement rating, meaning inspectors found concerns about how the home is managed and governed. This matters because leadership quality directly shapes everything else, including how safely concerns are escalated, whether staff are properly supervised, and how the home responds when things go wrong. The full inspection report contains more detail on what specifically fell short. Before choosing this home, read the full report, ask the registered manager Mrs Rani Raju what actions have been taken since the inspection, and check whether a follow-up inspection has taken place or is planned.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Inglewood Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Inglewood Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Finding the right balance between medical needs and personal care
Inglewood Nursing Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When you're looking for nursing care in Eastbourne, you need somewhere that can handle complex health needs while still feeling welcoming. Inglewood Nursing Home supports residents with various conditions, from physical disabilities to dementia. The home has shown they can create special moments for families, though some aspects of their clinical care have needed attention.
Who they care for
The home cares for both younger and older adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They also provide dementia support as part of their nursing services.
For those living with dementia, the home offers specialist nursing support. Their experience caring for residents with varying needs means they understand the importance of adapting care approaches.
“If you're considering Inglewood, it's worth discussing your loved one's specific medical needs during your visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
