Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Residential Care Home in East Sussex
At Bernhard Baron Care Home, our complete focus is on providing exceptional residential care and assisted living since 1945. As a Quaker-led, not-for-profit organisation, we prioritise individual choice and independence while ensuring residents receive tailored support. Our unique setting in East Sussex offers two distinct living options: self-contained flint cottages or en-suite rooms in our main building, both surrounded by five acres of tranquil gardens. With a dedicated team, many of whom have served for years, we foster a warm, welcoming atmosphere where residents maintain autonomy over daily routines, from dining preferences to activity participation.Our comprehensive care plans, updated monthly, address personal, medical, and social needs, including medication management and accompaniment to medical appointments. Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar of activities co-created with current occupants, alongside flexible dining arrangements and regular community engagement opportunities. Our governance structure includes monthly Residents' Forum meetings and trustee visits to ensure continuous improvement and resident satisfaction. We invite prospective residents and families to explore our facilities and experience firsthand the Bernhard Baron difference, where charity, care, and community converge.
Services
Residential Care
Respite Care
Catering
Gardens
Activities
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer personalised care plans tailored to individual needs since 1945
- Our Quaker-led ethos prioritises people over profit
- Residents choose between self-contained cottages or main building accommodation
- Dedicated staff with long-term experience support daily living needs
- Five acres of landscaped gardens enhance residents' quality of life
What people say
Contented and cared for
Warm and welcoming atmosphere
Rhythm to life here
Support every need
Beautiful gardens
Services
Residential Care
Bernhard Baron Care Home provides 24-hour residential care tailored to individual needs. Residents choose between self-contained cottages or en-suite rooms in our main building, with personalised care plans addressing medical, social, and personal requirements. Our dedicated team supports daily living while maintaining residents' independence.
Respite Care
Our respite care offers temporary accommodation for those needing short-term support. This service provides a welcoming environment with tailored assistance, allowing residents to experience our facilities and care approach. It's ideal for caregivers requiring temporary relief or individuals testing residential living.
Catering
We provide flexible dining options with meals prepared fresh daily. Residents choose when and where to eat, with accommodation for special dietary needs. The service includes communal dining areas and the option to have meals in personal rooms or cottages, ensuring convenience and comfort.
Gardens
Five acres of landscaped grounds feature tranquil gardens, walking paths, and a Peace Garden. These spaces offer residents opportunities for relaxation, horticultural activities, and outdoor socialising. The grounds include accessible pathways and seating areas for year-round enjoyment.
Activities
A comprehensive activity calendar includes social events, hobby groups, and cultural outings. Residents co-create the programme, ensuring diverse options from weekly clubs to special events. The service promotes social engagement, mental stimulation, and continued pursuit of personal interests.
People
Trudi Knight
Head of Home
Trudi Knight leads Bernhard Baron Care Home with extensive experience in residential care. She oversees daily operations and maintains the home's Quaker values, ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centred support while fostering community engagement.
Questions
What types of accommodation are available?
We offer self-contained flint cottages and en-suite bed-sitting rooms in our main building, both with tailored care support.
How are care plans managed?
Care plans are automated, updated monthly, and address personal, medical, and social needs with staff accessibility.
Can residents personalise their space?
Residents may bring their own furniture and personal items to decorate their rooms or cottages.
What activities are available?
We provide a resident-co-created calendar featuring social events, hobby groups, and cultural outings.
Is the home accessible for visitors?
Guests receive facility access, including dining options and refreshment areas during visits.
What faith provisions exist?
We host ecumenical services, Quaker meetings, and accommodate residents attending local churches.
Reviews (3)
Jenny King
Dec 03, 2017
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A dear friend of my family lived here. I am posting this in her memory. As Christmas comes around again, I remember her with deep affection. She had no blood next of kin, but my mother and I met her on holiday in 1995 and we all had a wonderful time together and we then very regularly wrote to her and telephoned her at least weekly, ever since 1995 the year wed all met on that holiday. Sadly, my mother died in December, 2014. Our friend, a resident here, was deeply saddened by this and was very supportive to me in my grief. I clearly understood through my direct communication with her, that
Stuart Pelling
Aug 13, 2017
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Only ever picked patients up from here as it's my job but always seems to be a nice friendly place to be
Wouter Dirk Van Dijl
Nov 15, 2016
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I know I am biased but I have yet to find a better care home for the residents our a better one in terms of employer. Come visit and we will be proud to show you around.
