Lauriston

Lauriston Care Home provides personalised residential care, nursing care, and dementia care for up to 60 residents in St Leonards-on-Sea, near Hastings. Situated less than a mile from both Hastings town centre and the coastline, the purpose-built home offers a comfortable and supportive environment with easy access to local shops, amenities, and community facilities.

Residents benefit from spacious single bedrooms, each with private en-suite facilities. Rooms provide a comfortable and secure living space and can be personalised with treasured possessions, photographs, and decorations to help residents feel settled and at home. The home also offers a range of communal lounges and social areas where residents can relax, meet friends, and spend time with family members.

A varied activities programme forms an important part of daily life at Lauriston. Led by a dedicated Activities Coordinator, residents can choose from a wide range of engaging social, recreational, and creative pursuits. Popular activities include singing sessions, bingo, quizzes, baking, afternoon teas, coffee mornings, games, flower arranging, gardening, craft activities, and knitting groups. Regular animal visits and film afternoons also provide enjoyable opportunities for entertainment and social interaction. Activities are tailored to residents' interests and abilities, encouraging participation and promoting overall wellbeing.

Residents also benefit from the support of a dedicated Chaplain, who offers spiritual care, companionship, and emotional support to residents and their families, regardless of faith or belief. This additional support helps promote a sense of comfort, connection, and wellbeing throughout the home.

For those who enjoy a little pampering, Lauriston features an on-site beauty salon offering hairdressing, nail care, and hand massage treatments. Weekly shopping trips are also organised, enabling residents to remain connected with their local community in St Leonards-on-Sea, and continue enjoying familiar routines and interests. The team works hard to accommodate individual preferences wherever possible, ensuring care remains person-centred and responsive.

The home is proud to offer award-winning music therapy delivered by a specially trained music therapist. These sessions support residents living with dementia through singing, live music, percussion instruments, and musical interaction in both group and one-to-one settings, helping to encourage communication, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.

Lauriston is owned and operated by MHA, a national charity dedicated to helping older people live later life well. Through its services, MHA supports thousands of older people across Britain every day.

If you are considering residential care, nursing care, or dementia care in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings or the surrounding East Sussex area, the friendly team at Lauriston would be delighted to welcome you for lunch and a visit to the home.