SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home
Residential care home · Seaford
Applewood, 37 Headland Avenue, Seaford, BN25 4PZ
Run by The Royal School for the Blind
- GoodCQC · May 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds5
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01323 873270
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 13 May 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-139666122
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home
SeeAbility supports people with learning disabilities or autism who may also have sight loss, helping them build relationships, enjoy activities, develop independence and pursue employment. Its residential and supported living services sit alongside community support, accessible resources and supported employment programmes.
The organisation also works on eye care, including accessible sight tests and local pathways for adults with learning disabilities. Its Special Schools Eye Care Service brings sight tests, glasses dispensing and clinical care into special schools. This combination of living support, employment help and sight-loss provision is relevant to people seeking assistance that extends beyond accommodation alone.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Seaford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southdown Housing Association - 28 Southdown RoadSeaford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Seaford Head Retirement HomeSeaford | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cornfield HouseSeaford | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westerleigh Nursing HomeSeaford | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Port ManorSeaford | 0.6 miles |
Also run by The Royal School for the Blind
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeeAbility - Barclay House Residential HomeSeaford | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Surrey ViewsLeatherhead | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - The WillowsLeatherhead | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Denecroft Residential HomeGuildford | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility Fairways Residential Care HomeAldershot | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Fir Tree Lodge Residential HomeTadley | Good | 8.0 | |
| SeeAbility - Heather House Nursing HomeTadley | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| SeeAbility - Fiennes House Residential HomeWellington | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist sight-loss support
- Supported employment programmes
- Eye care pathways for disabled people
Suits: People with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Applewood, 37 Headland Avenue, Seaford, BN25 4PZ
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Questions families ask
How much does SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, East Sussex council paid on average £2,118 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask SeeAbility - Applewood Residential Home whether it takes residents funded by East Sussex council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.