Tusker House
Residential care home · Hastings
57 Pine Avenue, Hastings, TN34 3PP
Run by Mrs Paula Woolgar
- GoodCQC · Jul 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds72
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01424 421573
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 July 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Tusker House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-230037734
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Tusker House
Tusker House supports older people over 65 living with dementia who can no longer manage safely alone. The family-run home accepts permanent placements and respite stays, with care available day and night in a residential setting.
Residents have access to three lounges, two dining areas, landscaped gardens and a conservatory overlooking a sensory garden. Activities include music and dancing, painting, darts and trips out, with therapy visits also arranged. Bedrooms have nurse call systems, while lifts, hoists and specialist bathing facilities support less mobile residents. Tusker House has been family owned and run since 1965.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hastings
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponbay LodgeHastings | 0.2 miles | |||
| The Hurst Residential HomeHastings | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Barrington HouseHastings | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hastings CourtHastings | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 76 Canute RoadHastings | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Family-run since 1965
- Three lounges and two dining areas
- Permanent and respite placements
Ask about
- Tusker House caters for older people over 65 with a dementia-type condition.
Suits: Older people living with dementia
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
57 Pine Avenue, Hastings, TN34 3PP
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Questions families ask
Who does Tusker House care for?
They care for people over 65 with a dementia-type condition and accept Local Authority funded clients.
Does Tusker House offer respite care as well as permanent stays?
Yes. They accept both permanent placements and respite stays.
How much do care fees start at?
Fees start at £1000.00 per week. They accept self-funded and Local Authority funded clients, with costs generally paid by monthly standing order.
Can couples stay together at Tusker House?
Yes. They have a number of double rooms for couples, with some offering an en-suite wet room and WC facilities.
Are meals prepared onsite and can residents choose?
Yes. Meals are prepared onsite, with daily choices for all meals. Dietary preferences and medical requirements are care planned and reviewed.