Westwood
Residential care home · Hastings
55 St Helens Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2JJ
Run by Hastings and Bexhill Mencap Society
- Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2022
- 6.2Our score
- Beds9
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01424 428805
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 31 December 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Westwood
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-109746208
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Westwood
Adults with learning disabilities can develop independent living skills at Westwood, a residential home in Hastings. The service offers tailored support in a safe home environment, helping residents work towards personal goals and participate in everyday life.
Westwood is part of Hastings & Bexhill Mencap’s wider support for local adults and families. Activities include gardening, sports and music, while crafts and cookery provide opportunities to build confidence and practical experience. Westwood is home to nine residents with learning disabilities, creating a small residential setting within the wider community service.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hastings
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions (Hastings) Limited - Bishops LodgeHastings | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cumberland HouseHastings | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mountside Care HomeHastings | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Hurst Residential HomeHastings | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| 63 Collier RoadHastings | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Home for nine residents
- Independent living skills
- Community activities and cookery
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities developing independence
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
55 St Helens Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2JJ
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Questions families ask
How many residents does the care home accommodate?
The home accommodates nine residents with learning disabilities.
Do they provide a day service for adults with learning disabilities?
Yes. Open Door is a dedicated day service offering person-centred support focused on independence, confidence and essential life skills.
How often does the day service run?
The day service runs five days a week, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
How much does Westwood cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Westwood for its weekly fee. As a guide, East Sussex council paid on average £948 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.