Little Acorns is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is operated by Specialist Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Little Acorns provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Little Acorns in October 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Little Acorns is located in Eastbourne, within the East Sussex local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 43 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7AT |
| Phone | 01323 924221 |
| Website | www.specialist-care.co.uk |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 17 October 2025 |
| Provider | Specialist Care Limited |
Is Little Acorns registered with the CQC?
Yes. Little Acorns is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-14353882703
What type of care does Little Acorns provide?
Little Acorns provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Little Acorns?
You can contact Little Acorns by phone on 01323 924221, or visit them at 43 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7AT.
What is Little Acorns's CQC rating?
Little Acorns has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-14353882703
How many care homes are in Eastbourne?
There are 78 CQC-registered care homes in Eastbourne. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/eastbourne.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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