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Little Acorns
43 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7AT — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Little Acorns was rated
Rating published 17/10/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 15 bedsRegistered capacity
- East SussexCouncil for care funding
- 01323 924221Care home's own number
- Specialist Care LimitedOperator
- 13th June 2023Registered since
- Specialist Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Little Acorns
Little Acorns is a Care Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex, offering Residential, Dementia, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
Little Acorns was registered with the Care Quality Commission in June 2023. It is run by Specialist Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 11826141). It is the only care home Specialist Care Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with mental health conditions.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Little Acorns been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Little Acorns "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published October 2025.
What types of care does Little Acorns provide?
Little Acorns provides Residential, Dementia, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Little Acorns have?
Little Acorns is registered for 15 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Little Acorns?
Little Acorns is run by Specialist Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 11826141).
When was Little Acorns registered with CQC?
Little Acorns has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since June 2023.
Who does Little Acorns care for?
CQC registers Little Acorns to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with mental health conditions.
Does Little Acorns provide nursing care?
No. Little Acorns is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Little Acorns?
Little Acorns is in the East Sussex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Little Acorns?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Eastbourne, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.