Best Care Homes in Brighton and Hove, UK

Overview of Arlington House

Arlington House is a charming care home located in Hove, owned and run by husband and wife team David and Roxana Steedman. The home is committed to providing a safe, home-from-home environment with the same high standards of care and support that the owners would want for their own loved ones. Arlington House is supported by Marina, the Registered Manager, and a dedicated team of care staff, housekeepers, maintenance staff, and chefs.

The home underwent a complete refurbishment in 2019, with all bedrooms being freshly painted, fitted with new flooring, furniture, soft furnishings, and wide-screen TVs by July 2022. The communal areas have also been renovated, providing a fresh, light feeling and improving flow and access to the home’s facilities. Arlington House offers delicious, fresh, and varied home-cooked meals prepared by experienced head chef Hash, who offers a daily menu choice of visually enticing, delicious, and nutritious meals. Hot and cold drinks and snacks are available throughout the day and night.

Grosvenor Lodge is a residential care home located in Hove, arranged over three floors with a capacity for up to 31 residents. The home is equipped to provide the highest standards of dementia care, with staff trained to cater for a variety of mental and physical needs while ensuring that each resident’s life is as full as possible. The bedrooms at Grosvenor Lodge are light, airy, and modern, with large LCD wall-mounted televisions, and the three lounges feature special amenities such as live pets, a sweet cart, a reminiscence room, and a meeting area. The hallways are zoned to aid orientation around the home, and a beautiful, secure garden provides a perfect place for residents and visitors to enjoy sunny days outside.

The team at Grosvenor Lodge is committed to supporting residents in managing their health and wellbeing, focusing on individual interests and abilities to create personalized care plans. The home cares for older people living with varying stages of dementia, sensory impairment, and other healthcare needs, with staff trained to deal with the challenges that dementia can present. Grosvenor Lodge offers nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared by the chef using local produce, always catering to individual dietary requirements, and maintains excellent links with local healthcare providers to ensure residents receive the best possible care.

Overview of Place Farm House

Place Farm House is a care home located in Patcham, Brighton, which has been providing care since 1992. The home has strong links with various community and church groups, adding to the connection between the residents and the local community. Place Farm House is managed by Karen Reid, who takes an active role in the day-to-day running of the home and provides support to the residents and care staff.

The home strives to provide a homely and comfortable environment for its residents, with all bedrooms featuring en-suite bathrooms and being fully furnished. Residents are encouraged to bring their personal possessions and furniture to make their rooms feel more like home. Place Farm House also offers free WiFi in the rooms. The home has two in-house chefs who provide delicious and nutritious four-weekly menus, with input from the residents. The dining room and lounge areas are well-furnished and comfortable, encouraging shared interaction and enjoyment among the residents. The home also has a tranquil garden area with a summerhouse where residents can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Overview of Dean Wood

Dean Wood is a retirement community located on Warren Road in the Woodingdean area on the outskirts of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. Operated by Bupa Care Homes Limited, the purpose-built facility incorporates residential care, around-the-clock nursing supervision, short-term respite stays, and palliative care options. The clinical framework is set up to assist seniors dealing with physical frailties or progressive health conditions, featuring specialized care pathways for both early and late-stage dementia as well as targeted Parkinson’s disease support.

The lifestyle structure centers on physical and social activities, incorporating regular fitness classes, interactive learning sessions, and pet therapy. The culinary setup integrates community-focused cookery programs and interactive food discussions alongside standard daily meal options.

The property features fully accessible single en-suite wet rooms and sits approximately five kilometers from Brighton city centre. Based on official records monitored by the UK Care Quality Commission (CQC), the care home maintains an overall “Good” regulatory compliance rating across all core service assessments.

Prospective representatives can contact the building’s administrative team to arrange a pre-admission health review and check on current funding frameworks, such as private self-funding or NHS continuing healthcare options.