Alpha May Care First

Home care agency in Brighton, Brighton and Hove

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
AddressUnit 306,3rd Floor, Queensberry House, 106 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XF

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About

Alpha May Care First is a home care agency based in Brighton, East Sussex, and is registered with the Care Quality Commission. It provides personal and nursing care for people who want to remain in their own homes, with a particular focus on dementia. The agency supports older people, younger adults, people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairments and learning disabilities.

The Care Quality Commission rates the agency Good overall, with Good ratings for the safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led key questions in a report published in 2022. The agency states that its values are integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, empathy and excellence, and that it aims to build a committed staff team that delivers care tailored to each client's needs.

What inspectors found

CQC: Good

Report published 5 May 2022 · Last inspected 21 March 2022

Inspectors found people using this domiciliary service in Brighton and Hove and Wakefield were kept safe, with staff trained in safeguarding and incidents tracked by the registered manager. People were involved in shaping their care plans, staff knew them well, and risks were assessed with clear guidance. Nutritional needs were met, consent was sought, and the report describes a well-led service with a positive staff culture and partnership working with professionals.

Strengths noted
  • Staff trained in safeguarding and recognising harm, with no safeguarding issues since registration
  • People involved in care decisions, with support delivered in line with their needs and preferences
  • Sufficient, appropriately trained staff who knew people well, and risks assessed with clear staff guidance
  • Well-led by a proactive registered manager and provider, with systems to monitor quality and gather views

Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
Hospital1.1 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Alpha May Care First will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Alpha May Care First is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Sussex County Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIGHTON STATION HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Sussex County Hospital · 1.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BRIGHTON STATION HEALTH CENTRE · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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