Bramble Cottage Retirement Home
Care home in Brighton, Brighton and Hove
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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Bramble Cottage Retirement Home in Brighton provides 24-hour residential care and support for 28 residents. The home is registered to deliver care that promotes independence, active lifestyles, dignity and choice, tailored to residents' individual needs.
The Care Quality Commission rated Bramble Cottage Retirement Home Good overall in 2020, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 January 2020 · Last inspected 8 January 2020
Inspectors found that the home, which supports 19 older people and can accommodate up to 28, provides safe everyday care from capable staff who know how to recognise and report concerns. Staff were described as knowing people well and encouraging independence, and people were supported to make their own choices, stay healthy and take part in activities. Inspectors judged the service well led by an open manager, and the report rates it good overall.
- Staff were described as capable and well informed, and they knew how to identify and report concerns.
- Medicines were managed safely, and people received them as prescribed.
- Staff were said to know people well and to promote independence in day-to-day care.
- People had access to a range of activities, and steps were taken to help them avoid social isolation.
- Staff recruitment was still ongoing at the time of the inspection.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
155 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Brighton and Hove council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,111 |
| 2025 | £1,124 |
What Brighton and Hove council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bramble Cottage Retirement Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Sussex County Hospital, 2.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HAVEN PRACTICE, 1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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