Seaway Care Home
CQC Good
Seaway is a small Brighthelm Care nursing home in Hove, offering 24-hour nursing, palliative and respite care for 19 residents near the seafront.
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Care homes offering respite care in Hove
There are 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Hove on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,840 a week, while Brighton and Hove usually pays £1,124. The largest is Hallmark Maycroft Manor Care Home, with 105 beds.
Average residential fee in Hove: £1,840/week — above the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Hove
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,840 |
| Brighton and Hove usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,124 |
| Largest | Hallmark Maycroft Manor Care Home (105 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Hove
High Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 2% of similar areas
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Hove is about £1,840/week, above the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Hove
The average residential care home in Hove costs about £1,840/week, while Brighton and Hove’s published usual rate is around £1,124/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £716/week (≈ £37,232/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Hove
£1,840/wk
Brighton and Hove usual rate
£1,124/wk
Likely top-up gap
£716/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Brighton and Hove’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Hove on the map
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Care homes (4)
updated September 2026
Downlands Care Home
CQC Good
Managed by the esteemed Brighthelm Care, Downlands Nursing Home is a delightful care facility with a capacity of twenty-three residents, nestled in the heart…
NursingRespite
The Adelaide Care Home
CQC Good
Managed by Brighthelm Care, Adelaide Nursing Home is nestled in the serene town of Hove, providing a peaceful environment close to local facilities and the…
NursingRespite
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What care costs in Hove
Residential (avg)
£1,840/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,520/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,435/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Brighton and Hove
The average house price in Brighton and Hove is £407,803, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £407,803
- Detached
- £851,059
- Semi-detached
- £546,143
- Terraced
- £472,809
- Flats & maisonettes
- £296,227
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Hove
Residential care homes
1 in HoveNursing homes
4 in HoveDementia care homes
2 in HoveRespite care
4 in HoveSafety
610 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime150
- Anti-social behaviour143
- Shoplifting92
- Public order61
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Hove?
AskBart lists 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Hove, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Hove rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Hove cost?
Published fees range from £1,200 to £1,840 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Hove?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Hove?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Hove:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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