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Care homes offering respite care in Rottingdean

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Rottingdean on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,380 a week, while Brighton and Hove usually pays £1,124. The largest is Dean Wood Care Home, with 80 beds.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,380/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Brighton and Hove council pays
£1,124/wk

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Care homes in Rottingdean

Care homes in Rottingdean (2)

★ With family reviews

1 in Rottingdean, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Rottingdean in numbers

The average residential care home in Rottingdean costs about £1,380/week, while Brighton and Hove’s published usual rate is around £1,124/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £256/week (about £13,312/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Brighton and Hove council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,380
Brighton and Hove usual weekly rate (2025)£1,124
LargestDean Wood Care Home (80 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, Brighton and Hove (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£407,803
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Rottingdean£1,380/wk
  • Nursing, Rottingdean£1,380/wk
  • Dementia, Rottingdean£1,380/wk
  • Brighton and Hove average£1,424/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Brighton and Hove usual rate£1,124/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Brighton and Hove. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Brighton and Hove's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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.

Living in Rottingdean

  • High 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.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 54% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

48 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Violent crime10
  • Shoplifting7
  • Public order5
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Rottingdean

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove Limited

The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove takes a holistic approach to all its work, considering the needs of carers, and those they care for. Core activities include information and advice giving,…

4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1015728)
Charity

Community Transport for the Lewes Area

The provision of community transport in the Lewes area for people who have special needs of such facilities because they are elderly, poor or disabled, people with young children or those living…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110215)
Charity

Dementia Singing Experience, Sussex

We take structured and interactive singing, activity and craft sessions into community day care centres, Age UK or council run and dedicated care homes supporting those living with dementia and…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1184951)
Charity

East Sussex Brighton & Hove Crossroads - Caring for Carers Limited

The objectives of the Charity are to relieve the stresses experienced by Carers and Beneficiaries ('Carers' means any person or people involved in the provision of care for a person or people who…

5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1060552)
Charity

Age Concern East Sussex

Services to people in later life and influencing/representation to improve the quality of later life. Services include information and advice, community clubs, post-hospital discharge support,…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139470)
Charity

Time to Talk Befriending

We overcome loneliness experienced by older people through befriending. We provide one to one befriending, group befriending, events, seasonal outreach and social prescribing in Brighton and Hove,…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1186555)

Rottingdean: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+35.9%
Projected change in Brighton and Hove, 2025 to 2035 (5,576 to 7,577). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+24.3%
Projected change in Brighton and Hove, 2025 to 2035 (41,190 to 51,207). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Healthy-U Pharmacy (0.7 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
8
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 81.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6–9 out of 10
Where the 8 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Rottingdean

  • The Sussex Beacon · 3.4 milesCQC Good (report published May 2026). CQC page
  • Martlets Hospice · 6.4 milesCQC page
  • St Peter and St James Charitable Trust · 11.1 milesCQC Good (report published May 2020). CQC page

Hospitals near Rottingdean

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Rottingdean a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Rottingdean

Rottingdean suits older people drawn to a seaside setting with good day-to-day services and many opportunities for outdoor activity and socialising. The over-65 share (26.6%) is significantly higher than the national average, indicating well-developed later-life provision. Cost and family proximity should guide your choice, as transport links and care-home availability will depend on which specific schemes interest you.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GPs and pharmacies are within the town; the South East region has good hospital cover, though distance to emergency services depends on your exact location.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is a concern: 865 offences were recorded in 2026–04, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common. This is above typical national averages for market towns.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family lives; Rottingdean's seaside position means some journeys to nearby cities or family support networks may take time.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care fees in Rottingdean should be checked with individual homes; the South East generally sits above the national average, so budget accordingly.
  • Transport: Buses serve the town; rail links connect to nearby cities, though many older residents will find car or taxi access important for appointments. The town is reasonably walkable for some daily needs.
  • Housing options: Rottingdean has a mature retirement market; you'll find a range of care homes and sheltered schemes, though choice and availability vary by budget and care need.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town offers 42 parks and 20 allotments, plus excellent seaside walking — ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activity. Social groups and hobby clubs are well represented in established seaside communities.
  • Community: With 438 restaurants and cafés and 186 pubs, plus a large retired population, Rottingdean has active social and dining opportunities. Local memory cafés and support groups are common in areas with this demographic strength.
  • Climate: Being on the South Coast, Rottingdean has milder winters than much of the UK but can be windy and damp; expect typical seaside weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Recorded offences are notably above national average, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour prominent. Visit at different times and speak to current residents about your own safety concerns.
  • South East costs: Care fees in the region typically run above the national average. Factor this into your budget before committing to a home.

Questions about care homes in Rottingdean

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Rottingdean?

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Rottingdean, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Rottingdean rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Rottingdean?

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.

Near Rottingdean

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.