Crescent House
Care home in Hove, 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.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Crescent House is a 19-bed residential care home for older people in Hove, East Sussex, run by a non-profit charity. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Each resident room is equipped with a call system, Wi-Fi access, individual radiator controls and a television point. The home prioritises cleanliness and hygiene, with staff trained in hygiene control procedures.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 December 2019 · Last inspected 3 December 2019
Inspectors visited Crescent House, a residential care home for 15 older people (including people living with dementia), in December 2019 and rated it good, the same as at its previous inspection. People said they felt safe, that staff were trained and knew how to raise concerns, and that there were enough staff. Inspectors found that care was planned with people and their families, that people were treated with dignity and kindness, and that the home was clean and offered a range of activities and meal choices.
- Staff were trained, knew how to act on safeguarding concerns, and followed risk assessments and guidance
- Care plans were detailed, personalised and drawn up with people and their relatives
- People described staff as kind, caring and attentive, and staff enjoyed working at the home
- Quality audits and regular contact between the registered manager and the board of trustees were in place
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
610 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Crescent House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Sussex County Hospital, 2.4 miles away. The local GP practice is TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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