Carewise Homes
Oaklands
Nursing home in Hove, Brighton and Hove
Operated by Carewise Homes
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
Oaklands is a nursing home in Hove, in the Brighton and Hove area of East Sussex. It sits in a quiet suburban neighbourhood, about a ten-minute drive from the coast, and occupies a two-storey building in the Tudor style. The home is registered for 32 residents and is about a fifteen-minute walk from Preston Park Station, so it can be reached by public transport.
All of the bedrooms are single rooms with en suite facilities, and they are bright and roomy. Each room is fitted with a call system for summoning staff. Bathrooms and showers with assistance are also available for residents who need extra help. Carewise Homes operates the home.
The Care Quality Commission rates Oaklands Good overall, with Good in all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The report was published in 2026.
Care provided
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
610 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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
Oaklands 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 STANFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, 1 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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