St Clare Rest Home
Care home in Brighton, West Sussex
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
St Clare Rest Home is a care home with 18 registered beds in Brighton, West Sussex. The home provides residential care and is registered with the Care Quality Commission, which rated it Good overall in 2019. Across all five key areas assessed — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — the home was rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 May 2019 · Last inspected 29 April 2019
Inspectors observed friendly interactions between staff and the people living at this care home, and people said they felt cared for and respected. Staff were described as knowing residents well, communicating with each other, and being supported with training, supervision and appraisals. The report found staffing levels were sufficient to meet needs and allow time for quality interaction.
- Staff were seen to treat people respectfully and to support them to stay independent.
- There were enough staff to meet people's needs and spend quality time with them.
- Medicines were managed safely, and staff were trained in safeguarding and in keeping people safe in an emergency such as a fire.
- A range of structured activities was available, people were supported to keep important relationships, and staff supported people's choice and control.
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.
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 350 m away
- Fire station about 950 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- 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 West Sussex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £984 |
| 2025 | £1,033 |
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Local health safety net
St Clare Rest Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PORTSLADE HEALTH CENTRE, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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