Country Court Care
The Pines Nursing Home
Nursing home in Hove, Brighton and Hove
Operated by Country Court
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
The Pines Nursing Home, operated by Country Court Care, is a 42-bed nursing home in Hove, East Sussex. It provides nursing care and dementia support for older people aged 65 and over, with a focus on person-centred approaches to care.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019 across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 February 2019 · Last inspected 5 February 2019
Inspectors found that people living at this 35-place nursing home felt safe and relaxed with staff, and that staffing levels were sufficient. Care was described as friendly and personalised, with care plans covering individual preferences, communication and end of life wishes. People had a varied choice of meals, plenty of activities and support to keep in touch with family, and the provider's quality checks were in place.
- Medicines were managed safely, with systems for storage, administration, audits and reviews
- Staff were trained in safeguarding and in the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and supported through supervision and development plans
- A varied daily meal choice, with people able to give feedback on food and drink
- A wide range of activities, including one-to-one time, exercise, quizzes and themed events, with people able to make choices about their day
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
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
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Pines Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Sussex County Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is CHARTER MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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