Care home
The Whitehouse
Residential care home in Brighton, Brighton and Hove
The Whitehouse
Residential care home in Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Operated by Evans Care
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
The Whitehouse is a 14-bed residential care home in Brighton, East Sussex, providing care for older people aged 65 and over. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 April 2019 · Last inspected 27 February 2019
Inspectors found that residents were happy with their care, described staff as kind, and said they felt safe and well supported. Friendly relationships between residents and staff were seen during the visit, and the home was described as welcoming to both residents and visitors. Staff had completed essential training and understood how to meet each person's needs and preferences.
- Residents said staff were caring and easy to be with, and inspectors saw warm relationships during their visit.
- Residents said their needs were met and enjoyed the food and the daily activities on offer, which supported an independent lifestyle.
- The home felt homely and welcoming to residents and their visitors.
- Staff had received essential training and knew residents well, which inspectors saw in the care they delivered.
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
- 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
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 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
The Whitehouse is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Sussex County Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is SALTDEAN AND ROTTINGDEAN MED PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Evans Care
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