Victoria Chartwell
Care home in Hove, Brighton and Hove
Operated by Victoria Nursing Group
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
Victoria Chartwell is a 22-bed nursing home in Hove, situated on Dyke Road Avenue. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission overall, with Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness; the well-led domain is rated Requires Improvement. It provides nursing care and is open to visitors.
The home supports older people requiring nursing-level care. Staff are led by a registered manager and operate within a person-centred approach to support residents' physical and mental wellbeing.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 October 2019 · Last inspected 23 July 2019
Inspectors found that people felt safe and that staff were caring, friendly and involved people in decisions about their care. Residents could take part in a wide range of activities, enjoyed freshly cooked meals, and were able to personalise their rooms and receive visitors at any time. The home had no registered manager at the time of the visit, although staff said they felt well supported by senior colleagues.
- Medicines were managed safely and reviewed regularly by a pharmacist.
- Staff were recruited safely and well trained, and there were enough of them to meet people's needs.
- Meals are cooked fresh each day, and the kitchen holds a good food hygiene rating.
- Activities are organised for everyone at the home and are designed to be accessible to all.
- The home had no registered manager at the time of the inspection.
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 August 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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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 |
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Local health safety net
Victoria Chartwell 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 HOVE MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Victoria Nursing Group
Victoria Chartwell is one of 3 homes run by Victoria Nursing Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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