Wavertree House
Nursing home in Hove, Brighton and Hove
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- 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
Wavertree House is a care home in Hove, East Sussex, with 41 registered beds. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — assessed as Good in the 2022 report.
The home provides care for older people and others needing support in later life. Families considering Wavertree House can find further information about its services, fees and availability by contacting the home directly.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 June 2022 · Last inspected 26 April 2022
Inspectors found that people at this 36-place home, which supports older people including some without sight, were kept safe, with abuse and neglect prevention systems in place and risk assessments guiding staff. Staff were described as safely recruited, sufficiently numerous and skilled, and as respectful and caring in the feedback given by people and relatives. The overall picture is of person-centred, varied everyday care, with a range of activities and meal choices.
- Systems to prevent abuse and neglect were in place and staff knew how to spot the signs
- Care plans were person-centred and staff knew people well
- A varied choice of meals was offered, with specific dietary needs catered for
- Quality assurance processes were effective, and feedback from people, staff and relatives led to changes
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 |
What Brighton and Hove council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Wavertree House 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 WELLBN HEALTHCARE, 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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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