Acorn House - Acorn Watford Limited

198 Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6JE

01273271237

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 March 2022

Provider

Acorn (Watford) Ltd

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodMar 2017
GoodNov 2019
GoodApr 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Acorn (Watford) Ltd runs in England.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Acorn House - Acorn Watford Limited

Acorn House is a residential care home in Brighton and Hove, operated by Acorn Watford Limited. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

This residential care home provides accommodation and support for up to 10 people with physical and learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, all 10 registered places were occupied. The service supports residents to access choices, dignity, independence and connections to their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 April 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN1 6JE

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 5 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 March 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 16 November 2019: Good
CaringPublished 16 November 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 16 November 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Acorn House - Acorn Watford Limited's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Acorn House - Acorn Watford Limited, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Acorn House - Acorn Watford Limited, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Acorn House - Acorn Watford Limited's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees