Charlesworth Rest Home

37 Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6HB

01273565561

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 April 2019

Provider

Mrs Eileen Margaret Horne

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 52 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 47 are the same and 3 are lower.

46 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2015
GoodNov 2016
GoodMay 2018
GoodApr 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Mrs Eileen Margaret Horne runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Charlesworth Rest Home

Charlesworth Rest Home is a residential care home in Brighton and Hove, offering personal care and accommodation for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This small family-run home provides accommodation and personal care support for up to 18 residents, including those living with dementia. Located in Brighton, East Sussex, the property features a communal lounge, dining room, and garden. On the inspection day, 15 people were living at the home.

Residents reported feeling safe at the home, and staff demonstrated a good understanding of how to meet individual needs. Staff members were knowledgeable about residents' outcomes and worked to support them effectively.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 April 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

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.

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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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN1 6HB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 30 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 April 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Charlesworth Rest Home'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 Charlesworth Rest Home, 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 Charlesworth Rest Home, 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 Charlesworth Rest Home'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