England

Crescent HouseBrighton and Hove

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Rated:GoodResidential

Crescent House

108 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GP

01273732291

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 December 2019

Provider

The Crescent House Charity

Beds

19 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 53 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 47 are the same and 4 are lower.

39 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

Requires ImprovementOct 2015
GoodJan 2017
GoodDec 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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 The Crescent House Charity 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 Crescent House

Crescent House is a residential care home in Brighton and Hove, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out what the CQC observed on its most recent visit.

Crescent House is a residential care home providing personal care to 15 older people, with capacity for up to 17. The home supports people with varying care needs, including those living with dementia. Before admission, the registered manager completes a comprehensive assessment of each person's needs.

Residents report feeling safe at the home. Staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding and know how to respond to concerns, with identified risks assessed and managed according to clear guidance. People feel there are sufficient staff available to meet their needs, and new recruits are vetted safely.

The home maintains high cleanliness standards, with fresh-smelling environments throughout. Residents receive their medicines as prescribed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 December 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

WiFiGardenDining RoomCommunal LoungeLift

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: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN3 6GP

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 28 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 December 2019.

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

Read Crescent House'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 Crescent House, 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 Crescent House, 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 Crescent House'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