England

Rated:GoodResidential

Nova House

Belgrave Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2EG

01323896629

Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

11 December 2023

Provider

Seaford Homes Limited

Beds

36 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 15 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 12 are the same and 3 are lower.

8 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 ImprovementJun 2016
GoodJul 2017
GoodMar 2020
GoodJan 2022
GoodFeb 2024

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 Seaford Homes Limited 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 Nova House

Nova House is a residential care home in East Sussex, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. The Care Quality Commission's most recent findings on the home are set out below.

Nova House is a residential care home providing personal care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia. Inspectors found the service was performing well, with staff who knew people well and responded appropriately to their needs. Staffing levels were sufficient, and people were supported to make choices and remain independent.

People told inspectors they felt safe and confident that any concerns would be dealt with promptly. Staff involved people and their relatives in decisions about care and regularly sought feedback. Overall, the CQC rated Nova House Good.

Source: CQC assessment, 20 February 2024

Specialist Care

Older people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home is in a residential area of Seaford, close to local shops and amenities and near the sea.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN25 2EG

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.

Assessment published 20 February 2024. Assessment date recorded: 11 December 2023.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 20 February 2024. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Nova House is a residential care home which provides personal care for older people, some of whom were living with dementia. We completed our on-site assessment visit on 18 December 2023, off site activity was completed on 18 and 19 December 2023. We looked at 5 quality statements; Safeguarding; Involving people to manage risks; Safe and effective staffing; Independence, choice and control and Equity in experiences and outcomes. The service provided safe and effective care and support to people. Staff encouraged people to be involved in decision making and people were given choice and control over their care. Staffing levels were sufficient to support people appropriately.

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

Read Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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