Seaway Nursing Home

33 Vallance Gardens, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DB

01273730024

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

18 January 2022

Provider

Seaway Nursing Home Limited

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 54 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 48 are the same and 4 are lower.

37 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 ImprovementApr 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2017
InadequateNov 2018
Requires ImprovementJan 2019
GoodFeb 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Seaway Nursing Home Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Seaway Nursing Home

Seaway Nursing Home brings a reassuring sense of warmth and professionalism to the Brighton and Hove community, offering families the peace of mind that comes with a Good CQC rating. The team here takes genuine pride in creating an environment where residents feel truly at home, with the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and Hove providing a wonderful backdrop for daily life. For families exploring nursing care options in the area, Seaway is well worth getting to know.

This converted property in Hove, East Sussex provides nursing and residential care for up to 20 people with various health conditions, including dementia and sensory impairment. At the time of inspection, 13 people were living at the home.

The home has implemented safe arrangements for visitors, including confirmation of negative lateral flow tests, temperature checks, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Visiting professionals provide evidence of vaccination status or exemption before entering the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 February 2022

Specialist Care

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

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN3 2DB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Physical 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 4 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 January 2022.

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

Read Seaway Nursing 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 Seaway Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Seaway Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Seaway Nursing 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