St Mary�s House

38-39 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6HG

01273556035

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

18 April 2020

Provider

Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO

Beds

12 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.

33 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

GoodJun 2015
GoodAug 2017
GoodApr 2020

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

Run by Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 3 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.

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 St Mary�s House

St Mary's House is a small residential care home located on Preston Park Avenue in Brighton, providing care for up to 12 residents. The home specialises in supporting older people and individuals with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. Run by Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO, it operates within the Brighton and Hove area of East Sussex.

The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Good following an inspection in April 2020. The intimate size of the home allows for personalised care in a residential setting, and its location provides access to Brighton's local amenities and services. The home's focus on sensory and physical support needs means it caters to residents requiring specialist assistance with mobility, communication, or other related requirements.

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting St Mary�s 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 St Mary�s 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 St Mary�s 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