The Whitehouse

1 Chichester Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 8SH

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 February 2019

Provider

Evans Care Limited

Beds

14 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 18 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 1 is lower.

17 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 ImprovementJan 2016
GoodAug 2016
GoodMar 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Evans Care 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.

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 The Whitehouse

The Whitehouse is a residential care home in Brighton and Hove, providing care and accommodation for older people. Full details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

The Whitehouse provides care and accommodation for up to 14 older people. At the time of inspection, 11 residents were living at the service. People were happy with the care they received and felt relaxed with staff, describing them as kind and supportive.

One resident said, "They can't do enough for me, they are so kind. " Residents reported feeling safe and well supported, noting there were sufficient staff to care for them. Inspectors observed friendly relationships between residents and staff, with interactions characterised by warmth and genuine care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 March 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: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN2 8SH

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 29 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 February 2019.

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

Read The Whitehouse'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 The Whitehouse, 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 The Whitehouse, 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 The Whitehouse'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