England

Wavertree HouseBrighton and Hove

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Rated:GoodResidential & Nursing

Wavertree House

Somerhill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RN

01273262200

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

26 April 2022

Provider

Wavertree Care Ltd

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 56 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 50 are the same and 4 are lower.

30 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

GoodNov 2018
GoodJun 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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 Wavertree Care Ltd 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.

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 Wavertree House

Wavertree House is a care home in Brighton and Hove offering both residential and nursing care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Wavertree House provides accommodation and personal care for up to 36 older people, including those with various physical health needs and visual impairments. At inspection, 34 people were using the service.

People are kept safe through effective systems designed to prevent abuse and neglect. Staff demonstrated confident knowledge in recognising warning signs and responding appropriately. Risk assessments identify individual support needs, with clear guidance available to staff on minimising identified risks.

The home implements safe recruitment practices with appropriate background checks, and medicines are appropriately managed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 June 2022

Specialist Care

Older peopleSensory impairments

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: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN3 1RN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Sensory impairment.

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 16 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 April 2022.

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

Read Wavertree 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 Wavertree House, 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 Wavertree House, 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 Wavertree 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