Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home

Brighton · BN2 7GD

Care type: Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees: From £1,440/week
Inspection rating: GoodRating published Feb 2018
Capacity: 35 beds

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What the evidence shows

Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Feb 2018). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and professionalism. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

Good inspection rating
Family feedback highlights staff kindness and professionalism
Nursing care

Points to explore

Family feedback: occasional understaffing at busy times

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How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

More facility details

Registered provider: Mr & Mrs J Breeds
Provider group: -
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
Purpose built: No
Ensuite rooms: 47%
Floors: 3
Opened: 2011
Nursing cover: Registered nurse shown 24/7

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Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Good

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Good

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Good

Inspection record date

Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jan 2018

A data review is not a new inspection.

Registered Manager

Carol Ann Breeds

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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

Nursing care
24/7 nurse cover
Palliative or end-of-life support
Wheelchair access

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

Parkinson's

Stroke

Cancer

Palliative Care

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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour

Bariatric Care

End-of-Life Care

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour

Bariatric Care

End-of-Life Care

Nursing vs residential care: what's the difference→Parkinson's care in care homes→Understanding palliative and end-of-life care→Care home funding: NHS, council, and self-funding explained→

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

Specialist Staff

Physiotherapist

Registered Manager

Carol Ann Breeds

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Wound Management

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Regular Medication Reviews

Full Medication Management

Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,440/week

From ≈ £6,261 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Fees are guideline figures; final price subject to full assessment of individual care needs. Funded nursing care is applied for above advertised fees. Eligible residents in England may receive NHS Funded Nursing Care (£254.06 per week) paid directly to the home.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Brighton and Hove, nursing): £1,266/wk

Nursing care

£1,200–£1,350/week

Dementia care

£1,200–£1,350/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,440/week

From ≈ £6,261 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Brighton and Hove, nursing): £1,266/wk

Nursing care

£1,200–£1,350/week

Dementia care

£1,200–£1,350/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Family feedback for Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home

Read the recurring strengths and concerns below alongside inspection findings and individual care needs.

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RightCareHome analysis of family feedback

Feedback to explore

Family feedback rating (out of 5)

What families say about staff

Positive

Family feedback highlights caring and attentive staff

What families value

What matters to families:

genuine kindness and compassion
dignity and respect for residents
staff responsiveness and communication
clean, comfortable environment

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staff responsiveness and communication
clean, comfortable environment

Watchouts to confirm

Feedback raises these points. Ask the home how it handles them in day-to-day care:

occasional understaffing at busy times
Medium priority
communication gaps about medical updates
Lower priority

Care needs and preferences mentioned by families

These are patterns in family experiences, not an assessment of personal suitability. Confirm individual needs with the home.

Families seeking a warm, personal approach for elderly relatives.
Those needing dementia or end-of-life care with strong emotional support.
Residents who value a homely, clean setting with garden access.

Explore the detailed review evidenceAspect ratings, trends, feedback themes, family experiences and staff context.

How Families Rate This Home

Family feedback on care, surroundings and daily life

Food & Drink

4.65

Food & Drink

4.65

Activities

4.69

Activities

4.69

Facilities

4.70

Facilities

4.70

Rooms

4.70

Rooms

4.70

Management

4.78

Management

4.78

Cleanliness

4.78

Cleanliness

4.78

Value for Money

4.80

Value for Money

4.80

Safety

4.86

Safety

4.86

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Positive family feedback

Positive experiences described in family feedback:

exceptionally caring staff

spotless and homely environment

personalised attention to residents

good activities and social life

supportive to families

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supportive to families

Feedback to discuss on your visit

Use these feedback themes as prompts while you are on the floor and speaking with staff or families:

occasional understaffing at busy times

communication gaps about medical updates

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report considers available staffing information alongside family experiences. Coverage varies, and any gaps remain questions to confirm with the home.

Family experiences can help with visit planning. They do not verify current staffing levels or the care an individual will receive.

How RightCareHome analyses public feedback

The rating and family experiences can highlight different aspects of a home. Read both in context:

Recurring patterns. Review text is analysed for repeated strengths, concerns, contradictions and practical questions. Isolated comments are treated more cautiously than recurring themes.
Confidence thresholds. The strength of each conclusion depends on usable feedback, evidence breadth and consistency. We distinguish specific experiences from broader patterns.
Rating and semantic assessment. The combined rating summarises numerical scores. The semantic assessment explains what families repeatedly describe. Strong recurring concerns can therefore change the assessment even when the rating is high.
Evidence scope. Public feedback is one evidence layer, not a live measure of staffing, safety or daily care. RightCareHome therefore reads it alongside inspection findings and their dates and the questions to test on a visit.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home is a care home with nursing in Brighton, South East, operated by Mr & Mrs J Breeds since 2011. The home has 35 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

+44 1273 750260 Get directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

30-32 Newlands Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7GD

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP

1.3 km

Nearest Pharmacy

1.0 km

Bus Stops (500m)

10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

173m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

7 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site

Freshly Cooked Meals

Choice of Menu

Special Occasion Meals

Communal Dining Room

Hydration Monitoring

Nutritional Assessment

5/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected June 2025)

Food handling:Good

Premises condition:Very good

Food safety management:Good

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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

7 activities listed

Individual and group options available

Arts & Crafts

Music & Singing

Exercise Classes

Gardening

Games & Quizzes

Reminiscence

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Religious Services

✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Lift

Rooms

Ensuite

Single Rooms

Double Rooms

Own Furniture

TV in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden

TV Lounge

What public records show about this provider

RightCareHome analysisProvider records

A standard company check does not apply here

This provider type does not appear to use the standard company check shown for private operators. Discuss care quality, staffing and continuity directly with the provider.

What we know

A standard company-record check does not appear to apply to this provider type.

What public records do not tell us

This does not say anything negative about care quality or day-to-day continuity.

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Who is legally responsible for this service, and which current registration, staffing and continuity documents can you share?

No company-derived findings are shown because this provider type does not appear to use the standard company-record check.

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Provider identity and record dates

A standard company-record check does not apply to this provider type. An account date is not available for this check.

Linked provider

Mr & Mrs J Breeds

Company record

Not applicable

Match

Not applicable

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Next Steps

Is Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home

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Ask about staff numbers during evenings and weekends.
Request examples of how medical updates are shared with families.
Observe how staff interact with residents and each other.

Also ask about everyday care

What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.
How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?
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Common Questions About Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home: From £1,440/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home accepts self-funding and local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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How many beds does Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home have?

Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home has 35 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5.

Are Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Has Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home in the inspection history.

What continuity questions should families ask Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home?

Ask Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home?

Before choosing Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Brighton to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 6 June 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home?

When visiting Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Rottingdean Nursing and Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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