Wilbury

Hove · BN3 3PA

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,395–£1,850/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2019
Capacity
19 beds
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What the evidence shows

Wilbury is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2019). Family feedback highlights staff friendliness and competence. 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 friendliness and competence
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: difficult access for reduced mobility

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • 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
Wilbury Care Home Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
68%
Floors
2
Opened
1982
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Wilbury 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
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Mar 2019
Registered Manager
Dinarte De Freitas Coelho
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes palliative or end-of-life support, wheelchair access, secure garden or area. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or area
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Huntington's
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Cancer
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Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

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 not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Registered Manager
Dinarte De Freitas Coelho

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Wilbury: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,395–£1,850/week

≈ £6,066 - £8,044 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

All fees are pending assessment and care needs

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, residential): £1,124/wk

Dementia care
£1,045–£1,345/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.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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 Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Wilbury, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Wilbury Care Home in Hove, Brighton, is a home away from home for its residents. It is warm and friendly, and the food is amazing. Our residents love living at Wilbury. With high standards of comfort, we pride ourselves on providing independence, fulfilment, and exceptional 24-hour care. Our priority is that Wilbury is a happy, comfortable, safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led place for our residents and that their relatives and friends always feel welcome and confident that we are the best place and a ‘home from home’ for their loved ones. ​ Living in our care home provides residents with all the assistance they require, together with companionship, stimulation, and healthy home-cooked food. In addition, we will provide relatives with the security and peace of mind that someone is always there looking after their loved ones. Wilbury Care Home has a team of fantastic staff who go to great lengths to look after their residents. We pride ourselves on providing the highest standards of tailored, individual care and ensuring residents can live happy and independent lives. Our weekly activities programme ranges from keep-fit sessions to quizzes, as well as outings for shopping trips and local attractions, helping to keep everyone active and engaged. Our typical resident requires some support, some more than others, but we treat each person as an individual and promote their independence. We can support residents with early-onset dementia or Alzheimer's, but we will assess each resident's needs before moving into Wilbury.

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
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

66 Wilbury Road, Hove, Hove, BN3 3PA

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
700m
Nearest GP
500m
Nearest Pharmacy
500m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
600m

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

487m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

7 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Options

Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Vegetarian
Vegan
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected July 2025)
Food handling:Very 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.

9 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Pet Therapy
Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Parking
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Wilbury a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Wilbury

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Test the lift and check corridor widths for wheelchair or walking aid users.

  2. Ask about support for residents with reduced mobility.

  3. Meet several staff across shifts to gauge consistency.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Wilbury

What does the inspection rating for Wilbury show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 7 March 2019.

Is Wilbury a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 7 March 2019. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 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 Wilbury cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Wilbury: £1,395–£1,850/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Wilbury accept NHS or local authority funding?

Wilbury accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Wilbury a nursing home or a residential care home?

Wilbury is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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How many beds does Wilbury have?

Wilbury has 19 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Wilbury?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5.

Are Wilbury's reviews enough to make a decision?

Wilbury'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 Wilbury safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Wilbury is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Wilbury?

Wilbury is operated by WILBURY CARE HOME LTD (Company registration number: 05669282). Ownership type: private_equity.

Has Wilbury had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Wilbury in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Wilbury's provider?

Wilbury's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Wilbury?

Ask Wilbury 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 Wilbury?

Before choosing Wilbury, 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 Hove to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Wilbury's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Wilbury looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 7 March 2019.

What is Wilbury's food hygiene rating?

Wilbury currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 24 July 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Wilbury?

When visiting Wilbury, 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, and ask how families are updated when needs change. 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 Wilbury?

Our visit checklist for Wilbury 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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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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