How much does nursing care home cost in Brighton and Hove?

Nursing care home in Brighton and Hove costs £1,517 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,227 per week, so Brighton and Hove is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Brighton and Hove council pay for my care?

Brighton and Hove council pays for adult social care subject to a means-tested financial assessment. In England the upper capital threshold is £23,250 (savings + home value if going into residential care). Below this, the council contributes on a sliding scale. Above it, you pay the full cost yourself. Brighton and Hove contracts with private and voluntary providers — you can usually choose your provider as long as the council's rate is met or you top up the difference.

How do I find a care home in Brighton and Hove?

Brighton and Hove council has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide information and advice on local care providers. Contact Brighton and Hove adult social care team for an assessment. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) website lists every registered care home in Brighton and Hove with the most recent inspection rating. TreatCompare cross-references CQC inspection data when available.

What's included in the nursing care home cost in Brighton and Hove?

Care home with on-site qualified nurses for residents with complex medical needs — typically 25–40% more expensive than residential care without nursing. The £1,517 per week figure is the council-paid average — what private clients pay is typically 20-40% higher because care providers cross-subsidise local-authority-funded residents from self-funder fees. Top-ups for nicer rooms, additional services, or location premiums are charged separately.

Is this the same as private care home prices?

No. ASC-FR figures are what local councils pay providers for the residents they fund — not the private 'self-funder' rate. Private clients typically pay 20-40% more than the council rate for the same care. TreatCompare uses the council rate as a baseline because it's the only nationally consistent published figure; expect to pay more if you're self-funding.

Nursing care home in Brighton and Hove: cost per week

The nursing care home cost in Brighton and Hove is £1,517 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Brighton and Hove council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Brighton and Hove

More expensive than the national average

£1,517

per week

National median

£1,227

England-wide

Private self-funder

£1,972

Estimated (council + 30%)

What families may actually pay in Brighton and Hove

Council baseline

£1,517

per week from ASC-FR returns

Annual equivalent: £78,884.

Self-funder guide

£1,820-£2,124

per week, using a 20-40% uplift

Mid estimate: £1,972 per week.

2.5-year exposure

£256,373

mid self-funder estimate

Council-rate equivalent: £197,210.

Self-funders should also check whether NHS-funded nursing care is deducted from the quote or already reflected in the stated nursing fee. The standard England FNC rate is £268 per week from 1 April 2026.

What to check in a care home fee quote

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Nursing care 18-64	£1,479.954
Nursing care 18-64	£1,380.952
Nursing care 18-64	£2,324.138
Nursing care 18-64	£1,407.968
Nursing care 65+	£1,187.579
Nursing care 65+	£1,371.364
Nursing care 65+	£1,386.861
Nursing care 65+	£1,597.504

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