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

Residential care home in Brighton and Hove costs £1,594 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,196 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 residential care home cost in Brighton and Hove?

Long-term residential care without nursing — accommodation, meals, personal care and supervision for older adults who can no longer live independently. The £1,594 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.

Residential care home in Brighton and Hove: cost per week

The residential care home cost in Brighton and Hove is £1,594 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

£1,594

per week

National median

£1,196

England-wide

Private self-funder

£2,072

Estimated (council + 30%)

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Residential care 18-64	£1,536.842
Residential care 18-64	£1,536.842
Residential care 18-64	£1,729.622
Residential care 18-64	£2,459.93
Residential care 18-64	£759.259
Residential care 18-64	£2,458.472
Residential care 18-64	£3,576.923
Residential care 18-64	£2,067.265
Residential care 18-64	£1,184.852
Residential care 18-64	£1,184.852
Residential care 65+	£1,014.953
Residential care 65+	£1,014.953
Residential care 65+	£1,421.99
Residential care 65+	£2,333.504
Residential care 65+	£1,151.004
Residential care 65+	£1,396.67
Residential care 65+	£1,626.374
Residential care 65+	£1,387.383
Residential care 65+	£1,014.46
Residential care 65+	£1,014.46

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