Care Homes in BN3
The BN3 postcode district has 52 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,240 beds, falling under Brighton and Hove council. 4 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 39 are rated Good. 6 homes currently require improvement. 3 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in BN3
BN3 covers Hove and parts of central Brighton, combining one of England's most densely populated coastal towns with an unusually high concentration of top-rated care homes. Of 52 CQC-registered homes with 1,240 beds, four have achieved Outstanding status — Glentworth House (33 beds, dementia and nursing), Fairdene Lodge (32 beds, dementia), and Sackville Gardens (10 beds, mental health specialist) among them. Brighton and Hove City Council administers social care for residents here; as a unitary authority, it handles both the assessment and commissioning roles that are split between county and district councils elsewhere in East Sussex. The council has a strong LGBT+ and specialist care commissioning record, which is reflected in the range of care homes available in BN3. Six homes are currently rated Requires Improvement, so due diligence remains important. Hove's flat west-facing streets and sea views make it popular with both residents and families, but private-pay fees in BN3 tend to run 10–20% above the East Sussex average, reflecting demand. Families on local authority funding should ask their social worker specifically about availability in Brighton and Hove–commissioned beds, as out-of-area placements to cheaper markets do occur when local availability is tight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the BN3 postcode area?
There are 52 CQC-registered care homes in BN3, offering a combined 1,240 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in BN3 have?
Of the 52 care homes in BN3: 4 homes are rated Outstanding; 39 are rated Good; 6 require improvement; and 3 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in BN3?
Glentworth House is among the highest-rated care homes in BN3, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 33 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the BN3 postcode?
The BN3 postcode area falls under Brighton and Hove. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in BN3?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Brighton and Hove's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data