The Whitehouse
- Care home
- 14 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2012
- Woodingdean, Brighton and Hove, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
First rated Requires improvement in 2016, most recently Good in March 2019.
8 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
72 of 83
rated care homes in Brighton and Hove are rated Good, like this one.
The Whitehouse: inspection record
Rated Good in March 2019.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 29 March 2019. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
About the service:
Read the rest of CQC's summary
The Whitehouse is a care home registered to provide care and accommodation for 14 older persons. There were 11 people living at the service on the day of our inspection. For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
People's experience of using this service:
• People were happy with the care they received, felt relaxed with staff and told us they were treated with kindness. They said they felt safe, were well supported and there were sufficient staff to care for them. • Our own observations supported this and we saw friendly relationships had developed between people and staff. One person told us, "They can't do enough for me, they are so kind". • People enjoyed an independent lifestyle and told us their needs were met. The enjoyed the food, drink and activities that took place daily. One person told us, "There's plenty going on". Another person said, "I'm always happy with the food". • People felt the service was homely and welcoming to both them and their visitors. One person told us, "My son visits me and he always gets a cup of tea". • Staff had received essential training and it was clear from observing the care delivered and the feedback people and staff gave us, that they knew the best way to care for people in line with their needs and preferences. A member of staff told us, "We get regular training and we know the residents really well". • The provider had systems of quality assurance to measure and monitor the standard of the service and drive improvement. These systems also supported people to stay safe by assessing and mitigating risks, ensuring that people were cared for in a person centred way and that the provider learned from any mistakes. • People told us they thought the service was well managed and they enjoyed living there. One person told us, "I can't fault it here, I'm happy". • Our own observations and the feedback we received supported this. People received high quality care that met their needs and improved their wellbeing from dedicated and enthusiastic staff.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 8 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)6 inspection reports, latest 29 March 2019. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Evans Care Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 04544712 (opens Companies House)
Evans Care Limited runs 2 services, all in the South East. 2 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Evans Care Limited
- G Crowborough Lodge Residential Care Home Good. Care home, East Sussex
Getting help from Brighton and Hove City Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Brighton and Hove City Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01273 29 55 55, Monday to Friday 9am to 1.30pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Brighton and Hove City Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Whitehouse provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The Whitehouse as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The Whitehouse have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 14 beds at The Whitehouse.
- When was The Whitehouse last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Whitehouse was published on 29 March 2019.
- Who runs The Whitehouse?
- The Whitehouse is run by Evans Care Limited. It runs 2 services, all in the South East.
- What is The Whitehouse's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 29 March 2019.
Contact
- Address
- 1 Chichester Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SH Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G The Highviews Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Arundel Park Lodge Good, 0.2 miles away
- G The Lustrells Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Lustrells Vale Good, 0.4 miles away
- G Crowborough Lodge Residential Care Home Good, 0.4 miles away