Rated Care Homes

Wavertree House

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 2 ratings

    Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

  • 4 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.

Wavertree House: inspection record

Care home with nursing, 41 beds, Brighton and Hove

Rated Good in June 2022.

Wavertree House: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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About the service

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 16 June 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Wavertree House is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 36 people. The home provides support to older people who live with a variety of physical health needs, including some people who are without sight. At the time of our inspection, there were 34 people using the service.

What inspectors found

People were safe at Wavertree House. Systems were in place to prevent people experiencing abuse or neglect and staff were confident in their knowledge of how to recognise the signs of this. Risk assessments identified what support people needed and there was guidance to staff on how to minimise these risks.

Read the rest of CQC's summary

Staff were recruited in a safe way, with appropriate checks undertaken. Medicines were managed and administered correctly, and audit processes were effective to identify and address any issues in a timely manner.

People were provided with a variety of meal choices. People spoke positively about the food available and specific dietary requirements were catered for. Many different activities were available for people to participate in. These were based on people's needs and preferences.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

Care plans were person-centred and staff knew people well. There were sufficient, appropriately skilled staff to ensure people's needs were met effectively. People and their relatives gave us positive feedback about staff being respectful, kind and caring.

The service was well-led and the registered manager was clear about their role and responsibilities. Quality assurance processes were effective in driving improvement. People, staff and relatives were encouraged to give feedback and we saw action taken when changes had been requested.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. The last rating is 4 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  2. Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
  3. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.

Registration details

Registered manager
Jennifer Whitfield
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service with nursing
Who it supports
Older People, Sensory Impairment

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

2 inspection reports, latest 16 June 2022. 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

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
12490201 (opens Companies House)

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.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Wavertree House provide nursing care?
Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Wavertree House as a care home with nursing.
How many beds does Wavertree House have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 41 beds at Wavertree House.
When was Wavertree House last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Wavertree House was published on 16 June 2022.
Who runs Wavertree House?
Wavertree House is run by Wavertree Care Ltd.
What is Wavertree House's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 16 June 2022.