across Brighton
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Home Care in Brighton
Grace Care 24/7 provides home care in Brighton for adults who want to stay in their own home with the right support around them. That might be half an hour in the morning to get the day started, or a live-in carer providing one-to-one support around the clock.
We cover Brighton, Hove and the surrounding communities, working with individuals, families and — where care is being arranged from a distance — with sons and daughters who live at the other end of the country.
Care that works with Brighton's housing, not against it.
Brighton is a difficult city to grow old in, and the reasons are mostly architectural. The city is built on hills. A great deal of the housing stock is Victorian terraces and townhouses subdivided into flats, which means front steps, internal stairs, and a first-floor flat with no lift. Parking is permit-controlled across most of the central and eastern districts.
None of that makes care at home impossible, but it does mean a plan drawn up without looking at the property tends to fall apart in week two. When we assess, we look at the building as much as the person: how many steps to the front door, whether the bathroom is on the same floor as the bedroom, where a carer would park at eight in the morning, and whether the kitchen layout actually allows someone to be supported safely while cooking.
The upside of that same housing stock is that Brighton and Hove has a lot of large family homes with a spare room — which makes live-in care a realistic option for more households here than in most towns.
Property-aware assessments
Steps, stairs, parking and room layout are considered before the care plan is agreed.
Support that can grow
Start with a short visit and increase care as needs change, without forcing a standard package.
The right level of support, from a short visit to 24-hour care.
Our services are planned around what the person actually needs at home, with care delivered respectfully and without rushing.
Visiting & Domiciliary Care
Planned visits from thirty minutes upwards. Help with getting up and dressed, meals, medication prompts, housework, shopping and settling safely in the evening.
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Live-in Care
A carer lives in the home, providing one-to-one support day and night. Often the alternative to a care home that families did not know was available.
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Personal Care
Washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence support, delivered with dignity and without rushing, while respecting individual routines, preferences and privacy.
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Overnight Care
Sleeping or waking night support for people who wake disorientated, are at risk of falls, or feel anxious alone.
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Respite Care
Cover so a family carer can rest, work, travel or recover, with dependable support in place at home.
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Specialist Conditions Care
Dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, physical disabilities, palliative support and hospital-to-home care.
Ask About Specialist CareLive-in care in Brighton
Live-in care in Brighton places a carer in the home full-time, providing one-to-one support during the day with a daily break and their own room at night. Compared with four or five visits a day, it is usually less disruptive, more flexible, and often better value.
Families are often surprised that live-in care can compare favourably with a residential placement — particularly for couples, where one carer supports two people.
We match on personality as well as skills. Living alongside someone is a real thing, and if the fit is wrong we change the carer rather than asking anyone to put up with it.
One carer, one home, and support that adapts through the day.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions families most often ask about home care in Brighton.
How much does home care in Brighton cost?
It depends on the hours, the time of day and whether you need visiting or live-in support. We give you a written rate before anything starts. Call 01323 382414 for current pricing.
Do you cover Hove as well as Brighton?
Yes. We cover the whole of Brighton and Hove, including Portslade, Patcham, Woodingdean, Rottingdean and Saltdean.
Is domiciliary care the same as home care?
Yes. Domiciliary care is the formal term used by the CQC and by local authorities for regulated care in a person's own home.
Can you provide care in a first-floor flat with no lift?
Yes. Access affects how we plan a visit rather than whether we can provide one. We look at it during the assessment and factor it into the care plan.
Which council handles adult social care where I live?
Brighton & Hove City Council covers the whole city as a unitary authority. Neighbouring areas such as Peacehaven and Seaford fall under East Sussex County Council.
How quickly can care start?
For urgent situations such as a hospital discharge, often within a day or two subject to availability.
Do you provide dementia care at home in Brighton?
Yes. Our dementia support prioritises routine, familiar surroundings and a consistent small team of carers.
Are your carers DBS checked?
Yes. All carers hold an enhanced DBS check, have verified references, and complete induction training aligned to the Care Certificate before working unsupervised.
Domiciliary care in Brighton: the term you'll meet on official paperwork
"Domiciliary care" is the regulatory term for care delivered in a person's own home. It appears on CQC inspection reports, in Brighton & Hove City Council paperwork, and in NHS discharge planning.
Home care, care at home and domiciliary care all mean the same thing. Families searching for domiciliary care in Brighton are looking for a CQC-registered agency providing personal care in the home. The term is useful when contacting the council for an assessment or comparing providers on the CQC website.
Home care
The everyday phrase families use for support delivered at home.
Domiciliary care
The formal term used by regulators, councils and discharge teams.
CQC registered
Personal care at home is regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
Same service
Different wording, but the same goal: safe support in your own home.
How to arrange care
No standard package. The process begins with a conversation and a proper look at the person, property and routine.
A conversation
Phone or email. Tell us what has changed and what you are worried about. No obligation.
A home visit
We come out and assess the person, the property, the routine and the risks.
A written care plan
What will happen, when, who will do it, and what it costs.
Care begins & is reviewed
Needs change; plans should change with them.
Paying for care in Brighton & Hove
Funding routes depend on needs and finances, but there are several avenues worth checking before making a decision.
Council support
Brighton & Hove City Council carries out a care needs assessment followed by a financial assessment. Anyone can request one, whatever their savings.
Brighton & Hove adult social care ↗NHS Continuing Healthcare
Where someone's needs are primarily health-related rather than social, their care may be fully NHS-funded. Eligibility is decided by assessment, not by diagnosis.
Attendance Allowance
A benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care. Not means-tested, not affected by savings, and widely under-claimed.
Attendance Allowance on GOV.UK ↗Self-funding
We provide written hourly and weekly rates before care starts, with no joining fee and no hidden charges.
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Speak with Grace Care 24/7 today. We can help you compare visiting care, live-in care, respite care, overnight care and specialist support, then build a care plan around your needs.
Home care in Brighton and nearby
communities.
Grace Care 24/7 provides home care support in Brighton and across its wider coverage area. Contact the team to discuss availability and the right care option for your family.