Westwood Care Home
9 Knoyle Road, Brighton, BN1 6RB
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 25 April 2023
Last inspected 27 February 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 25 Apr 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating declined from Good
5 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
The Haven Practice
0.3 mi
17 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Kamsons Pharmacy
0.3 mi
25 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.3 mi
16 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Brighton and Hove (2025–26)
£1,124
per week, residential
£1,266
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
12.3% of people in Brighton and Hove are aged 65 or over
61.8
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.