Harmony House Nursing Home
Harmony House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Brighton, West Sussex (BN42 4LP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Harmony House Nursing Home
Harmony House Nursing Home is near Brighton. We provide nursing care for older people, including people with physical disabilities, and we welcome respite guests alongside those living here permanently. With registered nurses on duty at all hours, medication, wound care, continence and long term conditions are managed here rather than through repeated journeys to hospital. We work closely with local GPs, community nursing teams and therapists, and where somebody is approaching the end of their life we concentrate on comfort, dignity and making sure families know what is happening and feel supported through it. Where physical disabilities are involved we make sure the equipment and the practical support are right, so that help with moving and personal care is safe, comfortable and dignified. Getting that detail correct is often what decides whether somebody feels looked after or simply handled. Beyond the clinical side we pay attention to the ordinary things. Meals people actually want to eat, a chance to get outside, visitors made welcome without ceremony, and staff who have time to sit and talk. When somebody moves in we ask about their life as well as their health, because that is what makes the care individual. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. You would be welcome to visit, meet the nursing team and see how the home runs before making any decision.
Care provided at Harmony House Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Harmony House Nursing Home. Report published 13 June 2019.
- 8 May 2019
- 29 places, 26 people were using the service at the time
Safe
People told inspectors they felt safe. They were relaxed and familiar with the staff and each other. People received help to take their medicines as prescribed.
Effective
People were cared for by a consistent staff team who had received appropriate training. People's dietary needs and preferences were assessed, and people received support to eat and drink where needed. People were supported to access health care services.
Caring
Inspectors found that people received care that was compassionate and respectful. Meal times were an important social event in the day for people who chose to eat together.
Responsive
Care plans were comprehensive, respectful and reviewed to make sure they reflected people's needs. People and their relatives knew how to complain. No one was receiving end of life care at the time of the visit. The clinical lead had completed an accredited training programme run by the local hospice and used it to develop end of life care in the home.
Well-led
The previous registered manager had died unexpectedly. The nominated individual had ensured continuity of management, and inspectors found the quality of care had not been affected. The team shared a clear vision about the quality of care and service they aimed to provide.
What people told the inspectors
People told inspectors they felt safe and were relaxed with staff. People and their relatives knew how to complain and were confident their views would be heard.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in June 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good; Well-led is still Good.
- 13 June 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 19 October 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 30 October 2013: Routine inspection
- 5 March 2013: Routine inspection
- 20 December 2010: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Harmony House Nursing Home compares in Adur
Measured against the 16 care homes for older people registered in Adur. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 29 places. Smaller than 8 of the 16 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 14 of the 16 homes (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 13 June 2019. 10 of the 16 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 8 of the 16 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing care. Of the 16 homes, 7 offer nursing care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 13 of the 16 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Adur.
The local picture: Adur
What the numbers say about care for older people in Adur, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 8,600. Rising to 9,500 by 2035, up 10%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 41%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 19%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 61%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 67. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 200 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Harmony House Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 27 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 14 September 2026.
- Run by
- Radiant Care Limited, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Harmony House Nursing Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, 4.9 miles away
It is about 4.9 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Fishersgate Station, 0.4 miles away
- Southwick Station, 0.7 miles away
- Portslade Station, 0.9 miles away
Around Harmony House Nursing Home
- H: Harmony House Nursing Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Harmony House Nursing Home
Where is Harmony House Nursing Home located?
Harmony House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Brighton, West Sussex, BN42 4LP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Harmony House Nursing Home provide?
Harmony House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Harmony House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Harmony House Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Harmony House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Harmony House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Harmony House Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Harmony House Nursing Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Harmony House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Harmony House Nursing Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Harmony House Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Harmony House Nursing Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Harmony House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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