Nova House
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- Older Person Care
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
Nova House is a residential care home in Seaford, East Sussex, supporting older people. We offer permanent places and respite stays.
We try to run the home the way a household runs rather than the way an institution does. People get up when they are ready. They keep their own belongings, their own routines and their own opinions about the television. Meals are worth sitting down to and worth having a view about. Where somebody can manage a thing themselves, we support rather than take over, even when doing it for them would be quicker.
The weeks after a move matter more than anything that follows, so that is where we put our attention. We want to know what somebody did for a living, who is important to them, what they like to eat, when they prefer to wake and what turns a bad day around. None of that arrives on a form. It comes from sitting down and asking, and from listening to families.
Respite stays give a family carer a break that is genuinely a break.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit on an ordinary day.
Common questions about Nova House
Where is Nova House located?
Nova House is a residential care home in Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2EG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Nova House provide?
Nova House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Nova House's CQC rating?
Nova House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 February 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Nova House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Nova House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Nova House
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
Questions families ask about Nova House
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Nova House 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. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Nova House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Nova House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Nova House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register
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.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 20 February 2024
- Report published: 20 February 2024
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Nova House compares in Lewes
Measured against the 30 care homes for older people registered in Lewes. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 36 places. Larger than 17 of the 30 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 19 of the 30 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across East Sussex the figure is 75%.
- Latest report
- 20 February 2024. 9 of the 30 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established homes. 28 of the 30 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 21 of the 24 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 Lewes.
The local picture: Lewes
What the numbers say about care for older people in Lewes, in East Sussex.
What care costs in East Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £929 | £1,500 to £1,809 (South East figure, because too few East Sussex homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.) |
| Nursing care | £994 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few East 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 East 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 East 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: 15,500. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 47%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. East Sussex as a whole is 61%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 62. East Sussex average is 88.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 203 beds.
- Care home beds filled across East Sussex: 83%. The 12 month average is 83%.
- Who pays, across East Sussex (estimate): 33% council, 47% 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 Nova House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 13 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 4 December 2025.
- Run by
- Seaford Homes 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 Nova House
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
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, 7.7 miles away
It is about 7.7 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
- Seaford Medical Practice, 0.3 miles away
- Old School Surgery, 0.4 miles away
- Newhaven Medical Centre, 2.4 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Seaford Health Centre, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Claremont Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Sea Smile, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Seaford Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Morrisons Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Seaford Station, 0.3 miles away
- Bishopstone Station, 0.6 miles away
- Newhaven Harbour Station, 2 miles away
Around Nova House
- H: Nova House
- 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.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Nova House 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
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Nova House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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