
Words cannot adequately express how grateful our family isJudy D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

y good atmosphere, pleasant communal area and helpful staffMike C(Son of Resident/Service User)

If you are thinking of a home for anybody you will not do better than The PinesDenise W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Words cannot adequately express how grateful our family isJudy D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

y good atmosphere, pleasant communal area and helpful staffMike C(Son of Resident/Service User)

If you are thinking of a home for anybody you will not do better than The PinesDenise W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The Pines Care & Nursing Home delivers the highest standards of care and support in a warm and welcoming setting. The home offers nursing, residential and dementia care in the popular seaside town of Hove on the north side of Furze Hill. It is within walking distance of the centre of Brighton and the seafront and benefits from good transport links.
The well-established care team works closely with families and...
Care Provided by The Pines Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 42 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Pines Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Pines Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Country Court
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tiago Conceicao(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2003
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time
Parking
- Onsite car park available
The Pines Care Home Reviews (72)
The Pines Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.481) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Pines Care Home has 72 reviews.
My husband has advanced Parkinson's disease and has lived in this care home since 2013. The building itself - a converted Edwardian house with extensions - is very pleasant as are décor, furnishings, etc. The place is small enough to foster friendly relations between residents and their families and staff. The staff are brilliant. They are, in the main, young, highly skilled, intelligent and compassionate. Staff turnover is low and people work well as a team. I've lost count of the times that I've been impressed by and moved by their patience and resourcefulness as well as the warmth and sheer humanity which they have brought to bear on the difficult matter of caring for my now very frail and impaired husband. I am grateful for the way that the staff have continued to support me, too, through difficult times.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of Hove Team
Very good atmosphere, pleasant communal area and helpful staff.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of Hove Team.
My Mother moved to Gracewell of Hove after her husband (my Dad) died in December 2015. From the first day, she was made to feel welcome at home and treated with such dignity that I felt humbled. The room, food, and care given was excellent. My Mum died on 6/10/16 in the early hours of the morning. I didn't make it to her in time which I will feel guilty about forever, but your staff were there and helped her. Thank you!
My father passed away in hospital on 2nd August 2016 before this he was a resident in Gracewell of Hove for 10 years. He had communication difficulties as he was profoundly deaf but he was happy and was well supported by staff there.
My mother aged 95 was due for a spell of respite care in Gracewell of Hove in late August and September, but sustained a minor fall on 4 August in her sheltered flat nearby. Gracewell were extremely responsive to my request for help on 5 August and agreed to take her in as a resident immediately. They arranged for a home assessment visit that morning and provided a wheelchair for the short transfer. Neither they nor I expected this to be a short-term end of life admission, but when it became clear quite quickly and surprisingly that my mother was in terminal decline, Gracewell staff could not have been more caring and accommodating. They coped with times when she was distressed with patience and always put her welfare first. When a palliative care regime appeared necessary, they liaised very efficiently with my mother's GP practice, and this enabled her to die in a dignified and peaceful way, largely free from distress and pain. I am extremely grateful to Gracewell's management and nursing staff for undertaking this unexpected burden so uncomplainingly and effectively. It was a shame that my mother never recovered sufficiently to enjoy Gracewell's food and social facilities, but I was impressed with the standards of these from what I saw. I shall always be grateful to Gracewell for helping my mother to die in the right way and will unhesitatingly recommend its services to others.
A super place having supported my wife with her mother. The manager was so helpful and took personal care of advising and then settling the mother in law in. All staff are lovely and caring. Lots of activities to do. Nice surroundings. We visited 12+ care homes and this was the best. Highly recommended.
My mother spent the last year of her life here and she received excellent care. Nevertheless, I hesitate to recommend the home because the administration and management are so poor that I fear the standard of care may not be maintained.
The current state of affairs at the home is illustrated by the fact that the person currently named as manager on this website left over 8 months ago and there have been at least 2 different persons in charge since. The first of these managers was very committed and we were impressed by her strong vision for the home. Within months she was gone. We weren't told when or why she left but it seemed to coincide with the re-branding of the home.
It is with some trepidation that we chose a nursing home for our mother. We are grateful that the home was able to match the high aspirations that we had for her care. It is a tribute to the professionalism of the service staff. They deserve an equally professional management team. Let’s hope they get it soon.
I have been so impressed with Gracewell in Hove. I have visited a few care homes and have often found them lacking in things. Gracewell in my eyes is how I would wish all care homes to be like. All the staff seem to really care and there is a bright and loving atmosphere through the building. They go the extra mile.
I could not take much interest in the food but it seemed good and varied with a menu providing main courses and snack as alternatives.
This is an excellent care home with excellent staff, who do a great job in caring. Perhaps more rehabilitation programmes could be introduced otherwise very happy.
Lovely home, my nan loved it, the staff are excellent and the activities here are always very varied. Would thoroughly recommend this home.
It's nice, good food and the staff are very helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 February 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (2) & Events (0)
- 01 Dec 2025
The residents at The Pines Care & Nursing Home in Brighton and Hove proudly took part in Cakes for Kindness Day, joining a nationwide effort to share compassion and connection...
- 12 Sep 2025
Fenchurch House Care Home, part of Country Court, welcomed residents and colleagues to celebrate the Country Court in Bloom 2025 Awards, the group’s annual gardening celebration. This year’s theme, “Your...
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Awards / Recognitions (16)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Country Court
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (6)

I am a committed and dedicated Home Manager, I'm passionate about enriching the lives of our residents by delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life. I'm passionate about promoting individual choice for residents, allowing them to feel empowered. I was awarded a staff award for ‘Local home, national family’ in recognition of hard work and dedication to my role.

Gail is our Deputy Manager at The Pines. Gail brings a wealth of knowledge in building meaningful relationships and brings a compassionate and thoughtful approach to her role.

Mark, our Chef Manager at The Pines, leads the kitchen with passion and experience, creating nutritious, home-cooked meals that our residents love. Mark works closely with the catering team, who ensure every dish is freshly prepared and tailored to individual tastes and dietary needs, making mealtimes an enjoyable part of daily life.

Hannah Marshall is our Well-being Coordinator and spends her time organising activities that keep residents active and connected. She/he enjoys getting to know what our residents enjoy and making sure there’s always something meaningful for them to take part in.

Godson Ravi is a Care Assistant and supports residents with their daily needs, always offering a friendly face and a helping hand. He takes pride in making sure residents feel comfortable, safe, and valued.

Maia is our Wellbeing Coordinator and spends her time organising activities that keep residents active and connected. She enjoys getting to know what our residents enjoy and making sure there’s always something meaningful for them to take part in
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