Hova House

Hova House is a home care agency based in Hove, in the Brighton and Hove council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Hove office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults and people with a physical disability. Its website lists hourly visits, live-in care, 24-hour care, end of life care and companionship without personal care. It is run by Rapid Sussex care company. The agency has been registered since June 2023.

At its latest inspection, published April 2022, the CQC rated Hova House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Hova House has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Brighton and Hove. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

On how it works, the agency says: free assessment and 10 years operating. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 53 registered home care agencies in Brighton and Hove. Others working the same area include The Private Care Company, White Heart Care Services and Home Instead Senior Care - Brighton, Hove and Shoreham office, 3 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.