CQC Domain Ratings
Portland Road is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Hove, West Sussex. It is operated by BHT Sussex.
Portland Road specialises in mental health care.
As a residential care home, Portland Road provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in March 2026, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Portland Road as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for effectiveness.
Portland Road is located in Hove, within the Brighton and Hove local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 9 Portland Road, Hove, West Sussex, BN3 5DR |
| Phone | 01273 822103 |
| Website | www.bht.org.uk |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 4 March 2026 |
| Provider | BHT Sussex |
Is Portland Road registered with the CQC?
Yes. Portland Road is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-142805455
What type of care does Portland Road provide?
Portland Road provides residential homes, specialising in mental health conditions.
How do I contact Portland Road?
You can contact Portland Road by phone on 01273 822103, or visit them at 9 Portland Road, Hove, West Sussex, BN3 5DR.
What is Portland Road's CQC rating?
Portland Road has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-142805455
What are Portland Road's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Portland Road's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Hove?
There are 58 CQC-registered care homes in Hove. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/hove.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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