Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- For a maximum of 23 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
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Place Farm House is situated in the quaint village of Patcham, 3 miles from the centre of Brighton. It prides itself on family-run, high-quality care and has built up a strong reputation in the community and amongst professionals for its quality of care.
The home embarked on an ambitious modernisation between 2022-2025, improving communal spaces and gardens for the enjoyment and safety of residents.
Place Farm House has subsequently become one of...
Care Provided by Place Farm House
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Private funded fees include Luxury services (Chiropody, newspaper, toiletries & hairdressing)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Place Farm House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Place Farm House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Place Farm House Residential Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Reid(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Parking
- Place Farm House only has collection and drop-off on site. There is free on-street parking around the home.
Place Farm House Reviews (90)
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Place Farm House has a Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Place Farm House has 90 reviews.
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Review from Jean H (Resident / Service User) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The home meets all my requirements. I am very happy here so far.
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Review from V S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Our experience with Place Farm House is extremely positive. They care for my mother wonderfully and she is very happy there. The way they have handled Covid 19 is impeccable, there have been no cases there. The manager is the most professional we have ever come across and all the staff are happy, helpful, competent and a great team.
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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Place Farm made the early decision to lockdown in very early March 2020 well before the Government guidelines.
They have been strict with visitors enabling them to see their loved ones at initially through glass doors outside the building and then with a screen 2 metres from the resident. I know the staff change their clothes into scrubs when they enter the building and wear face coverings continuously. I have been pleased with their handling of Covid-19.
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Review from T B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My father-in-law has been at Place Farm House for 9 months. He's had amazing care. He's got a lovely room and is so well looked after. They can't do enough for him. The food is amazing and they will always take great care in doing everything to make him happy.
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Review from Lee B (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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During these difficult times, they have successfully been able to find a balance which allows us to keep in contact with my father. On his 90th birthday, we were able to deliver a cake and gifts and see and speak to him from the entrance gate while he sat in the driveway at safe distance. He has mixed dementia, but the effects of it do not seem to have changed much, we believe it is their constant review of his medication with his doctor which has a great effect on this. We have been so lucky in finding a place for him here.
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Review from J F (Resident / Service User) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Quite satisfactory.
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Review from D K (Resident / Service User) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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After 3 years (nearly) as a resident at Place Farm House, I consider this to be my home now and will be content to remain here. The staff have become my friends and are supportive and kind and cheerful.
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Review from M B (Son of Resident) published on 16 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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From the start, very efficient at taking over dad's care.
Very friendly and accommodating staff, who take care of his every need and keep us well informed.
Very friendly and accommodating staff, who take care of his every need and keep us well informed.
Not sure how dad would settle as his first time in a care home but he is very happy and has asked to stay here.
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Review from B S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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We found Place Farm House ourselves after visiting other local care homes and reviewing CQC reports. The environment and staff are strikingly caring, compassionate and person-centred. We really trusted them based on initial conversations, meetings and the reaction to my partner's mother, who was confused and disorientated. They quickly got a plan in place, got to know her well and activated referrals to relevant services. We felt very well supported and continue to place our trust in this service.
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Review from T P (Brother of Resident) published on 29 November 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My sister has moved into Place Farm House, as she feels unsafe due to poor health and I cannot fault the care she has been receiving over the last three weeks, my thanks to the team at the home.
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Review from B L (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Place Farm House is a home from home for my dad. The staff are excellent and very caring and fun too.
It is comfortable and warm and dad is very happy and settled.
It is comfortable and warm and dad is very happy and settled.
I would definitely recommend Place Farm House.
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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Really friendly and caring staff. Very understanding through a difficult time. Very flexible.
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Review from V E (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Can't fault the staff or the place. So friendly and over helpful. They met my mother's dietary needs really quickly. They keep me informed at what is happening and I can keep a check on her through my tablet. My mother absolutely loves it.
I highly recommend it to everyone.
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Review from Janet K (Friend of Resident) published on 1 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My friend has been in this care home for 8 months. They have taken great trouble to get to know her and encourage her to be mobilised and participate as much as possible even though she wasn't always cooperative. They were kind and patient with her and alert to her needs.
The room was pleasant with a lovely view over the Downs. Trouble was taken to programme activities and the meals were attractively served.
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Review from R F (Respite Resident) published on 1 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I was very happy with my stay at Place Farm House for 10 days respite and would recommend them to anyone. The only downside was the room it was small. The staff were all excellent and very helpful. I would definitely go back again if and when it was necessary.
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Review from J T (Next of Kin) published on 7 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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We are very impressed with the quality of care. The staff are interested, kind and helpful and I have every confidence in them. The senior staff are very responsive to any questions one might have. The place is fresh and clean and no smells!
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Review from Mark H (Son of Resident) published on 7 May 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My father stayed at the home for 3 weeks respite care and the level of the service and attention was excellent.
All of the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating in every respect.
My father felt really comfortable and relaxed during his stay and I felt assured that he was receiving the best of care.
All of the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating in every respect.
My father felt really comfortable and relaxed during his stay and I felt assured that he was receiving the best of care.
I would highly recommend this establishment to anybody looking for care facilities.
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Review from Celia P (Resident / Service User) published on 24 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The staff and management are so good to me. I could not wish for more.
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Review from Gloria J A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very pleased with everything.
The staff are very friendly and professional.
The staff are very friendly and professional.
My mother is extremely hard to please and is happy and settled, which speaks volumes.
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Review from Mary J (Resident / Service User) published on 2 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am in a disabled state after an operation. I was received with enthusiastic kindness and understanding and have been ever since.
The team are wonderfully friendly and kind. They genuinely get on well together and from what I hear from my room they are patient and kind to other residents. The management team are delightful, resulting in a very happy homely atmosphere.
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Date: 15 July 2023Overall
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- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Place Farm House
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Place Farm House Residential Home Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Place Farm House Residential Home Ltd
Meet the Team (3)
Liz & Andrew BownJob Title:OwnersJoined: 2016
The family business originally started with the purchase of Abbey Lodge in Hythe in 1996, with Liz running the home with her husband Neil & the family living in the flat above the home. This has given both Liz & Andy a unique depth of experience and insight caring for the elderly, and this is manifest in the running of Place Farm House.
Having since retired and sold Abbey Lodge, Liz takes a keen interest in supporting Andy, who oversees the running of Place Farm House and is the Registered Manager at their sister home, The Shelley. After growing up around Abbey Lodge, Andy sought his own healthcare career, initially training as a Registered Nurse and working in post-operative care. Andy’s wider management experience developed managing NHS contracts and then more latterly as an Account Manager for BMI Healthcare.
Liz & Andy strongly believe in providing a fulfilling and tranquil setting where the elderly can enjoy their lives, in a person-centred way.
Karen ReidJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2017
Karen has developed Place Farm's service to ensure it provides intimate care to our residents which they can enjoy in a relaxing environment. This is taking a long time to develop and building of a strong and supporting team is an ongoing process. Karen has been integral to ongoing success of Place Farm during the disruptive COVID pandemic as well as the extensive development of the building and grounds between 2022-2025
Longer-term, Karen really enthused about improving Place Farm House with the aim to be an Outstanding rated care home one day.
Mandy & Elaine Job Title:Senior Carers
Mandy & Elaine are an important part of the daily care which is provided to the residents, and oversee the running of the wider care team on shift. Amongst their many roles, they ensure the residents are comfortable & have their medical needs catered for, working closely with GPs & professionals. Mandy & Elaine are also heavily involved in medication management and wound care.
Mandy has worked at Place Farm since 2001 & is part of the fabric of the home. Previously, she was the home's Welfare Champion before moving into her current role. Elaine had previous experience as a foster carer and then in community home care before moving to Place Farm in 2021.
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