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Place Farm House

Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8QE
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Place Farm House, Brighton
Place Farm House, Brighton
Place Farm House, Brighton

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

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

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,350 - £1,900£1,400 - £1,950

Private funded fees include Luxury services (Chiropody, newspaper, toiletries & hairdressing)

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

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 Kevin S (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very friendly and professionally run home.

The staff can't be more helpful. My mum is really fussy, she likes it here!

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Review from Jo (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Place Farm House are very caring and supportive to both residents and their relatives and I would not hesitate to recommend them either for daycare or for a residential place. They have activities every day for residents and are very flexible to adapt to the needs of the different residents.

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Review from P J (Friend of Resident) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend has resided in the home for over two years and the level of care she has received has been exceptional. Recently for a 'BIG' birthday, a party was put on for the residents and family.

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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We would thoroughly recommend Place Farm House and the lovely staff who were so patient, kind and caring during Mum's recent stay.

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Review from Baron S (Resident / Service User) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My original intention was to spend a week's respite to which I extended a further week. Having my late wife in care over a period of 3 years and 2 care homes they were no match for Place Farm House.

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Review from J-A W (Friend of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have known this nursing home for over ten years and have had many friends cared for here. I would most certainly recommend this place to anyone. The management and staff really do care for each and every resident personally, taking every need to the highest level! It's kept spotlessly clean and food is always home cooked, varied and on time. A beautiful garden with a summer house that is just like their own homes. it's so good to have peace of mind that my friend is well looked after and lovingly cared for!

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Review from Nancy L (Resident / Service User) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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I have lived At Place Farm House since 19.12.16 after deciding that I could no longer live alone at home. I was very worried about going into a home as I felt I would be giving up my independence but it was the best decision I ever made the home is a wonderful place and the management and staff are so caring . There is a wonderful range of activities that take place every day and we go out on lots of outings through out the year. My health is so much better since I became a resident at Place Farm House , I still have all my independence but there is support there if I need it . The manager has always got a open door policy where you can just pop in and have a chat with him anytime of day which is lovely. The staff always go out of their way for you , and the food is excellent .

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Review from Ann K (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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This was a difficult visit, mum was confused and had been wandering at night. The staff were extremely kind and considerate and I always feel when I leave that mum is getting excellent care from people who have her very best interest at heart.

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Review from C O (Wife of Resident) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has been at Place Farm House for 3 months, due to building work being carried out in our home. He has mobility problems and early dementia. He is very happy there. The staff are excellent and he is well-cared for. Place Farm House is only about 100 yards from me, and I can pop in whenever I like, and take him out when he wants.

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Review from Emma W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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My nan moved into Place Farm House last year, and although she was very reluctant to move into a residential setting, she has been fully supported by the Managerall his lovely staff. The home is smaller than some of the larger 'hotel' style ones, that Brighton has to offer, but this makes it homely and welcoming, and the staff know all the resident's and their personalities which only adds to the person centre care it has to offer, unlike those larger homes. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for residential care.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 July 2023
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (3)

Liz & Andrew Bown
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 Reid
Karen ReidJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2017
Karen initially joined Place Farm as the Deputy Manager in 2017 and then became the Registered Manager in 2019. Karen has worked in care since she left school and it has always been her passion to help and care for others. She previously worked as a Deputy Manager in a Dementia Nursing Home in Brighton and prior to this, as an activities co-ordinator. Karen completed her level 5 in Leadership Management & Health and Social Care in 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
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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