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
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...
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 the stand out homes in the city and is a must visit if you are looking for residential care for your loved one. Place Farm House is rated as 'Good' by CQC (June 2023).
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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
Contact Place Farm House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
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.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Onsite Tours of Place Farm HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat(between 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM)On site tours are limited to 2 people, wearing appropriate PPE and negative COVID 19 lateral flow test.
Remote Tours of Place Farm HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat(between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)Virtual Tours are by appointment, available via Apple FaceTime.
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 (93)
10
Place Farm House has a Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Place Farm House has 93 reviews.
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Review from Celia P (Resident / Service User) published on 24 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
The staff and management are so good to me. I could not wish for more.
The staff and management are so good to me. I could not wish for more.
Review from Gloria J A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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.
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.
Review from Mary J (Resident / Service User) published on 2 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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.
Review from Kevin S (Son of Resident) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
A very friendly and professionally run home.
The staff can't be more helpful. My mum is really fussy, she likes it here!
A very friendly and professionally run home.
The staff can't be more helpful. My mum is really fussy, she likes it here!
Review from Jo (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
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...
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.
Review from P J (Friend of Resident) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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.
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.
Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
We would thoroughly recommend Place Farm House and the lovely staff who were so patient, kind and caring during Mum's recent stay.
We would thoroughly recommend Place Farm House and the lovely staff who were so patient, kind and caring during Mum's recent stay.
Review from Baron S (Resident / Service User) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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.
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.
Review from J-A W (Friend of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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!
Review from Nancy L (Resident / Service User) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
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...
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 .
Review from Ann K (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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.
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.
Review from C O (Wife of Resident) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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.
Review from Emma W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
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...
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 July 2023Overall
Good
Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 16 October 2026First Floor bedroom with ensuite
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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
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Place Farm House.
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...
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 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...
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 2017Karen 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....
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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