Only a short walk from the seafront and a few minutes from the beautiful South Downs, this Art Deco style Home has been restored to its former splendour to include a purpose built extension and conservatory.
The elegant gardens are attractively landscaped and have lots of seating areas and pagodas to shelter from the sun. There is a large lounge, which is comfortably decorated for residents’ use, with lovely views...
Care Provided by Barford Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care Types Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,389 - £1,879
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,750 - £2,617
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,434 - £1,940
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,807 - £2,703
Our care fees are subject to a preadmission needs assessment which is a requirement of admission, so the Home can fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. The prices quoted are weekly and for guidance only. They will be confirmed following a full assessment. Respite care may be offered and is usually 10% above the permanent care fees, subject to availability and will depend on an assessment of a person’s care needs.
Contact Barford Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
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Local Authority with Top-up -
Local Authority - NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Gavin Kingham (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Parking
- Parking on site
Barford Court Reviews (87)
Barford Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barford Court has 87 reviews.
Trust and communication is one of the main important things I believe to be so important , when your loved one is being cared for .
I feel that at Barford Court the staff keep me informed about the care given to mum , and conversation is important , and there is always time to have a chat , which I feel is never a problem at Barford
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a great deal to hear that you feel supported and well informed throughout your mums journey with us. Trust, communication, and taking the time to talk are values we believe are so important at Barford Court, and were delighted that this has been your experience.
Keep up the good work.
Hi Michael, thank you for your feedback. If there is anything you feel we can be doing differently or better, please do let me know.
Mum has navigated some difficulties in her health over recent weeks and the staff at Barford Court have been outstanding in their care and the careful way they followed events, ensured she received the right anti-biotics and followed through with all the required care to keep her comfortable. The team then followed up with post treatment care and mum is back to her enthusiastic self, in good humour - supported by follow up reports from the GP to confirm her recovery. All this and many other details contribute to her feeling safe and her family appreciating how carefully and diligently the staff have been taking care of her. Their kindness and loving humour are so valuable. Thank you also to the kitchen and maintenance staff who help her when the TV goes wrong and make her salads when she requests them. It is a delight to see her enjoy being with the staff and to be responded to by the managers and carers so promptly and courteously. Thank you all - my sister and I are so grateful.
The team will be very pleased to hear that their careful monitoring,...
After a fall, mum said she found herself surrounded by about 6 carers, she was checked out, added to the gp medical round and is currently being monitered regularly. The caring is very loving and it helps me as I live a couple of hours away.
It is good to hear you think your mum is getting really great care, which must be such a relief for you, especially being a couple of hours away. I am glad my team has been so responsive and professional, especially with everything your mum has been going through. Having those regular check-ups and...
This is definitely Mums home.
We completely understand how important it...
Impressive standard of care + kindness towards residents who appear to be treated with great respect and dignity by all members of staff. The food looks excellent + residents clearly enjoy their meals and snacks. There appears to be plenty of staff who are readily available to help residents. The level of participation in activities (which are varied + plentiful), seems high + most residents are engaged.
We are delighted to hear that you observed a high standard of care and kindness, and that residents are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. Your comments about the quality of the food, staff availability, and...
My wife Pamela has for some time been quite poorly, having broken legs and dementia, she was a long way from being "well" however my family rallied round and arranged for Pamela to go into a care home for 4 weeks mainly to give me a "break". When it was time to come home, she was so happy there, and with no pressure on her agreed to stay permanently where she has been since. The Home is very much like a first-class hotel with all the facilities you could think of. Food is plentiful. Entertainment is excellent; various "trips out". Since Pamela has been in the care home she has "come on in leaps and bounds" and I am so grateful we found something that has improved her health & well being.
I'm so sorry to hear about the challenges Pamela had been facing, but it's really heartening to hear that she has found a place where she's comfortable and thriving. I am pleased you feel our care home is providing her with an excellent environment, both in terms of physical care and emotional...
My Dad has been at Barford Court for about a year now. Moving him into a care home was a difficult but necessary decision and I would be lying if I said I was certain that Barford Court was the right fit for him to start off with. However, it didn't take long for any fears to be alleviated. It has a calm and caring ethos, and it is clear that the residents are treated as individuals. All of the staff are lovely and I am confident that my Dad is well cared for at Barford Court.
It sounds like you made a really tough but thoughtful decision, and I'm glad to hear that Barford Court has turned out to be a positive place for your dad. It must be such a relief to see him receiving the care and attention he deserves, especially when you first had those uncertainties. It's great...
I have found the staff at Barford Court very caring people who have so much patience and respect the privacy of the residents.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that youve found the team at Barford Court to be caring, patient, and respectful of residents privacy. Creating a supportive and dignified environment is at the heart of everything we do, and feedback like yours means a great deal to all of us.
Barford looked after my mum for two and half years. This was her home and right until the end she had excellent care. Even when things got really difficult with Mum, everyone at Barford including the care team, house keeping, maintenance and even visiting activity teams were kind and patient. Barford supported us as a family and allowed me to be a daughter again. In the last week of her life I could stay at Barford, with Mum and this is so precious to me. The staff were amazing and took care of everything so I could just be with Mum. Thankyou all.
Thank you so much for sharing these heartfelt words. It was a privilege for all of us at Barford to care for your mum over the last two and a half years, and to make Barford feel like home for her. Even during the more challenging times, she was always met with the kindness, patience, and the...
My mother is about to have her 98th birthday, by which time she will have lived in Barford Court for eight years. She is happy there and has always been treated wtih respect and dignity. The care and level of training are outstanding. Each week, residents are offered a full range of activities. Relatives are made to feel welcome and often take part in these alongside their loved ones. The management and the different teams wtihin the home are excellent. they are open and visible and offer regular support and advice to us. They put every effort into making the home a comfortable and enjoyable place in which to live and work.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt message. It is truly heartening to hear that your mother has experienced such a positive and fulfilling environment at Barford Court over the past eight years. The fact she has always been treated with respect and dignity, and the care provided is of such a...
Both my Parents are in care and they are very well looked after. It has been difficult transition for them but are settling in well and the staff have been very supportive and patient. It has been a great relief for me to know there are being looked after 24/7 and I no longer need to worry about something happening and no-one being around to help like when there were on their own in the house.
Thank you so much for your kind message. We're really pleased to hear that both your parents are settling in well and that the transition is becoming easier for them. It's completely natural for this period to feel challenging, and we're glad that our team has been able to support them - and you -...
My aunt receives excellent care. The staff are all dedicated and professional, the Home is always spotless and the provision of activities for the residents is impressive. We receive regular updates on her progress and on the issues facing the Home which are always addressed with vigour. She is very comfortable and socialises well with fellow-residents and staff. We are always treated with courtesy and professionally when we make telephone calls or when we visit.
It's so reassuring to hear that your aunt is receiving such wonderful care. Our team are really committed, and it's great to know that you feel her environment is both clean and engaging with plenty of activities for all the residents. Regular updates and open communication really make a...
Friendly caring proffessional team have made my great aunt very comfortable in her home ,families can feel confident and have peace of mind that their relative is well cared for and receive informative feedback on their welfare
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that your great aunt is feeling comfortable in her home and that our team has been able to provide the care and attention she deserves. We truly believe in offering families peace of mind, and we're glad that you feel confident in the...
There's a varied programme of events that engage and entertain residents in the home year-round, and any concerns we have for Mum's health and comfort are addressed promptly.
It's so heartening to hear that your mum has been receiving such great care here at Barford Court for the past 16 months. Myself and my team strive to do an amazing job creating a supportive and caring environment for all the residents. The fact we have a varied program of events to keep everyone...
My Dad has been In Barford Court for 5 years, I call him once a week as I live in Devon and visit whenever I can, the staff are always welcoming and I know that my Dad is very comfortable and happy and well looked after, it is always very clean and tidy
It's wonderful to hear that your great aunt is so comfortable and well looked after by our team. It must bring you a lot of peace of mind knowing she's in such capable and caring hands. The fact that you also receive regular updates about her welfare really shows how much the team prioritise communication and support. It's clear we've created a warm and professional environment for her.
We are very happy with the continuing care at Barford Court. Our mother was taken ill suddenly and the staff looked after her and us wonderfully, keeping in touch whilst she was in hospital and making everything ready for her comfort and care when she returned home. She is so well looked after and supported, I have no doubt that we made the right choice when we chose Barford Court for her needs.
I'm so glad to hear that your mother is receiving such excellent care here at Barford Court. It sounds like our team really went above and beyond, not only caring for her during her hospital stay but also ensuring she was comfortable when she returned home. It's a huge comfort knowing you made the...
His switch from living alone to being a permanent resident has been made so much easier with the help and kindness of all the staff.
I can't thank everyone enough for making this happen so smoothly.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Richard. We try to make our resident's feel this is their home and we welcome all relatives and friends as family.
I wanted to send my heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at Barford Court. As a family, we were apprehensive about the prospect of Dad needing additional care. But from the moment we saw BC, it became our home too. My young children called it "Pop's Hotel" - they could see that it was a haven for him. As Dad's health declined and we knew the end was near, you opened your home and your hearts to us even more. The last four days of Dad's life was spent by his bedside: reminiscing, listening to music, crying and laughing. We were able to surround him with the love he had so selflessly shown us all our lives. You gave the five of us, the space and freedom to be with him however we needed to be. EVERY member of staff here showed us such care, reassurance and guidance. Most importantly, we could see how much Dad meant to you all. You cared for Dad with dignity and love. THANK YOU
Thank you very much for your beautiful words and it really was an honour to care for dad and you as a family. We strive to make families feel supported and our residents feel valued, it is reassuring to hear our team are encompassing our values of being kind, supported and trusted. We really do our...
My mother moved into Barford Court at the end of February following a period of reduced mobility meaning at age 95 she could no longer live in her own home. She was fiercely independent and this was a huge move for her however the way in which she was welcomed, supported and cared for during what became the last four months of her life was exemplary. Everyone from the team leaders to the amazing carers, admin team and those cleaning/doing the laundry are professional, dedicated and caring and supported my mother in a very light touch /maximum care way that was pitched perfectly. As gradually more support was needed they were there every step of the way and since I visited almost every day I saw the home in all its guises and every one of them was excellent in terms of the care provided and their thoughtfulness at difficult times. I could not recommend Barford Court and their fabulous team more highly and will be forever grateful for everything they did for my mother.
Thank you so much for your beautiful comments regarding the care your mother received while she was with us. We try our best to treat our residents as part of our family. I want to again express our condolences for the sad passing of your mother, she was much loved. Thank you again for your lovely comments.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 July 2018- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Outstanding
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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
No Vacancies
Posted: 16 July 2026Please contact the Home to enquire about the latest availability.
News (12) & Events (0)
- Posted: Thursday 04 Jun 2026Residents and staff across RMBI Care Co. Homes took part in 'Learning at Work Week' during 18th to 24th May to share and learn new skills. The theme for this...
- Posted: Wednesday 04 Mar 2026RMBI Care Co.’s Human Resources Team has received national recognition after being Highly Commended in the ‘Three R’s Award’ category at the Great British Care Awards. The national awards ceremony,...
- Posted: Monday 24 Nov 2025RMBI Care Co. is celebrating after winning the ‘Three R’s Award’ in the 2025 Great British Care Awards for the London region. The awards ceremony, which took place on 15...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)Date: Thursday 30 Jun 2022
- Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)Date: Wednesday 30 Jun 2021
- Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)Date: Friday 28 Feb 2020
Meet the Team (1)
The purpose of my job is:
To enable and lead the delivery of excellent person-centred care services, focusing on outcomes and well-being.
To develop and lead a highly skilled, motivated and engaged team.
To maintain the high standard of governance systems and structures needed to run the Home.
Ensure all UK and sector legislation and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barford Court
What types of Care is Barford Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barford Court have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barford Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barford Court to the centre of Hove?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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