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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 TypesMild 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barford Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barford Court 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
- 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 (9.810) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barford Court has 87 reviews.
Our father has resided at Barford Court for 2 years, the home is well run, welcoming and spacious, with lovely gardens. There is good continuity of staff and all staff are kind caring and responsive to our father's and everyone's needs, treating all with respect and dignity. The activity programme is varied and thoughtful, with outdoor outings included. The housekeeping team do a great job keeping the home and laundry clean and the catering team provide a variety of food which Dad enjoys. Thank you everyone at Barford Court.
Thank you for your positive feedback, Sally. It really does mean a great deal to the team and I. Thank you again.
Barford Court is clean, spacious and well maintained in a grand Art deco building on the seafront, wrapped around with gardens in a convenient central Hove location. There are lots of facility's for the residents to enjoying.
My mother is reviving good care tailored to her needs as her condition progresses. It's has taken weight of my mind knowing she is in good hands and a big thank you to all staff at Barford Court for their support with the demands of a loved one with Alzheimer's.
Thank you for your positive feedback. It means a great deal to the team and I.
Throughout the process from initial assessment to trial stay, and moving to permanent, the team at Barford Court have been amazing. They helped to remove any concerns regarding level of care and financial aspects. Whenever we visit there is always assistance and supervision on hand, and always a schedule of activities lined up. Such a weight off of the family's mind. Thank you very much.
Thank you. It is good to hear your comments and I am glad you have peace of mind. We appreciate your feedback.
Barford Court has welcomed my father into the home with kindness and respect. They have been responsive to his individual needs and wishes. He has spent a lot of time alone in his own home prior to admission and they are giving him the time and space to adjust to life with people around him. They listen to his requests and they will do their best to help him feel like he has been heard. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is rewarding to hear that our efforts are recognised. I'm pleased to hear that your father has settled well and is now part of the Barford family. Thank you, again.
Mum has been at Barford Court for over two years. She is very comfortable, well looked after, enjoys the activities and is well fed. Staff are very proactive and know my Mum very well, adapting their support to her specific needs and wishes. They also keep me well informed and are always available to discuss her care. For me, this also gives me peace of mind.
Thank you for your feedback, it is always appreciated to hear your views on the level of care given. Thank you, again.
There are always activities going on for the residents to do, if they want to get involved, as well as trips out for them to have a change of scenery and to get out in the fresh air.
The quality of food is very good.
Dear James, thank you for your review, I am glad you and Dad are happy with the service and level of care we provide.
My sister is a resident at Barford Court, she has Parkinson's and Louis body dementia, she is very poorly. The love and care she receives from all the staff at Barford Court is fantastic. She needs her medication administered at exact times, and this is done by the team. Her quality of life is sadly deteriorating, however, the staff give her the very best care and make her stay there, as comfortable as possible. It's so reassuring for our family to know she is safe, cared for and loved by all at Barford Court. We couldn't wish for her to be in a better place, our thanks go to all the staff at Barford Court.
Thank you for your feedback, Michael. It is great to see such lovely comments and we love caring for our residents and families.
My mother has been resident at Barford Court for over four years. During this time her mental health has sadly and inevitably deteriorated, but her physical health has improved. This, we attribute to the focus on my mother's welfare, which has been evident throughout all this time. As a family, we are reassured by all the activities in which our mother is encouraged to engage and the willingness of staff to discuss and report on all our mother's needs and health.
Thank you for your positive feedback. It is reassuring to hear our team are recognised for their wonderful care they deliver.
Barford Court has the potential to be an amazing care home for residents. It is a beautiful building and has lovely and caring staff but would benefit from stronger leadership from the management (not team leaders) and a more holistic training programme for staff. In addition, I think the activity programme needs to be improved with more musical activities and entertainment. However, I am very optimistic that the new manager will provide this as he gets to grips with his new role and introduces a listening and learning culture. Indeed I am very pleased that he has begun to establish a stronger communication channel with relatives and that new activity coordinators have already been recruited.
Thank you for your feedback, we have two new activities coordinators in post which I am hopeful will improve the activity programme for our residents to help with stimulation, we are also looking into pet therapy and music therapy. I am always willing to listen to new ideas and suggestions to make Barford great!
As Mum neared the end of life, we were so touched by staff coming to show us albums of photos taken of Mum over the years. Many came and said their final goodbyes when they could've been going home after a busy shift. So, if you face the unenviable task of finding 24-hour care for anyone, you can be sure that they will be cared for at all stages of life at Barford Court.
Thank you for your kind words, especially during such an emotional time for you all. I have shared this with the whole team. She was a special lady who will be missed by us all. Dad is also welcome to come and see us.
Barford Court is in a great location with lovely gardens and a short walk from the sea.
I highly recommend Barford Court.
Thank you for your kind comments. I will make sure they are shared with the whole team.
My father died suddenly and we had to find emergency care for his companion. Barford Court offered her immediate respite care and she moved in the following day. After a month she became a permanent resident which was the best decision I could have made for her. She has settled in well and most of the time appears very happy. I cannot thank all the staff, team leaders, carers, housekeepers, maintenance team and admin team for the kind and considerate care which I see on a daily basis towards all the residents. The home is always clean and warm and comfortable for residents and visitors alike. The food is healthy and I often take in her favourite treats for her and her friends. There are also several pampering sessions she enjoys on a weekly basis. I would highly recommend this care home for anyone looking for a safe and caring environment and I would also like to say a big thank you to you all for what can sometimes be a very difficult job.
Thank you for your kind comments, Lesley. I will make sure they are shared with the whole team. She is very much part of the home and everyone loves to stop and have a chat.
Barford Court staff have been fabulous with my partner as he has had repeated and unexpected trips to the hospital. It has been a frightening and confusing time for him and they have been kind, caring and attentive to his medical condition, raising concerns with medics when needed. It always feels safe and friendly when I visit, several times a week.
I know it has been a very stressful time for you both. I hope things are settling down now.
The dedicated team are some of the most caring people I've ever met, observing their daily challenges in their calm, respectful, professional manner filled me with confidence that I had found the perfect home for her. Mum always praised the cuisine, and we sampled this ourselves when we joined mum for Christmas lunch. The domestic team were constantly cleaning all areas (no unpleasant odours!).
I can only praise the entire team for their love and compassion shown to Mum and myself, I shall be eternally grateful to them all for making mums last months safe, secure and content, and giving me peace of mind that I'd chosen the best care home for her.
Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased we had the opportunity to care for your mum and make a difference while she was with us. She settled really well in such a short space of time. We will all miss her.
It is not always easy to get dedicated staff who are prepared to become part of a dedicated team but are employed by an agency when they are committed to obtain a wage/salary; by and large, the staff do a great job, which is much appreciated myself and others. I apologise that my condition is not as good as it might be, but age and lack of mobility do not allow it.
My mother has lived at Barford Court for two years. Her declining health caused anxiety, weight loss and loneliness despite our continued best efforts. She was sure she did not want to "go into a home". However, she is so happy at Barford, and now is a picture of health and contentment. Our visits are joyful events, and we no longer have to worry about her wellbeing. We also like the fact that staff are so well trained in dementia care, and there is such good continuity of care.
Thank you - your kind comments will be shared with all the team.
The BBQ party for the Jubilee was a much-needed boost for the residents and their families, and it was lovely to see my dad socialising again. We are looking forward to afternoon tea on Father's Day!
Thank you for your kind comments. It is one of our main priorities to make sure we all do all we can to keep loved ones connected, especially during the recent challenging times. I will pass on your feedback to the whole team.
My Father and Mother-in-law are both in Barford and have been for a couple of years. From day one we have been met with smiling welcoming staff. Both have been made to feel at home. Our hats go off to the team and residents who have endured so much during the pandemic. As relatives, it has been hard to know how our loved ones are "really" doing not seeing them as much but being able to communicate with the key team has been vital for us. We have a new appreciation for what carers deal with day in day out. Barford's shift leaders and carers are diamonds. The home always feels and smells clean. The residents are cared for and the care team is creative in helping our loved ones to be comfortable. We have been able to visit them in lots of different ways during the pandemic thanks to continually evolving processes. Thank you to the team and know you are appreciated.
Thank you for your kind and positive comments. I will make sure they are passed onto the whole team. Thank you for your support with social activities and signing up as a valued volunteer.
Since our mum needed to sadly go into a care home, we looked long and hard to find a suitable home for her, however we found that during COVID a lot of the homes that we looked at in Lewes and Brighton were not very helpful or realistic with their fees. However, Barford Court and all the staff have been helpful, compassionate and kind from day one and have our mums best interest at heart in these difficult times for her and the family and friends. We have been able to visit her and lately take her out for short trips which she has enjoyed.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the home and your kind comments, which I will pass on to the whole team.
Overall I am happy with the care and support Mum has received since moving to the home and particularly given the additional overhead the staff/management have had to endure with this pandemic. She feels safe and secure and loves the afternoon entertainment/activities organized by Barford. There has been a lot of staff turnover and sometimes the level of care has intermittently dropped off as a result. However, I don't think that is a unique Barford Court problem and Brexit has not helped in that regard. The home is spotlessly clean, warm and well maintained and I can always reach the front desk/admin staff when calling. The pros vastly outweigh the cons but there are a couple of areas that can be optimized to make life enjoyable and fun during these sunset years e.g balancing the sometimes overly heavy pandemic restrictions vs the need for residents to have their freedom to go out and/or see family, making sure the food is served hot (hot plates), promoting regular video conferencing.
We really appreciate your ratings of the Home but we are sorry to hear that you were not happy with some areas of service.
We always ensure our residents are...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 July 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- 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
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 24 August 2026Please contact the Home to enquire about the latest availability.
News (12) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2026
Residents 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...
- 04 Mar 2026
RMBI 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,...
- 24 Nov 2025
RMBI 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)
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
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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.
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