
the activity staff always go above and beyond to keep them entertained.Natasha I(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)



the activity staff always go above and beyond to keep them entertained.Natasha I(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)



Sycamore Court in Brighton is well-respected within the local community for providing high quality and effective care and accommodation for older people. It also offers care for people with physical disabilities, such as Parkinsons' disease.
This purpose-built home is ideal for those needing a long-term home with wheelchair access and a spacious environment, perfect for those with mobility issues. There are en-suite facilities in every room and specially equipped bathrooms are...
Care Provided by Sycamore Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note, our fees are subject to an assessment of an individual's needs and dependencies and are exclusive of FNC if granted. We will discuss funding and fees with you in greater detail during the course of your enquiry so that you are fully informed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sycamore Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sycamore 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Blencowe(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
Sycamore Court Reviews (38)
Sycamore Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sycamore Court has 38 reviews.
Unfortunately after a lengthy hospital stay, I was struggling to cope with the care of my husband, so reluctantly under advice by adult social services, it was necessary and in our best interest to admit him to a nursing home. The staff at Sycamore Court have been excellent at caring for him and helping to cope, and feel both happy and secure about handing over the care of my husband to someone else. Everyone at the home have been brilliant at helping me deal with this, settling my husband and he's very content.
Thank you for taking the time to share such heartfelt feedback.
We know what a difficult decision it can be to entrust the care of a loved one to someone else, so it means a great deal to hear that both you and your husband have felt so supported throughout this transition and that he has...
Dad was admitted in April as an emergency under best interests by adult social services following a recent hospital stay, discharge to home and mum's struggle to care for him due to increased medical issues. The staff at the home were excellent, caring & compassionate throughout the whole process of admission at this difficult time. They have made the transition and dad's settling in a really good experience for dad and the whole family. Communication with us and care for dad has been consistent and excellent.
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback.
We know what a difficult and emotional time this must have been for your family, so it means a great deal to hear that your dad's move to Sycamore Court was made as smooth and reassuring as possible.
We're so pleased he has also settled in well,...
What I'd like to see is a simple way to take him (or anyone) out of the Home through the gate directly to Bear Road, eg. to go upto the Racecourse, without having to go all round Fitzherbert. That is a long wheelchair drive or push with an extra big climb.
As always I have nothing but praise for the management and all staff at Sycamore Court. The care given to residents is first class and they are treated with dignity and respect. Under the head chef, the food is marvelous with a large range of choices. The building is light, bright and very well maintained and the residents are encouraged to enjoy a range of activities both collectively and personally in their rooms.
The Home was clean, with very good facilities and neither too crowded / busy nor too quiet.
Mums transition to the home from hospital was well managed and helped through the flexibility and thoroughness of the home manager.
We know how much thought goes into choosing the right care home for a loved one, so it means a great deal that Sycamore Court stood out to you. We're extremely pleased that your mum's move from hospital was made as smooth as possible and that...
Whenever we visit it has a homely, comfortable feel. It is very welcoming, clean and warm. The food is great and my mum eats more there than she has for years!
My only reservations are the maintenance have not put my mum's pictures up and they could maybe take the residents outside more, but this is nothing compared to the relief I feel to see my mum so well presented, happy and peaceful. I love the place and thank all the staff for the work they do. I am so happy my mum is there. I can't imagine anywhere better. I don't have to worry about her constantly anymore. That is priceless. Thank you to everyone who works there from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback about Sycamore Court.
We're delighted to hear how well your mum has settled and that the team have taken the time to get to know what makes her happy. Knowing she feels comfortable, well cared for and at home, while giving you peace of mind, means a...
I have found Sycamore Court to be pleasant surroundings, clean and nicely decorated (even the toilets on the first floor are nice) the staff are always kind and friendly, as far as I experienced. The lady I visit seems peaceful and comfortable and enjoys the activities and the seating areas, where she can watch people go by. The signing in process is safe and easy to do.
Thank you for sharing your kind words about Sycamore Court. It's lovely to hear that our home feels welcoming, comfortable and well cared for when you visit and not to mention the way the kindness of our incredible team has stood out to you.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Best wishes,Lisa
My mother in law is very well cared for. Everybody is very friendly. It's spotlessly clean. My mother in law can be quite hard work but it's no trouble for the staff there. If I've got any questions there is always someone to help me.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and kind words.
Best wishes,
Lisa
Great staff, so helpful. I don't get to visit very often as I live 300+ miles away but when I do visit I am always made very welcome. My brother is largely bed-bound and can be a real challenge, as mentally he is still very active and can be equally vocal. Despite my brother's demanding nature, the staff continue to smile and assist him in any way they can - they deserve medals!
Thank you for your kind words about our team. Warm wishes, Lisa
Mum has been a resident of Sycamore Court for almost 4 years now and whilst I have a moan now and then I have nothing but praise for how the staff look after mum and management deal with any thought or queries I may have.
The staff aways greet you by name they are so friendly and genuinely care with kindness in dealing with mum's dementia in the best way they can which I know can be difficult sometimes, especially, as she is immobile and can no longer make herself understood.
I visit daily so I see how this care applies to all residents and as a visitor they have supported me fully and always willing to listen to me and answer any questions I may have.
The food is excellent and varied and there are choices.
Activities have improved greatly over the last few years and all are encouraged to join in with sessions twice daily.
I and the family are very happy that mum is living in a very caring environment, thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience of our home, it is greatly appreciated. Warm regards, Lisa
Although she now sleeps for most of the time, she is still cared for with kindness and compassion and is given as much dignity as possible.
Whenever I have visited I've found evryone to be caring, knowledgeable and efficient and the whole place is always spotless.
Thank you to everyone.
Thank you for sharing your experience of our home and for your kind words. Best wishes, Lisa
Whenever I visit, I never fail to be impressed by the overall cleanliness, the caring atmosphere, the friendliness and dedication of the staff.
I know that my friend is safe and cared for, which was not the case prior to moving to Sycamore Court. Thankyou, very re-assuring for me.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. Warm regards, Lisa
Staff always helpful, friendly and doing their best. I was sure that my aunty was in good care whilst there. There were some obstacles to overcome with her needs but they managed so, so well and I'm so appreciative. She was also fed very well. Thank you so much for everything!
Thank you for your kind words and appreciation. Warm regards, Lisa
Within a few weeks of attending Sycamore Court she was smiling and laughing and thinking about later in the year.she looks forward to the daily activities. The staff are friendly and supportive and help her to feel loved and needed. They support me as well. I no longer have to juggle all the plates. I know she is safe.
Thank you for your kind review, the team and I are proud to be part of her journey back! Best wishes,
hard to imagine a better or well run nursing home than Sycomore Court Brighton. management and all staff so efficent and caring.place is spotlessy clean. my wife is very well looked after. nobody likes to go into a nursing home but this must rate as one of the best.
Thank you for your kind words and feedback! Regards
Good overall care at Sycamore Court. Mum has dementia, health issues and is also immobile. Would appreciate more updates on her behaviour and health issues. More information on mum is always helpful.
We appreciate your feedback. Please be aware that aside from our regular resident and relative meetings, care reviews can be booked directly with a member of the management team as frequently as you wish.
Having moved my elderly friend into the home at short notice, I cannot fault the staff who have all been caring, supportive and helpful. My friend looks so much better and cared for since moving into the home 3 weeks ago. Any issues I have raised are being dealt with promptly and efficiently. The food is wonderful and we had table service!! I had a super lunch with my friend, will be booking to go again soon! The hairdresser did a wonderful job on my friend's hair and this will be a regular occurrence going forward. My friend's physical and mental health have improved considerably since she moved in and she always appears clean and well cared for when I visit.
Thank you for your lovely review. I am happy to hear you feel your friend is settling in well and enjoying the care we provide. Regards,
I go to visit my brother-in-law annually when I return to the UK. He is getting some of the best treatment I have seen at this facility. The staff are very caring and attentive. They are always willing to help the clients there. The manager does a wonderful job as well as another particular staff member does.
Thank you for your kind review! It's wonderful to hear that your brother-in-law is receiving such excellent treatment, and we'll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to the rest of the team. Warm regards.
My husband has been a resident at Sycamore Court for over a year now. He found it hard to settle at first but the carers and nurses have helped him a lot, and in particular, the activities staff have done their very best to include him whenever he wants to join in. At other times he is happy to watch what is going on. I am impressed with the detailed records which are kept. It is very reassuring to be able to ask how he is when I visit, and to be given exact information about his day or night. Having been his carer myself for many years it is a great relief to see him being looked after so well now that I am no longer able to cope with his condition.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your peace of mind is important to us, and we appreciate your trust in our team.
I have found that Sycamore Court is really willing to listen to the resident and try to meet his/her needs as an individual. They also take time to speak with relatives. I have also found that they have a highly professional approach to personal care and general comfort while maintaining a gentle and kind manner. My brother has the care he now needs and is not as anxious as before moving to Sycamore Court. I would recommend Sycamore Court to anyone looking for residential care for their loved one.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Sycamore Court Care Home! We're thrilled your brother feels more at ease here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 January 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (18) & Events (0)
- 17 Jul 2026
Residents, families and the team at Sycamore Court came together on 19th June to celebrate both the start of summer and Father’s Day with a wonderful afternoon filled with music,...
- 10 Jul 2026
At Sycamore Court Care Home, we had a very special birthday to celebrate in May… Sidney’s! As our Home Manager, Lisa’s, much-loved dog and a familiar, friendly face around the...
- 18 Dec 2025
Our residents had a fantastic time enjoying all the spooky fun at Halloween! The day was packed with a variety of activities that brought laughter, creativity, and a sense of...
There are no upcoming events for Sycamore Court.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Sycamore Court.
Meet the Team (1)

Lisa is passionate about making a positive difference in other people’s lives, whilst delivering high standards of care. Her motto, which resonated across the team, is “Treat and care for each resident in the same way you expect to be treated.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Court
What types of Care is Sycamore Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sycamore Court have?
There are 43 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sycamore Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sycamore Court to the centre of Brighton?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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