
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.
Both my mother-in-law and father-in-law were residents. We could not have been happier with the care that they both received. The care staff are very kind and caring. I would recommend this care home.
Thank you for your review of our home and for allowing us to care for both your father-in-law and mother-in-law. I'm delighted to hear how happy you were with the care and services we provide here and I will be sure to share these comments with the team. Warm regards.
Very kind and caring staff. All friendly and will answer any questions you may have. Very clean and warm. The meals always look very good. Hot and well presented. The only fault I can find is my friend has no radio in his room, has a TV but it doesn't work. So yesterday he was just sitting alone in his room. It made me sad. I know he does go upstairs for arts and crafts and looks at TV in main lounge and he always eats all his lunch when I'm there.
I am also a mother of a severely disabled adult daughter and work in palliative care, so I know the health environments quite well.
This service setting is one of the best, in my opinion.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and trust in Sycamore Court care home. We greatly appreciate your feedback and are glad to know that our team has made a positive impact on your mom’s well-being. We will continue to provide excellent care to all our residents. Kind regards.
The staff are kind and caring. They do their best every day to engage and stimulate Mum, despite the challenges of her lack of mobility and severe dementia. They are also supportive of us as a family and understand how challenging a situation it is. They create opportunities for us to be involved and are always happy to see us.
Kind regards.
My mother's room is clean and tidy, the food is very good, and the staff are very attentive and considerate.
My mother is very happy at the home, which is my primary concern.
Amazing staff and so friendly, and what an amazing gathering you put on for the Christmas party for all the residents. The Christmas activities were fantastic, and the activity staff always go above and beyond to keep them entertained. The food is amazing and always fresh.
We are all very pleased with the care and attention she has received. We know she can be a little awkward at times, but she loves it there and sings its praises.
My mother was a resident at Sycamore court for 15 months. She had Alzheimer’s, she was at the stage that she only lived in the moment but kept her sense of humour. Luckily most of Mums time there was before lockdown. My family had the opportunity to witness her care on a daily basis. From day one she was cared for with great respect and understanding of her condition by all staff and management. I will always be grateful for the care and genuine love my mother received at Sycamore court. It was very reassuring during lockdown to be convinced that she was being looked after and the staff did everything possible during this difficult time to keep the family involved in her care. Thank you to every one of the staff that cared for Mum.
My uncle has been here for 3-years; he is very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and are always happy to help and assist you if you have any issues. Also, had an aunt here several years ago, again the staff were lovely. My uncle is well known here and always loves to chat with everybody. I looked at several care homes; this one was more homely. There are lots of activities for all the clients here, and they are encouraged to join in. They all seem very happy. Just to mention my uncle has dementia. Hope this review will helps to put your loved ones at Sycamore Court.
The atmosphere was serene and happy.
The entrance and day lounge were extremely clean and fresh.
I’m unable to remark on my mother’s room as I’m yet to see this, but my mother is happy.
There are planned activities on a regular basis which my mother finds very enjoyable.
Not having first hand experience on the care and support, I’m unable to comment, but my mother seems to be happy, and that’s important to me.
Not tasted the food or seen the preparation, so unable to comment. I know that my mother has enjoyed her food.
I have always found the staff both extremely caring for my wife and helpful to me. Staff always seem very efficient concerning my wife's many needs, and in these trying times, giving me a Covid-19 test. Altogether, a very well run home.
From when the new manager started, I have seen the improvements.
Activities are great, and they help the residents. We all have a lovely time, and it's a lovely atmosphere.
I have been to a lot of homes in my time, and nothing beats this one!
I am very impressed with this excellent home, the staff are very friendly, polite and professional. The atmosphere is 'cheerful'. The rooms are spotless (very very clean) and decorated tastefully. I like the outdoor area (well-maintained garden). There are plenty of books and activities for residents and visitors to occupy themselves. It is more like a hotel! My mother-in-law says the food is very nutritious an appetising.
Thank you for your very kind comments Natalie. I will pass them on to all of the staff team.
My mother, who is now 96, has been a resident in this home since March 2016 after being discharged from hospital as "bed-bound". I am entirely satisfied with the care and attention she has received here, and this to a great degree makes up for my own regret that she was not able to return to her own home. I particularly draw attention to the exemplary personal attitude and motivation of many of the staff, given that this, above all, is not in any way a purchasable commodity. When I chose this home from all the others I visited, I particularly thought of the relatively small number of residents, the fact that this is a relatively new and purpose-designed building, and the relaxed and friendly attitude of the staff. Given the innate difficulties of dealing with people who may often be substantially mentally-disoriented and/or distressed I continue to think that this home provides a very high standard of care, and have had no reason to regret my choice.
This was the only car home I visited which did not abandon residents in front of a blaring telly for hours every day.
I liked the open and responsive management style and was impressed by the residents' meetings with the manager to discuss their concerns.
Have been in Sycamore Court since May this year, cannot speak highly enough of the home and staff. Am so well cared for, they attend to my every need and nothing is too much trouble. 100% service.
I find Sycamore Court a very clean and friendly home. The staff are all very helpful and interact well with all the residents. Overall I find this a very good nursing home.
My dad has always been looked after with a lot of care. Myself and my family are very pleased with the choice of care home.
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
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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.”
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