Sycamore Court

Fitzherbert Drive, Off Bevendean Road, Brighton BN2 4DU
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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 available.

Sycamore Court maintains a thorough programme of social activities available from 10am until 4pm daily, including weekends. Person-centred activities are aimed towards improving residents' physical, social and emotional wellbeing, when they are not enjoying the generous grounds and local amenities.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1600 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1600 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1700 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1700 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1800 – £1800

Fees are subject to an assessment of individual needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Sycamore Court to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa Blencowe (Care Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (29)

9.8

Sycamore Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sycamore Court has 29 reviews.

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Review from Sue P (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Found the staff to be welcoming, friendly and helpful.
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.
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Review from David F (Husband of Resident) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from John C (Husband of Resident) published on 22 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found it a very happy place for my wife and other residents. The staff are fantastic.
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!
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Review from Natalie M (Relative of Resident) published on 22 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from John Howgate, Registered Manager at Sycamore Court

Thank you for your very kind comments Natalie. I will pass them on to all of the staff team.

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Review from Breffni (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Vivienne B (Niece of Resident) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I moved my aunt into this care home in May where she spent the last months of her life. She was immediately struck by the quality of care and affection she received. She repeatedly thanked me for finding "such a nice place"
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.
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Review from Christine W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Maria B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Tridstir (Son of Resident) published on 28 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.826)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10 for Sycamore Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.826 for Sycamore Court is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 138 Ratings = 4.826
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sycamore Court is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 31 Jan 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (1)

Lisa

Lisa Blencowe

Job Title: Acting Care Home Manager Joined: 2022

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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