
The staff work tirelessly to ensure the welfare of the residents is upheldM H(Son of Resident/Service User)



The staff work tirelessly to ensure the welfare of the residents is upheldM H(Son of Resident/Service User)



Situated in Brixworth, a village close to Northampton, Pytchley Court Care Home is a 37 bed setting offering quality care and support for those looking for residential, nursing and dementia care.
A small home, Pytchley Court offers a more intimate environment than many residential settings. The team are able to get to know residents personally, ensuring they provide the care and support they need whilst also seeking different ways to ensure...
Care Provided by Pytchley Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Gardens
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pytchley Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pytchley Court Care Home 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sue Watson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1998
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Pytchley Court Care Home Reviews (90)
Pytchley Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pytchley Court Care Home has 90 reviews.
Excellent care home. Staff love the patients.
My mum has been a resident of Pytchley Court Care Home for nearly 2 years. My first impression of PCCH was "excellent" and standards have not dropped. We are kept abreast of Mum's health and well-being by phone or when we visit. Likewise emails provide reports of her account (hair and chripody) as well as "what's going on". The home is clean and tidy. Every member of staff is cheerful, friendly, helpful and professional. We are made welcome on every visit. I would thoroughly recommend PCCH.
We had such a job to get her into care because she did not have much money. I asked if they could get her into Pytchley Court (the council). She went in March and carers from Pytchley came to collect her. The carers were so kind and sat with mam who had not been out of bed in 2 years. I went to sort out mams new room, came through and she was drinking a cup of tea from a cup after being fed like a child at home. This has given my mam a life again. I will never forget what Pytchley have done for my mam.
My mum has dementia and has been a resident at Pytchley Court for the last year. I am extremely happy with the care that she has received. The staff are caring and attentive and Mum is treated with dignity and respect. The home is always clean and Mum enjoys the food very much. There are lots of activities and outings each week which help to keep Mum stimulated and engaged, and the garden is lovely. It is a huge relief for me to know that Mum is being cared for so well.
The staff are very caring and take a lot of pride in supporting residents. Thank you.
My mother moved to Pytchley Court in October 2023. The care she receives is exemplary! All staff treat all residnets with respect and dignity. My mother is always clean and well-groomed, as is her room. She often goes on outings in the minibus which she greatly enjoys. The foods and snacks are excellent - indeed, my mother, who was very thin, has put on lots of weight! The manager and her team are always available and approachable. Overall, as a family, we are delighted with our mother's care!
It was our first visit since my mum moved in in January 2026. We were delighted to see how well she was doing and how quickly she she has integrated. The staff are all so attentive and caring. The atmosphere was very relaxed, warm, friendly and extremely familiar. Above all, the staff were so present and aware of how everyone was doing. Each time we visited, someone was sitting chatting to mum when we arrived which kept her in such good spitits. She has gained weight since moving in and is so much happier and less lonely.
Really impressed with how kind and caring the staff were. My mother in law was treated with respect and warmth and encouraged to be independant at all times (She has dementia). We were updated on her well being and I really had the impression she is doing so much better at Pytchley and is happier than she has been in a long time as she has constant companionship and excellent activities to keep her busy and occupied.
It is very good, very pleasant to visit and very polite I give it 5 stars for everything. I am disabled and they were very helpful.
My dad was at the home for just over three years and in that time I could not fault the care he received or the help and courtesy myself and my family received. I would have no problem recommending the home and team to other potential residents.
The team at Pytchley Court helped us enormously through a very difficult time. Their care was exemplary, as was their communication and co-operation with the hospital, doctors and family. Listening carefully to my mother's and family's wishes, they enabled her to pass in peace and with dignity in an environment she had chosen. Such a homely, caring, welcoming and professional care home. Thank you all.
I would like to forward a review on pychley court. My brother has been accepted into this home and the care manager and her team have welcomed him and he has progressed very well is happy and very content .I would like to thank you all for his progress
My mother has been a resident for 5 years now and for the whole of that time has received excellent care from the lovely staff at Pytchley Court. So happy that she was able to come here.
My brother is law arrived at Pytchley Court Feb 19th 2025 myself and his sisters are overwhelmed in the progress been made with him especially his mental health its so great to see him happy. The staff are amazing- there is nothing I can suggest to improve anything keep up the good work.
I * difficult to give thorough review as my friend only (sadly) lived here 24 hours until her death but we were very impressed at our perception of food + activities offered. As for value for money, difficult as no experience of comparison (2* prefer bigger but adequate) however! in terms of every member of staff- exceeded our expectations. Professional, compassionate, caring, friendly, nothing was made to feel too much trouble. My friend was so looking forward to living at Pytchley, she was 103 and excited to be cared for! I honestly cannot think of a single thing or word which could have been any better, exceptional staff! Led by incredible members of staff.
My mum has been a resident for nearly 4 years. She is very well cared for. The staff go above and beyond for my mum. She has had a few hospital stays and returns to the home in a poorly state. But they build mum back up and for that I am so grateful. Mum is happy in the care of the staff. My visits to see mum are always happy ones. So thank you to Pychley Court care home.
My father has been in Pytchley Court for 2 years and his care continues to be well above average. My father has always struggled with his diabetes and the staff have worked tirelessly to encourage him to have better self care. We finally had a breakthrough in February where he agreed with the staff that he needed to lower his sugar intake, subsequently, his blood sugars have dramatically dropped and he has now had his medication lowered. This would not have been possible without the persistent care of the staff around him. Well done team, fantastic achievement.
The accommodation is first class and the food is excellent. Our rooms, fully furnished. Staff are friendly and helpful, facilities are clean and well kept.
From the first visit to secure mum a place, the support and assistance given to her has been excellent. The kindness shown by all staff is exceptional and I cannot thank them enough.
As Christmas approached, the home was extremely busy preparing for festive activities. There was an atmosphere of excitement and joy. Activities involved residents, visitors, staff and local children. They enjoyed a themed winter wonderland party, with staff being dressed in Christmas outfits. There were intergenerational activities. Father Christmas was central to some of the events. The home continues to provide a first-class service to residents with a wide range of differing conditions. The service extends to family and friends of residents. Staff are very caring and proactive in making residents feel loved and cared for. Up to date information is readily available regarding resident's health conditions, needs and wellbeing. This home provides an excellent service for all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 October 2024Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (20) & Events (0)
- 17 Mar 2026
Pytchley Court Care Home in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, welcomed Stuart Andrew, Member of Parliament for Daventry and Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Louise Casey, Baroness Casey of...
- 12 Mar 2026
Residents from Pytchley Court Care Home in Brixworth, Northamptonshire enjoyed a fantastic day out at Crufts, the world-famous dog show, held at the NEC in Birmingham. Dog-loving residents Sandra Collier...
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
There are no upcoming events for Pytchley Court Care Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Pytchley Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Home Manager at Pytchley Court, Northampton
What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?
“For me, kind care is taking the time to understand our Residents’ individual needs and cultures.”
As a Registered Nurse with 43 years' experience, Sue has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. Sue is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
Having worked in the care sector for many years, Sue closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. Sue extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
Sue also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Pytchley Court.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Sue remarked:
“There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the Residents with a smile on their faces. I love to see them happy.”
Outside of work, Sue enjoys gardening and regularly tending to her chickens at her home.
If you would like to find out more information about Pytchley Court, Sue has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pytchley Court Care Home
What types of Care is Pytchley Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Pytchley Court Care Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Pytchley Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Pytchley Court Care Home to the centre of Northampton?
6.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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