Pytchley Court Care Home

5A Northampton Road, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9DX
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  • Pytchley Court Care Home, Northampton
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 each day brings something to enjoy, whether it be engaging with the varied activities programme or settling down to enjoy a favourite film.

The home is purpose-built and has been recently refurbished, offering residents a modern yet homely feel where there are plenty of spaces to relax, dine and socialise, with everything designed for maximum comfort. In addition, there is room to pursue hobbies and interests as well as a hairdressing salon for some well-deserved pampering. The lovely landscaped garden, looked after by a group of green-fingered residents, is the ideal spot to sit and socialise with friends and family.

Community is an integral part of life at Pytchley Court, and the team support residents to get involved with the community in Brixworth, maintaining existing relationships as well as building new ones with with local schools, charities and businesses in the area.

With everything in the capable hands of the experienced home manager, Pytchley Court offers a real home from home setting where kind care is at the centre of the team's practice.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1510

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Pytchley Court Care Home 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)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sue Watson (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 1998

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)

Pytchley Court Care Home Reviews (83)

9.8

Pytchley Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.823) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pytchley Court Care Home has 83 reviews.

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Review from Hannah B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My grandmother spent nearly five years in this care home. The care she received was the best we could have wished for. The staff are friendly and caring not only to the residents but to the relatives as well; they often go above and beyond in their roles. The residents are treated as individual people,
and time is taken to understand the resident's personalities and individual needs.
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Review from Linda B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very very pleased with the care and compassion that the staff have given to our relative. We gave been able to go away and know they are in safe hands and will be looked after and be safe. We feel that the building is in need of some TLC including a new heating system and new windows and
the garden needs a complete makeover so the residents have somewhere to sit in the good weather and enjoy some fresh air.
Overall the care has been excellent and would like to thank the staff for all their hard work.
Reply from Diane Kerwin, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Pytchley Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your experience of Pytchley Court Nursing Home. It is wonderful to hear that you are happy with the care shown to your loved one and will share your comments with the team. You will be pleased to know that there are some refresh works for Pytchley Court scheduled in to be completed at the beginning of this year and are in the final stages of organising this. In relation to the garden, we are also in talks with the local colleges who want to be involved with the revamp and refresh of the garden areas and are just finalising when this will commence.

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Review from Roger B (Husband of Resident) published on 10 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was extremely happy with the care my wife received whilst resident in Pytchley Court, nothing was too much trouble. I also was very glad for the support I got from the management and staff. I would have no hesitation in recommending Pytchley Court to anybody looking for a friendly, caring home.
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Review from Amanda L (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum received excellent care from day one when she was downstairs, until the day she died. The staff were all so loving with her and it was warming to see her reaction to them, even at the end she always had a smile for them. Thank you so much for looking after her so well for us.
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Review from John C (Husband of Resident) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sadly my wife died recently having been at Pytchley Court for over two years. Throughout her time there the care has been outstanding. This I believe is due to a team spirit governed by senior management. I am most grateful.
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Review from Peter R (Son of Resident) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have no concerns with the home and Mum's care.
Staff go above and beyond.
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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has become so much more challenging for staff working in care homes since covid and the carers, nurses and support staff at Pytchley Court Care Home worked incredibly hard just to get through an average day. And yet even so, my Dad's care has been great, especially the emotional support he has gotten
and staff's efforts to enable us to still see my dad and take him out. We are also grateful for the nursing staff's work with my dad trying to make him as comfortable as possible, with illnesses such as parkinsons and dementia, the answers are never clear cut and there is never a perfect outcome, only to do the best they could for him, which they did.
All staff tried so hard to make my dad's experience as lovely as possible and I know how challenging that must have been under the circumstances of lockdowns.
Carers, nurses, support staff and admin and management all made us feel so welcome and at ease, I couldn't have wished for better, more caring people to be around my dad.
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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There are not many words to describe our experience of Pytchley Court. But if pushed, phenomenal, springs to mind - excellent is another. The staff work tirelessly to ensure the welfare of the residents is upheld. The home is well run and organised with the staff from top to bottom superb. I personally
cannot fault it nor any of my family and would certainly recommend it to anyone without hesitation.
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Review from B W (Friend of Resident) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely setting, residents appeared happy and well cared for. The staff were welcoming and had an excellent insight into the individual needs of the residents.
The resident I visited appeared happy, he looked very well, dressed and had a haircut. The staff were very aware of his likes and dislikes
and how to engage with him.
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Review from P S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at the home from 1/11/21 until her death on 23/03/22. I cannot praise the staff enough for the great care that my mother received. For the last three weeks, mum was on end of life care. During this time, the staff were amazing, both to my mum and in the care and support they
gave me and other members of mum's family. A wonderful team of people, so dedicated, caring and just 'lovely'. Thank to them all.
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Review from J G (Husband of Resident) published on 17 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife has been at the home for nearly three months and seems to be settling in quite well. We have found the dedicated staff most helpful and are very caring.
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Review from S S (Friend of Resident) published on 14 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just wanted to recognise the activities co-coordinator for the way she passionately cares so much and understands the residents' needs. The way she goes about her care is exemplary and really feel she should be recognised. I have been in other care homes and have never seen such a "caring family home"
this is clearly enhanced by the staff within it.
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Review from J M (Nephew of Resident) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The most important thing about Pytchley Court Care Home is the evident care and love displayed by the staff, not just to my uncle but to me as well. Also, the material things are delivered as well. Pytchley is not a luxury home what they did was always to the best standard - food, rooms, activities,
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Review from Deborah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Pytchley Court since October. She has improved in health and confidence now she has settled. All staff are kind, considerate and caring. Mum is treated with respect and provided with one to one care when required. I am kept informed of any health issues and her well-being. I am also
able to visit regularly. Thank you to all concerned.
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Review from K C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel safe to have my Dad here as he is well looked after and everyone is kind and friendly and always makes sure he is happy. Always do everything they can to keep us informed on all that we need or ask to know. And I love that they make dad laugh.
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Review from Dawn L (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was looked after implicitly by this care provider. Every interaction I had with all members of staff was caring, considerate and professional. I am extremely grateful that my mother was cared for at Pytchley Court.
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Review from Kim P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Right from the start I have found all the staff friendly, caring and supportive towards my Mum and us as her family, plus thank you to the manager. Mum's room was clean and bright with no underlying smells which was extremely welcoming. Mum is at the end of life care and the care home has treated us
with sensitivity and caring, enabling us to visit Mum at any time. The grounds are beautiful and kept tidy.
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Review from T D (Husband of Resident) published on 21 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Through very harrowing times before with my wife's illness to find a care home with the staff so caring is such a relief. Now I know I don't need to worry as she is in a safe environment, and in the hands of very caring staff. I can't thank them enough. To send me photos of my wife getting involved,
and seeing her happy is much more than relief - I am overjoyed (we both are). Thank you so much.
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Review from B G (Brother of Resident) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My sister appears to have settled in well and appears to be much calmer and happier than she was previously. I am sure she is being well looked after.
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Review from N B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 17 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.823)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.823) out of 10 for Pytchley Court Care Home 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.823 for Pytchley Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 198 Ratings = 4.823
  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 Pytchley Court Care Home is based on 17 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 17 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: 22 Oct 2024

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Sue

Sue Watson

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2018

Introducing Sue Watson
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.

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