
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Excellent
It is now some months since my mother entered the care home during the Covid pandemic. It has been extremely difficult not to see her. However, I do feel reassured that without exception all the members of staff I have come into contact with have been caring, kind, helpful and reassuring.
My aunt has been as happy in Pytchley as she would in any home. And I have always appreciated the many kindnesses shown to her over the years.
My Aunt has been at Pytchley Court for over four years now. After major surgery at 89 years old, she moved into Pytchley Court unable to do anything. She has received excellent care throughout and is a testament to the care she been delivered by amazing consistent care of the staff. This includes the laundry lady, handyman, care activity coordinator as well as nurses and carers. She had her 94th Birthday yesterday and with the ongoing care, will see 95!
Mum has been at Pytchley Court since January 2020. The last few months have been very difficult, not being able to visit Mum due to Covid-19, but both Dad and myself have had regular contact by phone. Mum struggles to hold a conversation over the phone now but she is encouraged to tell us what she has been doing by the staff helping her. She seems happy, settled and still has her cheeky sense of humour. When we were able to visit pre-Lockdown, the staff were pleasant, attentive and always willing to answer questions, bearing in mind Mum was only there eight weeks before Lockdown started. So we were new to everything, but the staff couldn't have been more helpful and understanding. The home was clean and tidy and there was a fair bit of decorating going on. Mum moved into a newly decorated room which was bright and airy. The garden is very nice and I believe Mum was out there during the Summer. A huge thank you to all of the staff at Pytchley Court, you have all been amazing.
If you are reading this review wondering whether to choose this care home for your loved one and worried that due to the current pandemic you are unable to visit to see if it is suitable, worry no more! The staff are very caring and regularly keep me updated with my mum's care plan and any issues. The situation at the moment is extremely stressful and sad due to not seeing my mum often but they send me videos and FaceTime. Well done to all of the staff!
Pytchley Court is a very organised care home and I am satisfied with the care my Mum receives. It would appear she is not happy about having to wait to be escorted to her room in the evenings, probably a busy time for staff? meals are varied and mostly tasty and portions satisfactory. The cleanliness of the building is good.
Over the last 12 months, through better quality leadership in maintenance, there has been a great improvement in the quality of the decor both inside and out. However, the property is very tired and is in need of serious renovation. The heating system is an extremely old storage heater system that can cause the Home to be uncomfortably hot in summer and cold in winter at times. I understand that the bedrooms were all being refurbished but COVID has halted this.
I believe that my 102-year-old Mother is being well looked after at Pytchley due simply to a dedicated staff but to make me able to highly recommend the Home needs a serious refurbishment cash injection.
Thank you for the lovely comments about the care at Pytchley Court, we do have plans for refurbishment at this home in the near future and look forward to sharing these improvements with residents and relatives.
At Pytchley Court Care Home, the residents are given personalised care with team members who are trained to give holistic care, and the staff training is of a high standard.
Regards.
Firstly, my Mum and Dad have received the kindest care, support and attention during their stay. We have spoken on the telephone for daily updates on the well being of our parents and have visited several times during the difficult COVID period, with an absolute attention to detail, being provided full PPE protection, whilst also demonstrating such a caring and considerate approach to our visits.
We are so impressed having dealt with a great many staff at different times of the day, we have found every member to be very friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with, making it a lot easier for us during these difficult times.
We sadly lost our lovely mother recently and all the staff were absolutely wonderful.
Thank you.
I still haven't been inside Pytchley Court due to the Covid-19 virus, but today I have the great pleasure of seeing my mother and father through the dining room window. It was a very memorable moment for us all, not having seen them for nearly three months. They both looked happy, smiling, clean and smart and the first words my mother said was "it's so lovely here, everyone is so lovely to us". That was music to my ears. Thank you to all the staff. My parents both seem settled now and all the staff have kept me well informed about their health and progress. I would personally like to thank each and every member of staff at Pytchley Court for all the hard work and dedication and the great care they have given to my parents at this very difficult time.
My sister is well looked after and happy, the staff are nice and the home is very clean and tidy.
Both parents and one Uncle and one Aunt all at Pytchley Court. All seem happy and well cared for. They have all only been there for a few weeks and appear to have settled very well. My father has dementia and so far the staff seem to cope with him very well. Mum is not able to do much herself and does not like to be a bother, but the staff do look after her and check on her regularly.
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
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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...
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Accreditations
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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.
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