
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.
Overall very pleased. I am more confident than I had hoped.
My 90-year-old brother moved from a previous care home to Pytchley Court on 6th February 2020 and I spent the whle of the following day with him. He seemed a little confused and I promised him I would be with him again on the Sunday. Unfortunately, I was taken ill but rang the home and explained how anxious I was about my brother. I was assured that he would be well cared for and they would explain to him what had happened. Over a week later I was able to see him and he was so happy about everything. He liked his room, his television, the staff and the meals etc. I was so grateful for the way he had been treated and I have complete faith in Pytchley Court.
I've always found the care home clean and tidy. The residents all appear to be well cared for. There regularly seems to be entertainment for the residents which they seem to enjoy. Staff are friendly. Overall I am pleased with the standard of care at the home.
Residents always seem happy and safe.
This care home is amazing. The staff are hardworking, polite and friendly. They answer any questions I may have, and now that Mum is more settled, she is happier than she has been for a long time.
My dad receives the best possible care provided however there is a shortage of carers but this is by no means the home's fault. The staff are very caring and interact with my dad well and ensure he is comfortable. We are always kept up to date with Dad's care and can approach the manager with any problems or questions we have. The manager does a fantastic job as do the other staff who are under immense pressure.
My daily visits have now come to an end as my partner passes on. Throughout her 13-odd weeks' residency, the staff not only helped her in every way but ensured by way of frequent discussions with the senior staff that I, also, coped with the situation. The staff are 'pushed' sometimes, but I'm left with an impression of friendliness and caring.
A fitting place for my sister to spend the last few weeks of her life.
The family are very grateful.
Thank you.
The staff are all friendly and helpful, kind and considerate to mum, which, in our opinion, is the main things.
They have shown compassion at this time of his passing. Many of them have expressed how much they will miss him.
Many thanks for their support during this difficult time.
Management and staff are very friendly and caring. My father had difficulty in settling in somewhere different than his own home. All the staff at Pytchley Court helped him overcome this. He has now settled down thanks to the patience of all the staff and their caring friendship.
Staff always welcoming. Residents seem well cared for. Parking for visitors is now a bit of a problem, need more spaces. Pleased to see a vast improvement to a couple of years ago. The manager seems very caring.
The staff and management at this home have treated my father very well and have kept us informed of his wellbeing. Very impressed and would highly recommend.
It was an enormous change for her, as she had always lived independently until then. However, thanks to the professional, caring and friendly staff at the Pytchley Court, she has adapted and settled well.
It was lovely to visit with my daughter on Sunday (11th August) and sit with gran and other residents, as they enjoyed afternoon tea and cakes. The staff made us feel very welcome and even offered us a cup of tea and cakes too! Seeing my gran look so happy and chatting with another resident and staff was very heart-warming.
I'd like to say a massive thanks to the manager and the team for all of their support, help, understanding and advice in helping gran to settle; you are all doing a fantastic job. Thank you!
My mum was a resident at Pytchley Court for just over a year. She suffered from dementia and did not like change or unfamiliar surroundings and could be demanding with her requests. She loved Pytchley Court because the people were fantastic and made her smile. Unfortunately, mum passed away earlier this month and the staff were all fantastic with their support and help during this difficult time.
The improvement in the standard of service is really having an effect on residents, carers and concerned relatives.
Carers at this place, I find very kind in manner to non-residents and patients. I have great views to the staff here and respect for help I need in my task ahead of me with my wife, that I love so much.
The senior clinical nurse has a positive attitude, is pro-active, approachable and professional. She obviously 'cares' about the residents and 'their' home.
The home is clean, me relative enjoys the food and the increase in the type of activities she enjoys. She is now much happier.
If I had been writing this twelve months ago, just after my relative entered Pytchley Court, my concerns would have been very different. The level of nursing care was poor and erratic, some staff did not listen or appeared no to be interested in any concern voiced to them. There was very little consistency in the level of care staff who seemed to change on a daily basis and it was difficult to speak to the manager. My relative did not 'thrive' or appear happy for several months.
My impression of Pytchley Court Care Home is that most of the staff are kind and caring and that my mother looks and feels well cared for. She says the food is very nice. My view is that there are not sufficient staff or training to offer the standard of care the company claims such as "leading the way in dementia care". For me, too many of the residents are left to fall asleep in chairs and sometimes have to wait for enough staff to be able to take them to the toilet etc.
Thank you for your feedback, I am pleased that you find the staff to be kind and that your mother is well cared for and enjoys the food. In order to establish the number of staff required to be on duty the home regularly reviews the dependency levels of our residents and uses a tool to help us...
We as a Church visit Pytchley Court 3rd Wednesday of each month to deliver a short Church service, Hymns, Prayer and a short message. We are always very warmly welcomed by staff and residents. In my experience, most of the residents are happy and pleased to see us. We have a great relationship with the Activity Coordinator and have worked well with her over many years.
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.
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