
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.
Always made to feel very welcoming when visiting my mum.
Now, a dear friend, in her mid-nineties is at Pytchley Court via several weeks in hospital, seriously ill. Within two weeks of going to Pytchlet Court, in a "bed-ridden" state and scarcely eating or drinking, my friend is up during the day in a chair. Eating much better, receiving visitors and thriving. Her hair looks lovely and all the staff I've met couldn't be kinder or more welcoming. It's a wonderful place.
Rooms are clean and tidy and bathroom/toilet clean.
Residents need stimulating sometimes.
Very pleased generally with everything.
When my husband first came into the home it was very hard for me. It was as though I had lost him but with the kind help of the staff and he has settled quite well and feels much better, I don't worry so much when I leave him. Thank you.
She sits in the dayroom and watches television and occasionally attends a short concert put on for the residents with appropriate vintage music. She tends to keep to herself and at the age of 92 this is unlikely to change, but I think the idea of residents being interviewed and a book of memories being kept is a good one and could benefit future generations. The staff are caring and respond to all her needs.
I feel my father is very well cared for.
He looks well looked after - clean, tidy, comfortable and happy.
They tend to his needs very well and despite his shortcomings in communication, they managed to get to know him well and understand his character in a short space of time.
Medically they are very on the ball and well equipped to deal with a wide range of health issues.
My mother has only been in your care for a few weeks she has low blood pressure the staff are monitoring it regularly. I am very very happy that she is out of her bed and is sitting in the lounge instead of being confined to her room all day. The carers ask her how she is feeling and if there are any signs of her blood pressure dropping they take her back to bed. All staff are very friendly and approachable if any assistance is required. I feel confident that my mother is receiving the care that is required.
Very awkward eater so they do their best. Also not willing to go to the lounge to socialise.
I was given a warm welcome to entertainment on 2nd June. I watched so many small kindnesses done by many carers to the residents.
My father came here after a spell in hospital and his improvement during the first week was excellent, the staff are very caring and patient.
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...
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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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