Sycamore Court

Fitzherbert Drive, Off Bevendean Road, Brighton BN2 4DU
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9.9 24 Reviews
  • Sycamore Court, Brighton
Sycamore Court in Brighton is well-respected within the local community for providing high quality and effective care and accommodation for older people. It also offers care for people with physical disabilities, such as Parkinsons' disease.

This purpose-built home is ideal for those needing a long-term home with wheelchair access and a spacious environment, perfect for those with mobility issues. There are en-suite facilities in every room and specially equipped bathrooms are available.

Sycamore Court maintains a thorough programme of social activities available from 10am until 4pm daily, including weekends. Person-centred activities are aimed towards improving residents' physical, social and emotional wellbeing, when they are not enjoying the generous grounds and local amenities.

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Care Provided by Sycamore Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 43 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Other Care Provided
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Blencowe (Care Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (43)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2016

Funding & Fees Guide for Sycamore Court

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,400 – £1,400
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,400
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,500 – £1,500
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,550 – £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,400 – £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,500 – £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,500 – £1,500

  • Respite Care Fees are subject to an assessment of individual needs.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Sycamore Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Sycamore Court Reviews (24)

Total of 24, showing 21-24
9.9

Sycamore Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sycamore Court has 24 reviews.

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Review from Vivienne B (Niece of Resident) published on 2 February 2017
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I moved my aunt into this care home in May where she spent the last months of her life. She was immediately struck by the quality of care and affection she received. She repeatedly thanked me for finding "such a nice place"
This was the only car home I visited which did not abandon residents in front
of a blaring telly for hours every day.
I liked the open and responsive management style and was impressed by the residents' meetings with the manager to discuss their concerns.

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Review from Christine W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 November 2016
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have been in Sycamore Court since May this year, cannot speak highly enough of the home and staff. Am so well cared for, they attend to my every need and nothing is too much trouble. 100% service.

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Review from Maria B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find Sycamore Court a very clean and friendly home. The staff are all very helpful and interact well with all the residents. Overall I find this a very good nursing home.

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Review from Tridstir (Son of Resident) published on 28 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has always been looked after with a lot of care. Myself and my family are very pleased with the choice of care home.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.851)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10 for Sycamore Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.851 for Sycamore Court is calculated as follows: ( (100 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 114 Ratings = 4.851

  • b) 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 Sycamore Court is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 31 Jan 2025

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 13 Mar 2025

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Meet the Team (1)

Lisa

Lisa Blencowe

Job Title: Acting Care Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Lisa is passionate about making a positive difference in other people’s lives, whilst delivering high standards of care. Her motto, which resonated across the team, is “Treat and care for each resident in the same way you expect to be treated.”