Pytchley Court Care Home

5A Northampton Road, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9DX
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9.8 76 Reviews
  • 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 by Pytchley Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sue Watson (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 1998

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required

Pytchley Court Care Home Reviews (76)

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Pytchley Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pytchley Court Care Home has 76 reviews.

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Review from N M (Partner of Resident) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The accommodation is first class and the food is excellent. Our rooms, fully furnished. Staff are friendly and helpful, facilities are clean and well kept.

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Review from M A (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first visit to secure mum a place, the support and assistance given to her has been excellent. The kindness shown by all staff is exceptional and I cannot thank them enough.

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Review from Googie J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Pytchley Court on 22nd July and a huge weight was taken from my shoulders. Every single carer or staff member is so cheerful, professional yet personable, and incredibly helpful. Mum can be a little bit awkward but she is treated with kindness, respect and dignity. Having been a carer
myself I know just how demanding the job can be and I cannot fault this care home - the staff genuinely care. I am always informed of any changes in Mum; whether she's just off her food, or needs antibiotics. My dad and I joined Mum for Christmas Day and the food was seriously good. We have enjoyed quizzes, singers, musicians, exercises and they make a great cuppa. Both Dad and I, feel a huge sense of warmth and welcome when we enter Pytchley Court. Thank you, each and every one of you, for taking the time to make the last few years of my Mum's life so comfortable.

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Review from R A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Pytchley Court for over five years now and in that time, she has received exceptional care from the care staff and other members of staff.
You can tell by the way she smiles and interacts with them that she sees them as her family.
The staff are always very helpful
towards family members and visitors too - nothing is too much trouble.
It is comforting to know that she is so well looked after and we are extremely happy with her care.

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Review from Martyn W (Husband of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As Christmas approached, the home was extremely busy preparing for festive activities. There was an atmosphere of excitement and joy. Activities involved residents, visitors, staff and local children. They enjoyed a themed winter wonderland party, with staff being dressed in Christmas outfits. There
were intergenerational activities. Father Christmas was central to some of the events. The home continues to provide a first-class service to residents with a wide range of differing conditions. The service extends to family and friends of residents. Staff are very caring and proactive in making residents feel loved and cared for. Up to date information is readily available regarding resident's health conditions, needs and wellbeing. This home provides an excellent service for all.

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Review from M G (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit my mother daily since she arrived in October 2023. Her care and support have been excellent! She is well fed and her room is always spotless. The staff are always friendly and helpful to both my mother and myself. The staff put on lots of activities throughout the week and family activities
on weekends. Extremely happy with the care home!

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Review from Paul M (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent. Always very friendly and get well looked after. The food is brilliant. Always clean and tidy.

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Review from Paul T (Husband of Resident) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After ten weeks in the hospital, the welcome to Pytchley Court was very warm and caring. The manager and all involved worked well as a team with lots of smiley faces.

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Review from Norma B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home staff arranged birthday celebrations for my father's 105 year birthday. They also arranged reporters from local press and radio to interview us to celebrate a magnificent 105 year life. Staff at all levels were attentive and brought (nearly) all residents into the lounge to be entertained by
a duo of singers. They entertained beautifully. Arrangements were also made for a cake to be presented and distributed among all residents at evening meal time in the dining room. Many thanks to all the staff and management.

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Review from Georgina C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care.
Professional and homely atmosphere.

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Review from A K (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been a resident for four months. The admissions and settling process has been hallmarked by professionalism, efficiency and genuine care. The highly experienced manager sets clear priorities putting the resident's needs first. All the staff I have met are genuinely motivated and clearly empathise
with their 'extended family'. They clearly understand the importance of communication, engagement, stimulation and activity to help residents be as happy and comfortable as possible. Other homes may be structurally more modern and expensively appointed but 'A' is the quality of the personal care that is the single most important factor when selecting a home.

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Review from I B (Son of Resident) published on 13 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was in Pytchley Court Care Home for nearly 2 years. In that time, she received excellent care. All members of staff were very kind and considerate.
In the last weeks of her life, she received outstanding care. The staff were very kind to me during this emotional time. I cannot thank them
enough.

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Review from Brenda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was sent here for a 6-8 weeks review from the hospital. Management called me and talked me through what would happen and what to expect. Ongoing care has been very much appreciated and delivered to a very high standard. Mum has almost been a different lady. Happy, easy to talk to and communicate
with. Thank you.

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Review from Hannah B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2023
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.819)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10 for Pytchley Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.819 for Pytchley Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.819

  • 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 Pytchley Court Care Home is based on 12 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 12 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: 22 Oct 2024

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Outstanding

  • Caring

    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

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

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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.


Frequently Asked Questions about Pytchley Court Care Home

What types of Care is Pytchley Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Pytchley Court Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Pytchley Court Care Home have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Pytchley Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift & Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Pytchley Court Care Home to the centre of Northampton?

6.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.