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Fitzherbert Drive
Bear Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 4DU

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,400.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Lisa Blencowe is Care Home Manager at Sycamore Court.

Lisa is passionate about providing residents and their families with the highest standards of person-centred care to ensure Sycamore Court feels like a home from home. Lisa strives to achieve excellence, endorsing motivational leadership and positive change to enhance the lives of residents in our care by bringing them joy, happiness and fulfilment.

Lisa Blencowe

Sycamore Court is a nursing and residential care home in Brighton that accommodates up to 40 people with diverse care needs, including dementia.

This purpose-built care home is set over three floors, each accommodating different service requirements. Rooms are light and spacious and have en-suite facilities, ideal for those with mobility issues or requiring wheelchair access.


The ground floor has a large open-plan communal sitting room, dining room and cafe/kitchenette.

Each resident at Sycamore Court receives personalised care, ensuring they live an enjoyable and fulfilling life at their new home.

Find out more about this warm and welcoming Brighton care home with a personal visit.


Sycamore Court Care Home
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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Personal care.
Disability Support Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Bariatric care, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

Gold Care Homes remains committed to ensuring all of our residents, loved ones, and hardworking members of staff are protected against the COVID-19 pandemic. All Gold Care Homes’ homes completed their second round of vaccinations. Our care homes have now begun the process of offering the booster vaccine to all residents.

The legislation makes vaccination mandatory for anyone who works in a care home, whatever their role. All care home residents will now be required to nominate up to 3 visitors who can enter the care home for regular visits. Visits must still be pre-booked, and visitors must test negative for COVID-19 at the start of the visit.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Infection Screening We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms.
safe-tick Regulatory Assessment We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: CQC
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

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Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

The facilities at Sycamore Court help ensure that each resident lives a happy and rewarding life at their new home. There is a large communal living and dining space on the ground floor where an array of daily social activities are provided to keep residents active, such as arts and crafts, dancing and music, exercise and fitness classes, film nights, and more.


Each room at Sycamore Court has an en-suite bathroom; larger assisted bathrooms are also available. Each floor has a smaller lounge area for residents to enjoy. Residents can enjoy the main garden and open terrace off the main lounge area.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Reduce Plastic Use.

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Description

Each bedroom at Sycamore Court Care Home has an en-suite bathroom; larger assisted bathrooms are also available.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 41
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 40

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Telephone Point.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,400.00
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,400.00
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,550.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Region South East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Restaurant
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

Maintaining physical and mental health is important at every stage of life. A dedicated Activities Coordinator at Sycamore Court creates a daily activity programme in conjunction with residents' requests and personal areas of interest. These can be scheduled throughout the day to encourage participation and create a fun family environment.


Independent activities, hobbies, and day-to-day tasks can boost an individual’s self-confidence. As part of our person-centred care at the home, we adapt this to each individual. Our home takes pride in arranging special activities, including birthdays or personal milestones, religious celebrations, national days of celebration, and events.

Perhaps the best way to experience daily life at this highly-rated Brighton care home is to book a personal visit.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions.
Our Pets

To be arranged by the home manager


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

We Welcome
Dogs.

Fitzherbert Drive
Bear Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 4DU

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Requires Improvement
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 31st October 2022
Last rated 7th December 2022
Current Report

Sycamore Court Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Sycamore Court Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 12th November 2015
Service Provider Tradstir Limited, UB10 0JH
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Court

Sycamore Court was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in December 2022.
Sycamore Court provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Sycamore Court has 41 rooms.
Prices for Sycamore Court start from £1,400.00 per week.
Sycamore Court is owned by Gold Care Homes.
Yes. Sycamore Court does offer Residential care.
Yes. Sycamore Court does offer Respite care.
Yes. Sycamore Court does provide care for people with Dementia.
Sycamore Court comes under Brighton and Hove.
Sycamore Court accepts Local Authority clients.
Sycamore Court accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Lisa Blencowe is the manager of Sycamore Court.

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