Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Residential Care Home in Brighton
Place Farm House is a family-run residential care home in Brighton, East Sussex, offering person-centred care for elderly residents. Established in 1992, we pride ourselves on creating a homely environment where residents thrive through tailored support, modern facilities, and a dedicated team. Our approach focuses on understanding individual needs, ensuring residents live as they wish while benefiting from luxurious surroundings and comprehensive care. We prioritise transparency, with electronic care systems allowing families to stay informed about their loved ones' well-being. Our recent renovations, completed in 2024, include energy-efficient upgrades, accessible gardens, and newly furnished ensuite bedrooms.Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we maintain high standards and were awarded a 2025 accolade as a top 20 group care home. Our services include long-term, respite, and day care, complemented by daily activities, home-cooked meals, and regular outings. The leadership team, including Registered Manager Karen Reid and proprietors Liz & Andy Bown, brings decades of healthcare experience, ensuring compassionate, professional management. We foster a community atmosphere, encouraging residents to personalise their rooms and engage in social interactions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our staff's expertise, ongoing training, and dedication to enhancing residents' quality of life.
Services
Long-term Care
Respite Care
Day Care
Personalised Activities
Home-cooked Meals
Hairdressing
Chiropody
Electronic Care Monitoring
Garden Access
Minibus Outings
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Family-run care home with 30+ years of combined experience in elderly care
- Award-winning service recognised in 2025 as a top 20 group care home
- Modern facilities with ensuite bedrooms and energy-efficient solar-powered infrastructure
- Electronic care system for real-time family updates on resident well-being
- Daily activities, regular outings, and chef-prepared meals with local ingredients
Associations and certifications
- Care Quality Commission
What people say
Luxurious surroundings
Excellent care
Family-run
Fun activities
Award-winning service
Services
Long-term Care
Permanent residential support tailored to individual needs. Residents enjoy ensuite bedrooms, communal living spaces, and 24/7 professional care. Our person-centred approach ensures each resident's preferences and medical requirements are met through customised care plans. The service includes daily assistance with personal care, medication management, and social engagement activities.
Respite Care
Temporary stays for convalescence or caregiver relief. This service provides the same high-quality care as permanent residency with access to all facilities. Minimum stays apply, with flexible room allocation. Residents benefit from chef-prepared meals, daily activities, and professional care while maintaining independence in a supportive environment.
Day Care
Daily engagement programme for non-residents. Includes nutritious meals, social activities, and access to communal spaces. Designed to reduce isolation for elderly individuals living at home. Flexible scheduling with both regular and ad-hoc visit options. The service promotes mental stimulation through structured activities and social interaction with residents and staff.
Personal Care
Daily support with personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility. Delivered by trained caregivers who understand individual preferences and medical needs. Includes assistance with continence management, medication administration, and specialist equipment use. The service maintains dignity through consistent key worker assignments and regular care plan reviews.
Activities Programme
Daily schedule of physical, creative, and social activities. Features include exercise classes, arts and crafts, quizzes, and music therapy. Weekly minibus outings to local attractions, garden centres, and cafes. Designed to stimulate cognitive function, encourage social interaction, and maintain physical mobility through tailored participation options for all ability levels.
People
Karen Reid
Registered Manager
Karen has worked in care since 2017, completing her Level 5 Leadership qualification in 2017. She led Place Farm House through the pandemic and oversaw major renovations. Her expertise ensures high-quality care delivery and regulatory compliance.
Liz Bown
Proprietor
With 30+ years in elderly care, Liz co-owns Place Farm House after running Abbey Lodge care home since 1996. Her experience informs strategic decisions, combining business management with hands-on care insights from personal family involvement in the sector.
Andy Bown
Proprietor
Andy transitioned from nursing to healthcare management, bringing clinical expertise to operations. As co-owner, he focuses on facility development and quality assurance, applying his NHS contract management background to improve resident experiences.
Questions
What types of care does Place Farm House offer?
We provide long-term residential care, short-term respite stays, and day care visits. All services include personalised support, meals, and access to facilities.
Are there ensuite rooms available?
All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, with eight rooms featuring showers. Residents can personalise their space with personal belongings.
How does the care planning process work?
We create individual care plans through pre-assessment meetings, reviewed electronically and updated regularly. Families receive login access to view care records in real time.
What activities are available for residents?
Daily activities include exercise classes, quizzes, and arts sessions. Weekly minibus outings visit local attractions. The schedule caters to varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Is there outdoor space for residents?
Our 2025-renovated gardens feature step-free access, a summerhouse, and secure seating areas. The landscaped grounds include accessible pathways and seasonal planting.
How is the home regulated?
We're regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with regular inspections. Our 2023 report confirmed compliance with all five key standards, including safety and responsiveness.
Reviews (5)
Mandalay Moonlight
Dec 05, 2019
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Make sure they do not charge you an extra entire month if the person in care passes away unexpectedly. Reason given is that they would need time to "repaint" the very tiny bedrooms I repeat tiny rooms @1,000 pounds a week. No need to heed their expensive reccommendations for the funeral service either. Just dire. If your parent dares complain to you , they will simply call their complaints as "manipulative" , and assure you that your parent is the "life and soul of the party" when you are not there. Vastly over priced too. QC gave them a poor review in Novemeber 2016, but still the same management
Brian Solts
Oct 20, 2019
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This is a first class establishment that went the extra mile to offer the least restrictive environment to my mother-in-law. The staff are well trained, show outstanding care and compassion to residents, and it is clearly well managed by Karen and Andy. There is an excellent vibe to the place. We would thoroughly recommend Place Farm House to anyone. Four legged canine friends welcome (which really helped!).
Clare Gilman Meadows
Jun 17, 2019
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Very happy with the care and compassion shown to my mother at Place Farm. Very clean, well managed and homely. Staff seem well trained and keep good records of care which I am able to access via the internet gateway.
Libby Dunstall
Dec 03, 2018
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What a fabulous place a real home from home Fantastic staff so kind & caring Clean,warm & comfortable & very good home cooked food It’s beginning to look like Christmas at Place Farm
Evie Weller
Oct 12, 2017
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My nan moved into this lovely home last year, and although she was very reluctant to go into residential care, she has now settled in well and is benefitting from the friendly welcoming atmosphere. The home is small in comparison to the large 'hotel' style homes in the area but this only benefits the residents and relatives as everyone knows what my nan has been up to and how she's feeling that day. I would pick Place Farm House over any of the large homes anyday and thoroughly recommend this home if you are looking for somewhere to place a loved one.
