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The home is managed by Greensleeves Care, a not-for-profit care organisation.
All meals at Sharnbrook House are freshly prepared by the chefs and...
Care Provided by Sharnbrook House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are set based on the specific care needs of each individual. Fees come with Greensleeves Care's unique Home for Life financial assurance and, as a not-for-profit home, every penny goes towards high-quality care, never shareholders. Give the home a call today for more details.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sharnbrook House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sharnbrook House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Greensleeves Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Doina-Maria Hrisca(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Sharnbrook House Reviews (74)
Sharnbrook House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.787) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sharnbrook House has 74 reviews.
The residents now have a home where it is secure, safe and with staff who are knowledgeable and understanding of the residents. Members of the management and staff teams have made substantial changes that have improved cleanliness, safety, activities and interaction ensuring the priority are for the residents and for establishing Sharnbrook House as a family home rather than just a house! They are always looking to improve and encourage the wider family members to be inclusive of the residents' lives and we love that. A huge thank you to all.
Thank you very much for such a lovely review and feedback
We are so thankful for the care that Dad receives at Sharnbrook House and the quick response we have had to specific care requests for him. Staff have worked hard and been dedicated to his recovery after some health issues at the beginning of the year. We have seen a big improvement in the day-to-day running of the home, the hard work put in to achieve this and the desire to keep improving. We appreciate the relatives meeting and are kept up to date via emails, phone calls and photos. We had a very special family gathering recently and were touched by the thoughtfulness of everyone in supporting us during the day. Thank you!
Thank you very much for such a lovely review and feedback.
My friend stays at Sharnbrook. It feels homely, and the staff are friendly, caring and professional. My friend enjoys living at Sharnbrook. House has a lot of character and beautiful gardens.
Thank you very much for such a lovely review and feedback.
The staff are excellent. My mother has been in the home a while and I have only ever seen exemplary care from them. Including their management of the COVID-19 restrictions. We have been able to see Mum as much as we have wanted within the Government restrictions. Thanks to all the staff for Mum’s continued excellent care.
Thank you for your review. We greatly appreciate your feedback and kind words.
My great aunt was very fragile and confused about entering the home but has now improved so much; this is down to the staff and facilities at Sharnbrook House.
Thank you very much.
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I wish to thank all of the staff for their help and support for my father. The quality of care is exceptional. I am so grateful and most appreciative of the professionalism, care and dedication provided, particularly during these difficult and challenging times. You are all amazing - so committed, kind and thoughtful - and I cannot say thank you enough.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We greatly appreciate your feedback and will share your nice comments with our staff.
I would like to thank all the staff at Sharnbrook House for the loving care and devotion given to my father-in-law when he was stretchered into the home in July, it was beyond all expectations. In a short time, they had him back on his feet mingling with the other residents and participating in the activities on offer. No request from him was too much. I would recommend Sharnbrook House to anyone who is looking for a residential home.
Dear Keith, thank you very much for your wonderful review and kind words. We are delighted to hear your comments and we will pass them on to our staff at Sharnbrook House.
Very pleased with the level of care at Sharnbrook House. My father did not want to leave his home, but his dementia has progressed to the extent that he requires specialist care. We, as a family, feel relieved to have found a suitable environment for him. Due to the national COVID situation, our interaction is quite limited, but he frequently says he likes it there and the team clearly relate to him well. They are always friendly and helpful when I call and communicate warmly when passing him the phone. The manager gave him a great welcome upon arrival and continues to be very supportive. He has clearly settled in and now plays the piano there; something he ceased doing at home long ago, and he likes the food too. Based on what I’ve seen and heard, so far, I would not hesitate to recommend Sharnbrook House.
Thank you, Tony, for your lovely review and kind words. I will pass your nice comments to our staff at Sharnbrook House.
My grandfather has recently moved to Sharnbrook House. We couldn’t be more delighted with the care he receives and it has been the most incredible lifting of a burden for our whole family at a very difficult time. The staff are so very kind and every need of his is supported. He is listened to and respected and treated so well. When I have visited, every member of staff who walks by says hello to him and knows his name and he seems delighted to see them. He lost so much weight before he went in but he already looks so much better. It feels like it is extremely well managed. We are enormously grateful to the staff at Sharnbrook.
Thank you Andrea for your lovely review and kind words. We will be delighted to pass your feedback to our staff at Sharnbrook House.
My father arrived at Sharnbrook on 10th July. Previous to this he lived in a bungalow on a retirement village and was admitted to hospital following a fall, he was then exposed to Covid-19 and tested positive so his hospital stay was a lot longer than we first thought. The hospital advised that he would need 24/7 care when he was discharged so we contacted Sharnbrook and luckily they had a room free and we were able to reserve the room. My father was made to feel very welcome straight away, the managers and the team were so very kind and ensured that he settled in. He was extremely weak when he arrived, however, the team have got him up on his feet and walking again and he's going from strength to strength. He is so much happier and even said that he wasn't lonely any more which was lovely to hear. He now has the care that he needs and nothing is too much trouble. I would like to say a big thank you to the managers and the whole team at Sharnbrook, I know my father is safe, well cared for and happy.
Thank you Nicki for your review and your kind words. I will pass them to our staff at Sharnbrook House.
My 97-year-old Dad lived in his own bungalow in a retirement village when following a fall he was taken into hospital in early May 2020. He soon had a coronavirus contact and tested positive and after a week was shipped out to a home where they nursed him through the virus. We had a Zoom meeting with the Manager as it had become apparent that he should no longer be caring for himself and were lucky that she had a room free for him. She was kind enough to keep the room for him for the nine weeks until he eventually tested negative and it was with huge relief that we got him up to Sharnbrook, near to us. He was in poor shape mentally and physically after all that time in bed but the difference in him now is amazing. He is eating well, walking around with his walker and generally enjoying life there. The Manager, Deputy Manager and all the staff have been so kind, reassuring and welcoming, both to Dad and to us that we cannot be happier with this outcome. Thank you to them and all staff at Sharnbrook!
Thank you Gill for your very kind words. We greatly appreciate your lovely comments which we will pass to our staff at Sharnbrook House.
The quality of care my friend receives is exceptional. They communicate very well with her and always help me if I enquire about anything.
My 98-year-old mother has been at Sharnbrook House since June 2019. Sharnbrook was chosen on the recommendation of a friend. The care my mother receives is excellent. Staff are thoughtful and always ready and willing to assist and talk to the residents at any time. Finding a 'home' for my mother was a very emotional experience. But the care, thoughtfulness and consideration to my mother's needs has lifted a great weight off my shoulders.
The staff and management at Sharnbrook go above and beyond to support my parents and me. This has been the case since my parents made Sharnbrook their home almost two years ago. I have found all staff to be very caring, always on the ball and helpful. They know their residents well and take pride in making their lives enjoyable and comfortable. The culture and atmosphere at Sharnbrook are welcoming, attentive and professional. Thank you to everyone at Sharnbrook for their continued dedication and high standards.
When the time came, from the initial assessment of Dad and from the top down and across, the TLC and gentle handling of my Dad was fantastic. Feisty to the end, our family could not have wished for a better place for Dad to pass away 6 weeks later in January 2019. No praise too high to all involved with Dad's care at Sharnbrook House. Thank you.
The manager and her team welcomed my mum to the home in September. She attends 3 days per week - day times only. Mum loves it here, staff are kind, attentive and genuinely interested in each and every one of their residents. The home is clean, well decorated with an amazing garden in which to walk. We can leave Mum here in complete confridence that she weill be well cared for, stimulated and attended to.
100% care by all carers and management, nothing is too much trouble to help our mum. The facilities, activities they do are amazing, we understand from mum the food is lovely with different options daily. Very clean, a beautiful room with a beautiful view. Could not be happier with Sharnbrook House. Keep up the good work.
Thank you from all the Team at Sharnbrook House for taking the time to write this review.
Sharnbrook House offers a homely environment where our mother's individual needs are prioritised.
We have been highly impressed with the genuine caring approach of all the staff who always have a smile on their face and particularly the management who go the extra mile in supporting our mother's well being.
All of this in a beautiful building with stunning grounds where every visit my children and I feel as at home as my mother does.
Thank you for taking the time to post this review.
We are delighted that you and your mother are so happy with the care at Sharnbrook House.
I live a short walk from the house and tend to pop in regularly, I have always found staff on hand with residents and they are happy to give me their time if I need anything or am worried about my mother. There are interesting and varied activities for those that want to join in and a choice of menu both at lunch and supper. I'm sure every resident presents their own special needs and challenges, not least my own mother, however the staff have found ways to care for her with a dedicated approach to her problems. I can't say it enough - they are amazing!
My mother has been a resident at Sharnbrook House for ten months now and has received excellent service throughout this time. In January she was unwell and her care was exemplary. Room service was provided at all mealtimes the doctor visited and care staff were regularly checking her progress and wellbeing. I was kept informed of treatment and my mother is now recovered and enjoying the activities which the home provides. Many thanks to everyone at Sharnbrook House.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 March 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
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News (7) & Events (0)
- 12 Jun 2026
We're proud to share that Greensleeves Care has been named among the Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026. With more than 60 colleagues currently undertaking apprenticeships across our homes,...
- 02 Mar 2026
Greensleeves Care has once again been recognised in the carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in England for 2026 – a remarkable milestone and the organisation’s ninth consecutive year...
- 04 Dec 2025
Greensleeves Care is celebrating a milestone achievement — with three of its care homes, Lavender Fields in Sevenoaks, The Manor in Windsor, and Broadlands in Suffolk, becoming the first in...
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Greensleeves Care
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Greensleeves Care
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Greensleeves Care
Meet the Team (7)

The team at Sharnbrook House ensure the residents are seen as individuals and they are encouraged by the staff to continue to maintain and enjoy their pastimes to the full.
Sharnbrook House is a 19th century period building situated in idyllic grounds with terraced gardens and pathways leading to its own lake. Sharnbrook House benefits from being in the hub of the village with all the local amenities within a short walking distance.
Sharnbrook House has always been part of the local community and all the staff team and volunteers continue to embrace the village spirit.I pride myself on always making myself available to all who come into contact with the home and will always find the time to sit and discuss any issues that may arise or just have a chat over a cup of tea.
The staff team and myself strongly believe that all who come into contact with the home should have a positive experience, whether they are residing or just visiting.
I personally believe that this is each individual’s home, not just a care home, where family and friends are always welcome.

home which is person centred. After 34 years of employment I have seen the home
change over the years and the changes have been all for the better. We are one big happy family.

Working as a Senior Care Assistant at Sharnbrook House supporting the residents who live here gives me such pleasure. It’s great to share so much fun and laughter with them, making it feel like we are all one happy family.

residents’ stay here is a happy one.

I was first employed at Sharnbrook House as the gardener in 2010. Ten and half years later I have progressed to Head of Maintenance, responsible for health and safety, risk assessments and fire safety within the home. I enjoy the varying tasks my job holds on a day-to-day basis especially when the residents interact with me whilst I am carrying out my duties, and I treat each one as an individual.

I enjoy working as a Care Assistant at Sharnbrook House. The residents who live here are lovely. They pick me up when I am having a bad day by making me laugh.

Having worked in my previous employer for over 23 years I took a big leap and applied for a similar position at Sharnbrook House and have been here now for 3 years. I enjoy my work but I especially love the clients who each have varying individual personalities and quirky little ways.
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