
My dad is very content living at Clara Court. The staff are kind and very competentG P(Son of Resident/Service User)



My dad is very content living at Clara Court. The staff are kind and very competentG P(Son of Resident/Service User)



Clara Court is a welcoming 'outstanding'-rated care home (March 2019) where a passionate and highly trained team provides quality residential, dementia and respite care for older people.
The purpose-built home has its own hair salon, café and a vintage-themed lounge, plus other shared lounges and activity spaces.
The positive, caring team cherishes and supports each resident like a member of their own family. Each member of the team is supported to...
Care Provided by Clara Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 76 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Clara Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Clara Court 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gladys Chironga(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (76)
Parking
- Parking on site
Clara Court Reviews (187)
Clara Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.776) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clara Court has 187 reviews.
Wonderful place. Beautiful grounds. We are made to feel very welcome each time we visit. Staff very friendly and caring - first class.
I am absolutely thrilled with the level of care by all staff. They are encouraging and kind. My Mother has said it is the best place she has ever lived!
I can return to Australia feeling reassured she is being completely looked after. Thank you Clara Court
My mother-in-law has expressed the same views.
I think it is a very friendly home and clean. My friend is very happy here and staff are great, always going an extra mile. My friend is happy here and I have peace of mind when I see my friend.
The rooms are a good size, all on-suite and very clean. There are no bad smells to the place at all. Contrary to a number of other care homes that I know, my sister always had her own clothes on, which although labelled cannot be said from my previous experience of care homes. I cannot praise Clara Court enough.
They ahve always been excellent at communication with me as I live in Scotland.
A lovely personal service with the photos of your resident and wife who resides in another home.
My friend is settled and happy and looks the best I have seen him in the last few years.
Thank you. Special thanks to the manager.
Lots of activities to participate in.
They go the extra mile, with nice touches like being able to eat with relative at their mealtime in the common rooms when other residents are in the dining room.
Mother settled very well despite always saying I am never going into a home.
My mother-in-law first came to Clara Court following a period of hospitalisation. From the beginning, my wife and I were impressed by the care shown by all staff. This was evident in the way that they spoke, the way they listened and responded to my mother-in-law's needs. She was anxious but immediately reassured. One of her favourite phrases now is "I'm very happy here." She has enjoyed the activities provided and when taken out is always keen to make sure that she is back in time for lunch or tea! The staff have also been very patient and helpful in dealing with us as we adjust to "Mum" being in a care home. A big thank you to all the staff.
Mum (and us her family) are very lucky that Mum has a place at Clara Court. After a very difficult time, to our huge relief, Mum's settled very quickly and is much happier. The help that both Mum and we had in the transition from hospital to Clara Court was fabulous. The team at Clara Court have helped both Mum and us, her family, enormously. Mum gets to do lots of activities, is putting on weight and she says she’s no longer lonely. The team at Clara Court have enabled this.
Growing old is a privilege but growing old with dementia can be harrowing both for mum and the family. The manager and her team make everything bearable - thank you xx
Over recent years particularly the Care home industry in the UK has come under severe scrutiny and as an outsider to the service it would be unfair to comment as to whether the scrutiny was justified or not.
During visits to dear friends placed in Clara Court (at different periods and ongoing) since the end of March this year, what is very clear and totally justified is the praise and appreciation for the care, understanding, support, gentleness and friendliness shown to myself and other friends who visit Clara Court to keep in touch with our friends.
From the reception staff on entering and leaving to all personnel providing the atmosphere and support to the professional management of the Home we and our friends are made to feel important and that somebody cares and listens to the needs of our friends.
The caring approach and attitude speaks volumes for Clara Court and should be admired throughout the industry.Thanks to all.
Rooms are of a good size and furnished.
My aunt likes the food.
As a family, we were so apprehensive and scared of placing our very precious mum/nanny into a care home but we did not need to be with Clara Court. All of the staff have been amazing, they are patient, kind, considerate and accommodating. Nothing is too much trouble to enable our mum to settle in her new home. We now feel part of a very large Clara Court family. We could not have done it without all their support. Thank you.
This is not always easy to achieve so well done to all the staff.
Clara Court is a lovely care home. We as a family are very pleased to have our granny here. The staff are lovely and friendly, also very helpful with any questions you have. We are very happy to have our granny here and seeing her enjoying herself.
I am very pleased to say that I'm happy to have my mum-in-law being looked after in this very nice care home. The conditions and friendliness of the staff are excellent.
Mum is very well looked after by caring staff. Staff very welcoming to visitors. If you have any concerns they will sort it out straight away. Good fresh home cooked food for the residents served in a lovely little room. Wouldn't want Mum to be in any other care home. Very satisfied.
Clara Court is a very welcoming place. All the rooms are bright and clean. The staff are very friendly and treat everyone with respect and great care. Nothing seems too much to ask for. You are not just a number there. Really pleased for my mother-in-law.
Our first month has been a great experience for my mother. She has had excellent care and is treated very well.
Everyone has treated her with compassion and dignity at all times.
The facilities, activities and her room are wonderful.
Highly recommended!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 March 2019Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (42) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I’ve been at Clara Court since 2009, when I joined the team as a care assistant. I joined because Care UK has a clear vision for older people’s care which I believe in. I’m also passionate about providing high quality care and I want to make a difference to the lives of the people we care for.
Another rewarding part of my role is empowering colleagues to ensure that residents live their lives in the way they want. I enjoy engaging and motivating colleagues and seeing them develop and succeed.
Each day is different in this role. I enjoy having the chance to continue learning and developing my skills, and I love spending time with residents, supporting them to continue to live happy and fulfilling lives.
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