
The care they give each person is wonderful, very kind and reassuring. I am kept well informedJ S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The care they give each person is wonderful, very kind and reassuring. I am kept well informedJ S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Clara Court is a welcoming CQC '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 team member is supported to fulfil...
Clara Court is a welcoming CQC '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 team member is supported to fulfil their potential and spend quality time with residents. The result is happy and fulfilled residents and colleagues who feel valued and give their all.
Clara Court is a ‘Veteran Friendly Framework’ accredited care home, recognising the best practice and highest standards of care for the Armed Forces community.
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
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or 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 (188)
Clara Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clara Court has 188 reviews.
My father was treated with the utmost respect and with dignity. The staff he couldn't fault. Dad did not like the food too many sandwiches which he does not enjoy and said the food was bland. Also, tea was served far too early and he was hungry by 7 o'clock again. If dad comes in for respite again,...
My father was treated with the utmost respect and with dignity. The staff he couldn't fault. Dad did not like the food too many sandwiches which he does not enjoy and said the food was bland. Also, tea was served far too early and he was hungry by 7 o'clock again. If dad comes in for respite again, I'd like him to be with residents that can hold a conversation. Even though dad has early dementia, I feel this became worse when he was in as he had no one apart from the wonderful staff to have a conversation with.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review – I am delighted to read your kind comments and your excellent scores, particularly for our team and the care at Clara Court.
In regards to food, we always offer choices and menus based on residents’ feedback. I believe that, when he stayed...
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review – I am delighted to read your kind comments and your excellent scores, particularly for our team and the care at Clara Court.
In regards to food, we always offer choices and menus based on residents’ feedback. I believe that, when he stayed with us, your father preferred to have a hot meal at lunch and often opted for a lighter option such as sandwiches for dinner, although hot meals are also available in the evenings. There are always food and refreshments on hand, and we ask all residents later on in the evening if they would like anything else before retiring, such as tea and biscuits, which I know your father also enjoyed.Of course, if your father stays with us again we would be more than happy to speak with him and you regarding the food and make sure that we have plenty of options available that he’d enjoy – our chef will always be happy to adapt menus and foods to make sure all residents have dishes they like.
In regards to having other residents around with which he would be able to converse with, we have also made a note of this and mentioned to social services that he may prefer a room on a suite that caters for more residential care for any future respite stays. Thank you again for your review and feedback, and please do let us know now or at any time in the future if we can help further.
My mum has been in Clara Court for over two years and during that time her care has been above excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff from the management to the cleaner and everyone between. She suffers from dementia and some days and nights are more difficult but at all times, she is...
My mum has been in Clara Court for over two years and during that time her care has been above excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff from the management to the cleaner and everyone between. She suffers from dementia and some days and nights are more difficult but at all times, she is treated with love, patience, care, respect and dignity. She has come back to health and eats all the excellent food at 99 years of age. Thank you, everyone, for all you do for us. It is reassuring to know she is receiving the best care and when visiting always seems happy.
Clara Court has become a familiar home from home for short residential respite periods for my husband. He is always welcomed and well looked after. Carers spend time and chat with him as well as look after his needs. This time the activities coordinator deserves a special mention for taking the...
Clara Court has become a familiar home from home for short residential respite periods for my husband. He is always welcomed and well looked after. Carers spend time and chat with him as well as look after his needs. This time the activities coordinator deserves a special mention for taking the time to visit my husband in his room to discuss the daily social activities and encouraging him to get involved. Cards were a particular favourite, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Our thanks to all the team at Clara Court.
My Mum was in Clara Court for nine years and was very well looked after. Her carers had built a special bond with her which gave us so much confidence that she was well cared for. It did not matter what ever time we turned up they made us very welcome with Tea and biscuits. The activities for the...
outings as well. Mum had a very good appetite and all the meals provided looked very good. We had looked at four homes before we settled with Clara Court as the first impression was outstanding which made our decision to put Mum into care easier. I recommend Clara Court to anyone that is in the same position as we were. And a very
big thank you to everyone that made Mums remaining years happy ones.
My mother is very happy in Clara Court and is well cared for 24/7. She enjoys her food and amuses herself during the day. Although not very sociable, she does have the opportunity of musing with other residents.
The care staff are of the highest quality and have an excellent caring attitude.
My mother is very happy in Clara Court and is well cared for 24/7. She enjoys her food and amuses herself during the day. Although not very sociable, she does have the opportunity of musing with other residents.
The care staff are of the highest quality and have an excellent caring attitude.
Clara Court is a friendly and welcoming care home. All the staff are approachable and have been very helpful with any questions or requests. Visitors are welcomed by name and encouraged to join in with the many activities on offer. Rooms are spacious and clean with many personal touches. There are...
Clara Court is a friendly and welcoming care home. All the staff are approachable and have been very helpful with any questions or requests. Visitors are welcomed by name and encouraged to join in with the many activities on offer. Rooms are spacious and clean with many personal touches. There are beautiful well kept gardens with lots of seating areas and pet rabbits. Mum talks about the lovely food and home made cakes and tea. She described Clara Court as " like a ten star hotel."
Thank you so very much.
Thank you so very much.
They are patient with our enquiries and...
They are patient with our enquiries and professional in their approach. There is an air of calm around the facility which is clearly felt by the residents and reflected in their demeanour.
The garden is wonderful and is a great space for my residents to relax and get some air.
Every visit I have made there has been...
The garden is wonderful and is a great space for my residents to relax and get some air.
Every visit I have made there has been a mention of how great the food is, also numerous activities are taking place.
Not a dull moment!!
As a fairly new resident, my mother has received nothing but excellent care delivered with outstanding courtesy. Our experience of this home (or community as I like to regard it) has been wonderful and my family and I are so pleased that she is very happy.
As a fairly new resident, my mother has received nothing but excellent care delivered with outstanding courtesy. Our experience of this home (or community as I like to regard it) has been wonderful and my family and I are so pleased that she is very happy.
Our mother moved into Clara Court earlier this year. We cannot praise it enough. The manager and her team of staff are not only professional but so caring. You can feel the love as you walk through the front door. Mum has settled so well and says everyone is so kind and she feels safe. The...
Our mother moved into Clara Court earlier this year. We cannot praise it enough. The manager and her team of staff are not only professional but so caring. You can feel the love as you walk through the front door. Mum has settled so well and says everyone is so kind and she feels safe. The staff made the very quick transition from Mum's home to Clara Court so easy. The facilities are wonderful. We are thrilled with Clara Court!
My Mother is a day service user and has been since 2012.She enjoys activities daily run by staff and there are regular external entertainers. I have tasted the meals that the chefs make and they include homemade soups and smoked salmon and asparagus which is incredible for a care home. Mum is also...
My Mother is a day service user and has been since 2012.She enjoys activities daily run by staff and there are regular external entertainers. I have tasted the meals that the chefs make and they include homemade soups and smoked salmon and asparagus which is incredible for a care home. Mum is also able to access a doctor on weekly visits and staff arrange monthly medication. The facilities are in good condition and communal areas and rooms are cleaned regularly. I can honestly say that the staff go over and above from the manager downwards.
The staff at Clara Court are always friendly and efficient. My father, who is a resident, always looks tidy and clean. Also, we are very impressed with the activities which are arranged for the residents.
The staff at Clara Court are always friendly and efficient. My father, who is a resident, always looks tidy and clean. Also, we are very impressed with the activities which are arranged for the residents.
As I cared for my husband (who had dementia) for 12years, I appreciate what a thankless task it can sometimes be...
As I cared for my husband (who had dementia) for 12years, I appreciate what a thankless task it can sometimes be but all members of staff show patience and kindness at all times.
The activities co-ordinator shows amazing energy and enthusiasm.
A very big thank you to everyone.
My mother came into Clara Court in the middle of March and has settled in very well. As her daughters, who have cared for her for nearly 8 years at home, my sisters and I cannot praise the staff - every one of them - too highly. Their care and love (you can feel the love when you walk through the...
My mother came into Clara Court in the middle of March and has settled in very well. As her daughters, who have cared for her for nearly 8 years at home, my sisters and I cannot praise the staff - every one of them - too highly. Their care and love (you can feel the love when you walk through the door), the cleanliness, food, and rooms including ensuites, are immaculate. My mother is very happy, praises the staff continually, says that she feels safe there as someone is always there to help her - (she has short term memory loss). So thank you Clara Court.
I am very pleased my husband is here. 100% trust he is here (including all my family) I appreciate my husband coming into Clara Court. I will say thank you very much for helping my husband.
I am very pleased my husband is here. 100% trust he is here (including all my family) I appreciate my husband coming into Clara Court. I will say thank you very much for helping my husband.
They have been very caring and thoughtful throughout the whole time my step dad has been in the home. The longevity of the staff is a credit to the home and demonstrates the comfortable, relaxed and competent atmosphere the home has. Everyone knew me by name and were always very welcoming every...
They have been very caring and thoughtful throughout the whole time my step dad has been in the home. The longevity of the staff is a credit to the home and demonstrates the comfortable, relaxed and competent atmosphere the home has. Everyone knew me by name and were always very welcoming every time I visited no matter what time day or night. Clara Court is a truly fantastic care home and I give them a huge credit for their care and would recommend them to anyone.
My stay here was very beautiful. Everything was fine here. The staff and the food were excellent. I have been here 9 months now, so I think its time to go home. Obviously, my priorities have changed so I have to prepare and live a better life. Thanks for all your care.
My stay here was very beautiful. Everything was fine here. The staff and the food were excellent. I have been here 9 months now, so I think its time to go home. Obviously, my priorities have changed so I have to prepare and live a better life. Thanks for all your care.
Her room is...
Her room is always kept very clean and tidy, a real "home from home".
Her daily routine includes various activities which she is really enjoying.
When visiting, we note that mum is always dressed smartly and in a new set of clothes each day.
The lounge area is nice and lively with music on all day.
Carers are always on hand.
The meals are very appetising and nutritional. Also, sandwiches are available to mum if there is a meal she might not like.
As a family, we had to take a huge emotional step in mum going to a Care Home, but without doubt, we have, in Clara Court, found a real jewel. So a big thanks to all the team there who are making such wonderful efforts in ensuring that our mum is in such safe and caring hands.
I am very happy with the care my mother is receiving at Clara Court. Staff have been very understanding and patient in coping with my mother's resistance to accepting help with personal care and managing her more challenging behaviour. She is responding well to being in a safe environment and has...
I am very happy with the care my mother is receiving at Clara Court. Staff have been very understanding and patient in coping with my mother's resistance to accepting help with personal care and managing her more challenging behaviour. She is responding well to being in a safe environment and has started to take part in the activities on offer. Thank you.
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.
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News (39) & Events (0)
- 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...
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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