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Birchington-on-Sea boasts a wide selection of good shops and a library which residents may wish to visit.
The care home offers flexible care options, day care, residential long-term and respite care.
Grenham Bay Court promotes their residents to decorate their rooms the way they like. To promote the residents well being and give residents some familiarity...
Care Provided by Grenham Bay Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices vary due to Residents needs
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Grenham Bay Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Grenham Bay 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
Owner
- Grenham Bay Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Mills (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Parking
- Free street parking
Grenham Bay Court Reviews (25)
Grenham Bay Court has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.272) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Grenham Bay Court has 25 reviews.
My father in law was sent here on a 'pathway 2' bed, after a disastrous 6 weeks in hospital over Christmas 2025. We were so worried about the lack of care in hospital and so anxious about what the next steps were.
Grenham Bay staff have literally cared my father in law back to life, both mentally and physically. The care the staff show, the passion the have for the residents, the banter and love they show goes beyond a job.
The staff live their work through their love and care and are carers in the true sense. We don't know what the future holds for my father in law but if we had a choice, he would be staying put.
If there is a vacancy and you are deliberating about which is the best fit for your loved one - please do consider this awesome and loving home! 1 million per cent recommend it! We know he is safe, we know he is taken care of and we know he is loved
Thank you to every single one of the staff team there - you are awesome x
Thank you so much for your kind words we try to make this home a home from home and care for the clients as if they were family. It is nice to hear your happy and that your father in law is happy to that makes us happy. Thank you once again.
I like the home and staff are very kind and helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home, it nice to hear some positive feedback from the residents, we strive to provide a high standard of care and its a pleasure to care for you and the other resident's.
Mum seems to be satisfied with the staff, has made a good friend, she likes the food.
Thank you for kind words and for taking the time to review the home. It is great to hear your happy with the service we provide.
I chose this care home carefully as my mother had had a not too pleasant experience at another home during a respite visit. I have found this home to be extremely pleasant (not too far from her previous residence), the staff are exceptional, very kind, caring, and respectful. Nothing is too much trouble and they are all approachable. The food is very good, and plenty of choice and varied. The areas are very clean. Thank you to all at Grenham Bay Court.
Thank you for your wonderful comments and for taking the time to complete the review. It is positive to hear your happy with the care we provide for your mother at Grenham Bay Court.
Grenham Bay Court is a lovely care home in a beautiful setting. My mother has been here for 4 months now, she has taken a while to settle in but now realises she's in the best place. All the staff are caring and friendly. The activities coordinator works hard at providing a varied and enjoyable experience. Mum is well looked after with good meals and personal care. I would definitely recommend Grenham Bay Court. A big thank you to all the lovely, hard-working staff.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, it is much appreciated. We are glad you are happy with the care we provide for your relative, however, if you ever have any issues or queries our door is always open as we are always looking for ways to improve.
My mum has now been at Grenham Bay Court for about for four months. She has a lovely modern, light and spacious room and the staff are very caring. The activities are excellent and tailored to the residents' likes. Mum particularly enjoys the word games, quizzes and bingo. Mum says the staff are really good and sometimes give her hugs. She has settled in well. My sister and I have peace of mind knowing that she is so well cared for in beautiful surroundings.
Thank you for your kind words and praise for the care we provide. We are always striving to provide a good quality of care and a review like this reinforces we are doing something right. If you ever have any concerns or queries our door is always open as we are always willing to improve.
Very good care of Mum. Kept clean and tidy. Assisted with drinking and eating. Good relationships with all carers. Mum always seems comfortable.
Thank you very much for taking the time to fill out the review card. It is very much appreciated and thank you for your lovely words regarding your mother's care here at Grenham Bay Court. I will pass this feedback on to the staff. We do try our best to provide the best quality care for the residents at Grenham Bay.
She is encouraged to join in with the activites with other residents which is good for her mental health.
The staff are very friendly and they do care. I can visit when I like which I do twice a week, her room is lovely and clean and as Mum cannot wash herself the carers keep her clean and washed every day.
So very happy Mum is at Grenham Bay, it has given me great peace of mind, thank you.
Thank you for such a wonderful review we always strive to give good quality care to our residents so the families can feel at peace knowing their loved one is well looked after and cared for. I will pass this wonderful review on to the staff. Thank you once again.
I had respite care for two weeks after an operation so did not need any personal help unless I dropped something. I found the staff extremely pleasant and friendly. The food was very imaginative and enjoyable. All visitors were made welcome and brought tea/coffee and biscuits. The activities were fun to take part in and every effort was made to cater for those who liked to walk and also the odd excursion was available. Washing was whisked away and returned quickly. I would have no problems about going in full-time if I needed to.
Good morning, thank you for taking the time to complete this positive review, it is good to hear you enjoyed your rest break with us. We take a lot of pride in the nutrition, quality and presentation of the food we provide and we are glad that you very much enjoyed this during your stay. We...
My husband is a resident of Grenham Bay Court. Overall, I'm happy with the service to him. After a severe stroke that left him unable to stand, walk or converse. He isn't the easiest person to help. Not surprisingly he suffered with depression. I commend the staff for usually looking cheerful and smiling, despite often having difficult residents to look after. A minus is that it isn't unusual to see my husband only partially shaved and dinner around his mouth, admittedly he doesn't like being shaved but he can be persuaded as the carers managed to do when he was at home for 3.5 years. A friend who has her Mum there said her only dissatisfaction was that her mum often looked unkept.
Good morning, thank you very much for your recent review and your comments regarding the service we provide. The quality of care is our utmost priority and we will ensure that the concerns you have identified are addressed with our care team. Thank you once again for taking the time to submit this review. Kind regards,
After viewing quite a number of care homes this home is by far the best for my dad, the staff are wonderful, the food is very good, and freshly cooked and a very varied diet. My dad is very well looked after and I do not have any worries about his care and wellbeing.
Thank you for your positive feedback we strive to ensure our residents have the best quality of life and having feedback like this shows we are doing something right, I will pass this feedback on to the staff.
The staff managed Mum's hygiene very well, assisted Mum with her food and drinks and tried to manage her comfort level as best as possible, as she spends the majority of her time in bed. She is treated with dignity and respect by staff and management and I feel mum is kept safe. Her room is clean and comfortable and she has a lovely sea view.
Some of the staff members make an effort to include Mum in leisure activities, taking her to the lounge to interact with other residents. They encourage her to take part in games, singing, spa treatments, church services etc., which does a world of good for her mental wellbeing. The quality of the meals are good and the menus are varied. I feel that this care home strives to improve service quality continuously, as any issues or concerns raised are swiftly dealt with.
Thank you so much for the positive comments, we strive to ensure our residents live their best lives and are cared for like one of our own. I will pass this positive feedback on to the staff here at the home.
If you complain they stop you from visiting which is also unacceptable. Sure, the place is very clean. Reaction intervention is super super slow. Once I entered the room while visiting and the guest was still on the floor. Not a place to consider for someone who suffered a brain injury or with a brain tumour. In this respect 0 out of 10.
Thank you for your review as it helps us to improve our service. In all cases regarding special diets, we would follow the guidance given by the medical professionals and what is stated on the hospital discharge notice. In this case, there was no such guidance. Regarding the falls, as you are aware...
Mum had a lovely respite care stay at Grenham Bay Court. The staff were all lovely and attended to her needs with care. Nothing was too much trouble and we are very grateful as mum is ninety five with severe physical disability and it was her first holiday since 2018.
Hi Sarah, thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have your mum stay with us. I will pass these comments on to the staff.
Good food and medication handled well.
However, 3 weeks have gone by requesting hair wash and still not been done.
Washing takes a while to come back.
Thank you for your wonderful review which is much appreciated by the management and staff teams, regarding personal care either myself or another staff member will give you a call sometime today to discuss this further.
Kind regards,
Julie
The day staff are excellent, the night staff could be better. I have a nice sunny and bright room with a garden view. I have day trips out with residents and staff which I find very pleasant.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We always strive and improve and provide a great service and am happy you are happy with the quality of care the home provides.
In recent months, the home appears to be short-staffed, one of the cooks has left or is long-term sick. Communication between staff is poor. The cleaning of public areas and hallways is not good. Basic cleaning in rooms but furniture not moved. I believe the staff care for the clients and try to do their best. In the last year, the turnover of experienced staff who know the clients has been high.
During the Covid-19 period, we did experience a higher level of staff vacancies and have been actively recruiting since this period. We fully understand that it can appear we do not have the full complement of staff on...
My sister moved into Grenham Bay Care on 4th April 2022, so we only have four weeks' experience. However, the staff have made her very welcome and assisted greatly in making her feel at home. There is always a choice of food for breakfast and also the main meal. My sister enjoys eating with others. She also has been encouraged to join in with the afternoon activities and trips out. Although she has dementia, she always remembers the time when they have musical entertainment. Any worries I might have, are addressed.
Thank you very much for taking the time to fill out the review card, it is very much appreciated and thank you for your lovely words regarding your sister's care here at Grenham Bay Court, I will pass this feedback on to the staff.
The Grenham Bay Court in Birchington have been really really good at looking after my great nana. They have been really helpful and cared for my great nan. I do miss her so thank you so much Grenham Bay Court for looking after my old-aged Great nana. Thank you so much for looking after her for us.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, it is with our greatest pleasure to care for your great grandmother.
My mum had a hip replacement and was in Grenham Bay Court for one week to recuperate. The staff could not have been kinder and whatever Mum wanted was no trouble at all. The food was lovely, catering to all Mum's needs.
Thank you very much for such a lovely review. We loved having your mum stay with us whilst she recuperated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 February 2026Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 13 Sep 2024Recipient: Grenham Bay Court
- 01 Sep 2018Recipient: Grenham Bay Court
- 01 Aug 2018Recipient: Grenham Bay Court
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Grenham Bay Court.
Meet the Team (4)

Mr Suat Yilmaz is the CEO/Proprietor who has had over 20 years of experience in the care industry.

Miss Vanessa Cornfoot is The nominated Individual/Executive Director for the company with over 20 years experience of working within the care industry.

Julie has worked at Grenham Bay Court for many years and started off as an apprentice carer in 1989 and progressed her career to Deputy Manager, then Manager. Julie then took a break out of the management side and was the Head Cook for many years and stepped back into management in 2020 as one of our Registered Managers.
Things to know: Julie Holds NVQ 2,3,4 in Health and Social Care, Holds a great love for football, and Aston Villa is her team. Julie also is "the Crazy Cat Lady" of the home.

Rachael has worked for the company for 4 years as a senior carer. Rachael has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience during this time in health and social care. Rachel Antingham is working towards a level 5 NVQ in leadership and management.
Frequently Asked Questions about Grenham Bay Court
What types of Care is Grenham Bay Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Grenham Bay Court have?
There are 32 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Grenham Bay Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Grenham Bay Court to the centre of Birchington?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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