
very caring environment in a very homely house.L L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

a family feel. It is comfortably furnishedMary R(Resident / Service User)


very caring environment in a very homely house.L L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

a family feel. It is comfortably furnishedMary R(Resident / Service User)


Greys Residential Home is a converted rectory and has been run as a care home by the Kennedy family since 1984. Over the years, the house has had extensive investments to provide the modern facilities available today. The latest investment in 2024 is a renovation of the East wing, which provides 4 large rooms with en-suite facilities and private doors onto the secure gardens.
Greys is registered for 24 older people...
Care Provided by Greys Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 24 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Extras are only hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and trips using the electric minibus
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Greys Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Greys Residential Home 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
- Greys Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anthony Browne (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- No visiting rules or restrictions, visiting is encouraged at any time.
Parking
- On-site parking is available.
Greys Residential Home Reviews (76)
Greys Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Greys Residential Home has 76 reviews.
My mother has been a resident at Greys for 7 months now and she is very happy there. They provide a very caring environment in a very homely house. She enjoys the extra activities, which include exercise classes, games, quizzes and art classes. She has made many new friends enjoying the garden when the sun was shining last year.
Very comfortable, friendly and efficient home. Staff are excellent, always willing to help.l Accommodation very good surrounded by private and quiet gardens. I am, overall very impressed, and I know my Mother is very happy there.
My mother-in-law moved into Greys in December 2017 and moved out due to hospital admission for end of life January 2020. She was warmly welcomed into the Greys family. The residential home is quite small, which give it a family feel. It is comfortably furnished with unusual and quirky items. The staff are warm and supportive. Great lengths to provide entertainment and suitable activities. Great choice for those with extra support to live there best old age.
Greys has that family atmosphere which is warm and welcoming.
The staff are very attentive, personable and happy to share a joke with the residents.
Entertainment is a regular thing at Greys, especially when it comes to joining in singing some of the old songs.
Throughout my 12 months visiting Greys, I have never once smelt that urine smell you often get in some care homes which is a great recommendation to those of us who fear the worse when having to make the decision to place our parents in a care home.
The food is delicious, cakes and desserts all homemade I often sample when visiting in the afternoon with a nice cup of tea.
To sum Greys up, it really is home from home, I feel very lucky to have found it.
As a registered nurse myself, I observed a comfortable, warm, friendly atmosphere whenever I visited. Also, my friend spoke so highly of every individual member of staff at Greys, from the carers and housekeeping - she was extremely well looked after and very happy which made us, as friends and family so reassured.
This is an extremely well-managed home. All the staff are very attentive and pleasant. The levels of care are a very high standard.
I was very worried about coming into Greys Residential Home for 2 weeks while decorating is being done because I wear a colostomy bag, but the staff have been wonderful. I have felt completely at home and they have been so kind. I just can't praise Greys enough.
Mum was only in Greys for 2 months before she died. During that time, all the staff showed her a huge amount of dignity and authentic care. Greys is like a private mansion house and that gives it such a wonderful 1930's feel to it. Genuine, old fashioned in values but state of the art nursing and care. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, dignified home for their relatives.
The boxed below reflect the hard work that every member of the team displays.
On our twice-weekly visits since August 2018 I have found the staff very friendly and caring to the gentleman staying there and to myself and his wife. He is always clean, neatly dressed and offered all the assistance needed. On our walk through the same must be said for all the residents. The ones that can, always have a smile and a greeting and look happy. I have also noticed that there are card games, art, bingo and a lot of entertainment. Very well done.
This is a care home that really feels like a home. It doesn't smell old, the staff are friendly and supportive as well as adequate numbers to provide good care. There is a friendly atmosphere and birthdays etc are commemorated and celebrated - even with a gift for the celebrant. Meals are nice and suitable for the age group of residents.
The meals were also excellent.
The staff were very attentive and dealt with situations arising from ill health etc efficiently.
I always felt very re-assured that dad was in a safe and friendly place and was being well looked after.
I can recommend this home without reservations.
The care home is small enough to be personal and have a family feel with good staff.
I was in this home for 2 weeks respite care, feeling apprehensive prior to arrival. I was greeted by caring staff. Everyone from management to cleaners treated me as a friend. The best way to describe my stay was "I chilled". I will be returning when my wife has another operation and I know I will be well looked after.
This is a friendly and caring home where all the staff go out of their way to make residents and their families feel at home.
It is a well maintained and tastefully decorated care home run on a commonsense basis, accommodating the needs and wishes of the residents, rather than for the convenience of the staff which is, unfortunately, all to often the case. I visit Greys regularly and the staff have always been friendly, professional and approachable. Most importantly they care for the residents with kindness and compassion.
Regular activities and outings are arranged for those residents who want to participate. The food is nutritious and varied and includes themed weeks featuring cuisine from other countries for residents to sample.
Greys truly is a home from home!
My mother was moved to Greys in December last year as she was no longer able to care for herself at home. I reside permanently in Australia so as you can imagine this has been a difficult time for us as it's been challenging trying to organise somewhere from halfway around the world. Greys were amazing from the first phone call my wife made to them enquiring as to whether they would be able to take mum as she also has dementia. They were professional, helpful and provided great advice and assistance. They have been fantastic from the first day she arrived and take wonderful care of her. We visited in August/September this year and could not be happier with the care she receives, she also looks better than she has in years. We know that we don't need to worry about mum as she is receiving premium care and Greys has a lovely 'homely' feel about it, she also has a room leading out to a beautiful garden. We are extremely grateful to Greys and the outstanding care provided.
I have consequently made rapid progress in my respite care and am now almost ready to go home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 December 2018Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 31 Mar 2015Recipient: Greys Residential Home
- 20 Mar 2015Recipient: Greys Residential Home
- 28 Nov 2014Recipient: Greys Residential Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Jo & Steve have owned and run Greys since 1998 after taking over from his parents who opened the home as a care home in 1984 but which was their private residence since Stephen was a child.
They run the home how they would like to live in it and respect individual choice and independence.
Stephen holds a BSc in Business Management and Jo is the qualified and registered CQC Nominated Individual (Dip. A NVQ4 & RMA in Health & Social Care)

Anthony is a specialist dementia care Registered Manager with over 20 year's management experience in the industry.
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