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St Leonards Court is situated in the pleasant...
Care Provided by St Leonards Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Leonards Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Leonards 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
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanna Goddard(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
St Leonards Court Reviews (65)
St Leonards Court has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.306) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Leonards Court has 65 reviews.
On admission, February 2021, we were given the impression by the then manager that the home was "run on fun and laughter"! This seemed ideal for Mum. Obviously, the pandemic severely impacted this, plus staff recruitment issues. Mum had a difficult first year - many falls, monitoring her welfare and health was difficult for us, and not having any prior experience in choosing a care home, knowing what to expect meant we spent that year constantly worried. The new manager has subsequently done really well trying to address our concerns - the general upkeep of the interior and garden was improved. We wanted more activities, more staff and better liaison with relatives. We would like more one-to-one quality time with Mum and a staff member for her to get out into the village more. We have found other residents in her room whilst she's in the lounge and items missing for weeks (glasses, teeth, slippers, which seem trivial, but important part of her care package). We do, however, appreciate all residents have forms of dementia and staff shortages made monitoring difficult. All staff are kind and tender with Mum.
Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated. Myself and the team will continue to work hard to ensure improvements continue to take place. Continued improvements of activities are the main focus point, with our new activities coordinator starting in the post this month. I appreciate all the support you provide the home and your mother is much loved by all the team.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed all our lives irrevocably over the past year, and this has been especially felt in our care homes; I want to recognise the outstanding work and dedication shown by the team at St Leonards Court, who have worked tirelessly to keep our loved ones safe, thank you all so much.
Thank you so much for your kind words; your father is a pleasure to care for, he is definitely part of the extended St Leonards Court family! Keeping everyone safe and well cared for is our top priority!
My 76-year-old father-in-law was placed at St Leonards in December after no longer being able to live in his own home. During this difficult time for us as a family and also due to lockdowns it could have been a stressful and worrying time. It has been the complete opposite. The staff at St Leonards have been nothing short of angels in our minds. My father-in-law has been so settled that what was a temporary arrangement has resulted in him deciding to stay permanently. We have not heard him as happy as he has been, when we speak to him on the phone, for such a long time. He recently said that he feels like part of the family, is well looked after and the food is amazing. He made us laugh by stating that every time he turns around someone is there with a cup of tea. His sense of humour has returned, he has company, which had been missing for some time and is being so well looked after that he looks physically better than he has for many years. We can't thank them enough.
Thank you for your kind review we are so very pleased that your father-in-law has settled, he certainly has become part of the St Leonards family!
Our mum has been at St Leonards Court since August and has settled in well. She has told me that the staff are very kind and she calls them her ‘guardian angels’. She has thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas period and is impressed with the Christmas tree outside her bedroom window on the village green. I thank all the staff for their kindness and appreciate the regular newsletters.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your beloved mum is an absolute pleasure and has settled in so very well, she has especially enjoyed the festive teas and parties, and is always the first to laugh at the carers' antics!
My father-in-law has been at St Leonards since February 2020. He has settled in very well with the help and understanding of all the lovely team at the home. The team at St Leonards have made all attempts to allow us to see him in these strange times even shouting through the window! But it makes us all laugh and makes a big difference to see him happy. A big thank you to all the caring staff and the carer who doesn't like fruit cake!
I'm so pleased that your father-in-law has settled, he's such a character! Seeing your loved ones in the safest way is our top priority and has made so many memorable moments, as long as all our residents and families are happy, we are too. Thank you so much for kind words.
My Grandad has been at the home for over 10-months now and has been treated with the greatest care. Things have been getting harder for him, at a time where everyone's families are divided, it is greatly appreciated that all the staff looks after him as if he was part of their family. I would like to express my thanks to each and everyone for their hard work and never-ending care they provide to those who we love so dearly at a time when we are apart. Knowing he's looked after by people who go above and beyond each day, thank you, just doesn't seem enough. Please keep up the good work; you're all fantastic.
Thank you so much for your kind words, your grandad is a pleasure to look after he has a special place in our hearts as all our beloved residents do. We all try to make St Leonards a home from home and treat everyone with respect and dignity. St Leonards is our residents home; we just have the great pleasure to work here.
The garden visits have worked well, weather permitting. However, we were so grateful for a special visit on his birthday, thank you. Just a shame we were unable to join in with his party and cake! Also, yesterday, a visit at the window, before lockdown. To see his little face, smiling and happy was priceless.
The care and compassion he receives are so much appreciated, and I am so very grateful to you all for taking such good care of my dear dad. Thanks to each and every one of you especially during such worrying and challenging times. Stay safe!
Your dad is an absolute joy to look after. We are so pleased he has settled in well, he loves the food and really enjoys the company of all the other residents, his smile certainly lights up the room, again our pleasure to look after your dad.
I talk to her a few times a week and she is happy and cared for and is glad that she can stay forever as she really likes her room and the home. Whenever I phone to speak to her whoever answers the phone is always happy and upbeat and pleased to help. Nothing seems to be beyond their capabilities if they can do almost anything!
The newsletters are informative and they do respect and show compassion and care and are committed to the care of our loved ones.
Thank you for your kind review, your mum has settled really well and is enjoying the company of all our lovely residents, she has made so many friends and has taught us all how to play cards, and beaten nearly everyone! It certainly is our pleasure to take care of your mum.
My father has been at the home for 9 months now and is treated with great care and dignity from day one. As things are getting harder for him they are helping out more with his day to day care and looking after him as if he was part of their family. We would like to thank each and everyone for their help and never-ending care they provide. During the lockdown caused by the pandemic, the staff have kept me informed about his well being and any problems that he may be having and will always give him a cuddle from us. Thank you just doesn't seem enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words, your dad is a pleasure to look after. We are so pleased that he has settled and has become part of our extended family here at St Leonards.
In the twelve months that my aunt and uncle have been in St Leonards Court, I have always been in awe of the compassion, care and professionalism of all the staff I have met. On entering the home it is evident that the staff take great pride in their work and surroundings. All their time is spent engaging with the residents and visitors. Even in these challenging times, my wife and I are kept up to date of the daily happenings. My aunt and uncle have always been independent and demanding individuals, so the way they have seamlessly adapted to their new environment is a testament to everyone involved. Thank you all for making what could have been an awkward situation a pleasurable experience.
Thank you so much for your kind review, your aunt and uncle are a pleasure to look after. Here at St Leonards, we pride ourselves in the outstanding care we give and try our hardest to make it a home from home.
This review is based with Covid-19 restrictions still in place regarding visiting my wife for half an hour in the garden weather allowing, so my assessment is based on how the home has kept us informed as we were not able to visit for three months. All the staff deserve my heartfelt thanks for the above and beyond care to residents and their families during this awful Covid-19 Pandemic.
It's our pleasure to take care of your beloved loved one and our priority is to keep you informed at all times. A big thank you for your appreciation at this unusual time.
The managers head up an establishment which cares about (as well as cares for) its residents. My sister and her husband can spend their declining years together in a home where they receive excellent, loving care. The staff, without exception, are fantastic (I wish that I had a fraction of their patience!)
It's fantastic that we have the facility here at St Leonard's to keep a beloved married couple together especially in their golden years. It really is our pleasure to look after your sister and brother in law, they are amazing and make us smile every day. It is really our pleasure.
Staff are genuinely caring and efficient. The care staff make a care home, and I have been acquainted with several. This home is the very best I have encountered. I am so grateful my father was able to come here for the final months of his life. The staff were enormously kind and considerate to me as well, and to my Mum and myself at the end of Dad's life despite current difficulties. Thank you all so much for your care.
Thank you so very much for your kind words, it was our absolute pleasure to take care of your dear dad, who will be remembered with great fondness by all staff at St Leonards.
As the resident has dementia and is not really capable of doing a realistic review, I am writing this as what I see and know as a visitor.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we always put our beloved residents first.
My Mum is a resident at St Leonard's. I feel we were very lucky to be offered a room there for her care. All the staff are lovely and helpful. A very good clean and tidy home. All the meals are lovely. Even when we ring up, the staff always have time to listen and answer any of my worries.
Thank you so very much for your kind review. We are committed to giving outstanding care to all our residents. After all, it is our residents home, we just have the great pleasure of working here.
Myself and my sons have been so appreciative of the care and attention you (Manager) and the staff have shown Dad. You have allowed him calmness and peace within his new world, with the increased dementia he has had of late. My sons mentioned after our visit for Sunday lunch with their Grandad, how they were so impressed how the "air" of the Home was so calm, in view of the significant ill health some of your "friends" live with. And when a "friend" required personal care attention suddenly, it was all completed without any ounce of fuss, just with total quiet kindness, and compassion. We look forward to my Dad, our Grandad, spending more respite time at St Leonards, hopefully in the very near future. A big thank you to you all.
Thank you so much for your very kind words, we are so pleased that your dad enjoyed his respite stay with us. Here at St Leonards our care comes first after all this is ours residents home we just we just have the pleasure to work here.
When I went to see my aunt, I was impressed with the whole place, staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. The care was excellent. I wish there were more places like this one, staff very friendly. I am glad my aunt got into this care home as she wouldn't be here today if she was left in the other care home. 10/10 service.
Thank you so much for all your kind words, I'm so pleased that our high standards of care have made your aunt settle in. St Leonards thrives on its friendly atmosphere, that's what makes it a home from home.
Carers give a very high level of care, interaction and are focused on the wellbeing of all resident. As a daughter couldn’t ask for better am so pleased he will spend his twilight years here.
Excellent caring staff. I recommend this home to everyone its a home from home. Everyone is so very helpful and outstanding in every way.
Thank you so very much for you're very kind words, here at St Leonards Court we pride ourselves on our outstanding care and will always continue to make St Leonards a home from home.
At first, I was extremely reluctant to put my mother into any care home but after a meeting with the management and staff members I was put at ease by their caring and affectionate manner. I can honestly say that I feel at peace knowing that my mother is in a safe and secure home and is being cared for by professional and kind staff. When I visit my mother I am always made to feel welcome.
Thank you so much for your kind review, we have great pleasure in taking care of your mother.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 December 2021Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

The residents always put a smile on my face every day and are the reason I enjoy my role so much. I take time to listen to their needs and make sure they feel cared for, supported, and included as part of one big family. Building strong relationships and creating a homely, welcoming environment is very important to me, and I always strive to ensure residents feel valued and understood. I hold a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care, which supports me in delivering high standards of care and helping to make a positive difference in residents’ lives.

I enjoy working in the home, interacting with residents, and bringing smiles to their faces through activities and events. By giving one-to-one attention, involving them in engaging experiences, and truly listening, I aim to enrich each resident’s day.

I enjoy the variety of roles in the home and make it a point to talk with residents whenever I can, listening to their thoughts and needs. I have completed all required training and bring many years of experience working in day care environments.
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