





Braydeston Court is a residential care home in Brundall, near Norwich, offering personalised care for up to 39 residents.
Set within a historic Edwardian building, Braydeston Court provides a homely, relaxed atmosphere where residents can feel comfortable and supported. The home is located close to the Norfolk Broads, with easy access to local amenities and the surrounding countryside.
Residents benefit from spacious lounges, home-cooked meals, and regular activities, with care tailored to...
Care Provided by Braydeston 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 43 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Braydeston Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Braydeston 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
- Hollyman Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Maria Barber (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (7)
Parking
- Large Car Park
Braydeston Court Reviews (27)
Braydeston Court has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.819) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Braydeston Court has 27 reviews.
The palliative care at the end for my father was wonderful. I thoroughly recommend Shiels Court Care Home to anyone with a relative with Alzheimer's.
Very happy with the care of my father. Would highly recommend.
Shiels Court is a very good care home. The residents are very well cared for and whatever the problem is, the staff are willing to help. My mother has been at the home approximately 4 years and we really have seen the home come on, especially in the last 8-9 months. The new management have improved the home with decoration and furniture. Staff are always on hand and I know that if there were any issues I could approach them and they would sort it out. I would recommend Shiels Court to my friends and family.
Shiels Court is a very good care home. I have visited the home since my brother was placed last year and the new management have really turned the home around in the last 6 months. The home is being decorated and looks very nice with some character. I would recommend.
Shiels Court is a worthwhile place for a person with complex needs or otherwise. Main reasons would be the recent improvements that have been made to the home including redecoration and changes in management which has resulted in much better quality of care and a happy atmosphere within the home. The new manager and her team are really putting their heart and souls into making Shiels Court a quality provider and this is beginning to be seen. Continue the hard work in wanting to provide person centered care and thank you for all you do for my loved one.
Thank you very much for reviewing your experience at Shiels Court, we are very pleased that you are happy with the care your friend/family member is receiving.
I feel Shiels Court is moving in the right direction under the current management. Despite the inadequate rating by the CQC in December improvements have been implemented and the manager is open to change. Staff training, once fully implemented, will aid this.
Architecturally the home has positive features. The main rooms are easily accessible to residents and there are no lengthy corridors that can be a negative feature of some establishments. Furniture is of a good standard. The garden is pleasant but paths could be safer with more grab rails.
The home caters for a range of clients which can be a positive, especially as ages cover a wider spectrum and the male to female balance reflects the wider society.
Importantly the staff are good at communicating health issues and ensuring medical attention is called in as necessary.
There were always plenty of staff and you would always see the same faces (sign of a good place to work in my eyes). The main lounge was nice and big, the whole place was always clean and tidy and the food they served was always all cooked fresh. There was always the tea/coffee trolley going round with everybodies favourite 'pink wafers'.
If mum was ever ill I was always kept informed, even for the slightest of things. The manager and her team do a top job and they all deserve a good pat on the back. Even in mum's last few hours she was treated with utmost dignity as were we as a family - Thank you Shiels Court.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 November 2022Requires 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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Meet the Team (2)

I’m Melissa, the Manager of Braydeston Court. I’ve worked in care for many years and feel genuinely passionate about providing outstanding support to residents and their families.
I’ve been part of Hollyman Care Homes for many years, working across several of the Hollyman Care Homes, including Broadlands Park and Broadland House, before taking on my role here at Braydeston Court. I know how important it is to create a home where people feel safe, valued, and truly cared for.
My focus is always on making Braydeston a place where residents are treated with dignity, where their individuality is celebrated, and where daily life feels as comfortable and familiar as possible. I believe in leading by example, working closely with the team, and taking the time to get to know each resident and their family.
It’s a privilege to be part of this community and to help make Braydeston Court such a special place to live.

I’m Ellis, the Deputy Manager at Braydeston Court. I’ve worked in every role within the care home, which has given me a real understanding of what great care means and how it should be delivered.
I’ve had the chance to work at both Broadland House and Broadlands Park, and now I’m proud to be Deputy Manager at Braydeston Court.
I work closely with Melissa and the team, supporting residents, families, and staff every day. I’m passionate about hands-on care, building strong relationships, and helping to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported
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