
Mum has been a resident here for over 3 years and I can honestly say they have been very happy ones!Sally O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have been welcomed at any time and find the environment bright, caring and homely.David B(Son of Resident/Service User)


Mum has been a resident here for over 3 years and I can honestly say they have been very happy ones!Sally O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have been welcomed at any time and find the environment bright, caring and homely.David B(Son of Resident/Service User)


Conveniently located in the heart of Winterbourne, The Grove Residential Home is a specialist dementia care centre, rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (January 2021). With 35 private rooms, the home offers exceptional standards of comfort and it is directly next door to Blossom Fields.
The Grove Residential Home first opened in 1990 and has been providing exceptional care ever since. Occupying a beautifully restored 19th century coach house,...
Care Provided by The Grove
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Care home fees are a guide and may vary based on an assessment to understand the level of care and support each resident will need.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Grove for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Grove 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
- Allegra Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rita Ana (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 (36)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome any time at The Grove.
Parking
- Private car park available.
The Grove Reviews (31)
The Grove has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.687) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Grove has 31 reviews.
They always greet family with a cheerful smile. And I think the home is like home for my brother and the residents that live there . AMAZING .
How lovely it is to read your feedback, thank you. My lovely colleagues will be so delighted to read it, thank you. Best wishes, Helen
Staff interact with residents with great Care & Compassion. Residents are treated with kindness & dignity. Staff are always on hand and available. The environment is clean and rooms comfortable with a lovely outside area. Plenty of social engagements and entertainment are provided and staff go out of their way to engage all residents and make it fun. My Aunt joined in things like tai chi, painting and things she had never tried before. This was a 4 week respite placement but I would definitely use The Grove in the future.
Thank you for your feedback. I am so glad your Aunt's respite stay was positive. Respite can be such a help to the families and residents and it needs to be a good experience for everyone. My colleagues in the home will be very pleased to read your comments, and to welcome your Aunt back on any future visits. Best wishes, and thank you, Helen
My nan was made to feel really welcome from the moment she came through the door. The staff are fun, caring and easy to approach. The rooms are cosy and have like just like the whole premises. The Grove has an outstanding rating and I can see why it's amazing here.
What a lovely review, thank you. My colleagues on site will be thrilled to read your feedback. They are fun people aren't they? They're down to earth, they love what they do, they care about the residents, it makes such a happy home. Many thanks again for your kind comments, Helen
From the start the home & all staff have been fantastic. Very attentive & caring, giving us re-assurance that our loved one would be well looked after. Even with additional safeguarding needs, management/staff have gone above & beyond to help support & facilities these needs. Communication has been excellent. We are very thankful for how wonderful/friendly the staff have been in their high level of care. Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased to be of service to you and your loved one. Our home is warm and relaxed because of the excellent leadership and our colleagues. They, like me, will be very pleased to read your comments, thank you and best wishes, Helen
The staff are always friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. I am always kept informed of any falls or incidents involving mum. I take comfort in knowing mum is safe and well looked after with kindness and dignity.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am particularly delighted to read your comment aobut the kindness and dignity with which my colleagues care for your Mum. They are very special people and that's what makes this happy relaxed home. Thanks very much, Helen
My sister has been in the home for almost a year and I am very happy with everything. It is always very clean, the staff are very understanding and accommodating and we are so glad we chose The Grove. We have absolutely no complaints so thank you for your care and attention to details - nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. It is very pleasing to read that you're happy with the service and care we provide for your sister and your family. My colleagues in the Grove will be delighted, thank you, Helen
Staff are energetic, lovely, respectful in many way, lovely residents are cared well as I obsessed, sae and happy nice place/home to live. Happy to see our Joan are happy and really looked after well. Thank you all for your hardwork.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, my colleagues in The Grove are always having fun with the Residents. It's such a happy home. We're all really delighted to receive your comments, thank you, Helen
My sister is in The Grove. She has been looked after very well. She seems happy and is content in her own way. The staff are very helpful and proffessional, and nothing is too much trouble. They are kind and considerate. They are very good at difusing a situation before it begins. I have nothing but praise for them all.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I agree with you completely. It is so clear that my colleagues know their residents really well and help them to live well each day together. And there is always so much laughter in this lovely little home, it's a delight. My best wishes to your family, cheers, Helen
My sister in law is treated excellently. She seem to be happy at your home. Her condition is slowly getting worse but we feel she could not be in a more understanding environment. I can only stay well done to your staff in these difficult situations.
Thank you for your comments, I am so pleased to read that we're meeting your sister in law's needs. My colleagues are very caring and capable, they make the home a lovely place to be for our residents. Thank you, Helen
My mum moved into the Grove a few months ago. The staff I met both before and since she moved in have been amazing and were a big part of choosing the home and how well mum has settled in. They all have such a positive attitude, you can tell they genuinely care about each resident and adapt the care and activities to suit. The home is always clean when I visit. If mum has a problem, the GP is called promptly and they keep me informed. Although it is a smaller home than some, the separate lounges give residents different areas to relax in and there always seems to be a lot going on. They take trips out to local events and put on events in support local and national charities, which the residents love. I am so grateful for how well they look after mum and how safe she is at The Grove.
Thank you for your considered feedback and review. I believe the warmth and compassion of the team are what makes the difference in a home. My colleagues in the Grove are all very positive and genuinely care about their' residents! The fact that the home is smaller is quite comforting to the...
My Auntie really didn't want to leave her home and go into a care home, but the staff have helped her to settle really well. They have encouraged her out of her bedroom and she is socialising really well, thus combating the isolation and loneliness she felt previously. The staff are attentive to her needs and nothing is too much trouble. It is very clean and tidy. She loves sitting in the garden and they always have snacks available including fruit. They have been outstanding at taking my Auntie out including going to church services, which is important for her. We really have nothing to fault + we're so pleased we found this home.
Hello,Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. It is so pleasing to read how your Auntie is settling in with us. My colleagues in the home are very warm and welcoming, genuinely lovely people. They will all be delighted to read your comments, thank you, it is greatly appreciated. Best wishes, CEO
All staff maintain their serenity at all times. They are extremely friendly to all residents, guests and colleagues, emotionally aware and affectionate in an entirely appropriate manner. I'm delighted to entrust my father's care to each and every one of them. The communal spaces are light and airy, attractively decorated and very comfortable. A wide variety of activities is organised focussing on stimulation, fun, inclusion or the boosting of self-esteem. I appreciate it's an expensive business but prices in this country are, frankly, outrageous. The expression 'fleeced' comes to mind.
Hello,Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, it is greatly appreciated. My colleagues are exactly the right people to be serving and caring for our residents. We're very fortunate to be working with them, they will be delighted to receive your compliments. With reference...
The Grove were excellent and provided first rate care for my dad. The home has a real community feel and everyone is invited to be as independent and to join in with activities as much or as little as they like. Dad was very happy and the team cared for him as though he was their dad. I can't thank them enough.
How wonderful to read your feedback thank you. Our little Grove is a lovely home, it's so warm and welcoming because my colleagues on site are warm and so very kind. It makes such a difference for everyone. Thank you again, best wishes,
I would firstly like to thank all the staff they go above and beyond for all the residents, my mum is safe, well cared for and certainly well fed I've had to buy her bigger clothes! They are always friendly and seem to really care, the home is always clean and well presented I feel very safe leaving my mum in their care.
Hello,I am so delighted to read your comment that you feel safe to leave your Mum with us, thank you. That is the ultimate accolade for us. It is what we want every family member to feel every day. My colleagues will be so delighted to read your comments, best wishes.
Mum has recently moved to The Grove following a dementia diagnosis. I consider that we, as a family are very lucky to have found this care home. All the staff are amazing and I cannot fault their care to mum.
We are very happy that your Mum has moved in with us in The Grove. My colleagues are very capable and very caring and that is why it's such a happy loving home. Thank you for taking the time to provide us your review, best wishes.
My mum recently passed away following 4 years at The Grove, she had severe dementia and could barely communicate. She arrived at The Grove during the Pandemic Lockdown and initially isolated herself in her bedroom. One of the carers was fantastic with her and encouraged her to go downstairs and integrate with the other residents. Although my mum's dementia didn't improve her general wellbeing improved massively. She was much happier and went from always being in her room to spending all of her time downstairs watching what was happening and enjoying the activities even though she couldn't take part herself. All of the staff were supportive and encouraging. When my my mum became very ill in November 2024, the carer once again was fantastic looking after her needs and providing comfort and care at the end of her life. Thank you to this carer and all the staff who helped through her last years.
Hello, I am so sorry for your loss. It is extremely kind of you to think of us and send us your feedback, thank you. My colleagues in The Grove are so absolutely committed to ensuring each Resident has the best day possible, they genuinely care for the Residents and enjoy being with them. I love...
My father is content in the home. The staff are kind and ensure he is looked after. The care has been particularly good during his recent illness and requests we have made to support him have been followed up immediately. The range of activities offered to residents has been really improved in recent months.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback, we really appreciate it. We use our families' feedback to focus on where we can improve our care and service and also, equally importantly, to remind staff how their compassion and commitment is valued by everyone. I wish you and your family a bright and happy 2025, best wishes.
Mum has been a resident here for 3 years. I couldn't be happier with the care she has received. The staff are always so welcoming and I feel that they are always happy to help with anything my mum may need. Mum is happy and safe, that is the most important thing I can say about her new home.
Thank you for your review. I am so delighted to read that your Mother feels happy and safe, that is our highest priority. My colleagues in The Grove are marvelous, they're all warm and kind and love what they do and that is what makes the difference. My warmest regards to you and your family, Helen.
As a family, we have been very gratified by the care taken of our dad at the Grove, Winterbourne. We feel the staff team has tried hard to get to know what works well for Dad and have tried hard to help us come to terms with his increasingly complex needs and life in the care home. We would like to see more comfortable chairs in the quiet room where Dad feels most at ease.
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I've noted your comment re the need for more comfy chairs in the quiet room, thank you. I am delighted to read that we're getting things right for your Dad as the most important thing is of course for him to feel comfortable and relaxed...
Mum has been a resident here for over two years. In that time she has become very fond of the excellent staff who care for her. Sadly I am becoming concerned about the amount of time Mum's carers now have to actually engage with her. Weekends are noticeably short-staffed. There were four staff on today which surely is not enough to look after over thirty residents as well as serve their meals and snacks throughout the day. Is there a legal requirement on the staff-to-client ratio?
Hello,Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We do use an industry standard staffing tool to roster sufficient staff on. I'm sorry you feel we' re not spending enough time with your Mum. I'll certainly check in with our Manager and make sure we're not running short on staff. Thanks very much for sharing this view. With my best wishes, Helen
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 July 2018Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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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News (35) & Events (0)
- 17 Feb 2026
Keeping Active As a residential dementia home it is important for The Grove's residents to keep active and every day movement is incorporated into the activities in the home. Alive...
- 17 Feb 2026
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree....... At The Grove's Christmas party there was plenty of rock 'n' roll with entertainment from the brilliant Benny. Residents, staff, family and friends all joined...
- 17 Feb 2026
Residents Out and About Residents of The Grove and Blossom Fields are actively involved in the Winterbourne Community. It was the last Winterbourne Memory Cafe of the year so there...
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Meet the Team (6)

Ana Rita leads The Grove with drive and enthusiasm to offer a unique residential setting for those living with dementia. Ana Rita’s passion to work with residents and create a home from home has seen the smooth implementation of Allegra Care’s Household Model at The Grove, further enhancing residents’ quality of life.
The decision to embark on a career in social care was made after Ana Rita cared for her grandparents, both of whom were diagnosed with dementia. Ana took time to educate herself about dementia and how she could best support them. After Ana Rita's grandparents passed away, she moved to the UK and started working in a nursing home. Ana Rita joined Olive Tree House when it first opened in 2016. Ana Rita's career quickly progressed from care assistant to team leader, as she completed her NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Adult Social Care. Four years ago, Ana Rita became the Trainee Deputy Manager of Olive Tree House, completing the NVQ Level 5 in Management and Leadership in Social Care. She then went on to become the Deputy Manager of Rose Garden, the group's sister homes.
Ana Rita leads a vibrant team, and together, they create a warm, engaging environment with activities that celebrate each resident’s individuality. Ana Rita is committed to providing the mentorship to the team that she has received during her career in care.
Outside of work, Ana Rita loves spending time with her family. Originally from Portugal, she says how much she loves the sun and hot weather!

Having dedicated her career to working with the elderly, specialising in dementia care The Grove are delighted to have Angela onboard as Deputy Manager. Angela has worked with Allegra Care for over five years at Rose Garden.
Angela supports residents with compassion and ensuring their well-being is at the heart of her role. Angela thrives working with a team to do all she can to create a positive and caring environment for staff and residents alike; all to ensure The Grove really is a home from home.
Angela is keen to build on her experience and will be taking on further studying to enhance her professional development.

Anita joined The Grove team in 2023 as part of the housekeeping team, she left her position as a carer in another local home as she needed more regular hours to be able to care for her own mother. When the Activities Coordinator role became available Antia jumped at the opportunity, bringing her experience to enhance the lives of the home’s residents with new ideas for activities and events.
Anita has had a varied career from working in pubs to prisons, but her love of care started when she worked as a rehabilitation carer at Frenchay Hospital’s Brain Injury Centre. This role gave Anita a real insight into all aspects of care including working with psychologists.
Outside of work, Anita enjoys spending time with her mum as well as being a carer for her, she also enjoys relaxing with a good book and spending time socialising with friends.

After graduating in 2022 from Bournemouth University with a degree in HR Management and Business Raph decided to take some time off, but that didn’t last long, Raph found out about the receptionist position at Blossom Fields and was working there by the end of the year!
Raph’s skills and knowledge led him to become the home’s administrator soon after starting work at Blossom Fields and now he is responsible for The Grove’s administration as well.
Raph finds his role fulfilling and loves working in the care home environment and the values that go with that. Raph works closely with Saba the Blossom Fields’ receptionist to keep the two busy homes in order.
In his free time, Raph enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves being outdoors. Raph greatly enjoys visiting historical sites, history has been a personal passion for as long as he can remember.

Paul has joined Allegra Care with 27 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, including working in senior leadership roles for the last 18 years, covering operations, business management and quality assurance. Paul has a real passion for person-centred care and how that is delivered at the highest level.
Paul has worked across a diverse sector over his time in health and social care and brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Regional Manager. Paul believes in integrating real and meaningful values and culture into a service and in doing so, delivering the outcomes for the people we support. Paul goes by the theory of values with no meaning, which has no value.
Outside of work, Paul is the father of three boys and a 2nd degree black belt who teaches Judo.

Catherine has worked in sales and marketing her whole career, after graduating with a degree in Textile Management she worked in Corporate Workwear for many years. Catherine’s first role in the care sector was working with a disability charity that ran nursing homes and enablement projects for young adults. While her two children were younger, she joined her husband in his estate agency, but was delighted to return to the care sector in 2020 and now cannot imagine doing anything else.
Catherine’s role with Allegra is to support residents and their families as they explore care options. Working with the teams in the individual homes she ensures that during every stage from initial enquiry through to moving in with us every question is answered, and we offer the reassurance needed for the next chapter in our resident’s life. It is important for our residents to remain part of the community in which will have lived for years, often all their lives, so the other part of this role is connecting with local community groups, charities and organisations.
Catherine has said that working for Allegra with their groundbreaking household model means we are offering a home with compassion and care whilst ensuring residents are retaining their independence and quality of life.
Out of work, Catherine enjoys baking, gardening and walking the family Labrador. The children are older now, but still keep her busy!
Frequently Asked Questions about The Grove
What types of Care is The Grove registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Grove have?
There are 36 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Grove?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Grove to the centre of Bristol?
6.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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