
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.
My impression is that The Grove is well run with an adequate number of staff, who all act professionally. They treat the residents with kindness and respect. There is, however, a problem with the clothing situation. Laundry is outsourced to another company but frequently Mum's clothing goes missing (even though all labelled clearly as requested by management). The system in place seems complicated around laundry between The Grove and the company the laundry is outsourced to. The prospectus, before COVID, included minibus trips. It would be great if these could be restarted. Currently, expansion of The Grove is proceeding with a presumed increase in number of residents. Communal rooms are pretty small currently - are there plans to increase these?
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, we really appreciate it. I will ask the Manager to speak with you and investigate the laundry situation and I do apologise for any inconvenience. We are not expanding The Grove, rather the work on the building is about replacing the...
Nothing is too much trouble when looking after the residents at The Grove and I do feel Mum's welfare is always put first. We are always made to feel very welcome when visiting or taking Mum out, even at short notice.
Mum's room is spotless and kept very clean and tidy as is the rest of the communal areas.
There are always activities that residents can be involved in and music is regularly played which Mum loves and often sings along with.
The Grove was our first choice when looking for somewhere for Mum and we are so glad she has settled in so well
and really feels at home there.
Thank you to everyone for their hard work and care, it really does show and makes a difference.
Hello. Thank you for your wonderful review. It has made my day to read that the last 3 years have been really happy ones for your Mum. The manager and the team will love reading that! The Grove is a special little place, you can tell the entire team loves it and the residents. It's a nice place to be, I'm so glad your family is happy. Thank you and best wishes.
Excellent welcoming and settling in for the client and his family. The staff are friendly, caring and listen. Feeling reassured he will be as happy as possible.
Hello, I am so pleased to read that we provided a warm successful welcome for our new Resident and family. The Grove is a warm home, well run by a compassionate and very capable team and manager. We're delighted to be of service to the new Resident and family. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.
My Dad has been a resident of The Grove since January 2023 and I have been a regular visitor since then. I cannot commend highly enough the care and support that my Dad has continued to receive. I am always updated on any changes to his care plan by the management team. I have got to know many members of staff over the last 15 months. I have the utmost respect for their joyful interaction with the residents and the dedicated care they provide. The family were amazed when I circulated a video of my Dad singing and dancing to live music, something he hasn't done in a long while! The Grove was recommended to me when his dementia meant his needs and behaviour could not be managed at home. It was absolutely the right choice.
Hello, thank you for sharing such a great memory of your Dad's enjoyment of the live music. The Grove always feels like you're in a friend's home, it's such a warm happy home, led by a compassionate manager and filled with colleagues who love what they do and the residents they serve. I'm delighted that your Dad is one of them, thank you for selecting our home.
Very pleasant afternoon spent having a Halloween party seeing my sister-in-law very happy.
Best wishes, thank you
The door was opened with a wonderful smile and I was shown inside. Things were going on and music was playing in the background. Residents and staff were engaging and they were getting ready for their seasonal party. There was a lovely energy. The staff weren't too busy as they passed to say hello and refreshments were offered.
I must say a huge thank you for making me so welcome it was so nice to see everyone co producing and supporting each other.
Thank you for your kind words. I am so delighted you received the same welcome I always do when I arrive at the Grove, those great smiles! The relationships of support and kindness between the residents and staff are what makes this home so warm and happy. I always get the feeling I have arrived...
Mum came to stay at The Grove towards the end of the Covid pandemic. She was in the early stages of dementia, confused and in poor health. Now her general health is much improved, she is settled and very happy with the excellent care she receives. The staff are warm and friendly so as a visitor I am made to feel welcome when I visit. Overall I feel confident that Mum is looked after very well in a clean, comfortable home by people who know her and care about her.
How lovely it is to read that your mum is so much better with the care and kindness shown in The Grove. The manager leads a great team of people who all care about the residents every day. It's such a homely place because of them. Thank you for your review, my best wishes to you and your family.
They have really made the home as much of a second home for us as a family by allowing us to visit whenever we wish.
I know as a daughter how difficult it is to make that difficult decision when choosing a home for a loved one but The Grove really gives you that comfort and peace of mind knowing your loved one is safe and being well cared for which is all down to the manager and her hard working dedicated team.
Thank you for your wonderful review. I am so glad your family is relaxed and happy with our team in The Grove. It's such a lovely warm home, isn't it? Feels like it wraps around each resident and makes them feel safe and visible and loved. The manager and the team will be thrilled to read your kind words. Thank you very much, warm regards.
The staff are friendly and helpful. The Grove really feels like home from home and makes all the residents feel welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. The Grove team is great, they are all so warm and welcoming and it really feels like home. My best wishes to you and your family, cheers, Helen.
I cannot express how grateful we are, as a family, for the level of service and professionalism that both Dad and the family have received from the team at The Grove. We have been welcomed at any time and find the environment bright, caring and homely. It's never an issue to discuss Dad with carers and management which has given us the reassurance that he is receiving the best care possible.
Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to give us feedback regarding your dad's care and service in The Grove. I am so delighted to read your comments, that our warm and capable team in The Grove are supporting both your dad and your family well. It means a great deal to the team, to...
My mum is happy here and I like the fact that there is always staff around, who are friendly and caring. It's really good that there are a variety of rooms for residents to use, the music room seems to be a favourite for several of the residents.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. I am delighted to read that your mum is happy here. The team is really friendly and warm. They genuinely enjoy working with and supporting the residents and that difference shows. Thanks for the review, it is very much appreciated. My best wishes to your family, 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...
There are no upcoming events for The Grove.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for The Grove.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Grove.
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!
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