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The dedicated dementia suite supports independence, with staff who are expertly trained in supporting adults who live with dementia. Daily activities and regular outings are organised by dedicated activities coordinators.
Ongoing training and investment keeps standards high. Other facilities include a hair salon and shop. Meals are prepared daily by the on-site kitchen team, offering a nutritious...
Care Provided by Grovelands
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- 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 61 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Grovelands fees start from £1,400 per week, adjusted to individual care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Grovelands for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Grovelands 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
- Somerset Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Cheshire(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)
Grovelands Reviews (93)
Grovelands has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Grovelands has 93 reviews.
My husband suffering from mixed dementia was afforded excellent care whilst in residence. His final days were handled with great kindness, understanding and respect. He settled well and responded well to the support he received. It was extremely comforting to me to see his smiles and reactions. They spoke well of the unseen care he must have been experiencing.
Dear Judy, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback for Grovelands. We are so glad to have been able to provide some comfort to your husband and yourself, during his final precious days. Our thoughts remain with you. Best regards.Grovelands
Bright, clean home. All rooms a good size & well equipped. Residents treated with respect and my friend was content with variety of food. Lovely gardens.
We're so pleased you think so highly of our home and that your friend is so content here. We've shared your lovely feedback with everyone involved.We hope to welcome you back upon your next visit soon.Kind regards,Grovelands
My only area for improvement is, whatever you are paying the staff, it's not nearly enough, because they are the backbone of Grovelands and are what make it a 100 out of 10, so I hope the owners and management appreciate everything they do. There are so many care homes in Yeovil, you don't want them being poached!
Thank you all of you for looking after mum and making her so happy xx
Dear Lindsay,Thank you for your glowing review for Grovelands, and your continuous support of our carers, who we know make such a difference to the wellbeing of our residents. It is an absolute delight to care for your Mum - we are so pleased that she is settled and happy with us. Best regards,Grovelands
I cannot fault the care of my husband, the kindness and understanding is second to none. The catering to his nutritional needs is excellent. I would also like to thank the staff from top to bottom for their support and kindness to myself.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review for our Grovelands residential care home in Yeovil - your feedback means the world to us. We will share your kind words with the whole team who support your husband's care, and look forward to seeing you again soon.Best regards,Grovelands
The care given is outstanding, the rooms are spotless, the daily activities are stimulating and entertaining, and staff are always very caring and supportive.
Choosing a placement for a precious family member is a very challenging and emotional experience, but after visiting 8 care centres as soon I stepped inside Grovelands I just knew it was the place for Mum. I was given such a warm welcome by Reception Staff, introduced to many of the amazing staff there and shown around with such compassion. I knew instantly that it was the perfect place for mum to live!
Wow - thank you so much for your incredible feedback for our Grovelands dementia, respite and residential care home in Yeovil! We always strive to make the transition into care as smooth as possible for both the individual requiring care, and their nearest and dearest. We are so glad to read that...
The activities are varied and popular and our loved one particularly enjoyed the walks and art. In these past 4 years, they have had far more interests and new experiences than we could have ever imagined. We will be eternally grateful.
Dear Karen, thank you so much for your incredible review - it is wonderful to hear that your relative is thriving here at Grovelands and that your whole family feels part of the extended Grovelands family. We strive to create a truly welcoming atmosphere and set ourselves high standards for...
Fantastic communication from all staff and management, with close personal relationships with the team which enables us to have total confidence that our family member is in the right place.
I would highly recommend and encourage others to become part of the family here at Grovelands.
We are delighted to read your wonderful feedback for Grovelands - thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences. To hear that you feel confident and reassured about your family member's care means such a lot to us. We will be sure to share your kind words with the whole team and look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards, Somerset Care.
The reception staff are efficient and very friendly.
The care staff go above and beyond and ensure all residents are happy and kept safe. They all got to know Mum and her fun ways. She was a bit cheeky and did like to have a laugh and they certainly laughed with her.
The activity team are amazing and friendly and encourages residents to become involved. Unfortunately, Mum's health deteriorated and her wish was to stay at the home rather than be admitted to hospital. The end-of-life care she received was exceptional, mum was treated with care and dignity at all times and the family were so very very grateful. I really miss visiting Mum and I also really miss all the staff who welcomed Mum's family into the Grovelands family.
Dear Denise, we are so touched by your kind words. It means the world to us that the care we provided for your dear Mum also supported you as her family. You will always be a part of the Grovelands family and are welcome to visit anytime. Take care. Best regards, Somerset Care.
Mum is in the Petals Wing and she has settled in well and the management and staff have all been really great from the very beginning some 10/11 months ago when she moved in.
There are some genuinely lovely staff who go out of their way to make you feel welcome when visiting and I and my family feel secure in knowing that my mum is being well looked after.
This is a great comfort to us as a family as we unfortunately live some distance away and visiting as often as we would like is not that easy.
Thank you to all at Grovelands for the exceptional work that you do.
Held a family party for my mother's 95th birthday. The manager and the staff did a brilliant job of setting up the party in the marquee. The chef baked a fantastic birthday cake. Mum had a wonderful time seeing family together in one place for the first time since her 90th birthday. Thank you, Grovelands!
Unfortunately, Mother became terminally ill in October and died last week. All the care staff involved in looking after her were amazing, and so compassionate. We were thankful that she was able to receive end-of-life care without having to move to a hospice.
Our thanks go to all the staff at Grovelands for making the last few months of my Mother's life so comfortable and bearable.
From my first contact with Grovelands, I have been very impressed by the staff, by their willingness to stop, welcome and answer my questions as I sought for good, kind, comprehensive care for an elderly lady (96) suffering from dementia. This lady has now been in residence for seven weeks and has settled remarkably well. I am very grateful to the staff for their respect, kindness and care that they have shown. After struggling at home with many aspects of personal care, it is lovely to see this lady so well cared for, enjoying good food and the wide variety of activities available. I am very grateful.
My dad became seriously ill on December 8th at Grovelands. A decision between my family, the home and the paramedic was made in Dad's best interest, to stay at Grovelands. His care during his last 8 days was amazing. The support he and we received was second to none. They kept him comfortable and pain-free and afforded his dignity at all times. We were welcomed into the 'Grovelands' family for which we will always be grateful and hold special memories.
My 93 year old father has been a resident in Grovelands for over a year. Health issues meant that it was no longer safe for him to be allowed to stay in his home. It was a difficult decision for my brother, sister and I, however, I can genuinely say that the decision to place him in Grovelands was the best that we could have made for him. The staff are exceptional and take the time to support my father in so many ways, from assisting with hospital visits to arranging trips out. There are so many activities for him to become involved in should he wish and it is lovely to receive the newsletter with photos of him joining in. Any questions we have are promptly answered by members of staff and the manager makes time to discuss any concerns that we may have. My father has a wonderful room overlooking the garden which he loves, both of which are beautifully maintained. He is quite adamant that he doesn't want to leave the home as he feels happy and safe there.
I am well looked after, well-fed and there is a nice standard of cleanliness, hygiene and good support in the home. The staff are friendly and approachable and check on me frequently, showing care and concern.
The staff, from the manager down, were always ready to give advice or assistance where needed. It was in my mind one big family which I enjoyed.
Activities were available every day on a variety of issues even down to a walking group.
At a reasonable time in the evening, the night staff would make themselves known and always looked into my room during the night hours which was very assuring. It boasts a very welcoming garden when conditions allow with plenty of seating.
If I needed a care home in the future I would choose Grovelands.
I have been so impressed by the care given to my husband by all members of staff at Grovelands. The home is clean, bright and welcoming and the staff are exceptionally bright and professional and have made the most difficult decision of having to put my husband into care, as easy as possible for both of us. I visit frequently and at no notice and he is always clean and comfortable. I would have no hesitation in recommending Grovelands to anyone looking for really good care.
I have no complaints whatsoever about Grovelands Residential Home after almost a year of experience. Life during lockdown was understandably difficult at times but well managed. Now the situation has eased, I can see that residents are able to engage in a greater variety of activities, especially outings. A meeting with the manager and staff was recently held. It was so useful to learn about their particular interests and roles. It was very obvious that the staff know the residents well and were very caring. I am very happy that we chose Grovelands for our friend.
We as a family can't speak highly enough of our experience of Grovelands since our mum moved in four weeks ago. From our very first call and initial visit to the care home, Grovelands set our minds at ease and made what could have been a very distressing situation into a supported and peaceful transition for our mother and us. The staff have accommodated all of Mum's needs and especially welcomed her little dog into the home to live with her. Mum is thriving and more peaceful than she has been since she lost her husband two years ago and we know this is due to the love, support and care that Grovelands offer. Along with the social aspect, activities, healthy food and brilliant surroundings that she now lives in, we feel confident that we have found the perfect home for her. We are forever grateful to the managers and staff of Grovelands for all they have done and continue to do to make Mum's new life phase comfortable, fulfilling and fun. We can relax knowing she is safe and happy and getting all her needs met.
As a family, together, we decided that my dad is going to be part of your homely and welcoming place to spend time with you as a resident. The carers, team members and management made us very welcome and plenty of reassurance that Dad had settled in very well and is a happy man. A huge thank you to all of the staff and team members at Grovelands.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 April 2025Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 22 Sep 2025
Residents and colleagues at Grovelands residential, respite and dementia care home in Yeovil are celebrating after once again being awarded the coveted ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission. The...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Somerset Care
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Somerset Care
- 01 Nov 2019Recipient: Grovelands
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked at Grovelands since 2007 and feel a strong sense of pride in the outstanding reputation of the home and the dedicated staff team who are committed to caring for our residents. It is greatly important to me to support people to make our home their home, with photos and furnishings to truly personalise their environment. It is also important to support and encourage residents to maintain their interests and be introduced to new adventures and make new friends!
When residents choose to live at Grovelands I feel it is the beginning of a new chapter and journey in their lives, and my aim is to make this the happiest time possible and ensure that meaningful regular contact with their family and old friends is a priority.I believe strongly in paying attention to detail and empowering staff to provide the best standard of residential and PETALS dementia care with compassion and dignity.
Visitors always comment on our incredibly friendly staff, the warm welcome they receive and the homely atmosphere. I am proud that residents and their families speak so highly of Grovelands and recommend us to their friends. I welcome feedback to enable changes and continual improvements to be made with the service.
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