
I had peace of mind that my mum was well cared for and safe and more importantly she was happy.Karen L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were so welcoming and friendly and it felt so reassuring to have them there for Dad.Michelle p(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Since my wonderful father has been in Gildawood, all the stress has left me.L F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I had peace of mind that my mum was well cared for and safe and more importantly she was happy.Karen L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were so welcoming and friendly and it felt so reassuring to have them there for Dad.Michelle p(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Since my wonderful father has been in Gildawood, all the stress has left me.L F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Gildawood Court in Nuneaton is set within large gardens and provides round-the-clock residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care.
The experienced and well-trained team put residents at the heart of everything. There is always something to look forward to with a schedule of regular activities, events and outings for residents.
Care Provided by Gildawood Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gildawood Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gildawood 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hayley Rix(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2003
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Visiting
- The home operate an open visiting policy at Gildawood Court, where residents and loved ones may visit at the times that are most convenient.
Gildawood Court Reviews (80)
Gildawood Court has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.017) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gildawood Court has 80 reviews.
All staff are very friendly and I am notified of any changes concerning my mum.
My M-I-L was resident for assessment for 4 weeks and was very well cared for under difficult circumstances for her.
My mum has been in Gildawood for 7 weeks and my overall experience is good. The staff are very welcoming and helpful when we visit. It was a very hard decision about placing mum into a care home but the management and staff have been a great support. Mum is happier since she's been in Gildawood. She looks well and has put on weight, her overall well being has improved. It would be nice if they spent some money on smartening the gardens up though.
We are so pleased to read that you find the colleagues in the home to be welcoming, helpful and supportive. They hold themselves to a very high standard and they will greatly appreciate your feedback as they continue...
Unfortunately during my nans short stay I found the whole setting very unpleasant. I found residents were just placed in chair and had no stimulation during the day or evidence of any activities. On several occasion whilst visiting I noticed care staff sitting around on their mobile phones and on social media sites as witnessed whilst residents were left to it. On more than 2 occasions I found my relative saturated in urine which I can only describe as being stale due to the colour and smell as well as being sat in this in the communal area on a soaked chair around everyone. On another occasion she was found covers in faeces, she is vocal and can communicate her toilet needs. During her short stay I was contacted twice within a week saying she'd had falls when this hadn't occurred even at her own home that many times without 24/7 care. I wouldn't recommend unfortunately basic care needs and standards are not being met from our experience
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate that sometimes seeing a relative in care can be very difficult for the family members. We have reviewed your comments and found that there is some differentiation with our records, starting from our initial assessment of your grandmother before she moved...
My dad came on a discharge to assess, he has settled well and after some confusion of what happens here, we spoke to both a senior and a carer who went out of their way to explain my dad's situation. We felt very welcome and more happy with how my dad's care is. The only point I would make is there is a lack of communication between the hospital, social worker and home about family expectations of their relatives' care. Overal,l I am happy with the home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy to hear your dad is receiving such great care at Gildawood Court, has settled in well and that our team were able to provide the support you needed. We appreciate your feedback and will take your comments on board as we continue to improve our service. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Members of staff who are Julie, Rachel, Sarah and Dorothy, I would say go over and above their own jobs, making people comfy and safe. I personally felt very safe in their hands. The rest weren't really bothered with caring, just got together for a laugh. Some people were treated very bad and bullied.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that Julie, Rachel, Sarah, and Dorothy made you feel welcome and well cared for during your respite stay with us. We pride ourselves on providing a positive resident experience and are sorry that, on this occasion, you...
My partner is well looked after.
Many thanks for your positive review. We're so pleased to hear that your partner is receiving such great care at Gildawood Court. Our team works hard to provide compassionate and personalised care, so your kind words mean a lot. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
So happy mum came here.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're so pleased that you're happy with your mum's move to Gildawood Court. It means a lot to the whole team, and we're always here to support both her and you. I will pass on your kind comments to the team.
The support of the staff is amazing. I cannot recommend them more highly. The empathy they have shown during some very difficult periods has been superb. Mum is very well looked after and is becoming much more settled. Very happy with the care provided.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mum is receiving such great care at Gildawood Court and is settling in well. It's also wonderful to know that you've felt supported during what can be a very emotional time. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Staff very helpful & very pleasant always. Meals very good & wholesome, plenty of variety. Our carer is a treasure! Also other staff are lovely & helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that you're receiving such great care and that our team at Gildawood Court has made you feel supported. It's especially lovely to hear your kind words about your carer. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
I cannot fault the lovely ladies that work at Gildawood Court, from the lady on reception and the lovely care people. Mum has settled in lovely and our family know she is having the best care and food possible. My only criticism is the decor is very tired and I think all the rooms would benefit from a lick of paint to make it as colourful as the staff. The room furniture is also a bit worse for wear.
Thank you for your kind words about our team. We're so pleased your mum has settled in well and is receiving great care at Gildawood Court. We appreciate your feedback regarding the dcor and furniture and will take them on board. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Gildawood Court staff have gone above and beyond in caring for my mother, who has been diagnosed with dementia. Everyone, from the reception staff to carers and managers have been great with my mum, and kept me informed of any changes.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your mother is receiving such great care at Gildawood Court, and that you've felt supported and well-informed throughout. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Our dad was placed in a D to A bed here, we had no other care home choice. Reception staff are lovely, but dad nor any of his family enjoyed this placement. The home seems very clinical, has no carpet, and we were told not to go in at lunchtime. The dietician agreed that we should go in to encourage dad to eat; the food was awful, we took pictures of one meal, and I completely understand why dad (who loved to eat!) refused dinners. The staff were ok, but did not communicate with us. They all went for a tea break at 3pm, so if you needed a member of staff that wasn't possible. We requested a DNR to be put in place but it wasn't.
Dad has dementia, so staff would ask him him he wanted to go into the dining room or sit in the chair, but he always said, "no". They would never pursue this so he didn't get out of bed at all for the 4 weeks he was there. His mobility has always been a problem, but they have made this worse through their lack of perseverance.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of our home. I'm very sorry to hear that your dad's time with us was not as happy as we would want for our residents and their families. Some of our residents, especially those coming from the hospital, are particularly vulnerable, and we try...
I am so impressed with the standard of care given at Gildawood court. My mother has been shown such care and dignity and treated like an individual. She was asked her preferences and all her needs have been met with these in mind. The team there are so kind, approachable and hard working and I can't recommend them enough.
Many thanks for your review and recommendation, as a team we are dedicated to delivering person centred care for all our residents based on their preferences and what they like, to ensure they are happy, safe and well cared for. Your comments will be shared with the team who will appreciate your feedback.
When I first visited Gildawood I was greeted by the lady on reception who was very friend and helpful. I was taken to my dads room which is very nice clean and comfortable. The nurses are very friendly and explained how dad would be taken care of and if we need to ask any questions. There were there to help, the food is first class with very good choices. My dad really enjoys the food. We feel comfortable that dad is in good hands and taken care of without any worries.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words about our home and team, it is wonderful to hear that your dad is enjoying the food choices available and that our care and him being with us is giving you peace of mind. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
Found the home smelly. Very few staff at any time. White staff can be rude. Black girls are more friendly. Untrained and taking too long to care for residents. The toilet had excrement in and the bedpan had too. I had to clean and flush the toilet. The resident is made to feel they were in the way and made to feel prisoner.
Nothing is more important to us than providing the highest quality care to our residents. When experiences are less positive, we are committed to learning from them to improve the care we provide to both our residents and their loved ones. We have shared your comments with the team, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement through feedback.
Just cannot fault the care received by Dad at Gildawood. He went from being bed ridden and unable to feed himself after hospital discharge to being up on his feet and getting a little bit of independence back even with him living with Alzheimer's. Big thanks to all the staff. You are all amazing and he would have definitely stayed with you if it was closer to home.
Many thanks for your lovely feedback. It is wonderful to hear the positive impact our care had on your Dad following his hospital discharge. Our team is dedicated to ensuring every resident feels safe, happy, and well looked after, and it's great to hear that this has been your experience.
My partner was looked after by experienced, caring and kind staff. All her needs were met in pleasant surroundings. All staff were supportive to myself and went above and beyond to sort a difficult situation out.
Thank you, Georgina, for your kind words about our team. Every member of our team works very hard to provide the highest quality of care and it's lovely for them to receive this kind of feedback from our residents' loved ones. They'll be delighted to hear your praises!
On visits when staff have been present, nothing has been too much trouble and they have taken time to talk and answer questions about Mum when asked. Thank you all for everything you do.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, Stephen, your appreciation and recognition of our team means so much to us! We know how difficult it has been for Mum and for yourself seeing the decline in her health and we hope we've made this time a bit easier for you both - we're...
There are a few members of staff who really made things for Dad.
Food was a massive issue. I took meals in every day for Dad.
We pride ourselves on the resident experience and are sorry that you were unhappy with aspects of your father's care. We take comments such as this extremely seriously, though in this instance these differ from our own records. We would be interested in learning more about your experience and would...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 August 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in the care sector since 2005. I first started as a support worker for adults with learning disabilities, then became a CQC-registered manager in 2009. Since then, I have managed various care settings, including domiciliary, supported living, residential and nursing before Gildawood Court.
I enjoy the variety which each day brings at a care home. It is my responsibility to ensure that our residents receive the best care possible, that they are listened to and that their needs are met. It is also really important that my staff are supported in their role to assist our residents. It is a team effort, and we all need to be working together to ensure the development of the home is the best it can be for its residents, relatives and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gildawood Court
What types of Care is Gildawood Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Gildawood Court have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Gildawood Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Gildawood Court to the centre of Nuneaton?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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