
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.
Vert friendly. Good visiting times, very flexible.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback.
Residents are looked after by trained staff.
Food is excellent.
Clean surrounding.
Administrative staff are very approachable.
Dignity towards all residents is clearly visible.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments; feedback from relatives of our residents means so much to our team at Gildawood Court!
What I had not bargained for was just how fabulous the staff are. They go above and beyond to support my mum. Even when staff and my mum are not aware I have arrived, I can see the relationship they have with her.
I can't thank them enough! Everything is just perfect!
Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to our team when their passion and dedication is recognised by relatives of our residents, they will be touched to hear your lovely comments!
Shortage of qualified staff. Agencies used do not speak properly to residents. Sometimes too quiet. My husband has not had his teeth cleaned or false teeth stuck in for over a year. I have mentioned this numerous times. Overall the staff are very pleasant and friendly. Loss of property is a constant complaint. Outside garden could be made more resident-friendly. Seats shaded areas and paths to walk on grass area is very uneven.
We pride ourselves on the resident experience and are sorry that on this occasion you found it has fallen short of the usual positive feedback we receive, though in this instance our records differ from your account. Therefore, we would be grateful if you could contact us at wecare@ariacare.co.uk so that we can learn more about your experience.
Still waiting for communication from them. And also hasn't communicated with me to see if my dad is ok.
Very let down and upset with the care received.
We pride ourselves on the resident experience and are sorry that you were unhappy with aspects of your father's care, though in this instance our records differ from your account. We understand that you are due to meet with the management team at the home who are committed to learning and improving from feedback.
I am very pleased with the care that my dad has received at Gildawood Court. He has felt comfortable and safe in his own room and has been attended to well by the carers.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy to hear that dad is receiving such great care at Gildawood Court and will pass on your kind comments to the whole team. Thank you.
The staff were very relaxed and friendly. Residents could come and go as they pleased, mix in open-plan lounge area or spend time in their rooms. It was a very person-centred care home. The rooms were lovely, and looked clean, meals looked very nutritious, plenty of choice and healthy. My mum is a fussy eater. I had peace of mind that my mum was well cared for and safe and more importantly she was happy.
Management were regularly seen on the visit and well led. Mum developed friendships with others on the unit, who were staying as well.
My mum was reluctant to go to the care home but she had a positive experience and so did the family.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and for your comments. We are delighted to hear your mum enjoyed her respite stay and had a positive experience. Your feedback has been shared with the team.
Since my wonderful father has been in Gildawood, all the stress has left me. I will never forget the manager's first words as I left Gildawood on the first day I left Dad there, with tears in my eyes. She said "You can go back to being his daughter and let us take over" and that has been so true. When he is unwell and waiting for an ambulance, they sit with him. They phone us with updates. A lovely gentleman carer shows him funny clips on social media and makes sure he has football/Bond films on TV.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your dad is receiving such great care at Gildawood Court and that the variety of activities are enjoyed. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Always found the staff helpful, especially one member of the care staff, who bends over backwards to support and is ever so nice.
Thank you Faisal for taking the time to leave us a review and for your recognition of the team at Gildawood Court. Your comments will be shared with the team.
Having to move Dad into care was such a difficult decision. But Gildawood Court Nuneaton have been amazing. The transition was made easy. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and it felt so reassuring to have them there for Dad. I spoke to my dad on the phone today and the difference is amazing. From tears and heartbreak on previous calls when he was at home or in the hospital to a lovely chat with my dad was so good I could hear how much happier he is now. Thank you.
Thank you, Michelle, for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments about the team at Gildawood Court, it is lovely to hear that your Dad is settling in at our home. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
We are very pleased with the care and attention that our father has had in the time that he has been at Gildawood Court Care Home.
Thank you for your review and positive comments regarding our home and staff who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. We are pleased that your father has settled at Gildawood Court. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
The transition from hospital to care home, of course, made Mum and the family very anxious. Gildawood Court Care Home was very welcoming and understanding and were there to answer questions and enable us as much as possible. The room is comfortable, there seem to be enough activities, lovely food and endless tea (my mum's requirement!) Mum loves singing and there seems to be plenty of opportunities for her to enjoy doing that with others here. A few times, there have been medical emergencies with Mum and these have been handled quickly and very thoroughly by staff and very caringly, as if she were a family member, which we notice and appreciate.
Thank you for your lovely comments. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us and we are extremely pleased that your mum enjoys the activities, food and of course the tea, that we have to offer at Gildawood Court. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
My mum has been in Gildawood Court since June 2022, she has settled very well and seems so happy. Staff are always friendly and approachable. They let me know if there are any concerns with Mum and any problems are sorted out efficiently.
Leigh, thank you very much for your kind words. Nothing will stop us from delivering outstanding care for our residents at Gildawood Court. The team join me in thanking you for your positive comments.
Mom has Alzheimer's and has recently moved into Gildawood Court. We were worried about how Mom would settle as she could be very difficult at home. What a surprise we had, she settled immediately. Staff are so understanding and watching them and how they interact with the residents, we feel so relieved. Everyone we've met, receptionists, care staff and laundry staff have been so helpful. We are grateful to them all. The unit could do with updating, painting etc, and bedrooms especially.
Thank you, Tracey for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear your mum has settled in at Gildawood Court and for your lovely comments about the team. Your feedback has been shared with the whole team.
The staff at Gildawood Court provided superb care for my father during his stay, treating him with dignity and respect and going the extra mile to learn BSL and make him feel at home.
Thank you James for your kind words and recognition of the team at Gildawood Court. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
The care at Gildawood Court is very good. My dad seems to be looked after from what I have seen, food is what Dad likes and most of the staff are friendly. Dad is settled now he's been at Gildawood Court for fifteen months. The home is looking very dated and you can tell it hasn't had any money spent on it for many years, with grubby carpets and basic furniture. Dad's flooring has just been changed after many complaints. Gardens and grounds are a mess, no garden furniture.
We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your dad receives at Gildawood Court; the team were thrilled with your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience with the look and feel of the building. We take reviews of our services very seriously as they help to inform...
Very happy to leave my mom in the hands of Gildawood Court Care Home as I know how well she is treated and looked after.
Thank you for your lovely review, David. The team were thrilled with your feedback as we strive for person-centred care for all our lovely residents.
I always find my husband well looked after, clean and hair combed. Cannot fault the staff at all, they are very caring.
On behalf of the Gildawood Court team, we would like to thank you for your wonderful feedback, Betty. Thank you again for your review.
Really pleased with how well my granddad has settled in and is being looked after.
Many thanks for your positive review. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
We would like a coffee machine in reception.
Thank you for your review, it has been passed on to the team.
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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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.
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