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The building has long been part of the Church Gresley community. Local history suggests the site was once home to the historic Boot Inn, which served the village during the...
Care Provided by Gresley House
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
Gresley House accepts residents who are privately funded, funded by the local authority, or funded through the Integrated Care Board (ICB) where nursing or healthcare funding is approved.
For residents funded through the local authority, a third-party top-up will be required, depending on individual circumstances. This can be discussed in more detail during the enquiry and assessment process.
Private fees typically range from £1,300 to £1,400 per week, depending on the bedroom selected and the level of care and support required and resident complexities. Fees are determined following a pre-admission assessment, which helps establish each resident’s individual care needs and any associated complexities.
Please note that hairdressing, chiropody services and personal toiletries are not included within the weekly fee and may incur additional separate charges, which can be paid when and if required via personal allowances.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gresley House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gresley House 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Oak Tree Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Leanne Peace(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Visiting
- Visiting is at your convenience here at Gresley House, the team welcome visitors at anytime without restrictions.
Parking
- Unfortunately parking is limited at Gresley House, there is 1 available Parking space on site for disabled drivers, alternative free limited parking is available outside the home on the road and then alternatively close to the home.
Gresley House Reviews (33)
Gresley House has a Review Score of 7.6 (7.638) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gresley House has 33 reviews.
My grandad has settled in really well. Staff have got to know him quickly and are very reassuring helping him to settle. They are very welcoming and provide good communication. Grandad is a fussy eater, but hasn't once complained about the food.
Thank you for lovely comments, its lovely to hear that you are happy and satisfied with the care you grandad receives.
My father came into Gresley House straigt from hospital. We have been very happy with the care he has been given and he has settled in really well. The room is very homely and very clean. I know my father is very happy her and very safe.
thank you for the lovely comments, i will pass this on to the team.
Regards
leanne
The home is very good I like it here the rent is bit expensive. The cleaner refuses to do my room.
Mum says her stay was very good. Staff great and the care was spot on.
Mum who has dementia is really happy at Gresley House she loves the staff/management. Mum is looked after really well by all staff. We regularly visit her and are very happy with the care that she receives.
My nan stayed at Gresley House for three weeks whilst I was on honeymoon. My nan had lots of visitors whilst at Gresley House who all fed back to me telling me that my nan was happy. She loved all the staff, she enjoyed the food being served. My nan was poorly while she was on respite and immediately action was taken to ensure she was treated correctly.
Congratulations and we wish you all well for the future. From us all at Gresley.
God bless.
Lovely, friendly and caring staff.
Mum calls it her other home and family; it's lovely to see Mum so happy.
Thank you, everyone; it's so appreciated.
Thank you so much for your kind words. This means a lot to us all. It's more than a pleasure to look after Mum.
Gresley House welcomed her as a resident 20 months ago, and she soon settled in under the loving care of all the staff.
In my opinion, they go above and beyond looking after the residents making sure they see to all their needs.
She is content and safe in the care of the amazing staff at Gresley House.
Thank you all so much.
Thank you as well for all your support; looking after your loved one is more than a pleasure.
From the very first day that my Dad (who has vascular dementia) arrived to live at Gresley House, I have been thoroughly impressed with the care he has received from the lovely staff here. They have been amazing! The communication with my siblings and me about how my Dad is getting on has been excellent. We’re always kept informed on his well-being. I’ve visited Dad as often as possible and he has settled well. I can sense that he feels at home here. He’s always loved his food too and says that the meals here are excellent. Our grateful thanks to the team.
It was very traumatic bringing my dad (who has vascular dementia) to a Care Home that we were unable to visit beforehand because of COVID-19. The staff at Gresley House have been wonderfully caring and have done their utmost to keep me and my siblings informed and to enable us to speak to him regularly. He is being very well cared for and from what we hear from him, the food is excellent and the staff are always very kind. He has done some painting, made some bird feeders, decorated Chinese lanterns and decorated an Easter hat and often plays draughts. They have from time to time sent us photos of him and we are well informed also via our personal WhatsApp group. If ever dad has fallen, they have been quick to tell us and we feel that we can entrust him to their care with total confidence. Thank you so much to you all for looking after him with dignity and loving care.
Very good residential home and very clean.
I would just like to say many thanks to all the carers/key workers who work extremely hard not only for my dad but also for all of the other residents, also have managed from isolating themselves from Covid-19, have managed to keep the home and residents safe, with not having one case of Covid-19 in the home.
Gresley House is the home of my grandmother. We have peace of mind that she is somewhere safe and at home, my grandmother has dementia and can’t remember much but one thing she never forgets is how much she loves living at Gresley House. When I visit Gresley House it seems to me like one big family of people, everybody is so lovely and welcoming. Thank you so much for taking care of my grandmother and supporting us as a family. You have given us peace of mind. It has also been relieving to know that the safety of my grandmother has been maintained through the awful pandemic we are facing. Thank you so so much. All the best.
I have been so pleased with how my husband is being cared for. The staff are helpful and friendly and I cannot fault the home. It is so clean and my husband is very happy. I feel as though he is safe and I no longer have to worry about him! Also great value for money.
My father came into the care home at the end of December 2019. As I was shown around I was extremely impressed with how clean everywhere was. The lounges and his bedroom looked very comfortable and homely. The carers have been outstanding, they soon got to know my dad and pay him so much attention. He loves music and they are always having a sing-along and dance with him, play his favourite songs and make him feel very special. He just loves being in their company and all of our family are so grateful in the knowledge that he is happy and being well looked after. We are given updates as to how he is and we can ring and Facetime him, which has been so comforting with not being able to see him during the Coronavirus pandemic. Since being in the home he has picked up no end, he sleeps well, eats lovely meals in the nice dining area, bought homemade cake, hot/cold drinks to him when relaxing in the lounges, where there are large TV's to watch. I cannot credit the care home and staff enough.
Despite never being away from his wife and home and being diagnosed with dementia he has settled in wonderfully, much to the relief of the whole family.
The quality of loving care he has received has been exceptional.
Due to the current pandemic, we've been unable to visit for several weeks but the family are able, thanks to the staff, to have regular virtual visits.
It is clear that my dad is happy and well cared for, albeit still very upsetting to see his dementia taking hold of him in this cruel way.
Without the care and help and professionalism of the entire team at Gresley House, I really don't know how the family could have coped. We knew very little of this awful illness which is slowly taking our Dad away from us but thanks to Gresley House they are helping my dad to live what time he has left with dignity.
My dad has been in Gresley House since March. I am extremely pleased with his care and how the staff have helped him to settle in. Nothing is too much trouble. Obviously, in these times of lockdown, we have not been able to visit but we can ring and speak to him whenever. The staff are always friendly and helpful on the phone. I think the staff do a tremendous job. I would highly recommend the home to anyone.
I am very happy and satisfied with the way my wife has been looked after. Any problems were sorted out quickly, couldn't ask for more.
Staff are excellent, the food is very good and with the new manager in place you can see the difference. I would question if there were enough staff on nights to cover the home in general.
Thank you so much for your review, feedback is vital for quality monitoring and I will pass your comments onto the team. I would like to assure you that we are fully compliant with night staffing hours and we can discuss this further at any time. I will also add night staffing hours and procedure to the next residents' meeting. Many thanks.
We have found the home to be a caring place for mum. Food and the cleanliness of the home is excellent. Any problems are dealt with straight away. All the staff are very good and make you feel welcome when visiting.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 June 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 28 Aug 2017Recipient: Gresley House
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

My name is Leanne, and I am proud to be the Registered Clinical Manager at Gresley House. I have been a registered nurse for over 20 years, originally training and working as a Theatre Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Scrb Practitioner within maternity services.
I moved into the care home sector in 2013, where I developed a strong passion for supporting older people and those living with complex care needs. I joined Oak Tree Care Group in 2021 as a Registered Nurse at our flagship home, Tynefield Court, where I progressed to Deputy Manager and then Home Manager.
I was later given the opportunity in 2025 to move to Gresley House as Home Manager, where I led and commissioned the nursing service within the home. I now proudly continue to lead the service as Registered Manager.
I truly love Gresley House and feel very proud of the team we have built here. Together we work hard to create a warm, welcoming environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect and kindness. I am passionate about ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of care while still feeling at home, surrounded by people who genuinely care about their well-being.
If you are considering care for a loved one, please feel free to call the home — I would be delighted to speak with you and show you around Gresley House.

My name is Anna, and I am the Deputy Manager at Gresley House. I have worked at Gresley House since 2020 and have been part of the care sector for over 25 years.
I began my career as a Care Assistant and have worked in a variety of roles over the years, gaining valuable experience and knowledge along the way. This journey has given me a strong understanding of residents’ needs and the importance of delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
I am incredibly passionate about Gresley House and proud to be part of such a dedicated team. We work hard to ensure the residents who live here receive the highest standards of care in a warm, respectful and supportive environment.
One of the most rewarding parts of my role is getting to know our residents and their families, and helping to ensure Gresley House always feels like a true home for those who live here.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gresley House
What types of Care is Gresley House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Gresley House have?
There are 42 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Gresley House?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Gresley House to the centre of Swadlincote?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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