Scalford Court Care Home

Melton Road, Scalford, Melton Mowbray LE14 4UB
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  • Scalford Court Care Home, Melton Mowbray
Scalford Court Care Home is situated in a little village Scalford and Civil parish in the Melton borough of Leicestershire.

In the 1940s, Scalford Hall was the home of Colonel Colman, of the Colman’s Mustard Company and Scalford Court was the stable block which was then later converted to Scalford Court Care Home!

The home is divided into 2 connected wings, the original wing is the Enid Pick and has a varied range of bedrooms all on the ground floor with washing facilities. There are assisted bath/wet rooms, dedicated activities lounge and full hairdressing salon. There is a secure courtyards surrounded by wide glazed corridors, communal lounges and dining room. The courtyard is widely used throughout the year, particularly in the warmer months for general gathering and socialising as well as organised activities.

Goodacre wing has bedrooms over ground and first floors, which you can access by a lift. All bedrooms have their own en-suite wet room, there are two lounge areas and a dining room overlooking the extensive secure gardens with patios.
The gardens have become popular for the Summer Fete, picnics, teas and barbeques.

Scalford Court aim to provide a high standard of care in a happy, homely environment, promoting independence and as high a quality of life as possible with the support of well trained and led care staff. Scalford Court's philosophy is based upon a belief that all Residents have the right to be treated as individuals.

In order to retain dignity, self-respect and levels of ability, all residents will be encouraged to maintain independence, to whatever degree possible, in every aspect. Residents are actively encouraged to take part in decision-making regarding their own care and the running of the Home.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 59 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1080 – £1190
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1079 – £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1080 – £1230
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1080 – £1230

All Fees are subject to a full assessment by the care home. This is an average minimum price and can varied depending on complexity of needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Scalford Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • V & L Corporation Ltd

Person in charge

  • Lisa Thwaites (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (57)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (42)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome, No restrictions for Visiting times.

Parking

  • Parking is available on both wings

Scalford Court Care Home Reviews (26)

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9.5

Scalford Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.485) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Scalford Court Care Home has 26 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since mother-in-law has been at the care home she has been very happy and that is all that matters.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beautiful setting and grounds. Plenty of staff who all make my mother feel very welcome and comfortable.
Good activities and trips to keep residents stimulated and engaged.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You gave our aunt an extra five years of living and a very happy home to live in. She was content and well cared for and her family were always made more than welcome. We cannot thank you enough or recommend you more highly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From day one my husband settled in and felt at home in Scalford Court. He had a cheeky personality and a naughty sense of humour. The staff were brilliant at joining in with him, therefore, enabling him to retain this to the very end.
The ambience of the home was perfect for him. He enjoyed his food
and ate well. If required, a doctor was called for immediately. The care he received took so much worry and anxiety away from myself and our daughter. He enjoyed his final years. I have no doubt he lasted as long as he did because he was not only cared for but cherished and happy. Thank you Scalford Court.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was very well looked after by the staff at Scalford Court. She was always shown courtesy and kindness throughout her 5-year stay. Her personal hygiene was always taken care of, including having her hair done by a professional hairdresser.
She thoroughly enjoyed the meals that were prepared
for her, and her family were always welcome to join her. There were activities for the residents to join in every day and outside speakers as well as visits from the children of a local primary school.
The staff and management were very approachable and friendly. I would recommend Scalford Court without reservation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My relative is well looked after by staff in the home. Residents are well fed and kept clean and tidy and are encouraged to join in activities. Staff are very approachable and any concerns are dealt with immediately. I would certainly recommend this care home.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.485)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.485) out of 10 for Scalford Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.822 for Scalford Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (88 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.822

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.663 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Scalford Court Care Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 59 registered maximum number of service users is 11.8. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.8 = 0.763

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 Feb 2024

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    Good
  • Effective

    Requires improvement
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (7)

Lisa

Lisa

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2024

Lisa brings over 25 years of experience in Health and Social Care, beginning a career in care at the age of 16. Lisa has progressed through a variety of roles, gaining extensive frontline experience before moving into management. With the last 12 years in management roles, Lisa has extensive expertise in leading teams, improving service quality, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.


Holding a Degree in Palliative Care and Health and Social Care qualifications at Levels 2, 3, and 5, Lisa is passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Their Leadership approach focuses on developing staff, Promoting Best Practice, and achieving the highest standards of care for the individuals and families they support.

Max

Max

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Our Deputy Manager, Max, joined the family at Scalford Court in 2024, showing a natural flair for care from the outset. Max brings a wealth of experience in supporting residents, their families, and our team. He is passionate about truly understanding each resident’s unique needs to deliver personalised care that enables them to live well.


Max started his career in care at the age of 17 and quickly progressed to roles including Senior, Team Leader, and Care Coordinator. He joined Scalford Court in 2024 as Deputy Manager.

Jessica

Jessica

Job Title: Head of Care

Joined: 2015

Jess is one of our Heads of Care and plays a key role in supporting the team to ensure the smooth running of the home. She has been with Scalford Court since 2015, quickly progressing from Senior to Team Leader, and is now Head of Care. With 10 years of experience in care, Jess is passionate about providing high-quality care for our residents and is dedicated to making a positive difference in their daily lives.

Elle

Elle

Job Title: Head of Care

Joined: 2020

Elle serves as one of our Heads of Care, working closely with the team to help the home run smoothly each day. She joined Scalford Court in 2020 and has grown within the team, moving from Senior to Team Leader before stepping into her current role. With seven years of experience in the care sector, Elle is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care and is dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents.

Laila

Laila

Job Title: Administrator Manager

Joined: 2025

Laila, our Administrator, joined Scalford Court in 2025. She is responsible for supporting the smooth running of the home and plays a key role in ensuring everything operates efficiently. Laila is passionate about our residents and is always ready to support families, visitors, and our team with a friendly and welcoming approach.

Linda

Linda

Job Title: Training and Compliance Officer

Joined: 2024

Linda joined Scalford Court in 2024 as our Training and Compliance Officer. With over five years of experience as a trainer and 13 years in the care sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. Linda is passionate about our residents and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality care throughout the home.

Jade

Jade

Job Title: Activity Provider

Joined: 2024

As the Lead Activity Provider at Scalford Court, I work alongside my team, Kelly and Madi. I create weekly schedules focused on physical wellbeing, mental stimulation and social engagement. I organise a variety of activities, including group exercises, creative workshops, outings and social events, all tailored to our residents’ interests and needs.


We work closely with the local community, welcoming schools, clubs and volunteers to foster a sense of belonging. Additionally, we arrange external entertainment and specialist visits to provide diverse experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

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