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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...
Care Provided by Scalford Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- 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 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
- Day Care
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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Scalford Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Scalford Court Care Home 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
Owner
- V & L Corporation Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Thwaites (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (28)
Scalford Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.336) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Scalford Court Care Home has 28 reviews.
My mum is very well looked after in a homely, happy and calm environment. The staff always show respect to the residents and treat them with care and a positive attitude. Both staff and management have taken the time to get to know my mum and understand her, which enables them to monitor her health very closely and which has made her feel secure in an unfamiliar environment. As a family, we are made to feel very welcome when we visit, and any concerns or issues have been dealt with promptly.
In my personal opinion, Scalford Court Care Home has excelled in getting it right in each of the critical areas namely very good and approachable management, compassionate care, excellent healthy food and outstanding mixes of organised activities for the residents.
The home is staffed by lovely caring folk who interface with all the residents creating such a wonderful atmosphere of humour and intelligent help where needed. They have to sometimes cope with both physical and mental stress but from my experience are always able to generate laughter in any suitable situation.
The kitchen procedures a lovely mix of very tasty food to appeal to most appetites but the staff are hidden away in the kitchen but nevertheless are critical in the care process.
I personally believe that the activities arranged at Scalford Court are second to none and again have major positive effects on both staff and residents. The two ladies who organise these features obviously put in a lot of hard work under sometimes challenging conditions but always with wonderful humour.
Since mother-in-law has been at the care home she has been very happy and that is all that matters.
Good activities and trips to keep residents stimulated and engaged.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 February 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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)
- 18 Jul 2025
Taken over in September 2024, Scalford Court Care Home is entering a new chapter, continuing its commitment to providing warm, personalised care in a safe, homely environment. Our dedicated team...
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Awards / Recognitions (0)
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (6)

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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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