The Grove Care Centre

Lovely, kind care in a homely environment.

The staff are very nice and friendly, the management are great.

My mum had to go into The Grove as an emergency for respite. She was warmly welcomed. The staff were lovely. The Grove has a friendly, family feel to it. The rooms were very nice and clean. My Mum enjoyed her time there and if she needs respite in the future she will be happy to return.

I am 75 years old. I was already wheelchair bound, had several morbidities and very ill when I broke my hip and fractured my femur. After a brilliant op at hospital I arrived, by ambulance, to The Grove. My main carer, my good wife had explained that, because of her own infirmities, she could no longer manage me. I had no mobility and was doubly incontinent. Several care homes had turned me down but The Grove opened up their doors and hearts to me. I was already suffering a chest infection controlled by antibiotics that, during my stay, flared up again. Without delay, I was transferred to hospital where I had a seizure followed by pneumonia. After my recovery, I was welcomed back to The Grove and because of their kindness and care, I was able to return home. I hope I will always remember all the staff who became my good friends.

You have been looking after my mother in law since last September, we just wanted to say, and this needs saying, that your care for all of your residents is unquestionable. On our too infrequent visits (caused by living 110 miles away) we leave with the knowledge that we have seen a calm and happy mother in law. Also, we witness each time what we call moments of kindness where the resident is given complete attention, a listening ear and eye contact, even help with a word search or puzzle. We feel safe in the knowledge that if there is any problem or change in circumstances or a doctor is called you telephone straightway. The other signs of a good second home? Please don't laugh but there is not that overriding smell of cooked cabbage. The staff; there is not a high turnover, and some have been there for a decade or more. You do not hear the staff complain. When a manager says "I love my job" that's something you cannot fake.