
As a family we are very grateful to Belvoir Vale for everything they are doing for our motherG B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A friendly homely feel to the place. All the staff are approachable and friendlyC H(Friend of Resident/Service User)

It has the feel of a boutique hotel with service to match.Helen C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

As a family we are very grateful to Belvoir Vale for everything they are doing for our motherG B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A friendly homely feel to the place. All the staff are approachable and friendlyC H(Friend of Resident/Service User)

It has the feel of a boutique hotel with service to match.Helen C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Belvoir Vale is situated in Widmerpool, just off the A46 and is registered to provide residential and dementia residential care for up to 62 residents.
The home is designed as a care village incorporating three care homes in grounds of over two acres. The purpose built care homes are ground floor, with all bedrooms having en-suite facilities.
Belvoir Vale has a number of comfortable seating areas, dining rooms, a hair...
Care Provided by Belvoir Vale
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 62 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
Respite offer- 3 weeks for the price of 2 weeks, terms and conditions apply please speak to our friendly team for more details.
Day care is from £150 per day including meals and activites, please contact us for more details.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Belvoir Vale for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Belvoir Vale 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
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Boylan(Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1997
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
Visiting
- No restriction on visiting hours.
Parking
- On site parking available.
Belvoir Vale Reviews (84)
Belvoir Vale has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.683) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Belvoir Vale has 84 reviews.
Well organised and extremely considerate and kind carers, plus a decent range of activities.
Thank you for your lovely comments, Robert. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you both to Belvoir Vale.
Mum only spent a brief period at Belvoir Vale but was always treated with kindness and dignity. The staff were very supportive to me at the end of her life.
Dad was at Belvoir Vale for 10 weeks and during this time we noticed a marked improvement in his general condition. The staff were kind, respectful and caring to him and to us. They encouraged him to eat, mobilise and join in with activities. At the end when he suffered a series of seizures they dealt with this with appropriate speed and compassion. Huge thanks to all the team.
Our dad spent two very happy years in Belvoir Vale Care Home. The staff were outstanding and always ensured that he was fully and properly cared for. The CEO is excellent and creates a warm, happy and welcoming atmosphere which transcends to all the staff and residents. As visitors, we were able to come and go freely - we felt part of 'the team'. I strongly recommend Belvoir Vale. Thank you to the manager and the staff for all that you did for our dad.
We can not speak too highly of all the staff for their kindness and patience shown to mum. She was treated with love and dignity at all times, as were we. Nothing was too much trouble.
My 99-year-old grandmother needed respite care after an illness. The manager was very accommodating and made arrangements for her to go to the home that very day. All the staff were very welcoming and made you feel nothing was too much trouble. They were particularly helpful in meeting our needs. I would have no hesitation in recommending this place - it was very safe and secure, clean and friendly. Everything was of a very good standard, including all the staff.
I can't fault the care and attention given to our mother and ourselves. Nothing was a problem from all the smiling staff.
There appeared to be a happy atmosphere throughout the home.
With my lovely mum being 90 years old and suffering from dementia and severe arthritis, caring for her at home was no longer an option and yet I needed to find the right place, where I felt confident that I could relax and know that mum would be safe, well cared for and happy. I knew when I walked into Belvoir Vale that this was the right place to bring my precious mum to live. It is all on one level and she had a pretty room where I was able to bring her own treasures. The food is all home cooked, laundry is done to an exacting standard. Staff are kind and cheerful, understanding my mum's sense of humour and quirky ways. There are lots of activities to fill the days and much fun is had by all. It's true to say they gave me my mum back so I was no longer just her carer.
Despite being bedridden she was turned regularly and did not get bed sores, which says a great deal for the care she received. I cannot recommend it more highly.
Good to have dad assessed at home prior to respite, all lifestyle information given. On returning home dad had obviously hadn't been walking much as he was very stiff and both legs were swollen up to his knees. They were aware that dad lived as independently as possible but it appears that he had not been encouraged to mobilise. Dad reports that he had a lovely holiday and had enjoyed being looked after, perhaps a bit too well.
Thank you for your kind review and we are so pleased that your father enjoyed his stay with us at Belvoir Vale. He did walk daily to the dining room and lounge areas, but also enjoyed his rest in an afternoon, which we had to respect his wishes. We would welcome a meeting with yourself to go over any concerns or issues you have raised.
She cannot move or speak but is always treated with gentleness and smiles and her bodily needs are met unfailingly.
My mother has received fantastic care and attention while she was at Belvoir Vale at one of the most difficult times in her 93 years. There was never a problem, nothing was too much trouble and as a family we were looked after so well especially when Mum was so ill. all the staff were so caring in those six weeks that Mum was in the home. Without this care Mum would not be back in her home now. We cannot thank them enough.
The care assistants are superb, kind and helpful. I feel confident now that I will be able to cope independently at home. The food was nourishing, tasty and well presented. Thank you to every single person involved.
We chose Belvoir Vale where mum stood the best chance of being happy, and for the six years of her stay, we never thought otherwise. I like that the staff cared for not only mum, but her family too, in the way they interacted with us. Nothing was too much trouble for them - professional and caring. The end of life care was especially good. Mum always said the staff, all staff, should get a big pay rise! And I agree.
My mother began the final part of her dementia journey at 'Belvoir Vale Care Home' on the 3rd December 2013. Sadly, mother passed away on Sunday 19th June 2016 peacefully and suffering no pain. Throughout the two and a half years of her stay, she has received the most wonderful care from the Management and staff there. She mentioned her dignity throughout and was given the utmost respect at all times. My brother and I will be indebted to 'Belvoir Vale Care Home' for the rest of our lives. Thank you all.
My sister had to move from hospital to a care home somewhat quickly and a friend suggested Belvoir Vale. My wife and I have no regrets about that decision. The home was purpose built, is functional and practical and has recently been updated. The key to the home is the staff who are patient and caring. As my sister succumbed to Dementia so the staff spent time dressing her and feeding her by hand. Although she became ill with cancer the staff continued caringly looking after her until she died at the home. Altogether she was a resident there for seven and a half years.
My dad has been a resident at Belvoir Vale for over 18 months. He has complex care needs and can be quite a challenge at times. The staff at Belvoir Vale have supported not only my dad but the whole family through this difficult period. My dads care has been exemplary and I can not fault it at any point during his time at this care home. He has now needed to move to a nursing home as his needs have increased and I miss visiting Belvoir Vale enormously. I would thoroughly recommend this care home on the experience I have had there.
Greatly relieved the home could take my parents at short notice. Always greeted by smiling, friendly staff who appear to enjoy their work. The staff call the doctor(GP) when necessary. We understand there will be an increase on fees from April, but have not personally been informed of this, we have power of attorney.
We are pleased to see the number of agency staff has reduced as this provides continuity of care and promotes trust between staff and residents who struggle to remember names and faces. The staff are caring and treat mum with respect. The trips our are a welcome distraction though not easy to manage. Perhaps more could be made of the day rooms and the garden could made more accessible in the warmer months. The safety in the park has been improved by erecting a gate and fence which is a positive move.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 December 2023Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (3) & Events (0)
- 16 Mar 2026
We held a wonderful tea dance this week inspired by International Women's Day and it was an afternoon filled with music, laughter, and plenty of dancing. Our ladies enjoyed being...
- 09 May 2025
Here at Belvoir Vale, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a street party inspired afternoon, complete with afternoon tea and bubbles. We transformed our dining room into...
- 08 May 2025
Our Home Manager at Belvoir Vale has completed the London Marathon 2025. Julie has raised £471 so far, with more donations coming in, meaning she will have surpassed her target,...
There are no upcoming events for Belvoir Vale.
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Belvoir Vale.
Meet the Team (2)

Hello, my name is Julie Boylan, I have been employed at Belvoir vale for 19 years, I started as a Care Assistant, then went on to be a Senior, progressed to Deputy Manager and now Registered Manager. I have been in post just over a year and this home is an outstanding home.

We are situated in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir; our home is purpose built and thrives on the in house and out house community. We believe that it is important to maintain our community connections.
Our homely meals are cooked and prepared at Belvoir Vale and mealtimes are hosted by our wonderful, dedicated kitchen team.
We believe that life always starts again at Belvoir Vale, we have a dedicated Lifestyle Team to support with bucket lists and making dreams into a reality.
Please feel free to contact us at Belvoir Vale should you have any questions about our Outstanding home, or please feel free to come in and meet us all in person.
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