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Ladysmith Care Home provides residential care and dementia care, as well as respite care which can provide much needed relief for those caring for a family member at home.
Residents enjoy 24-hour care from the friendly and experienced...
Care Provided by Ladysmith Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 89 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ladysmith Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ladysmith 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
Group / Owner
- Knights Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carol Woodliffe(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (89)
Ladysmith Care Home Reviews (80)
Ladysmith Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.315) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ladysmith Care Home has 80 reviews.
I just wanted to thank everyone, who works within Ladysmith road care home from home manager down to cleaners you do an amazing job , I'm so pleased my mum came to you at the beginning of last October, honestly with the experience of the first care home my m went to my word you as a team are outstanding , I never feel like anything is any trouble for any of you and the relationship we have built between ourselves with mum first and foremost is fabulous. I would never want my mum anywhere else you are all so special and thank for the care you give to mum she is complex and I do understand that but you are no.1 guys liz xx
Very kind; caring professional staff. My mum is very happy and well cared for. Staff know my mum very well so this really helps them to provide a quality service. She is always treated with respect. Food is excellent and residents have a choice from a menu.
To all the staff at Ladysmith Care Home, I want to give massive thank you for treating my mother like a queen, she goes in respite throughout the year, whilst family go away. As a family, we are able to relax enjoy our holidays knowing she is getting care and attention you can possibly have. Once again, a huge thank you for everything.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you feel your mother was treated like a queen on during her respite stays throughout 2025 and we are looking forward to seeing her again in January 2026
My dad came into the home for respite care after a major operation, I have nothing but praise for the home all the staff we came across was lovely, he was very well looked after, a special thanks to Anna, even though he was ready to go home he did get abit emotional leaving x
Mum had so much love for the home and the staff. Ladysmith became my mums home and the staff are family.
Mum and dad came into Ladysmith from hospital together neither walking, Ladysmith embraced them and us as a family. They got mum walking and encouraged her independence while she could, they fought for her when GP's and nurses did not meet their needs. Mum has many ongoing health issues and dad dementia of the worst kind. Without Ladysmith I would have broken long ago. The passing of both my parents sad but made easier because of their care angels there, they are remarkable.
Both of our parents were residents in Ladysmith Care Home and we could not have asked for better Care for them in the last year of their lives. The Staff are exemplary, no matter how tired and under pressure they are, it is their residents who come first and they treat them with such love, patience and compassion it is as if the residents are their own family members. As a family we were constantly in, visiting, and we were always welcomed and made to feel part of the caring community there. The Staff looked after us just as they looked after Dad & Mum. They worked with us to ensure that Mum & Dad's needs were met, going above and beyond including taking Dad to Mum's room so that they could spend quality time together in the last weeks of Dad's life. And in the last weeks of Mum's life they were so patient and compassionate with her that it made the inevitable so much easier for us to cope with. We have experienced other Care Homes and none come close to Ladysmith.
Thank you for your kind words, we always aim to provide the best care possible, so receiving your amazing review means such a lot. It was a pleasure looking after both of your parents :) :)
Always helpful staff from the moment you walk in the door. Friendly, caring staff, always on hand to care for patients. The patient I visit looks well cared for and staff look in the room regularly to make sure all is well.
My father has been in Ladysmith Care for 3 years until passing away in September 2024. During this period myself and family have said many times how glad we were that we had chosen Ladysmith Care for our lovely dad. The love, care and attention to his needs were amazing. Dad loved the staff and they cared deeply for him. As a family visiting a few times a week, we too became part of the care home and thought the world of all the staff and management.
Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to myself and all the team at Ladysmith Care Home, it makes what we do worthwhile. It was an honour looking after your dad he was such a gent.
We can't thank the Ladysmith Family enough, everyone from the catering team, cleaning team, laundry ladies, carers and management helped to make my father's stay with them a positive experience. We had visited many homes before choosing Ladysmith but the minute one of the staff opened the door to us we knew that was Dad's new home! The whole team sent out so much love and care they treated Dad as a member of their family. They often had to give us a hug too! They have a wealth of experience and knowledge in caring for the elderly which often comes with challenges. We often watched the staff discreetly caring for the residents and the care and love that they gave them brought a tear to our eyes! They don't just care for the residents they care for the whole family from the hugs, cups of tea and keeping us fed when we need it!
Thank you for your very thoughtful and kind review. It was a privilege to care for your dad, we always strive to provide the very best care that we can for both residents and their families. Receiving such positive feedback gives every staff member a sense of achievement. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Ladysmith Care Home has to be the best care home in this area. Excellent management and care workers. End-of-life care is also excellent for my stepmother.
Thank you for your lovely review. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care and end-of-life care, so this is a great accreditation for the team's hard work, and it is much appreciated!
The staff here are so caring and they really looked after my mum before sadly she passed away on June 18th 2024. Also, they showed such compassion to me and my husband at all times which was so much appreciated at what eventually was a very sad time. Thank you to all once again you are all angels.
Sorry for your loss it was a privilege to look after your mum in her last weeks, we appreciate your lovely review.
Thanks to the staff and their professional, supportive and friendly approach to care, Mum now calls this her home.
Without a doubt, the care and support she receives have extended her lifespan and allowed her to retain her dignity in safety and comfort.
The staff always make time to talk to relatives and update them on how Mum is, this is important for those who live a distance away.
Thank you for your lovely comments; it is an honour to care for your dear mum. Your review means the world to all the staff at Ladysmith.
To all the staff of Ladysmith Care Home, yes it's me. Well, respite, what can I say really. The care and attention given to me whilst I was with you was unbelievable, the finest, best care anybody could have asked for. I went in as a total wreck with both legs damaged and walked out a new man. Yes, walked out. Now that says something. The staff were supreme in every way, from the manager herself to the carers, cleaners, and chef, absolutely fantastic staff. Something I will never forget, my stay with you, I made you laugh, I made you cry but all in fun. Once again, a huge big thank you for everything you did for me, my wife and I say thank you. And I will visit you once I am up and walking around properly. Best wishes.
Hi, yes it's us, it was such a privilege to care for you, and we are so happy that you achieved your goal and were able to go home. We all miss you and your wife and all the tears and laughter we shared together. We all look forward to seeing you when you visit, please come for dinner, and bring your wife!
Ladysmith Care Home is such a relaxed, friendly place.
The carers go above and beyond, they are all so lovely, Mam loved them all and she was treated like she was one of the family by every one of them.
Mam always said how good the food was and it always smelt good at meal times.
We will be forever grateful to all the staff for the loving, devoted care the staff gave to our mam.
Thank you very much for your kind words, it was a pleasure looking after your mam.
The staff are all very caring, nothing is too much trouble, the food is very good, staff make a point of getting to know each service member, their likes and dislikes. As a family, we were made very welcome upon stepping into the building. We left with happy tears knowing Dad was going to bed looked after and safer. Best staff ever-best family home.
Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass your kind words on to all the staff, who I know will really appreciate them.
It has been a great experience and the care given to Mum is excellent. Thank you to all the staff.
Thank you very much for your review, it means a lot to the staff, to know that the job they doing is appreciated.
From the moment we were greeted, the staff at this home have been amazing both to myself and my husband, from the reception to the cleaners, management, carers and tea ladies and gentlemen. They made an awful experience (my husband going into care) a lot more bearable. The sympathy and understanding are outstanding. I go every day whenever I like and feel like I am family. I never ever go home worrying about my husband's care as I know he is very well looked after. I couldn't have chosen a better home which was recommended by a close friend whose mum has been in there a while.
Thank you very much for your lovely kind words, we are pleased that your husband has settled well at Ladysmith Care Home and that you are both enjoying the experience.
My family fought so hard to keep mum safe and happy in her home. We were so sad to lose this battle and I was very worried as to what "care homes" meant. I have been actually delighted by every aspect of her care at Ladysmith (apart from locking us out during lockdown but I do understand the reasons). Thank you for all you do for my mum and your support of our family members when we visit. Keep us the excellent work.
Thank you for your lovely comments, I will ensure all the staff see the review. It is a privilege to care for your mum and welcome her family into her home. Thank you.
If we had any questions they were always there to help. As a family, we believe she was really happy and contented in their care.
Thank you very much for your review, your mum was a pleasure to look after and such a character.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (6) & Events (0)
- 26 Jan 2026
The MCA Training Pathway is a practical and supportive programme that helps care teams feel confident using the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in everyday...
- 26 Jan 2026
We’re delighted to welcome Sarah to Knights Care as our new Head of Compliance. In this integral role, she will work closely with teams across the organisation to strengthen compliance,...
- 28 Apr 2025
We can’t thank Fusion Youth Centre enough for their incredible Easter Egg donation to the residents of Ladysmith. A lovely surprise to all in the home, and the kids enjoyed...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Ladysmith Care Home
Meet the Team (9)

Carol Woodliffe has 26 years of experience in the care industry, and 13 years at the management level. This experience has armed her qualifications including NVQ Levels 2,3 & 4 in Health & Social Care; QCF Level 2 (Management structure) in Dementia care, Mental Capacity Assessment, End of Life Care, Person Centred Care Planning and Medication management. All this training has underpinned skills and extensive knowledge in the care industry, specifically older people.
Carol has utilised the rationale for good person-centred practice by honing excellent people skills, a professional approach and versatility. She is a self-motivated individual with a commitment to high standards of quality care provision. She focuses on sharing her ethos of ‘resident first and foremost’ with staff in her employ ensuring a driven, compassionate and empathetic team continues to evolve positively.

Olivia Commenced work at Ladysmith Care Home in January 2012.
She has been a registered general nurse and a midwife prior to this.
Olivia has worked as a registered manager of both a residential and Nursing Home. She enjoys her role very much

Liam has been in the care sector since the age of 18, he came to Ladysmith Care Home in 2011.
Whilst at Ladysmith he has developed his career as a care assistant, Senior Carer and Senior Lead.
Liam has also completed multiple qualifications including an NVQ level 3 Diploma in management and leadership which has enabled him to be promoted to the position of Care Manager.
Liam is very passionate about his role and promoting our values, ensuring our residents receive the care they deserve.

Debbie Macleod started working at Ladysmith as a cook when the care home was first built in 2011. Debbie had worked in the care industry for a few years before this but decided she wanted a change in direction. After a year of working as the care home’s cook Debbie decided to go back into the role of a carer and after two years became a senior, as Debbie’s confidence and skills grew, she was able to move on to become lead senior before taking on the role as care manager.

She completed an NVQ Level 2 in Business & Admin back in 2005 when she finished school. Since then, Katie has worked either reception jobs or admin jobs, gaining experience along the way.

Deana Wharton previously worked in the hairdressing industry for 20 years and for the last 7 years as the assistant manager of a hair salon in which she carried out all administration duties. Deana started working at Ladysmith care home in July 2020 as an administrator and is now settling into the role very well and enjoying working in a care home setting, which she finds very rewarding.

Mandy began working at Ladysmith Care Home in September 2016 originally as a carer but later on, became an activities planner.
She thoroughly enjoys helping and spending time with all the residents.
Mandy plans activities and fun days out for all the residents. She chats with them and helps build their confidence and self-worth up with her positive energy.

Michelle started work at Ladysmith Care Home in 2012 as a care assistant. In 2016 Knights Care created the new post of Housekeeper, which Michelle applied for as she wanted a more senior role. After successfully achieving the role, Michelle now supervises a team of ten domestic staff ensuring the home is clean, tidy and odour free and a professional laundry service is provided.

Vivienne joined Ladysmith Care Home working as a cook in October 2018. She has over 25 years’ experience working in the care industry working her way up from carer to level 4 and registered manager. However, on reaching her 60’s she wanted to return to a more hands on role and having catering experience (Home baking cottage industry) she enjoys meeting the needs of the residents and working as part of an excellent team. She also has teaching and training qualifications allowing her to deliver in house moving and handling sessions and would like to develop this role if there is scope within the home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ladysmith Care Home
What types of Care is Ladysmith Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ladysmith Care Home have?
There are 89 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ladysmith Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ladysmith Care Home to the centre of Grimsby?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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