
My mum is well cared for, staff are kind and very responsive to her needs.B R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the staff are nice people, the days are filled with a good level of activitiesDavid B(Son of Resident/Service User)


My mum is well cared for, staff are kind and very responsive to her needs.B R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the staff are nice people, the days are filled with a good level of activitiesDavid B(Son of Resident/Service User)


The Grove Care Home is a well-known and highly respected care home for older people set in peaceful surroundings in the pretty village of Waltham, just outside Grimsby.
With excellent staff and a homely environment, residents can enjoy the comforts of home whilst the having the assurance that the highly trained care team are on hand to help with any needs.
Residents enjoy spacious flats and rooms fitted to a high standard....
Care Provided by The Grove Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 71 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Grove Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Grove 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
- Country Court
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kelly Lofts (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2009
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
Visiting
- The Grove Care Home is always open, visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- Large on-site car park available.
The Grove Care Home Reviews (92)
The Grove Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Grove Care Home has 92 reviews.
Some of the activities were childish mum thought.
In the year my father was resident here (untill his recent death) we were regular visitors, and always witnessed the care of my father by the staff to be friendly, respectful and cheerful, and they brought out his sense of humour. The home itself is spacious, bright and smelt pleasant, unlike several other homes we looked round. All staff, from front of staff to laundry staff were very caring and the nursing care he received on last 2 weeks of life was exceptional. Activities were good too. As relatives we were also treated with kindness.
Carers are very kind and attentive - Mum is treated as an individual. I am kept informed. The activities programme is especially good for stimulating and socialising residents. I find the reception and admin ladies extremely helpful also.
Very caring staff always. Great facilities.
The resident finds she is left sitting on the toilet whilst the staff member pops elsewhere. Not always the case but not always comfortable or dignified. Staff seemed overloaded with work.
Feel activities have been on a back burner because of the activities member being off sick.
Not always explained to the resident if to happen. Sometimes the room is used for meetings, etc. even though it is known the room is to be used for an activity.
Mum has also been left sitting on the side of the bed whilst being dressed and the carer has then for some reason left the room. In both this and the toilet situation Mum feels quite vulnerable. Should she fall she'd have no means of contacting anyone. I am also concerned about it obviously. I must emphasise that apart from things mentioned we are happy.
Mum always seems to enjoy the food and is given a good selection of choice. The location of The Grove is beautiful, overlooking Grove Park, of which Mum's room has a lovely view.
Of late, Mum has been taken on several nice outings to garden centres and tea rooms and the staff have taken excellent care of her.
I am very impressed with the new manageress of The Grove who is very caring and promises to improve things even more.
A big thank you to all staff.
Today I enjoy (look forward to) the excellent meals provided, have a good appetite and involve myself in almost all the activities on offer.
My favourite is Gardening Club. Craft, the choir, visiting entertainers and reminiscence 'joggers', knit and natter, bingo, all feature in my life now.
At school, I was told my voice was flat, but here I am, 70 years later, adding volume, if not sweetness, to our choir!
I write a monthly newsletter for The Grove, which residents and old friends tell me they enjoy. Care here is first class - staff show compassion and encouragement. I love my flat and have been able to put my own stamp on it.
In general, the home was good for my mum, the staff were always professional and caring and for me, that was the main feature. The lows over the period were staff shortages/turnover. The home looks tired in places and dated and a shame for such a beautiful building. The new manager has all the right ideas to improve the home if given the backing and acts immediately to resolve issues.
My friend has recently been in The Grove for respite care while her family were away and I have visited several times while she has been there. Being of a certain age and having several slightly older friends who are/have been in care homes, I have visited a few over the years and have always dreaded my days in one of those dingy buildings. The Grove, though, has changed my perception and made me slightly less fearful of it. My friend had a beautiful room with its own kitchen and bathroom and plenty of space. The home is surrounded by beautiful parkland with squirrels and birds and the staff are lovely. All very friendly and helpful and couldn't do enough for my friend. If ever the time comes, I have told my family they have to choose the Grove.
The staff make the care home feel like 'home' all are so friendly and caring, which creates a lovely atmosphere about the place.
I am so pleased to have found such a lovely care home for my mum.
Rooms all of which have en-suite facilities and a separate dining room which incorporates a snack bar. The dedicated staff at his care home have created an exceptionally friendly and caring relationship with residents while maintaining a high professional standard.
My father had to go into hospital for three weeks he has a bad chest infection. When discharged he could not return to The Grove as they had a virus. We had to find another home for respite until he could return. I will not name the other home but all I can say that the care was terrible and my father ended back in hospital. The Grove compared to the other home is excellent. The care, the support, the staff are all excellent, nothing is too much trouble. They also support us the family. They have met all my father's needs, cared, dignity and diet. I would like to say the manager has been a great help and support in many ways. Thank you all.
It is a very difficult time when you have to pick a care home for a loved when they have to go in one, l visited 11 twice and in the end, The Grove came out on top, they have cared for my father since last July, and the care is excellent. It has a very friendly family feel to it, the staff are very caring, the care my father gets is excellent, and it is peace of mind for me and all the family knowing he is safe and very well looked after. You will be made very welcome if you choose to come and look around The Grove, by the manager or lady in front of house. Myself and my family can't thank everyone that works at The Grove enough for the care that my Dad gets.
Delighted my family members have found The Grove.
My mother came to this home after the home which was in the place that she had lived in her whole life, closed down. So it was a big move for her. She settled really well and with myself and partner living around the corner, we were able to visit every day. The staff encouraged my mum to eat her meals in the dining room and she made friends very quickly. But sadly her condition deteriorated very quickly and the staff were brilliant and very caring. We would very much recommend The Grove. The manager was also very helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Mum died after 4 weeks there, but we were so pleased she moved here.
My only concern is the high turnover of staff.
Very pleasant atmosphere, staff always pleasant. Clean and warm, everyone seems well cared for.
Whenever I visit my sister, everybody is very pleasant. My sister always looks well cared for and her room is lovely and clean.
I like the privacy The Grove Care Home provides - once your door is closed there is no noise heard from neighbouring flats. The carers are particularly good in caring for those who are bewildered or have dementia - comforting, reassuring and showing support. They are magnificent in helping those who cannot feed themselves ensuring they get a good meal and keeping them calm and happy.
I think we are lucky in having good carers. I have been shown nothing but kindness and respect across the board, even after death the care goes on- a Welsh lady who passed away recently left looking presentable surrounded with daffodils.
My mother has resided at The Grove for nearly three years and she has loved it never once saying that she wished she hadn't come. The home is like a first class hotel. Mum loves her flat and calls it home. The care is superb and the staff are always friendly and willing to help. Nothing is too much to ask! I chose this home by word of mouth from a satisfied relative. What a relief to find such a caring, pleasant and happy home. I know that mum is so well looked after and is safe and secure. I highly recommend it to all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 February 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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 (18) & Events (0)
- 12 Aug 2026
A resident at The Grove Care Home in Waltham, near Grimsby, has completed an impressive 26-mile marathon walk as part of his Make-A-Wish, raising more than £500 for Marie Curie...
- 30 Jun 2026
The Grove Care Home near Grimsby, which offers residential, dementia, and respite care for up to 71 residents in a modern, homely setting, is proud to be supporting residents and...
- 26 Jun 2026
Staff and families at The Grove Care Home near Grimsby recently took part in a powerful and thought-provoking dementia experience through ‘The Virtual Dementia Tour Bus’, designed to give a...
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Country Court
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Grove Care Home.
Meet the Team (5)

Kelly is our Home Manager at The Grove Care Home. She has many years of experience in the care sector and is passionate about providing the very best person-centred care for our residents.

Ros has over twenty years experience in the private health care sector, she started her working life in nursing, working as a District Nurse and in Community Hospitals in London. For the last five years she has managed care homes in London and has returned to her native Lincolnshire to take up her position as Customer Relations Manager at The Grove Care Home.

Tracey is our friendly and organised Home Administrator at The Grove. She supports residents, families, and the team with day-to-day admin and ensures everything runs smoothly. With a passion for person-centred care, Tracey helps create a welcoming home.

Donna is our Wellbeing Lead and makes sure there’s always something going on in the home. She supports the team to plan activities and events that residents really enjoy and works with families to make sure everyone feels involved.

Samantha is a Care Assistant and supports residents with their daily needs, always offering a friendly face and a helping hand. She takes pride in making sure residents feel comfortable, safe, and valued.
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