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The team follow Sanctuary Care’s Enriching Lives Framework, based on the six senses people need to be truly happy and fulfilled – a sense of security, achievement, belonging, continuity,...
Care Provided by Dalby Court Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2026 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1152 but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dalby Court Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dalby Court Residential 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Diane Maughan(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
Visiting
- Car park onsite
Dalby Court Residential Care Home Reviews (118)
Dalby Court Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.433) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dalby Court Residential Care Home has 118 reviews.
Felt well looked after in Dalby Court. The staff were very pleasant and caring. The food was lovely and there was a good choice. The room was small but I was only there temporarily and would have moved if I had stayed. I would like to thank the management and staff for their kindness and care.
I came into Dalby Court after spending 17 weeks in hospital. I have absolutely no bad words for Dalby Court, it's excellent. The staff are brilliant and very helpful. I have also been having physiotherapy to get me back on my feet and to do everyday things. I am able to go back to my bungalow on Tuesday 3rd May. Thanks to all the help I have had. I am going to miss everyone. Once again, thank you, everyone!
Thank you so much for your kind words and review! It is wonderful to hear how pleasant your stay was with us at Dalby Court and that you are now well and able to go home. Best wishes, Fae
The room was extremely comfortable and well equipped, and she was also able to enjoy the view out of the window. The food was very appetising and helped with her recovery.
However, what made it so special was the level of care from the staff. Despite being busy, they were able to offer warmth and empathy and very practical solutions when my mother experienced the inevitable post-hospitalisation challenges.
What could have been a difficult time was made so much better by the dedication of the staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words! It is brilliant to hear how pleased you were with the care provided to your mother during her respite care break. Best wishes, Fae
Mother in respite care throughout a Covid restricted period which staff handled very well making us feel secure. We, therefore, were not seeing the home operating activities to their normal level. The staff and management provided care to the highest standard and although busy they answered queries and helped us to adjust to a difficult period. Although Mam is now moving to a permanent home elsewhere, we would strongly recommend Dalby Court to other families, she was in a small room but would have been offered larger brighter rooms if she was to stay permanently.
My sister is settling into the home now. I would like to commend all the staff for their commitment and hard work through Covid and the ongoing effects and unavoidable restrictions on what can be done and visiting etc. They are all working under pressure but do their best for each and every resident. Now they are getting to know and understand my sister, things are going well, they are very patient and do their best for her and try to ensure she remains cheerful. We are looking forward to when more activities can resume (they still have Covid in the home) and when my sister can get out more.
Well-run home, especially during Covid. However, more activities are needed especially after lockdown!
My father did not spend long at Dalby Court as his health was declining so quickly. He was a resident for almost two months but spent some of that time in hospital. I found the staff to be caring and hard-working. Dad was not happy at having to live in a care home and was not easy to manage but I believe he was looked after kindly and professionally. I was impressed by the manager and administrator, who communicated well with me and were particularly kind to my mother. His passing was handled sensitively and supportively.
I write as the wife of a resident on the pathway and am impressed by the care and concern shown by all the staff and management, both to me and my husband. This is a difficult time but I am very grateful for all the support I am receiving and the love shown to my husband.
Staff seem to really care about the residents. Great management! It is really good to know your relative is well looked after. Any issues or concerns the family have are listened to and communication to the family is good.
I found the experience very good. I find the staff very friendly and helpful. Everything has gone very smoothly without a hitch. The home is very well run and I think my mum will be happy there. She has only been there a very short while but is settled.
The care that has been shown to my dad has been very good. He has recovered from a hospital visit and I believe that his recovery has been down to the care from all the staff.
Very good.
Mam has been in Dalby Court for a short time and I could not fault the care Mam has received. This has been highlighted since Mam has been placed on end of life where we are spending day and night at the home. The staff have been exceptional with our family, refreshments and ensuring we have everything we need. Also, Mam's care is outstanding, nothing is a problem. Spending such long hours in the home has highlighted how hard the carers work and how compassionate and empathetic they are with all the residents.
Mam has been in the home for just over two years now. She came into the home in quite a sad state. The carers and other staff have brought Mam back to her normal self. She looks healthy and happy, above all she has made friends and is safe.
Our step mum is very happy with her care and says the care workers/workers are pleasant and friendly. She seems to enjoy being in the care home, we have asked a few times if she would rather be in a care home closer to us as we live about six miles away, but it is a definite 'no'. So there's my review. Keep up the good work, because we certainly couldn't do it. Last but not least the office staff are friendly and always willing to go that extra mile to help.
Staff are very caring and friendly. The home is very clean and the meals are satisfactory.
Needless to say, I'll be moving the poor soul asap.
I am very satisfied with Dalby Court. The staff are very good and helpful.
Food is excellent.
The staff have been wonderful in helping Mum settle in and taking care of her; her needs and her preferences have been considered throughout, and there is genuine concern for her well-being. Can't praise the staff of Dalby Court enough for their support during a very difficult time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Dalby Court and for your kind words about our team - it is wonderful to hear your mum is now settled with us. Best wishes, Fae
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 December 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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 (2) & Events (0)
- 17 Feb 2025
When Norman’s mobility started to decline, he found himself spending too much time at home alone. His family visited regularly but were becoming increasingly concerned about him being isolated when...
- 02 Oct 2024
When Edna faced six weeks of gruelling cancer treatment, she was scared to return home between hospital appointments, so booked an extended respite care stay at our Dalby Court home....
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Dalby Court Residential Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

Home Manager Diane has provided high-quality care and support at Dalby Court for over 25 years and is passionate about enriching the lives of her residents each and every day.

I have worked at Dalby Court for 13 years. I like working at Dalby because I like to look after the residents and ensure their day-to-day needs are met.

I love working at Dalby Court as our activities lead because I enjoy being with our residents and have a good rapport with them, they are like my family.

Carol has worked with us at Dalby Court for over two decades now! She likes working as one team with her colleagues and making her residents smile each and every day.
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