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A stunning Grade II listed building set within its own beautiful and expansive grounds, the home not only delivers exceptional residential and nursing care to its residents, it also provides an exceptional quality of life...
Care Provided by Glebelands
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
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
Fees are set based on the specific care needs of each individual. Fees come with Greensleeves Care's unique Home for Life financial assurance and, as a not-for-profit home, every penny goes towards high-quality care, never shareholders. Give the home a call today for more details.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Glebelands for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Glebelands 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Greensleeves Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Doina Hirta(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
Glebelands Reviews (76)
Glebelands has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.690) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Glebelands has 76 reviews.
The staff seem very caring but very busy. The home is very clean and well maintained. After some initial difficulties, my mother seems happy there and is looked after well. There have been some issues with overly spiced food, and problems with missing laundry, which hasn't been addressed promptly, but overall, I think my mother is safe and well cared for.
Thank you very much for your kind comments about Glebelands. We do try to cater for the food preferences of all residents, and there is always a choice of options for each meal. We recognise that some people do not enjoy spicy foods, while others do like them, and so we try to offer both options....
Dad receives very good care and is very happy with his accommodations. He has been very unwell in the last year and the home has informed me of changes to his condition and medication. They have been very helpful and supportive to dad and us.
The moment Mother excitedly arrived at Glebelands Care Home she was home. Mother's family grew over-night; her friendships blossomed and her diary was eventful. The Glebelands team are the loveliest people you'll ever meet. Their loving care and dedication of Mother was exceptional at all times. Mother's independence in the earlier years to the seamless transition to full nursing care at the end of Mother's life, the Glebelands team were professional, dedicated and exemplary. Mother loved Glebeland's Summer Parties, the trips out to lovely venues in the 007 minibus, the in-house entertainments of every variety, the elegance of the magnificent building and her exquisite bedroom. Family and friends loved visiting Mother and were always made to feel welcome. The nursing, administration and care teams know that Mother's family are considering Glebelands for themselves one day! To ALL of the Glebeland's staff that cared for Mother... you know who you are, thank you with all my heart.
Thank you so much for your review. The Glebelands team are dedicated and really appreciate your wonderful comments.
Mother joined Glebelands for respite care in the winter of 2016 and the Glebeland's staff welcomed her with open arms. She thus began a wonderful 5-year journey with them. In Mother's words, she had the most beautiful room in the residence. She had a top room with windows, this was important because as a lifelong ornithologist and wildlife artist, nature was vital to her sense of well-being. She also had a window seat in the gorgeous dining room and attended weekly events which kept her life rich and full. The residence has extremely professional management and staff and we have always been certain of Mother’s happiness and safety. Sadly, in recent months, Mother’s health deteriorated as old age caught up with her. Her daily carers were supportive. In closing, we could not recommend Glebelands more highly. As her daughter, I have always been confident that she was loved and cared for.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We greatly appreciate your comments which we will share with our staff at Glebelands.
My mum had been in the home for about four and a half years she was happy and content. The carers were always on hand to help with any problems and nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you for your review and kind words. We will pass your comments to our staff.
My husband was a resident for just one month before he died. He was very weak when he arrived at Glebelands, he was reassured and was made comfortable immediately and received excellent nursing care until the end of his life. I was kept up to date with the changing situation, which due to covid-19, made things more difficult for residents and relatives. He was treated with respect and dignity, which I very much appreciated.
We are very grateful for the care my husband received in his last months. The enforced separation was very hard as we knew that he didn't have long but we understood the reasons for it. The manager and the team did an amazing job given the circumstances.
Thank you, Jaya for your kind words. During these challenging times it is very encouraging for us all to hear that our staff have assisted both the people we are caring for and their loved ones in such a positive way. We really appreciate your review.
My sister was in Glebelands Nursing Home for 10 days of palliation care at the end of her life. She was very poorly, and we (her family) were happy to find full-time nursing care for her with daily visits by the district nurse (and supplemented by the Sue Ryder PCN when needed). I can't speak too highly of our experience; peace and quiet, some of her things around her and good food when she could eat. We (family and friends) could visit at any time and were made welcome and looked after, cups of tea and occasional meals. Such kindness brings tears to my eyes as I write. I couldn't wish for a better end.
My wife spent the last days of her life being cared for in and by the staff at Glebelands. She could not have been in a better place for the final weeks of her life. In addition to the lovely building and grounds, all the team we dealt with showed the greatest care and sympathy for the situation that my wife and family were enduring. Nothing was too much trouble for them. At times it seemed as though there was a shortage of staff but that did not prevent them giving their attention and care they had shown throughout the time my wife was in the home.
My only criticism is his trousers are washed nearly every day which is unnecessary as he is not incontinent.
It is always clean and bright and there is almost always something happening to keep the majority of the residents happy and secure.
It's such a difficult task finding suitable care facilities for a loved one and then trusting them with that care. What makes the difference for me is not just seeing the care being provided but the way the staff interact with me on my visits and how they answer my many questions!
Over the 18 months my mother has required nursing care and it is obvious she has been patiently nursed and her needs monitored and altered appropriately. Any issues or decisions are promptly conveyed and discussed with me. The senior nurses have excelled in this area!
All the staff are extremely helpful and I can't thank them enough for their loving care of my mother.
Thank you, Adrian, for your very kind comments. I must agree with you that Glebelands is an exceptional place to live (and work).
As a family, we are very happy with the care and attention are given to him by all the staff, irrespective of roles.
Glebelands is a warm and welcoming place. Dad was made to feel at home and was very well cared for. He was always cleanly shaven, clean and tidy clothes, which was so important to him. The staff are all extremely kind, caring and well trained. The facilities are good, plenty of appropriate activities and the large gardens are stunning. I have no hesitation in recommending Glebelands and its staff as we have been delighted with Dad's care.
My dad has Parkinson's and I dreaded trusting someone else to look after him. I didn't need to worry. The staff are amazing. They treat dad with respect and have taken time to get to know him.
They always keep me informed. They have also been incredibly kind to my mum, after 53 years of marriage, it's been a huge change for her too. I cannot recommend Glebelands enough and everyone who visits dad is just as impressed. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind review and entrusting us with caring for your dad. He’s in safe hands with the Glebelands team!
Night staff are not as attentive as the day staff. Probably due to the usage of an agency.
My mother has been in Glebelands for nearly a year. She was made very welcome , feels well-cared for and feels she is understood. Visitors are also made very welcome. I am always contacted if there are any problems and the staff are often available if I have any concerns and will follow up any queries. There are a range of activities for her to be involved in and the activity staff will visit her in her room as will staff for doing her hair, nails or relaxation.
She loves the activities such as getting her nails done and enjoys wheelchair exercises and meditation. It was difficult for me to stop caring for mum when she needed more nursing but I have watched her get her enjoyment of life back and embrace the change.
Without knowing what money is spent on it is difficult to know whether it is good value. To put the cost in perspective a year's fees would buy several new cars. Some staff good, some satisfactory, some excellent.
Dear Terence, thank you so much for your review it is always great to receive feedback. I am really pleased that you are so happy with the staff, I agree some of them are indeed excellent. I will contact you separately to discuss how our fees are spent and I am sure when I explain you will be...
My mother was only at Glebelands for a short time but everyone went out of their what to make her feel welcome. The environment is peaceful and the grounds are beautiful. An excellent care home that I would wholeheartedly recommend.
Thank you for your kind review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 July 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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
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News (7) & Events (0)
- 12 Jun 2026
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- 04 Dec 2025
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
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Meet the Team (6)

Hi, my name is Doina Hirta, the home manager of Glebelands Care Home. Our aim is to provide everyone with a secure, relaxed, and homely environment.
All our staff strive to ensure the individuality and privacy of residents, in which their care, well-being, and comfort are of the utmost importance. Staff are understanding of the ever-changing needs of our residents and encourage everyone to remain individual within a warm and caring atmosphere. My team and I are always on hand for a natter and an impromptu joke and laugh!
We are proud of our Home and its beautiful surroundings, and we would all like you, your family, and friends to enjoy with us its warm and friendly atmosphere. We look forward to meeting you soon ….

As deputy manager, I always take a very hands-on approach, due to my background in nursing. I’ve had over 20 years’ experience, and I believe in going above and beyond for our residents. For me, it’s important to support the whole team in providing the best care possible.

After working as a Care Assistant I was offered a role of Activities Coordinator two years ago and I haven’t looked back. My job is my passion - I’m always dressing up and smiling, really getting to know people and supporting them through humour.

I am completely dedicated to the care industry, having worked in it for 30 years. I love what I do, helping our residents to enjoy the next chapter of their lives. I’m always willing to lend a hand and to keep everyone motivated! To see the residents enjoying themselves brings a smile to us all, and makes my job worthwhile.

Since joining Glebelands I have been looking after our beautiful grade 2 listed building with the rest of my team. My job is not just about solutions, but also about making each room personal and unique to each resident. I take pride in my work, but my focus is on helping the residents feel that this is their home.

I have worked here for 7 years now, helping to make the house feel like a home for our residents by keeping it clean, tidy and safe. It’s like a family, I am always chatting with the residents while I work, and they share their memories and family pictures with me.
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