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Together with professional care, the home maintains a programme of activities to support personal interests and good physical health. Care plans are regularly assessed for developments and a highly-skilled team are experienced in dementia care.
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Care Provided by Grays Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 87 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Grays Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Grays Court 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
- Minster Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Pauline Kelly(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (83)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Please call the home for more information
Grays Court Reviews (41)
Grays Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.481) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Grays Court has 41 reviews.
We were kept fully informed and when my father passed away the staff helped us deal with the practical matters, making it easier to cope with our loss. Many thanks.
Kind regards.
My lovely 92-year-old father spent 10 days at Grays Court nursing home after being in hospital. The difference in care was wonderful. Dad was receiving end-of-life care the staff were all so caring, kind and professional. They treated Dad with dignity and made our family feel supported the whole time. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they treated all the residents with respect. What was a sad period became bearable and we thank them all.
Kind regards.
Everything is good, had no problems.
Kind regards,
Rahi.
I have no issues with the staff or facilities.
Kind regards,
Rahi.
Mum has settled down really well and the care home takes very good care of her. She is always well-maintained and clean and she is being fed well. She is very happy at this care home.
Kind regards,
Rahi.
My mum is well looked after and in just a short amount of time her well-being has improved. The staff are lovely and helpful.
Kind regards,
Rahi.
We have found the care home to be open and friendly with a fantastic atmosphere. Have been assisted with all queries and questions concerning my mum's care and wellbeing. Responses to medical concerns have been immediate and kept informed of all treatments. The staff's behaviour and attitude
Best Regards,
Rahi.
Mum was transferred to Grays Court in September 2021 from the hospital. The staff have treated Mum with dignity and respect at all times. The staff are cheerful and always helpful. Mum is very happy with her care and loves the staff. My late dad was also a resident here and I can not thank all the staff enough for the great care they gave him.
Kind regards
Rahi
We are very happy with the care my mum receives. The staff are very easy to communicate with and always contacted me if there are any problems. From the reception staff to carers and management, all cared for the clients in their unity.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the level of care that your mother receives, and your positive comments will be passed on to the team. Once again, thank you.
My dad has been a resident at Grays Court for the last six years, and if it was not for the hard work, care and dedication of the nurses and staff, he would not be alive today. Since being at Grays Court, he has had two spells in hospital, and both times, the hospital has said there is nothing more that can do for him and sent him back to Grays Court to die. Both times, the nurses and staff have nursed him back to health, for which we are forever grateful. I cannot recommend Grays Court and the staff highly enough.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the care that your father received at Grays Court. Our team pride themselves on delivering high quality and is exceptionally dedicated. Once again, many thanks.
My father has been at Grays Court for the last two years, following the progression of vascular dementia. Over that period, he has been looked after with care and compassion, treated as a member of the Grays Court family and loved by all of the staff, despite the challenges faced.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are really grateful for your kind words and will continue to work hard to give your father the best care possible.
I find the staff are all very helpful; they keep me informed at all times about her (Mum's health). Mum seems very settled now. I can't fault the staff; they go above and beyond.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear you are happy with the home and your mum's care. Your feedback is very much appreciated. I will ensure your comments are shared with the team.
I am very happy with every aspect of this care home. My mum always tells me she is happy. The carers always have time for the residents, which is really nice to see. They are constantly offering drinks and snacks, so I know my mum is well fed, and she always looks clean. I am so pleased she is in this care home and so happy.
Best Regards.
Her room is comfortable and after.
After a difficult settling in, the staff did very well to help her feel at home, despite her deteriorating mental health.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We appreciate you recognising our staff's efforts and are glad to hear your sister is at ease with us. I'll forward your warm sentiments to our home team.
Mum has only been at Grays Court for a few days, but we have found it to be a very caring, calm and happy environment. She has been welcomed like a member of the family from day one and very well looked after by the staff, who treat her with kindness and respect and always go over and above to help everyone, residents and relatives alike. It feels very homely.
Best Regards.
Mum has now been a resident for over two years. She has always been treated well with lots of love from staff (a few special ones) and laughs. During Mum's stay, she has had a couple of hospital stays and has been very unwell. I was immediately informed by staff/management, which enabled me to be with Mum. I have nothing negative to say and, in fact, have recommended the home recently to friends.
Kind regards.
He has been very well looked after since he came here in January 2021, since he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The staff here are kind and helpful to him. All the staff are very kind and helpful whenever I visit.
Kind regards.
Anything that needs to be done is done efficiently.
Best Regards.
Grays Court carehome staff provide excellent care for the residents and families. My mum is so well cared for and she is safe and happy. The staff are always friendly and helpful. They know the residents so well, you can tell it is much more than a job to them. Their manager leads by example and is a great role model as a leader who knows her staff and residents. She always have time to discuss queries, knows what is going on and helps in any way she can.
I was reasonably satisfied with this care home. But the room smelled of urine, I sprayed it with an odour eliminator but it didn't make much difference. The staff were very helpful and one particular lady, who I thank very much, was diligent and my dad was prescribed antibiotics by a doctor. My dad told me he did nothing but sit and watch TV for the whole two weeks he was there so some sort of mental stimulant or exercise would have been beneficial. It would probably help the other residents who live there on a permanent basis. But I thank you all for keeping my dad safe while I had a much needed break.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 June 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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.
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