
Allington Court Care Home epitomises all that's good and proper in care homesK C(Husband of Resident/Service User)

I was so impressed with how comfortable clean and peaceful she wasTina B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Allington Court has looked after Mum extremely well.Sarah S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Allington Court Care Home epitomises all that's good and proper in care homesK C(Husband of Resident/Service User)

I was so impressed with how comfortable clean and peaceful she wasTina B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Allington Court has looked after Mum extremely well.Sarah S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Allington Court is a purpose-built dementia care home. The home is dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end-of-life needs, including nursing, residential, Parkinson's and short-stay care. Advanced bookings available for short-stay care.
Everything is on one floor, and the building has a circular design. This gives every room garden access, making it easier for residents to find their own way round. The...
Care Provided by Allington Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Allington Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Allington Court 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)
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
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vijo Martin (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
Visiting
- The home is open to admissions. The home is open to everyone no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance. We’re just off North Orbital Road on the way to the M25 and there’s lots of on-site parking. Lye Lane is the first left after the roundabout with the Shell garage and Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel on it. There’s also a local bus stop a 10-minute walk away.
Parking
- On-site parking available.
Allington Court Care Home Reviews (114)
Allington Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.659) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Allington Court Care Home has 114 reviews.
The home has a friendly and happy atmosphere. I have noticed that nothing is too much for the staff when looking after the residents and their family. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the home.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.
Very caring, kind and easy to talk to staff. I found it very hard at the beginning, but there was always someone to talk to and a shoulder to lean on. My husband is always treated with dignity.
Thank you for your review. I know that it can be very difficult when a loved one first goes into care, but I hope that any fears that you had have now been put to rest and that you have peace of mind knowing that your husband is well cared for.
The staff are all very kind to both my mother and me. They encourage everyone to do what they are capable of. Today one resident is knitting, one is doing a jigsaw. Others are reading the newspaper together whilst others sleep. It is a very caring home.
Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear how kind our staff our and that the residents are taking part in doing different things.
My father came to Allington Court after a period in hospital left him unable to return to his previous care home. He settled in extremely well and quickly, and seems comfortable and content. The staff are caring and attentive to his needs, which is vital as his ability to do things for himself diminishes. My sisters and I are delighted to have found such a good home for our father.
Thank you for your review. I'm so glad to hear that your farther has settled in well and that he is happy and content.
My mother has been a resident in the home for over 8 years and has always been treated with respect and gentleness. I believe that nowhere else would give me reassurance that my mother is getting the best care available and I know that she is safe.
Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear that you have peace of mind knowing that your mother is safe and well cared for.
I would recommend this home to family and friends. I'm very happy.
Thank you for your review. So glad that you are happy and that you would recommend the home to others.
I'm comfortable, I have everything I want.
Thank you for your response. Glad to hear that you are settled and have everything that you need.
Very happy with being at this home.
Thank you for your review. I'm so glad to hear that you are very happy at Allington Court.
Happy with my review. Happy living here.
Thank you for your review. So glad to hear that you are happy living at Allington Court.
My husband has early onset Alzheimers. He is very difficult at times. He has been at the home for almost 2 years. In all that time I have found all the staff to be kind, considerate and empathetic. He is well cared for. The home is clean, bright and modern. Food is home cooked. The nursing staff keep me informed by phone of any incidents ie. A fall. The GP visits every week. They have a programme of activities and entertainers but my husband is unable to join in.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.
The Bupa Customer Care Team.
Mum was admitted to Allington Court as a patient on end of life care with Alzheimer's. Obviously, this was an incredibly stressful time but we were more than happy with the help and care offered by the staff at Allington. They were always kind and compassionate and I would not hesitate in recommending this lovely, clean tidy home.
So Sorry to hear of your loss please accept our condolences. Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team
I would recommend this home to family and friends. I like my room and the food, the activities and music is good and my room is very clean.
Very caring patient always available for visiting. Room always clean and available to be seen. Curtains and bed covers always changed frequently. When his wheelchair was damaged it was replaced. Patient escorted to the hospital when the catheter needed replacing. Clothes kept in good cleanliness and order. Welcomed when we visited and almost invariably offered tea. Public rooms well kept and any spills dealt with rapidly. Rooms dressed suitably for the seasons. Decorated according to seasons and festivals. Patients with difficulties dealt with care.
Yes no problem recommending this home for friends, staff are caring and helpful.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience of our home and will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 January 2024Requires 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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 11 July 2026Spacious rooms available for dementia care – long and short stay care available. All rooms are tastefully decorated, some overlooking the home’s attractive gardens. Residents can bring items from home such as ornaments, photos and small items of furniture to make more homely.
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
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