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Osbourne Court offers offers fully inclusive, 24/7 person centred care. Long term residential care, short term respite stays, and specialist dementia care are all available options at...
Care Provided by Osbourne Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 69 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Osbourne Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Osbourne 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- B&M Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ria Bradford(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (69)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (69)
Osbourne Court Care Home Reviews (54)
Osbourne Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.794) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Osbourne Court Care Home has 54 reviews.
The family has always been able to get information when needed.
She is only being moved to be geographically closer to her family.
There have been no concerns about her wellbeing and care at Osbourne Court.
Thank you, for letting us know how we are doing at Osbourne Court Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
The home was neat and tidy and clean. Staff are friendly. Staff are always very busy which means there is very limited time for them to give one-to-one time with patients. The previous time I attended on 6th June (a month previous) with the social worker, staff agreed to amend the spelling of her name on the door and replace the damaged chair in her room both quick jobs. These had not been implemented. I hope when I visit next these changes will have been made.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Osbourne Court Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
When we/mum has an issue - staff are always keen to help us.
Mum has a small appetite and has asked for her lunchtime meal to be a smaller portion please - this may make her feel more like eating.
Thank you to all the staff who help look after mum. Your help and care is appreciated.
Thank you, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Osbourne Court Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I like this home because everyone is warm and welcoming. Staff have been bending over backwards for my relative as we went on a downward trend. Pick up again these last few days, I will be forever grateful. The management are good, they also make sure they keep up to speed with residents and relatives. All in all, the home is clean, pleasant, homely and welcoming including maintenance staff, cleaners, carers and activity staff, as well as, excellent nursing staff.
Thank you, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at The Beaufort Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Very helpful and friendly staff. Great activities for the residents.
Thank you, Joan, for your comments about your recent experience at Osbourne Court Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
My dad has been in the home for approximately 2 years, he was given lots of support to help settle in and it is still continuing. His care is excellent.
Thank you, Jackie, for letting us know how we are doing at Osbourne Court Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
They treat my Mum with love and dignity.
Doing a job that, let's be honest, none of us wants to do.
Thank you, Alan, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Osbourne Court Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I am very impressed with the care and support they are both given.
They are treated with the utmost dignity.
The facilities and cleanliness of their room and the rest of the home is wonderful.
They enjoy the food and I have found all staff to be very kind and helpful.
I cannot thank them enough for the treatment of my parents.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Osbourne Court Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very...
Generally very pleased with the care my Husband receives from staff. However, consistent staff shortages place great pressure on carers in attendance. Staff turnover has escalated recently. Laundering of clothes leaves much to be desired! Clothes are returned with stains not removed and pyjamas are not ironed and often look awful. I have taken some laundered clothes home to do properly. Carpet in room is stained and is purportedly going to be replaced with vinyl throughout the home.
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your views. All of the staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents. We appreciate all of your comments and would welcome an opportunity to discuss this further with you, as we...
Both Mother and Father-in-law have been resident in Osbourne Court. Mother-in-law passed away in January 2018 but was quite well looked after during the year she was here. Father-in-law has been here for over 2 years and, although his mental and physical condition has deteriorated, we feel the majority of staff do their best for him.
Thank you, David, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Osbourne Court Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Very good.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Osbourne Court Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
Regular entertainment are laid on and a pet dog etc do regular visits.
Thank you, Kenneth, for your comments about your recent experience at Osbourne Court Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we...
She was fortunate to exceed this and really felt at home in her little room.
She got to know the staff well and I did too.
They did all they could to make her stay the best there could be.
As a nurse myself for over 35 years I would say they did an excellent job and I know what pressures they come up against.
I am so glad she ended her days surrounded by truly caring staff.
Thank you, Madeleine, for your comments about your recent experience at Osbourne Court Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and...
- My mother does comment regarding qualities of food.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 April 2025Good
- 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
22 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026We currently have vacancies at our lovely care home. Please get in touch with our friendly team to find out more.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 28 Nov 2024Recipient: Osbourne Court Care Home
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Osbourne Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in the care sector for over 10 years, working in different settings of supportive living, domiciliary care and nursing homes. I have a passion for person-centred care and positive risk-taking, enabling individuals to live life. I have my NVQ Level 5 and I am a Dementia Champion. I was the Care Plan and Safeguarding champion in my previous workplace, and in 2023, I was promoted to Home Manager here at Osbourne Court. I have a special interest in dementia and how music can enhance memory and improve cognition.
Osbourne Court is a kind and warm care home where we ensure that everyone feels welcome. We provide person-centred care that makes you feel at home with laughter, affection and happiness.
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