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The dedicated team offers 24-hour nursing care and specialist support for a wide range of needs, including dementia care, respite care, and physical frailty. With...
Care Provided by Cornford House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- 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 74 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Special Offer - Receive £200 off per week for the first 12 weeks when you move in as a permanent resident - For a limited time only. T&C's apply. Subject to Availability.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cornford House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cornford House 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
- Hartford Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie Louis Crooks (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time. All the home ask is that visitors sign in using the tablet just inside the main doors in Reception.
Parking
- Plenty of free on-site parking.
Cornford House Reviews (43)
Cornford House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cornford House has 43 reviews.
My uncle was then made comfortable again in his room, so after a brief chat, he suggested to me going outside again which the staff accommodated without any sense of frustration despite the time taken to get him out of bed and help in back again. The environment is really clean, well staffed and the outside grounds really nicely kept. My uncle seems to be very well cared for and his needs catered for.
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so pleased your uncle is happy with us. It is our aim to facilitate people's right to freedom of choice.
My mother-in-law was transferred from hospital to Cornford House Care Home for end-of-life care. Staff were friendly, polite and helpful. My mother-in-law was beautifully cared for; washing, dressing, nail care, mouth care and general comfort. Nothing was too much trouble and they cared for us as a family too.
I have had to speak to the manager of the home several times about certain things that I didn't like, and she has been excellent, and has sorted out everything that I have asked of her. I can honestly say she has been the best manager since my friend has been there. The chef is going and there is a new one. I will also say all the time she is in charge I will 100% recommend you as a care home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 October 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cornford House.
Meet the Team (3)

I am a qualified nurse from Romania who moved to the UK in 2012 with a passion for providing compassionate, Person-Centred care. I began my career in the UK as a Care Assistant while completing the process to obtain my NMC registration. After receiving my NMC PIN, I progressed to the role of Registered General Nurse, where I combined clinical expertise with empathy, ensuring that every person in my care was treated with dignity, respect, and kindness.
As my career developed, I was promoted to Clinical Nurse, leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care. I am also trained in palliative care, enabling me to support individuals and their families with sensitivity, comfort, and dignity during some of life’s most challenging moments.
Since 2022, I have been one of the Deputy Managers at our care home, where I continue to lead by example, inspiring teams to provide outstanding, Person-Centred care while promoting a positive and supportive culture. I am passionate about developing others, maintaining high standards of care, and creating an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and safe.
My career has been built on the belief that exceptional care is about more than clinical knowledge—it is about compassion, integrity, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support every day.

I am a Registered nurse with 15 years of experience in the UK's health and social care sector, having worked in a care home since 2011. Throughout my career, I have been committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care while supporting the health and wellbeing of those I serve, including those with complex health needs, and maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.
After working as a senior nurse, in 2017, I was promoted to Clinical Lead, where I took on responsibility for overseeing clinical care, supporting and mentoring care staff and nurses, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and working closely with the multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and effective care. This role strengthened my clinical leadership, decision-making, and team Management skills.
In 2023, I progressed to the role of Deputy Manager at Cornford House, where I combined my clinical experience with leadership and management responsibilities. In this position, I supported the day-to-day running of the care home. I am passionate about leading by example, supporting the professional development of my team and making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of our residents and those who care for them.

My name is Marie. I am the General Manager at Cornford House.
I joined Cornford House in 2026. I bring more than 20 years of experience in Health and Social Care, including over a decade in leadership and management roles. Throughout my career, I have successfully led large teams, worked closely with healthcare professionals and external partners, and supported people with a wide range of care needs, including dementia, Mental Health conditions, complex physical and emotional needs, epilepsy, and behaviours that challenge.
I am passionate about delivering exceptional, Person-Centred care. I believe in putting people first. I am committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for residents, their families, and colleagues, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
I am dedicated to improving care supported by a Master's Degree (MSc) in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care, which has enabled me to lead meaningful change and implement best practice throughout my career.
My leadership has been recognised by NHS England and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who have praised my determination, commitment, and collaborative approach to achieving positive outcomes.
Outside of work, I enjoy training for half marathons and raising money for local charities. I also have a strong interest in care innovation, Person-Centred care planning, Positive Behavioural Support (PBS), staff development, and advancing best practice for older people and those living with dementia.
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