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Care Provided by Grove Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 61 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
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
- 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 Grove Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Grove 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
- Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Kelly Lockwood(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (61)
Grove Court Reviews (102)
Grove Court has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Grove Court has 102 reviews.
The grounds of Grove Court are beautiful and so well maintained. My father enjoyed watching the birds from his window.
We would certainly love to use the services of Grove Court again & highly recommend them.
Thank you very much for this beautiful review.I will share your comments with the team which they will be delighted to hear.I'm very pleased I could help you out during your time of need and I hope you see you again soon.Many thanks,
We used Grove Court several times over the past year for respite care for my mother who suffers from Parkinson's and extreme anxiety. The staff are professional and caring and we were able to have complete confidence that Mum would be treated with respect and dignity even under difficult circumstances. It has a unique 'hotel' style atmosphere as opposed to a typical residential care home. It offers a wonderful menu every day and different activities during the week to cater for all tastes. There are numerous places to get away for peaceful times both inside and outside, as well as a lovely central reception area where you can sit and feel part of the comings and goings. Tea/coffee, cakes and fruit are available there all day for residents and their visitors.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was an absolute privilege to care for your mother. I will share your words with the team. Thank you!
After discussions it was agreed that they could help albeit an unusual situation as I was only 59 .
I was transported the next day on a spinal board via a private ambulance.
They handled all my needs for the next ten days eating, medication ,personal hygiene, organised doctor and physiotherapist visits.
With a great deal of care I was able to start getting out of bed with assistance and over the next two weeks I was able to become more independent and after four weeks I walked out of there with the aid of a walking stick back home.
The care I received while I was there was of the highest standard , delivered with respect and a degree of humour which I needed.
I cannot speak highly enough of the care I received from all the people involved and my family and I will be forever grateful for the care I received and we couldn't have coped without them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am delighted to hear we assisted you and your family so well and aided your recovery. I will be sure to share your kind words with the team.
My close friend has been a resident at Grove Court for 9 months now. At age 96, the decision for her to enter residential care for the first time was a daunting prospect, as my friend is a very private person. Being encouraged to customise her room with personal items, wall mounted pictures and furniture most certainly helped her settle. This extraordinary establishment, and I really mean that, did the rest to ease her into this new phase of her life. This doesn't happen by accident of course. I regularly witness, first hand, from all staff members, whatever their role, humanity, patience, tenderness, professionalism, and a devotion to duty directed towards my friend and all other residents. I rest easy knowing my friend is safe, secure, loved, expertly medically supervised, extremely well nourished and supported at Grove Court. The whole place has the relaxed informal feel of a village. Thank goodness we were recommended Grove Court. Thank you all for looking after my friend.
Thank you for leaving this very personal review. It means so much to see my vision for our residents quality of life and wellbeing, is noticed by loved ones.I am delighted you chose Grove Court.
I have made my room into my home with several of my belongings. My basic living needs are well met with caring staff and I no longer have worries regarding home maintenance and servicers.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this very kind review. I am very pleased that you feel safe and at home here.
I cannot fault any aspect of my recent 2-week stay at Grove Court. All the staff were extremely kind, and caring, excellent food and every is beautifully clean. Overall - excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I will share the kind words with my amazing team. It was a pleasure to care for you when you needed support.
I've been a resident at Grove Court for only six weeks but already I feel it's home. This is partly because I've been able to embellish my room with some furniture, books, and pictures from my old home. And partly because I can choose great three-course meals from a daily changing menu. But it's mainly because of the comprehensive care provided by the dedicated staff. All of them - carers, nurses, admin, chefs, hostesses, handymen, gardeners - work together as a team to provide the best possible service to the residents. More than that, they engage with residents in a friendly manner that makes us all feel part of the same flourishing community. That's a great achievement by imaginative and devoted managers.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this beautiful and detailed review. I am delighted to see that the vision I have for the home is shining through. I'm delighted you have chosen to live here with us and become part of our unique family.
Grove Court has proved to be a wonderful home for my father. It's really hard to move from your own place with all your things around you, to a place full of strangers and unfamiliar systems. Everyone, and I mean everyone, at Grove Court has been welcoming, kind, attentive to my dad's needs, warm and very human! The care is exemplary and the atmosphere is lovely. We are lucky to have found them and this is the quality of care that every one of us should have when we need it.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review. I will share your kind words with all of the team. We pride ourselves on being welcoming, warm and offering outstanding care, so it's great to hear that's exactly what your father is experiencing.
I must say how impressed I continue to be with the standards of personal and medical care my wife receives at Grove Court. I would also like to thank the general manager and all the support staff for the assistance they have given to both of us. This month the kitchen staff deserve a special mention for having provided pureed food for my wife, they have shown a genuine interest in helping to find the type of meals that she enjoys. Although at present she remains reliant on a fifteen-hour liquid feed each day, this is the first step in the long task of getting her back to eating solid food again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. I will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. I am delighted that you chose to be part of our Grove Court family. The progress we have made together fills me with so much joy and pride for my team.
My mother-in-law arrived at Grove Court 3 years ago - initially for a period of respite care. Following the death of her husband and COVID, she had not been coping at home and we could see that she was not looking after herself, was lonely and becoming increasingly isolated. Under the gentle care of the staff at Grove Court, she blossomed - and after 3 months declared that she would like to make Grove Court her permanent home. There is a certain magic at work there. The outstanding General Manager has managed to create a very special place in Grove Court. It feels like home - warm, cosy and welcoming, the food is excellent and the range of activities available is amazing but it is the staff who make it the home that it is. Everyone from the cleaners and gardeners to the carers and senior nursing staff works seamlessly as a team to provide a truly personal and unique service to their residents. Nothing is too much trouble. I cannot recommend it more highly.
Thank you so much for this glowing review. The team and I were very touched by your warm words. It is lovely to know that you feel the warmth and love in Grove Court.
My wife has been a resident at Grove Court for two years following a debilitating stroke. The standard of care and personal connection between the staff and my wife is exceptional. Activities are imaginative and varied. The food is excellent. Communication is smooth, suggestions and requests invariably and efficiently met. Visiting every week as I and my wife's friends do is something to look forward to at Grove Court. Importantly as my wife's principal carer, I also feel supported.
As soon as lockdowns lifted Mum was also able to enjoy the social side of life at Grove Court, meals together with friends, activities, the wonderful gardens and grounds and trips out and about. Mum's Parkinson's meant she was unable to continue safely at home but Grove Court was never a compromise, just an amazing way to enjoy her last few years until she passed peacefully, at Grove Court, in September 2024. We will be forever grateful to the team for creating such a wonderful environment to enjoy life to the maximum.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this beautiful review. I will share this with the team, so they can really appreciate just what a difference they all make to our residents' lives.
The biggest compliment to Grove Court was that Mum called it her home. She absolutely loved her time at Grove Court on so many levels. The staff were like friends to Mum, but also there to look after her in the more challenging times. There is such a fantastic range of activities at Grove Court to keep all the resident's minds and bodies fully engaged, including trips out and about. As for the food, hats off to the catering team who go over and above with their wonderful menus. The setting itself is just wonderful, what a location! Situated in Woodbridge and surrounded by beautiful grounds and river views, it's truly idyllic!
And finally, the care given to Mum in her last few days was so amazing, such love and compassion were shown, and with a mixture of her favourite music playing in the background, bless her!
Thank you Grove Court, we couldn't have chosen a better home.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review. It was an honour to care for your mother and she is greatly missed by all the staff and residents.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Grove Court in looking after your loved ones - no matter what their care needs are.
A very sincere thank you to all at Grove Court for making what could be a stressful situation - not one.
Thank you so much for this glowing review. It really reflects Grove Court and my vision for our residents being cared for by well-trained and genuinely caring staff.
The home itself is always welcoming upon arrival and has a nice, safe feel as soon as you enter reception where fresh, colourful flowers are often on display. The large grounds around the home provide some lovely outdoor space for residents and families to enjoy, including a summer house which is well-equipped.
The management team are always very welcoming, and understanding and often engages with residents and families which is great as we are made to feel part of the bigger family of Grove Court.
Overall, would highly recommend.
Many thanks for your kind review. We pride ourselves on our family feel and it is great to have that recognised. It is a privilege to care for your mother.
She left 5 weeks later at least a stone heavier, more engaged more lively and her whole body that was failing at home was much improved by a regime of delicious food, care and attention that was top tier. The staff were excellent. My mother is not the easiest resident and she was considered rather a naughty one (and perhaps she was one of the youngest) but from both sides I hear there was affection and I know she will miss that aspect enormously.
I would also like to mention the beautiful gardens and the location. Taking my mother up to the pub in her wheelchair past the beautiful houses was a highlight. Thank you to everyone who looked after my mother so well.
Thank you for this beautiful review. I'm so glad that your mother went home fit and well and this enabled her to live home independently for longer. You are always welcome to visit us if you are passing.
Adjusting to a new environment can be daunting yet the warm and attentive staff made the transition easy. They radiated care and kindness. The facilities are impressive, indoor and outdoor spaces, dining rooms, a bar and piano. Visitors welcome anytime, also children and dogs, and complimentary refreshments. Mum enjoyed various personal care services including hairdressing and nail care. A wide range of activities is offered. The meals provided were tasty and nutritious. Mum's time at GC was enriching. Tears at departure spoke volumes of her stay. GC goes beyond expectations, providing exceptional care and fostering a supportive community for its residents.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. Your words have summed up life at Grove Court. I am immensely proud of the whole team here and I will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Thank you once again.
Grove Court provide short term respite care for my mother as she recovered from a hospital visit. They could not have been more friendly or helpful and Mum has now moved back to her home.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review. It was a pleasure to assist your mother on your journey back to full health. Your feedback will be shared with the whole team.
Thank you Grove Court!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this beautiful review. It was a pleasure to care for your mother and assist her back to full health to return home.
From the beginning, she was very happy. She enjoyed the camaraderie and the activities on offer and joined in at every opportunity. She was always very positive about her care and was always clean, neat and tidy whatever time of day I visited.
All the carers were very kind and always willing to chat to me about Mum. They were quick to call the appropriate agency if there was any problem with Mum's health and to inform me of their action.
I have been very happy with the care my mother has received during the five years of her residency.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this kind review. My staff take such pride in providing outstanding, person-centred care and enriching the lives of our residents. Your mother is very much missed by us all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 January 2026Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd
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Meet the Team (1)

I have spent the last 10 years working in a care setting, developing my knowledge and growing to love this profession. I have a true passion for delivering person-centred care to the highest standard. Well-being and enrichment are my focus here at Grove Court for both staff and residents.
My drive and dedication will enable us to continue delivering the best care for our residents, along with maintaining independence, freedom of choice and having a jolly good time. For me, there is nothing more rewarding than a room full of smiling faces and the sound of laughter around our beautiful home. I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity to be the General Manager of Grove Court with an amazing team around me.
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