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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.
Advice with technology is always available and the food is always varied. There is a vegetarian and a fish option every day and breakfast is multiple choice and offers a tasty way to start the day.
Activities are excellent; my only comment that I would like some of them to be more demanding and some could benefit from more instruction.
Overall, Grove Court is a relaxing, friendly, environment with plenty of opportunities to make friends and to engage in a range of activities. Lots of lovely outdoor space, a range of walks and a very attractive shopping centre in the town with cakes, coffee shops, cinemas and restaurants.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this kind review. We are very glad you came to live at Grove Court and be part of our family.
Her room is pleasant and kept clean and overlooks a well-kept and interesting garden.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review.
I wish all care homes were resourced to the level of Grove Court - our elders should be offered the best and that is what I see here. Great staff attitude, friendly and ready to problem solve. I feel comforted that Mum is being actively cared for and her individuality celebrated rather than experienced as a problem because of underfunding and understaffing (I know there are lots of great staff in other care homes, but many seem to be underpaid and stretched to their limits). I feel very welcome each time I arrive and because the staff have been so forthcoming I feel I can still be usefully in touch from a distance when I have to step away. Thank you to all the Grove Court staff for the gift of peace of mind.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. You can be reassured that Mum is in very safe hands even from your distance. It was lovely to meet you at long last.
Prior to coming she had been in hospital and at 100 years of age was very frail and had to be nursed in bed.
The care given is exemplary which I know has led to such a wonderful recovery, she is smiling every day and the laughter that I thought we had lost is definitely back in bucket loads.
One year on she is up most days, able to feed herself and delights in the nutritious food provided.
The activities provided are wonderful and she loves to be involved.
She has now reached her 101 years, which is amazing after such a worrying time we had prior to her coming to Grove Court.
Thank you to all the staff, you have provided such a lovely haven for my aunt to live in and one that she truly deserves.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this delightful review. Your aunt is an inspirational lady!
The staff, whatever their role, are polite and welcoming and make us comfortable whenever we visit.
We like the fact that staff continually strive to maintain the resident's interests and capabilities.
We have found on a couple of occasions that communication/requests can be slow to be passed on and responded to e.g around hair and chiropody appointments. That said we are delighted to have chosen this home for the resident.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review. I was very glad to be reassured that the appointments had taken place.
My wife has been a resident at Grove Court since July 2001. The staff are very good at their job and also friendly on our visits to see her. All of her meals are liquid as she has difficulty with normal food, and the staff are fully aware she can take over an hour to feed her but the staff are very helpful and do not try to rush her. The building is very well run and the grounds and gardens are a delight to sit out in the summer. Anne has an excellent room which is also very clean and comfortable, as she spends most of her time in bed as her limbs are very stiff and moving her takes a great effort, but the staff do their best to try and move her limbs with great care.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review.
The food was excellent and my choices of meals were lovely.
The nursing care was brilliant as, unfortunately, I had to return to hospital whilst staying there and their professionalism whilst unwell was superb.
I would like to give my very grateful thanks to everyone who looked after me there.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I hope your health is now improving and it was a pleasure to assist you with additional care when you needed it.
The support and friendship of the team are extended to me, and other family members. They're there whenever needed with experience and again kindness. Everyone from the receptionist on arrival to speaking with the senior nurse. I feel well supported in any emotional and practical issues that arise. Nothing seems too much trouble for anyone who works in Grove Court.
Inside and outside the building is welcoming to residents and visitors alike. The areas I like best are the little places that look like one’s own home. A couple of easy chairs around a small table with a book or a bag of knitting on the side, maybe a pile of magazines or a puzzle already on the go. Just perfect. Thank you.
Thank you very much indeed for this lovely review. I am very proud of what we offer here at Grove Court, particularly the homely feel, so it is fantastic to hear that you recognise that too.
Mum moved into Grove Court in June 2023 as a nursing care resident. She was immediately made welcome and her needs were identified. As a family, we have great regard for and are extremely grateful to the home and staff who do their utmost to ensure Mum is happy and safe. She is very loved there by everyone and staff go out of their way to report to me what activities she has attended and how her mood is. She is treated with respect. Staff always report back to us immediately if she falls over, or if she has any medical problems.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It is a pleasure to have your mother with us. We pride ourselves with transparency and inclusion so it is lovely to have this recognised.
My 94-year-old mother is very happy here. Most importantly she says the staff are all lovely and fun. I have also found this to be the case. It is easy for me to contact the staff and have an immediate response whenever I am concerned about anything to do with her health. My mother particularly enjoys walks in the large garden.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this kind review. I am very pleased to hear your mother enjoys living with us at Grove Court.
My stepfather moved to Grove Court following the death of my mother. He was a resident for about 18 months, and had not lived in the UK for over 50 years when he moved in. The staff made him feel so welcome and settled, despite him not being from the area (whereas a lot of the residents are). The team are friendly and caring, treating all the residents with the utmost respect and dignity. The home itself is comfortable and like a real home-from-home rather than an institution. The grounds are beautiful. My stepfather really enjoyed his time there and they really helped him cope with the loss of my mother. As his health deteriorated, the care was amazing right through until the end, always ensuring he was happy comfortable and looked after. I could not recommend Grove Court more.
The whole team here at Grove Court does such an incredible job and it's lovely to receive that recognition.
My mother went to Grove Court for respite care earlier this year and we agreed that she should stay on permanently. We were pleased with that decision. She was very well looked after by the caring and friendly staff. The nursing team kept her safe, flagging her ongoing health issues with her GP to ensure all her medical care was integrated. The social activities, led by the wonderful ladies, are brilliant - there are craft sessions, art classes, musical performances, social events, films and games. They made a real effort to get Mum involved. The gardens are lovely and well-used for social events, and on a sunny day we loved to take Mum out in her wheelchair to sit in the garden room. Mum enjoyed lunching in the smart dining room, and there is a real effort made to give meal time a sense of occasion. The team led by the manager have shown us support and kindness and we felt relieved that the last few months of Mum's life were spent somewhere she was safe and supported.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to care for your mother and she is greatly missed by us all.
Following a hip operation I went to Grove Court for a two-week stay. I found everyone to be very friendly and caring. I liked the layout of the home, as I could find several indoor walks, which were all on the same level, and the grounds were very well kept, especially loved the garden room. Thought the interior looked a little tired, the rooms rather small. I had expected more medical care e.g. help with exercise and physio but in general, concerns were looked into, and a GP was sought.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Grove Court. I am pleased to hear that you had a good stay.
I cannot speak highly enough of Grove Court. My mum moved there earlier this year and has received nothing but kindness, support and high quality care. She is often greeted with hugs and nothing seems to be too much trouble. Not only is the setting beyond beautiful, with the river in the distance, the gardens abundant with flowers, trees and seating, but the home itself is awash with flowers, clean, with lovely living rooms and activity room. A special mention to the pastoral and activities team too, who are also brilliant. Creative, inventive, sparky, fun... every day there is at least one activity, be it yoga, choir, book club, art, gardening etc. There are lovely high days and holidays too, which the home organise from Abba Day to Suffolk Day... not when there is a positive celebratory feel around the place. Lunch and dinner are served in a beautiful room with balcony over looking the river and the choices and quality of food is excellent. I am so happy we found this place.
Thank you for your truly lovely review. It has reflected what we offer here at Grove Court to a 'T'. It is so very rewarding to be able to enrich residents lives in the way we do and also build such great relationships with family members who frequently visit.
My dad received the best care at Grove Court from the time of his admission for respite care in July to the time he sadly passed away in September. Dad had been living alone for many years until he could no longer manage on his own. He did not want to leave his home but once he was at Grove Court, he appreciated the care and company Grove Court could provide. The staff were amazing and treated him as part of a big family. Although Dad was not at Grove Court for long, he was treated with care and dignity throughout. I also valued the care that the staff gave to me and my family. They were extremely helpful in explaining everything to me when Dad became terminally ill and they were always there for me. I cannot speak highly enough of Grove Court. Everything was wonderful - the staff, rooms, food, activities, cleanliness, etc. all were top quality. Thank you to Grove Court for looking after my lovely, funny dad so well.
Thank you so very much for your kind review. It was an honour to care for your dad in his final months. The staff at Grove Court are an amazing bunch of people whom I feel blessed to manage and we are able to provide the outstanding level of care both clinically and holistically that our residents deserve.
Lovely place great people with experience and good workers. Lots of help from everyone, and support in any situation. I’m glad I can work with the nice place and people, management is very helpful and understanding toward all of us.
Thank you for kindly reviewing Grove Court, I am pleased to hear of your experience and the support you received.
Had a most enjoyable 2 weeks and hope to be back soon.
Thank you very much for your 5-star review! It was an absolute pleasure to have you staying with us and we can't wait for the next time!
I was there for 2 weeks after a knee replacement. It's a lovely light and airy building, thoroughly clean and with beautiful grounds. But.... the best part is the staff, every one of them so friendly, helpful and caring. I would thoroughly recommend it.
It was a pleasure to offer your post-operative care and we hope to see you again soon.
A stay of three weeks having booked for two but the benefits were so great I thought why not! A lot of online research was done by my family until Grove Court showed up. A personal visit by a daughter and friend confirmed the decision - this was the place for their elderly mother. How right they were. Respite care at its best. Peace and friendship bordering on affection from top management down through all employees. All in lovely grounds bordering on beautiful countryside. Excellent choices on the menu with food served on to immaculate table linen. I shall certainly be back if unhappily the need arises - and who knows when age reaches out eventually.
Thank you for lovely review, it was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us and we do hope to see you and your family again sometime soon.
I would recommend Grove Court to anyone. It is situated in a lovely area with views over the fields to the river and with beautiful gardens. The staff are wonderful and caring, meals are appetising and always with a choice. I have already booked my next visit.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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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