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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.
We found everyone at Grove Court to be very helpful and friendly. Following an operation, my mother needed respite care quickly and they were really efficient and helpful. It was such a great help. Whilst staying, my mother had a very restful time and was well cared for.
It was a pleasure to care for your mother recently and I am very glad she enjoyed her time with us.
Many thanks.
Wow - what an amazing care home! Every single member of staff is welcoming, polite, respectful, kind and compassionate. The home is spotlessly clean, the communal areas bright and welcoming and there is an overall feeling of happiness. My mother has struggled to accept her move into a care home but the staff have tailored their care so she feels secure and, over time, is much more settled. The leadership team are exemplary and instils a first-class culture which transcends throughout Grove Court. My mother has received the most kindest and compassionate care which enables us, as a family, to have peace of mind which is priceless. There is a wide-ranging activities programme available. The food looks good and the team have actively sought out my mother's likes and dislikes and is very accommodating of her preferences. I could not leave a review without mentioning the amazing grounds and gardens - simply beautiful and very well maintained. I have no hesitation in recommending Grove Court.
The team deserve the recognition for the amazing care we offer here at Grove Court. I am exceptionally proud to lead such an amazing team who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond.
Your mother is a pleasure to care for and we are delighted you chose us.
Many thanks for your ongoing support.
My husband was a resident in Grove Court for two years over which period he received excellent care and attention. I visited the home almost every day and always found it impeccably clean and tidy. The residents all seemed happy and content and I was made to feel one of the family. All staff very quickly became aware of and greeted me by my name. The gardens are exceptionally well looked after and it was a pleasure to be able to push my husband around the grounds on a sunny day. My husband always praised the standards of catering and enjoyed being able to meet with other residents in the restaurant. I could not have chosen a nicer home for my husband to spend his final days.
It was a pleasure to care for your husband in his final years and we do miss your daily visits very much.
The loving care she received throughout those years was exemplary and she considered Grove Court her home. The staff always made her visitors feel welcome and the building itself was always clean and tidy, with lovely seasonal displays of flowers on the grounds.
As her dementia declined she still recognised and felt safe with the staff who looked after her and the staff encouraged her to do any activities that she could still manage. Whenever I visited she was comfortable, clean and had easy and prompt access to staff.
Her end-of-life wishes were taken into account and followed. The staff kept me informed and were supportive of me as well.
Thank you so much for your touching review. The staff here pride themselves in exceptional person-centred care and your words reflect that this is what was delivered. It was an honour and privilege to care for your friend for her final years of life. She is hugely missed by us all.
Dad moved to Grove Court in September 2020 and sadly passed away in November 2022, aged 94. He had decided he needed the facilities of a residential home having found it increasingly difficult to cope at home following a number of falls. Whilst the initial move was difficult due to the Covid regulations, the staff at the home made the move a welcome one for him. The staff have been excellent, from reception through to the Care base team and we could not have wanted anything more for Dad. Catering was often described by Dad as Restaurant quality and he enjoyed the organised social events. Towards the end, the support, care and compassion given to Dad was outstanding. I have no hesitation in recommending Grove Court.
We are very blessed to have so many wonderful staff who take huge pride in their work making Grove Court such a special place to be.
I came from a knee replacement at the hospital after 2 days there. I needed a bit of a break before returning alone to my home. Wonderful help and I was up and walking with aids the next day. I stayed ten days here. Great place - food and staff. I made a good choice. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to support you with your rehabilitation. We do hope to see you again soon as you made such good acquaintance's in your short stay.
We are so pleased that our friends recommended Grove Court. Our mother was understandably concerned about the move from her own flat to home but she very quickly found her feet. She found having like-minded people around stimulating as she had increasingly been on her own all day. She enjoys her garden room and the ability to take walks on the grounds secure in the knowledge that, if she falls, she can call for help using the home key fob. The Grove Court team are wonderful. The gardens are an ever-changing delight, the catering wonderful and thoughtful, events and tours are frequent and fun and the medical team is caring and attentive. I cannot imagine a better place for her to be.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review.
Even during the pandemic when we could not visit, we had regular e-mail updates. The high standard of care was maintained and the staff never tired of my daily phone calls to see how Mum was doing. The social events team arranged for us to see Mum on Skype calls twice a week which was fantastic.
I have no hesitation in recommending Grove Court as an outstanding home.
It was a pleasure to care for your mother in the final years of her life.
Thank you once again.
My stay came up to my expectations of a week's holiday. I was able to see my daughter, son-in-law and grandson. Parties almost daily. Followed my daughter's programme so did not need to partake in activities, at home I do. I met other friends from Norfolk. A happy friendly place. I agree that anyone sits anywhere for meals, but in my case, I would have liked a member of staff to find a place for me. Myself, staff and visitors could not turn on TV or off, it was not a case of batteries. The TV should be checked before a new person comes into a room. There was a blip one morning in my routine - I received an apology. The room was not cleaned every day.
I will be sure to take your comments on board to ensure future respite stays do not experience the same difficulties.
It was a pleasure to have you stay with us.
Her room and surroundings were clean, bright and comfortable. The support and care she received from the staff was warm and caring which brought out Mum's personality.
Mum was pleased to return to her own bed after her week's stay but the most important thing to mention is Mum will happily stay again at Grove Court when the need arises. The week's stay has now removed the stress and anxiety that comes alongside the need for support for our elderly loved ones when we are unable to be there. Thank you to all at Grove Court.
It was a pleasure to assist you in caring for your mother to give you the freedom to spend time with the new addition to the family.
A dear friend of mine initially went to Grove Court last year for respite care which was then extended and she ended up staying until she passed away last month aged nearly 94. The care she received at all times during her stay was superb and the staff went above and beyond to make her feel at home and also to support her in her final hours. The location and grounds are beautiful, the food and menu choices excellent and everywhere is kept spotlessly clean. A variety of activities were always on offer and my friend particularly enjoyed an outing to Felixstowe and a trip around Woodbridge! I always received a warm welcome when visiting and communication was always excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Grove Court to anyone looking for a caring, supportive home from home.
Thank you for your kind review. It means so much for our staff to get the recognition they deserve.
It was a pleasure to care for your dear friend, she was certainly a very special lady and very sadly missed by us all.
Many thanks once again.
In short, Grove Court made every effort to make my father's stay pleasurable, even during Covid lockdown, with nothing ever being too much trouble to the care home and its staff.
Your father was a very special gent, and it was an honour to care for him.
Thank you.
My father received excellent care throughout his time as a resident of Grove Court. The staff were at all times caring, attentive and professional and always went the extra mile to help him. They maintained these standards throughout the pandemic and rose admirably to the challenges it presented. They did all they could to make Grove Court a home from home for my father, including by encouraging him to participate in thoughtful and well-planned social activities and events such as the recent, excellent Jubilee party. All in all my family and I are very glad that my father was able to move to Grove Court once he could no longer remain in his own home.
It has been our pleasure and privilege to care for your father and get to know you and the family so well. You have always been so supportive of our wonderful team here at Grove Court. Your father was a true gentleman and he is sadly missed by us all. Thank you.
Grove Court is outstanding in every way. The building and surrounding gardens are spacious and beautiful. Above all, the members of staff are amazing. Always helpful, caring and efficient. We are very fortunate to have this special facility.
Thank you for your kind words. We pride ourselves on providing the best care in our beautiful surroundings.
I chose Grove Court for my mother, aged 90, when she decided in May that she was ready for a care home as I was aware of its excellent reputation - only the best is good enough for my precious mother. She has settled, made friends, joins in and just last week told me she now sees it as home. The home is kept to a very high standard and is a pleasure to visit. The staff throughout are caring, respectful, kind and attentive to needs. I cannot speak highly enough of everyone who makes this a true home from home. The gardens and grounds are also outstanding.
I am so glad that your mum has settled into her new home and that you are enjoying quality time with her when you visit. I know what a big decision it was to move from her lovely little home so I am so pleased she sees Grove Court as home and has made new friendships too.
Very good, a beautiful building with lovely views over the river and countryside. Always helpful with very polite staff.
Thank you so much for your review, it's lovely to see you enjoying a relaxed and comfortable lifestyle here at Grove Court.
I don't think it would be possible to give this care home a better review. The place has a really good feel from the moment you walk through the front door. Staff are always helpful and welcoming. They make a special effort to attend to the residents and their relatives' individual needs with particular attention to detail. They have made every possible effort to keep our family connected during the pandemic with regular Zoom meetings each week requiring a member of staff to assist my mother with the technology - an absolute 'godsend'.
It has been our pleasure and privilege to care for your parents and get to know you and the family so well. This year has been a massive team effort and families are very much part of that and using new technologies and other ways of keeping in touch have been so key to making sure residents stay connected to family. Its been a learning curve for us all!
Dad has been a resident of Grove Court for more than a year now, having reached the point where he could no longer safely live alone after a number of years of carers going into his own house. It was a difficult decision all round, but the right one, and we count ourselves extremely fortunate that he was able to find a room in such a superb facility. The whole team have been absolutely excellent from the very first day and especially so during the current pandemic. I can't praise them highly enough for their friendly, professional, caring approach. Thank you, everyone at Grove Court.
Having known your dad for several years when he was living at home I know what a big decision it was to move into residential care. I am so glad he has found Grove Court a comfortable and caring home where he can still exercise his independence with the benefit of the 24-hour support from a team who know him well.
My mother went into Grove Court three years ago aged 95. She is now very frail and on end of life care. The home is well managed, and communication between them and me has been good. The care has been very thorough, and with great respect shown to the resident’s individual needs and wishes. Since my mother has been very frail, I’ve seen staff being loving to her, which is a comfort to both of us. They have also been sensitive to me.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you feel supported through what has been the most difficult time. Working as a team our continued goal is to make your mother feel comfortable and respected for the remainder of her life.
The genuine loving care given to my parents and our family has been very special and has made a huge positive difference in difficult times. Thankful prayers for this dedicated team of hard workers, the clinical staff, the cleaners, the administrators, the maintenance team, hope I haven't left anyone out! Thank you!
I'm so glad we have been able to help you through what I know is a very difficult time. Your good wishes for all of us are much appreciated.
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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