
Members of staff were compassionate, responsive to care needs, observant of and proactiveAndrea P(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Very caring and professional and exceptional nursing care.L L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Lovely care home, clean, tidy and cheerful. All the staff are so kind and pleasantSteve T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Members of staff were compassionate, responsive to care needs, observant of and proactiveAndrea P(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Very caring and professional and exceptional nursing care.L L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Lovely care home, clean, tidy and cheerful. All the staff are so kind and pleasantSteve T(Son of Resident/Service User)

Abbey Court Nursing and Care Home was purpose built in 1995 to offer safe, comfortable and homely surroundings to residents receiving both nursing and lifestyle care. The home is still doing that 29 years on, and supports residents and their families with all manner of physical, mental and lifestyle challenges.
With ensuite rooms available, private gardens and a quiet secluded location in the traditional Staffordshire Moorlands town of Leek, Abbey Court...
Care Provided by Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Abbey Court welcomes private fee paying residents, residents supported by the Local Authority and also those supported by the CCG.
Fees include everything needed for a comfortable, safe and secure life - including all care and nursing services, a wide variety of food and drink available 24 hours a day, (all special diets catered for), activities and range of entertainment and lifestyle programmes, all nursing and care staffing and a huge team of support staff including cleaners, administration staff, chefs and kitchen team etc.
The only extra costs would be those affected by resident choice - such as hairdressing, daily newspaper etc all of which can be arranged on request.
Abbey Court welcomes residents on the basis of a mixture of fees - eg., residents supported by Local Authority and a private top up are welcome. Our policy is to discuss each individuals circumstances to find the perfect solution - and we are always open minded to all solutions and options.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbey Court Care and Nursing 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
- Knights Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mandy Leadbetter (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- No set visiting times - there is an 'open door' policy to visitors at all reasonable times. Visitors attending the home at meal times will be encouraged to eat with the residents to enable increased nutrition and food and drink intake wherever possible. Celebration parties and special events meals and occasions can be organised and are always very welcome indeed.
Parking
- There is parking on site - this can however become limited at some busier times and on days with special and family events at the home. Further restriction free parking is available on Novi Lane, at the end of the drive way to the home, within easy walking distance.
Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home Reviews (30)
Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.504) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home has 30 reviews.
This place is first class.
Great to start the new year with positive feedback, thank you Wilfred. I will forward to the team, and we will continue to provide a quality service for our residents. Mandy
A short but excellent stay, most enjoyable.
Great to hear such lovely compliments about the home, thank you. I will share them with the team.
My uncle sadly spent only a short time in Abbey Court, however, during that time the care he received was consistently of a high standard. Members of staff were compassionate, responsive to care needs, observant of and proactive regarding changes in my uncle's demeanour, including medication to ease his pain. He was kept clean, tidy and well shaven and his dignity was maintained. A special thanks to a staff nurse for her care of my uncle and our family.
We really appreciate the feedback given and will share this with the team. We strive to give excellent standards of care to all, if we can make the final days as peaceful as possible for residents and their families then staff are rewarded. Thank you again for the lovely comments.
What can we say apart from the whole experience at the nursing home was excellent in every sense. From the first time you enter the unit to the end. Very caring and professional and exceptional nursing care. Thank you for everything.
It's great to receive this feedback, great moral booster for the staff. We all do our best, not always getting it right but we do strive for excellence in everything we do. I'm very proud of the team. Thank you.
The issues I have are
1) Items of clothing go missing even though they have the room number on. Items that obviously require ironing are not ironed and I take my mother-in-law's laundry home to iron! White items very often come back tinged with other colours so obviously whites are not washed separately. 4 hand-knitted cardigans have been totally destroyed due to not being washed with care.
2) I have been asking since 2020 for her room to be decorated and refurbished... it was and still is a very shabby room.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. I will pass your kind words to the staff. I too have utmost respect for them and the care they provide is invaluable to us and to the residents. I have raised your concerns regarding ironing with the housekeeping team to ensure this is...
The overall atmosphere in the care home appears to have deteriorated since Mum (who has been a resident for approximately twenty-two months) arrived. The staff appear to have less time to spend with the residents. This is particularly noticeable in the area of social interaction with residents like sing songs. I feel that is detrimental to the overall health of the residents. Changes from a catering part of view, I believe have been negative. Although the food might be nutritious the appearance is very unappealing.
I would like to thank you all for the care of our dad and grandad. End-of-life care was excellent. So comfortable and clean, excellent. The staff treated him like family. At the very end, you all gave him dignity and peace. You will be thanked forever by all our family. I recommend anyone with an elderly relative who needs the care to place them here, your mind will be at peace.
Thank you for your kind words, it will be forwarded to the team. We take pride in our work so it's lovely to see excellent feedback like this. Best wishes to the family.
My mum has been a resident at Abbey Court for four months now after hospital admission. I am delighted that she has settled well and have no regrets about her move. She is always well dressed with her hair and make-up done well, which is very important to her. Mum loves the entertainment, particularly anything to do with singing and dancing (lots of it provided). There is always somebody on hand to deal with any concerns that we as a family have, and the staff always respond positively. More than happy that Mum is here.
Thank you for the fantastic review. We will continue to improve and provide the best care possible for your loved one.
Difficult for Nan not in her own home, but we were made to feel welcome. Only improvement is next spring, the outside needs to be cleaned and tidied up - perhaps flowers/plants.
Thank you for your fantastic review, we are grateful for any feedback and will improve on any issues raised.
I have found most of the staff to be friendly and caring and the home very clean. My friend gives a different insight. I know that they have struggled with her dietary needs. She buys her own soup! I have been in her room when a particular carer was on duty and heard her say something under her breath, re my friend, which I assume she didn't think I heard, which I didn't think was very professional.
During the imposed restrictions Abbey Court did all they could to facilitate my visits and since the easing of these, they have gone out of their way to enable me to have longer visits. These longer visits, as well as a packed lunch which Abbey Court provide, if necessary, enable me to take her for several hours on picnic trips around the Leek countryside. As my mother cannot get about easily without assistance the staff are always there to gently help her into and out of the car.
The staff are always friendly and treat my mother with care and respect. Living outside the country as I do, they are always there to assist my mother, allowing her to talk to me when I ring and arranging video calls.
Thank you for your review, and your kind words. It is our pleasure to be of service to your Mother, to you and the whole family, thank you for giving us that opportunity. On behalf of every member of our staff team, heartfelt wishes from our family, to yours.
Abbey Court is like home from home. It has that homely feel and so welcoming. Take care.
Thank you for your fantastic review, we are really grateful for your feedback.
Very happy with the care provided, which I feel to be of an excellent standard. I have had the experience of other care homes and Abbey Court has been the best without question. I have been particularly impressed by the handling of the Covid situation.
Thank you for your review. We are all so grateful for your kind words. It is our pleasure to be of service to you and your family, and we all look forward to continuing to be so.
My mum is now in her 7th year at Abbey Court and my dad was there for 3 years before he sadly passed away. My parents have both been happy here and very well cared for. Abbey Court is a very clean and well-managed care home. Staff are always friendly and welcoming whilst maintaining complete professionalism. Mum is content and completely well cared for. She is treated as an individual and all her needs are well met. All staff are aware of her likes and dislikes which is also important to us. During the pandemic, their care for residents and families has been unwavering. Any concerns have been dealt with promptly and efficiently. The food is homemade and mum is given options to suit her needs. Abbey Court is like one big family and I cannot rate them highly enough.
Thank you for your review - it is hugely appreciated! The whole team are so grateful for your kind words.
It is our pleasure to be of service to you and your family...
...so...from our family, to your family, thank you so much!
The home has provided my father with excellent wrap-around care, all his needs are catered for taking into account his Dementia and great age. The home is very proactive with myself eg emails, contact, and visits. It is kept immaculate throughout. The staff go over and beyond to make sure residents experience good food, entertainment, nice company, and feel joy. The home is professional in all aspects of care, empathy, dignity, and laughter. This is why I have given my ratings.
My father has dementia and we selected Abbey Court for his care based on recommendation. The level of care and compassion and treating him as an individual is exceptional. The staff are amazing and willing to assist and answer any questions openly and honestly. External healthcare professionals have also been involved with the care and sharing information and updates has been exceptional. So pleased my father is receiving his care here and I would say it is more of an extended family which l am also made to feel part of. We know he is receiving the best possible care from a dedicated caring professional and compassionate team. During the covid pandemic, communication has been excellent and although contact has been limited, l cannot fault their endeavours to explore all types of communication ensuring we can maintain a form of contact. I would recommend Abbey Court to anyone who needs to move their loved one into care.
Thank you for your comments and your review, we will continue to provide a fantastic service for your loved one.
I have spent the best part of 10 years caring for elderly friends and family. My friend was dead set against going into a home until we chanced upon Abbey Court. It's clean, well kept and importantly a safe place for her. She thinks highly of the staff who are all very friendly and more importantly seem to know their care job inside and out.
Thank you so much for your feedback - it is hugely appreciated by all of us at Abbey Court. It is our pleasure to do what we do - your support is always so very much valued. My best wishes to you and yours. Richard.
I think that Abbey Court is a very modern and well-maintained care home. The staff are well lead and very supportive with the best approach to the service users.
Thank you for your feedback Tanya. It is our pleasure and honour to do the job we do and to be able to welcome you and your loved ones into our home. I will share this with the team - they will be thrilled and immensely grateful. Thank you again. Kindest regards to you and yours.
My husband was transferred to Abbey Court after being in hospital since June where his general well being had diminished. After only a day he was starting to take interest and try to talk. The staff have been very patient with his moods, not wanting food, drink or medication and this week he has started to try to feed himself. He is always treated as a person and everyone uses his name. Abbey Court is the next best thing to home.
Many thanks for your review. It's our pleasure to care for your husband and join partnership with you and your loved ones. Very best wishes from all of us at Abbey Court.
The carers I find have been kind and helpful to my friend. Improvements have been made in the reception area where visitors sign in and I've always been greeted warmly at reception which is very nice.
Many thanks for taking the time and making the effort to post a review of our home.
Your kind comments are hugely appreciated by us all and very much valued.
It is always our pleasure to welcome you to Abbey Court anytime - we look forward to doing so again soon.
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News (6) & Events (0)
- 17 Feb 2026
Kathy was born and raised in Staffordshire, where she enjoyed a happy childhood surrounded by friends and a close-knit community. She attended Weststreet Primary School before moving on to a...
- 26 Jan 2026
We’re delighted to welcome Sarah to Knights Care as our new Head of Compliance. In this integral role, she will work closely with teams across the organisation to strengthen compliance,...
- 26 Jan 2026
Since joining Abbey Court in 2015, Janine has become a cherished part of the home. One of her greatest joys—and a hobby she has loved since childhood—is completing jigsaw puzzles....
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Meet the Team (5)

Mandy has worked in the care sector for over 17 years, starting in the community as a support worker and then going on to study Mental Health Nursing at Keele University.
She has held mangers registration in her previous position and is proud to have achieved an outstanding rating with CQC and understands what this entails. Mandy is excited to work with the team at Abbey Court sharing her skills and knowledge and is passionate about how care is delivered. She is very focused on teamwork and empowering others to achieve their potential enabling a positive culture for growth within the workplace.

Dan is one of the most recognisable faces at Abbey Court, having been here man and boy. Having joined as a care assistant, he has graduated to his current senior role. Having completed numerous courses and qualifications along the way, he contributes both experience and knowledge to our home.
Dan is quite simply passionate about the home and enhancing the well-being and lives of all of our residents, and many hundreds of them over the years. On the odd occasion when he is not in our home or glued to a computer screen, you will probably find him in the garden, but this time glued to a good book!

South African-born Sandra came to the UK 16 years ago, although she has enjoyed nursing for 32 years. Although she worked in intensive and complex care in her home country for 12 years and in the UK for 10, Sandra is also trained and qualified in other fields such as psychiatry, midwifery and community skills.
Happily married for 21 years, her family is completed of her 2 sons. Having worked at Abbey Court for 3 years, her passion for elderly care is evident on a daily basis.

Alison has spent most of her life working in care homes and has worked her way to her current role. Alongside her vast experience, she has also amassed a wealth of qualifications, including NVQs in Health and Social Care, Customer Service and Activity Provision.
When not at work Alison is kept busy – she has 3 children and 7 grandchildren, Rosie the dog and an allotment, all of which need a lot of attention!

Hayley has worked at Abbey Court for a while and has progressed to managing the housekeeping team. She has completed professional qualifications in laundry operations and cleaning services. Hayley takes professional pride in ensuring the home is tip-top clean, and in leading her team to achieve this. She will be the first to tell you that she loves her job.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home
What types of Care is Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home have?
There are 46 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Abbey Court Care and Nursing Home to the centre of Leek?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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