
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.
I visit my mum most days and find the home welcoming and pleasant. The staff are approachable and always busy helping the residents. My mum always looks clean and tidy. Her room is clean and fresh. The staff are excellent and some go above and beyond. I do hope this trend continues in the future.
It is a great pleasure to be able to offer the best care and service to you and your loved ones, your family and friends - many thanks for affording us that...
The care my father gets at Abbey Court is excellent. They are on top of all medical issues. The home is very clean. The staff are pleasant and approachable. I always feel very comfortable when I enter the home. The food is excellent and there are plenty of activities for those wishing to take part.
It is a great pleasure to be able to offer you and your family and loved ones the best of care in all respects - we very much looking forward to continuing to do so.
Thank you for affording us the opportunity to be partners with your family.
Kindest regards to you and yours, Operations Manager
We are friends of a resident and find he is well cared for and comfortable.
I know the team will be thrilled - your comments are greatly appreciated and valued.
Kindest regards to you and yours, Operations Manager.
Improved my mother's quality of life since moving into Abbey Court.
We are delighted to be able to offer your Mum great service, attention and respectful care and we look forward to continuing to do so.
Kindest regards, Operations Manager.
Good level of support for my mother. Excellent food and very good activities provided daily. Friendly caring staff.
I am so pleased that we can be of service to you and your loved ones. Thank you for allowing us to have the opportunity to do so.
Kindest regards to you and yours, Operations Manager.
We dropped in on the off chance for details of the home. We were shown around and given lots of information. Within three days my mother had been assessed and moved in. Excellent service.
I am so pleased we were able to support you and your family in the most appropriate manner. it is our pleasure to do so. Thank you for allowing us to have that opportunity.
We look forward to continuing to do so.
Kindest regards to you and yours, Operations Manager.
Lovely care home, clean, tidy and cheerful. All the staff are so kind and pleasant, from the medical staff, carers, catering and the friendly efficient admin staff. My mum is being well looked after and I am very pleased and relieved she is being cared for at Abbey Court.
It is our pleasure to offer the service that we do...thank you for allowing us the opportunity to do so.
Kindest regards to you and yours, Operations Manager.
Since the new manager has taken over, the transformation is amazing.
The staff are a lot happier, a lot more activities going on and a lot more interaction with the patients (at one stage, we were thinking of moving mum but not anymore). Very happy with Abbey court.
Looking forward to continuing to share the journey with you in the future.
Kindest regards to you and yours, Operations Manager.
Since arriving at the home, both management and staff have gone out of their way to care for the patient's needs.
The food is outstanding and to everyone's delight is really top quality.
The carers always talk to the patients in a caring and concerning manner which always makes them feel at ease and at home.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to complete this review, I will be sure to pass on your compliments to the whole team.
He was immediately given a room he had previously used twice before for short-term respite.
He was given such a warm welcome by staff and although very agitated, treated with dignity and care.
He has since settled relatively well since his medications have been revised and any concerns I have had have been addressed speedily and effectively.
Any visitors, including myself and daughter, have been made to feel more than welcome.
I am confident that he is being well cared for and in good hands.
Thanks again.
Bed Vacancies
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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.
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