With its ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (April 2021), Connaught Court is located close to the city centre in York and provides residential care, nursing and residential dementia support with permanent care or short stay respite breaks. Residents can enjoy extensive grounds and inner courtyards, including a summer house, vegetable gardens and an area where chickens are kept.
The level of care each person receives will depend on their...
Care Provided by Connaught Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 94 Service Users
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
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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- 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
- Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,313 - £1,507
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,882 - £2,209
- Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1,882 - £2,324
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,357 - £1,577
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £2,094 - £2,282
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2,202 - £2,400
Our care fees are subject to a preadmission needs assessment which is a requirement of admission, so the Home can fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. The prices quoted are weekly and for guidance only. They will be confirmed following a full assessment. Respite care may be offered and is usually 10% above the permanent care fees, subject to availability and will depend on an assessment of a person’s care needs. Respite care may be offered and is usually 10% above the permanent care fees, subject to availability and will depend on an assessment of a person’s care needs.
Contact Connaught Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
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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
- The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Marinda Aydinalp (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (94)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (94)
Parking
- Parking on site
Connaught Court Reviews (184)
Connaught Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Connaught Court has 184 reviews.
Although a care home can never be same as 'home', this one tried hard to provide support and facilities for independent and private living, as well as attractive and well equipped communal areas for optional group activities. From the cups and saucers, small seating areas with access to outside space, concerts in the lounge, services in the chapel, to the friendly staff, this is a quality environment for older people.
I have found your care quite satisfactory. I am sure Mother is quite capable of telling you if she finds anything amiss.
From the moment you walk in until the time you walk out, you are filled with admiration for the outstanding quality, dedication and care from the staff at this home. I could not wish for a better home for my mother or any other person to spend their latter years. The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution do a fabulous job with their dedicated team of staff. Thank you.
My husband had a weeks respite care and was extremely happy with his stay. I felt relaxed to go away, knowing that he was well looked after.
The staff are wonderful, compassionate and caring. It has been a big step for my mother to come into a home so I really appreciate how much the staff have done to make her feel that she is at home. The facilities are good and I am always made to feel welcome.
Over the 3 occasions my mother has been into Connaught Court the quality, standard and attention to detail of her care, needs and daily well being has been consistently good. I am aware of her daily needs increasing now and over the forthcoming future and know the only option of her care, other than 24/7 at home with me, is in safe hands so I have peace of mind in the secure knowledge she is being looked after well in Connaught Court.
Compared to other places of which I have experience, Connaught Court is outstanding. The facilities are far better than the fees we pay would afford. The standard of the staff is of very high quality, a tribute to the level of recruitment and training. Age 98.
After being here for nearly 4 months, I am still impressed by standards of care, friendliness, professional, polite responses from all the staff I have met. The gardens have been well landscaped, lots of colour and large, old lovely trees. Some areas, sadly not weed free, but difficult to maintain by one gardener. The staff are well trained in dementia care, working to a set routine with dignity and cheerfulness and a friendly disposition to each other, though at times the workload means that wheelchair dependent residents have to wait to be attended to. I am kept informed/included, details of care for my husband. The large lounge is beautifully furnished, comfortable chairs, piano/bar/film equipment a central point for large or small events. The chapel is used for services a good thing to have.
I feel like one of the team.
Overall delighted with the care. Lovely staff and attention to detail. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
The main trouble is I simply can't get used to being "waited upon!"
Very good rooms. Staff very polite and helpful all the time. Service was very good. I would recommend staying here.
I have had an excellent 2-week break at Connaught Court and could not have asked for better service. Being one of the more active guests I could have hoped for more activities but otherwise, the facilities were top class.
There are quiet areas, a large lounge with stage! And airy dining room which are excellently furnished.
I, as wife of service user, have been treated with patience and kindness at this difficult time of my husband having onset of vascular dementia. I am impressed with the patience and friendliness of all staff.
I am most impressed by all the facilities that are present and would have no hesitation recommending to others.
I find Connaught Court a very pleasant place to live in and everyone is most helpful and kind. The food is adequate but gets very boring having the same old recipe every month.
My mother takes part in and enjoys the many activities that are available organised by excellent teams.
We are always greeted by name when we visit and are made to feel very welcome.
Thank you to all the staff for making our family reunion successful and happy. Our far-flung family were impressed and very pleased to know how well our Mum is cared for.
Ok.
Very good experience.Plenty of activities. The food is always good and they cater for my dietary requirements.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 December 2019- Caring Good
- Effective Outstanding
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Outstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
No Vacancies
Posted: 16 July 2026Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies
News (12) & Events (0)
- Posted: Thursday 04 Jun 2026Residents and staff across RMBI Care Co. Homes took part in 'Learning at Work Week' during 18th to 24th May to share and learn new skills. The theme for this...
- Posted: Thursday 19 Mar 2026In celebration of International Day of Happiness, residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Connaught Court, in York, were delighted this week when Monet, an American miniature horse came to visit....
- Posted: Thursday 05 Mar 2026Falls and fractures are a common and serious health issue faced by older people in the UK where around a third of people aged 65 and over, and around half...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)Date: Thursday 30 Jun 2022
- Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)Date: Wednesday 30 Jun 2021
- Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)Date: Friday 28 Feb 2020
Meet the Team (1)
Marinda Aydinalp joined Connaught Court as Deputy Home Manager in June 2014. In February 2022, she was promoted to Home Manager.
Marinda demonstrates clear vision, passion and dedication for the residents in her care. She played a significant part in Connaught Court being rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC in 2023.
Marinda leads a highly experienced and dedicated team. She inspires them by being a role model in both her leadership and her passion for delivering the best care for residents.
Marinda has achieved the Dementia Care Mapping qualification whilst also pursuing an NVQ Level 5 Apprenticeship Programme. This demonstrates her commitment to continuously expanding her knowledge, enabling her to provide exceptional dementia care.
Marinda has created a Namaste Room, which allows residents living with dementia to enjoy a relaxing environment. The room has sensory equipment, including tactile walls, fibre optic lights, a star projector and bubble tubes, which support residents’ mental health and well-being.
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