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
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.
Very caring staff. Very clean rooms and large public rooms. Lots of different activities. Everyone smiles and communicates with residents who feel respected and cared for.
First class service throughout for my step dad.
Although originally he very much enjoyed the food available he now considers it poor. He has been a resident for a year so has maybe grown tired of what is available.
Any concerns raised are dealt with promptly and well with the responsive management. It is a pleasure to visit.
I recently joined my wife here where she had been a resident since last April. She needs much more attention than myself but I am pleased that a place in the main area of the home has allowed me to help my wife's condition stabilise. I have settled in the main part of the home and enjoying its food and activities - instead of trying to cope "on my own". Both of us try to get out into the grounds as much as possible - they are very good.
Very good. Good service and friendly staff.
Following Mum's move into Connaught Court, she has settled in very easily. She is well looked after by the care staff dealing with her medical needs. She is well fed with a good choice of menu. The overall home is light and airy with a variable activity list. Overall, a very good home and a credit to the management and staff.
I was well looked after during my stay on my short two weeks respite.
I have very few reasons to complain about the care here. Before coming to Connaught Court I had a short time in another care home in York. It was nothing like as comfortable as Connaught Court in every way, and it was more expensive!
My room is more than adequate. I have a nice view from my window of open parkland and mature trees. Reception is handled by friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food is good and the menu repeats over a three week period. I particularly enjoy breakfast. The staff on Knavesmire are friendly and sympathetic. I am concerned that another resident often enters my room without my permission.
I enjoy the entertainment and am prepared to join in. Most participants like to help out when asked. In-house activity usually arranged with many residents participating.
The staff are always kind and thoughtful towards my partner and me. This is our prime concern. Good to know he is always in safe hands.
The whole atmosphere is welcoming, warm and friendly on every visit. The buildings and rooms are immaculate. Food is hot and looks tasty.
My only negative is (and its not very often) that I see more staff in the office than on 'the floor'
There are frequent events and exercises for residents with a wide-ranging and full events programme. Food is good with flexibility to have it in one of two dining rooms or in private rooms.
Receptionist was very helpful and professional.
Since my mother moved into Connaught Court her life has improved. The staff are excellent, my mother moved from another dementia home which was horrible. Now she's in Connaught Court both her and her family are much happier knowing she has the best on offer.
Personal care good and responsive. Choice of activities acceptable - main problem is remember what's on - maybe a better way of reminding the residents what's happening that day. Car parking for visitors very poor.
Visiting my friend. Unfortunately he spends a lot of time resting in bed. If he was more stimulated to be involved as he was always a very active person. Otherwise the home is well run, very efficiently and well mannered staff. Lovely warm, clean and very homely.
My mother has dementia and beyond any care that I could give, I am also impressed by the loving nature of the care she receives here. It is efficient and people really care for the elderly confused people.
From observations only I consider Connaught Court to be a perfect place to live and to have a comfortable, cared for life. I have made enquiries and intend to place my name on the waiting list.
Has deteriorated in recent years due to staff shortages and certain building preparations being carried out. Residents communications re these subjects are poor and cause confusions as to what is happening.
The Home Manager has spoken to Mrs Carr and has resolved the security issue.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 December 2019Outstanding
- 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)
- 04 Jun 2026
Residents 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...
- 19 Mar 2026
In 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....
- 05 Mar 2026
Falls 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)
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)
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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