





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.
I am very happy at Connaught Court and feel that my needs are being met most of the time and the staff strive to ensure this.
I moved to Connaught Court as I had no relations close by and couldn't manage on my own and I do not regret moving in.
Every day the residents are looked after in an exemplary way. The only thing the residents require is impossible to provide and that is the family.
As a visitor several questions below I cannot comment on however an overall impression is very good.
I work in the home as a volunteer once a week, running the shop for the residents. The residents and staff are always pleasant and are always pleased to see us. The home is always clean and tidy and the residents receive the care and dignity they require.
My husband and I were on the waiting list at Connaught Court and when he suddenly died in November 1015, I was very soon offered accommodation. I was extremely lucky and I love the room I am now in. Comfy, cosy and nice view from the window. The staff are perfect in every way, so kind and helpful form those in charge through to workmen and cleanliness. The food is extremely food and most enjoyable. Every where is beautifully clean. I would recommend Connaught Court to everyone and thank god I'm here where I feel safe a cared for.
I stay for lunch 4 times a month, the service and meals are excellent. All the staff are helpful and keep me informed if there is a concern. Always a cheerful greeting from reception staff when I enter. Tea and coffee always available makes it feel like home for visitors and residents. Residents are cared for well and respected. Rooms are clean and hygienic. All staff are patient in awkward situations when residents are confused.
My mum has dementia and often doesn't recognise me as I can only visit infrequently as I live in the USA. I am always really impressed with how caring, patient and cheerful all the staff are and how well cared for and loved my mother is. She has had some health issues (she's 95!) and the team work hard to make her as comfortable as possible and back to an even keel, or as even as can be managed. I am just simply highly impressed with the standard of the accommodation and the care and attention my mother receives.
A fantastic place, friendly staff.
Always a warm welcome at reception and whoever is on duty seems to know exactly where to find the resident you are visiting. Everything clean and tidy, and staff are cheerful and extremely helpful. Residents seem very content.
A happy, caring environment. Staff are helpful and helping in all aspects. Readily recommended to anyone.
There is always a lovely atmosphere here - calm, welcoming, happy and friendly. The premises are always clean, smart, nicely furnished and comfortable. Tea, coffee and biscuits are always available at various venues within the building. As well as a main lounge there is a choice of smaller communal areas indoors and outside. The grounds and gardens are maintained to a high standard and are readily accessible. Regular activities are well attended. The managers are very approachable and friendly, all the staff smile. They all know my mother and all the other residents by name. Everyone takes time to have a word or two - it feels just like a large family.
My father was a resident taken in at very short notice. He was very ill and rallied within a couple of weeks. He settled in the home and was contented there. Staff were friendly and helpful always. The room could have done with redecoration but on the whole we were very satisfied with his care. He died earlier this year. Some staff even came to his funeral service.
I have always found the staff considerate and friendly. The premises are clean and well cared for. Currently there is building work going on which does not add to the attractiveness. We have used Connaught Court both with family and friends and found it a wonderful environment. Today we have called to see an old and dear friend and found him happy and very well cared for. I believe Connaught Court to be a treasure.
Very friendly welcoming atmosphere. People are clearly very happy with the entertainment services.
Visited our friend, who wasn't feeling very well today. A visit to his doctor had been arranged for this morning, a carer to take him in a wheelchair. Full marks. He rates Connaught Court highly, as do the many other friends who have been here over many years.
Excellent venue, very helpful staff.
Feel that my mother is in a safe caring environment which meets her needs.
My mother came into the home in June 2015. She has settled well and loves the food! This was a major worry as she is a vegetarian. We love the atmosphere and the fact that there are animals about the place as my mother loves dogs. We feel happy that she is well looked after and in a safe environment. We have confidence in the staff.
Amazing caring environment, specially adapted to dementia patients. On site hairdresser to do hair for both ladies and gents who is fantastic with all residents. Mum is treated with dignity and love at all times and in 3 years I have never had any issues or cause for concern. My family and I thank our lucky stars every day that mum is able to be here and are eternally grateful to every single staff member.
My parents moved to Connaught Court last year and it has given them a new lease of life! The care they experience is outstanding and the staff cannot do enough for them. The environment is beautiful and I am always impressed by and amused by all the decanters of sherry everywhere - except there are never any glasses when I am passing! There is a varied programme of entertainment and plenty of stimuli, particularly for my dad who enjoys having other men to talk to.
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
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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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