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The accommodation is comfortable and homely place to recuperate and to settle into, with staff welcoming to visitors and supporting as much independence as possible.
En-suite bedrooms add to the home's efficient care, having been purpose built to suit both the needs of residents and the challenges that carers face.
Care Provided by Richmond Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Richmond Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Richmond Court 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)
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 Bondcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Victoria Brettwood (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Richmond Court Reviews (47)
Richmond Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Richmond Court has 47 reviews.
This has a lot to do with the staff of who I cannot speak highly enough of.
The dedication I have seen is second to none.
We now feel relaxed knowing our family member is in great care.
Thank you all.
Since my brother in law came to this home from another care home the improvement in him is unbelievable Thank you
I would like to express my appreciation for the high standard of care provided at Richmond Court (RAC). The staff are consistently kind, patient and attentive, always treating my uncle with dignity and respect. It is clear that they genuinely care about the well-being and comfort of everyone in their care.
During her stay staff were on hand all the time
Special shout out to Loraine, as soon as we visited she was putting the kettle on
Her last night we were called with plenty of time to get there and sit with mum for a couple of hours
Upon passing the charge nurse help the whole family explaining what would happen next
My brother lived in here for almost 2 years with severe dementia. I know he was a difficult person, but care was rubbish, not a caring place at all, no fresh air, no exercise, just sat in his room day after day, then they decided he was too difficult and did not want to. He was admitted to hospital, and I wasn't informed then. When I emptied his room, he had one shoe, a pair of glasses with one lens in and quite a bit of stuff missing.
We strive to provide compassionate, person-centred care to all those who...
My father spent three and a half years at Richmond Court, where throughout his residency all the staff proved very attentive, patient and respectful and would go out of their way to ensure my father was as comfortable as possible as he suffered from Alzheimer's. When my father was pronounced at the end of life, the care and nursing staff made every effort to ensure my father was as relaxed and comfortable as possible during his final few days. The accommodation is clean and safe. My father especially loved the food and rarely left anything. There are many activities available, although my father generally chose not to partake. The home is always very welcoming to visitors.
Thank you for your review, I will pass on your kind words to the team.
I live in the States and it's such a relief to know that my brother is getting the best care possible. The staff keep me fully informed on how he is doing, and when I visit they are always cheerful, friendly and obviously care a great deal for their residents. I very much appreciate all their hard work, dedication and professionalism. Many thanks to you all!
Uncle lived at the care home for the last ten years of his life. He suffered from dementia. Despite the burden of dementia, the staff at Richmond Court made him happy. His dementia now came with a smile. He was at ease and content at Richmond Court, due only to the kindness and skill of the staff. The staff were outstanding. Their tireless dedication, knowledge and kindness saved my uncle, not only in terms of his physical wellbeing, but more importantly in his happiness. Uncle's family has nothing but the highest regard and the greatest appreciation for the Richmond Court staff. Thank you.
John - we greatly appreciate your review and time taken to comment. Many thanks.
The standard of care and support received by my mother at Richmond Court was exceptional. The staff were hard-working, professional and fully committed to the safety and well-being of the residents. There was a warm, cheery and welcoming atmosphere in the unit. Staff made time to get to know Mam, engaged with her and went out of their way to provide activities geared toward her particular interests and wishes. Communication with us as a family was open, clear and supportive. We were struck by how happy the staff seemed, their cohesiveness as a team, and how genuinely dedicated to, and fond of the residents they were. We were also impressed by the approach and experience of the manager, deputy and senior staff, who were openly supportive, appreciative and proud of the staff team for the high-quality care they delivered. I will always be grateful to Richmond Court staff for the dignified, respectful, attentive and compassionate care they provided to Mam in her final days.
Hi Susan, we are all so appreciative of your review and kind feedback. Thank you for being so detailed and kind.
We would like to thank all the staff at Richmond Court for the loving care they have shown to my sister in the last months of her life. The staff showed care and compassion that was extended to myself and my family which made a very hard time that little bit easier. I would certainly recommend Richmond Court to anyone looking for care for their loved ones.
My uncle was a resident of Richmond Court for ten years and was always well cared for by the hard-working, dedicated staff. I am aware that the life expectancy of dementia in a care home is typically less than two years, and the fact my uncle lived to a great age is a testament to the quality of the care he received.
Looking better every day.
The staff have spent more time than I know assisting my sister, in particular, with her mood swings. She is a changed lady and continues with daily help to have a great social life from the activities team. They go out weekly for meals, shopping etc, and also in-house activities i.e. entertainment and dog therapy. The list goes on.
My brother has had so many one-to-one assistants and social activities also.
I would recommend it highly.
I'm kept advised by senior care staff of all interventions.
My husband's needs have been met with respect and care. It was difficult for me, as his wife, to leave him in the care of strangers. My needs have been taken into account, both by the carers and the manager and her staff. Can't believe how they took into account my needs as well as my husband's. I am hoping I feel better soon as my husband now seems content.
Thank you Carolyn for your kind words. Person-centred care and approach to what we do, is something we're working extremely hard on and it's gratifying to learn its effects in positive outcomes.
Management are professional and yet still very approachable.
Since my father has been in the care system he appears healthier and better.
Thank you for your kind words. its been a difficult time for all and comments like this are greatly appreciated
My husband died recently in Richmond Court after a long fight with dementia, having been a resident for 4 1/2 years. He did NOT become a COVID statistic, thank goodness, and throughout his stay there I can only thank and appreciate the care and compassion shown to him (and me) by the staff. It truly became his home.
Julie and the team have done their utmost over a difficult few months and have excelled.
Best wishes
My sister is a resident of Raby Cottage having been admitted due to her inability to care for herself, and the necessity for her to have protection from someone who was an inappropriate person to care for her. It was a concern of mine for many years. But I was unable to help her in her mental state. She is now medically cared for, she is diabetic but now understand her dietary needs, she has a number of health problems which are kept under control. She is now much happier, and I believe she has turned the corner in her health matters. I am so relieved that she has realised how much safer she is in her new home.
This goes along way in ensuring that our staff are recognised for their commitment and dedication.
He has been in other institutions and private care homes but here, there is a vast improvement in his overall health, calmness and general well-being.
I would not hesitate to recommend this home to anyone. If the situation arose I would be happy to live there.
The decor within the resident's room and corridors are in great need of updating and cleaning. There should be more interaction and activities for patients/dementia patients rather than just sitting in front of the T.V.
Richmond Court was found to be well led by a well experienced Manager, who goes that extra mile to show appreciation to her staff. The staff were so friendly and have great support from their Manager which l found contributed to job satisfaction. She leads like Florence Nightingale. The support that she gives her staff makes the job so exciting. Even through a difficult circumstance, staff always had a smile, thanks to the Managers support. When the workforce is happy, friendly and knowledgeable, it makes the job so easy, hence their Residents’ needs are fully met. I found staff relationships were excellent and l believe all this is down to the Manager. I found the happiest team l have ever come across. Richmond Court is the best care home l have ever come across. Having worked in care homes for over twenty years , this home caught my eye. Residents and staff are like one family, thanks to the Home Manager.
Zandile, thank you for your very kind words and support!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 January 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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