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The facility has many homely comforts and additions that include a cafe and beauty parlour, as well as being located in scenic surroundings with landscaped gardens.
By allowing residents to form small communities within the home, carers aim to see a positive atmosphere ideal for daily living and a pleasant place for loved ones to visit.
Care Provided by Lydia Eva Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 89 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are calculated on the type of room and individual care needs of each applicant. Any external services will warrant additional charges.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lydia Eva Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lydia Eva 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Norse Care (Services) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Utting(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (89)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (89)
Lydia Eva Court Reviews (71)
Lydia Eva Court has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.302) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lydia Eva Court has 71 reviews.
I was very happy with the care and love that was given to my sister. The staff were all so caring, she was very happy at Lydia Eva Court.
Many Thanks.
An initial phone call from the home to welcome Mum and find out about her so that everything was ready for her stay. We were told to arrive and leave at any time. Mum was able to have her hair cut while there and was encouraged to join in activities. The staff were more than friendly and helpful. The room and ensuite were clean, warm and well-furnished. The overall atmosphere of the home was clean, friendly and colourfully decorated. Mum loved the food and being able to decide what she wanted to do and when. Nothing seemed too much trouble with a member of staff staying behind to help us leave the premises.
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Since mum has been in your care, she has had excellent care. We have always been informed of any concerns that have arisen over mum's health and well-being. The staff are always cheerful and friendly. We have no complaints whatsoever with mum's care.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback about your mums and your experiences at Lydia Eva Court, l will pass your kind words on to the team as l know it will mean a lot to them.
I had to accompany my husband to hospital for an MRI scan. He was a little agitated with uncertainty as to what was happening - two carers saw to his needs in a very reassuring manner and joked with him until he relaxed. My husband is immobile and has to be taken by ambulance. We had to wait two and a half hours for the return transport which was very stressful for him. The same carers were there to welcome him back and he quickly recovered thanks to their care. They had prepared a welcome plate of sandwiches for him. It also made me feel better knowing they had tried really hard to make it a less stressful experience.
Thank you so much for your review and for your thoughts about how staff were able to support your husband whilst providing you with confidence that we were able to alleviate some of the stress you had both been feeling following the hospital visit. I will pass on your thoughts to the staff on Ocean...
Mum was admitted a year ago, and we have nothing but praise for the care and attention mum has received. We have always been kept notified of any problems, infections etc. The staff always have time not only for mum but for us too and would highly recommend Lydia Eva Court to anyone looking for care for their loved ones.
I will pass on your thoughts to the staff and take this opportunity to pass on our sincere condolences at the recent loss of your mum, she was a lovely lady and we will miss her.
Yet again big thank you to the team, they can not do enough to help us, and, dad always looks great. His carer is amazing! The whole team could not do more to help, and the place is always lovely and clean.
Thank you for your lovely words. Our team at Lydia Eva Court really appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear you are happy with the care we are providing your father.
My wife has been a resident at Lydia Eve Court for five and a half years and in general, things have been satisfactory and my relations with staff and management have been good.
Thank you for taking the time to review us here at Lydia Eva Court and l will pass your thoughts on to the staff on Cornfield House, you know that we all appreciate the support you provide daily in ensuring we reach a high standard of care for your wife and your feedback is appreciated.
My mother has resided at Lydia Eva Court for one year now. She was initially placed there for respite care so my sister and I had no choice in where she was to be placed. We are so thankful that NCC found a bed for her there. The staff are second to none, the home is always spotless and my mother certainly appears to enjoy the food. We feel part of the “family“ of Lydia Eva Court as we are always made to feel welcome and are informed of what is going on at all times. I would not hesitate to recommend this care home.
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My father was admitted to the hospital on the 28th of June. He sadly passed away on the 11th of July. We are now on the 20th of July and still have not had one phone call from this so-called care home. Management is beyond belief. A couple of very good carers, most need total training in care and compassion. I could write a book in the 7 months my dear dad was in this place. It’s clear he was only a number paying an obscene amount of money for a total lack of care. Things went missing. He was never taken to the lovely gardens, unless he was with a family member. Barely any interaction, it was beyond belief.
Norse Care and the team at Lydia Eva Court would like to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. We are very sorry to hear about yours and your family's experience on a previous review. I understand from the Lydia Eva Court team that they had been in regular contact with the...
Not a good place. Many complaints, not listened to, poor management. Items going missing all the time. Other peoples washing in room, no activities for residents, never took out for fresh air, escaping and falling over. Not enough staff. Looks the part but definitely not. Medication not given as prescribed. Very bad, care notes not filled in. Had camera in the room, all been recorded for the future.
We are deeply sorry that you are unhappy with the service at Lydia Eva Court. As care providers, we take matters related to care incredibly seriously. We would appreciate speaking with you to discuss the issue further. If this is something that you are open to, please contact: 01603 894366
Lydia Eva was touted by social services as the Norse flagship. This was the first time my friend needed residential respite care due to my own medical needs. I had many conversations with him and it sounded good. My friend arrived understandably with some anxiety. He was given an ensuite room on the 1st floor. He was not medically assessed on arrival, during his stay or at the end. I had carefully packed more than enough underwear and shirts for clean items every day. I spelt out more than once that I would do the laundry when he came home. This was not respected, in fact, some laundered items were given to me moments before we left. He spent the whole week on floor one. No help to access the famous gardens at LEC. There were no activities, just TV. I was horrified opening his case at home to find 4 large items belonging to someone else. Most disgusting was the discovery of someone else's toilet bag in my friend's case. We binned them. My friend also stank. Very poor. Avoid!
We are deeply sorry that you were unhappy with your friend’s experience at Lydia Eva Court. As care providers, we take matters related to care incredibly seriously. We would appreciate speaking with you to discuss the issue further. If this is something that you are open to, please contact: Katie Millward via Katie.Millward@norsecare.co.uk or call 01493 666300.
I am unable to 'review' all the options because I do not really spend much time outside of my mum's rooms (due to covid restrictions). However, things are gradually going back to normal and as this month marks the 1st year of mum's residency I am extremely happy that she is in Lydia Eve Court. The easiest way I can review this is to say I would live there myself if I had the choice when I am mum's age.
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. Your comments mean a lot to us here at Lydia Eva Court and we will continue to make this a lovely place to live.
I am humbled by the staff, the care they lavish on the residents is just amazing, take Mother’s Day, for instance, I was in my mum's room and heard two activities girls doing the rounds of the residents, they were talking so loving to them even given them a kiss, then they came into my mum's room, with a little posy of daffodils and a trolley full of cakes and treats, and tonight mum had soiled herself, the girls came in, changed her bed, washed her even combed her hair, to me they always seem to go one step beyond.
We all know the last few years has taken its toll on residents' family and staff, but the care to me is just amazing, the place is spotlessly clean, the food always looks appetising, everyone from reception maintenance carers to cooks and team leaders are always welcoming.
So from the bottom of my heart thank you.
Its nice to see we are recognised for the hard work and dedication of all our staff.
From the moment mum arrived, I was impressed with the overall feel of the home. The staff are quick to inform by mobile text anything we need to know and mum so far is very content with the "flat" (as she calls it). The home is somewhere I wouldn't hesitate to recommend and we as a family are completely happy with the service we receive and the staff that work within its network.
Thank you for your review, it means a lot to the staff team at Lydia Eva Court and all feedback is welcomed to enable us to continue to drive improvements forward.
Each time I have visited Lydia Eva Court over the past 5-years, I have found it to be clean, warm and tidy, with no unpleasant smells I have experienced in other homes. The staff are friendly and helpful, and I can see they treat the resident with patience and dignity. Rooms are spotless, with no stained furniture or bedding. Meals are of very good quality, and hot drinks are provided regularly.
Thank you so much for your very positive comments. It is lovely to see that the hard work that the staff put into caring for our residents is recognised. They all take pride in their work and this review will be appreciated by all.
Staff caring and friendly. Always try to meet needs of resident when I am visiting. Will immediately contact me when necessary. If I have any queries, they will always answer immediately when possible.
Thank you for your feedback and the time taken to complete a review for us here at Lydia Eva Court. Your feedback is invaluable as it enables us to continually improve upon what we do and the service we provide.
During the time of the declining health of my father, and at the time which saw local visiting restriction I could not have felt more involved and included in the care for my father. Staff showed exceptional kindness and patience whilst caring for him and have updated me on every development.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to provide us with some feedback on what we do at Lydia Eva Court. Your feedback is invaluable to us to ensure we continue to both maintain and drive forward a positive experience for those who both reside and visit Lydia Eva Court.
Very happy with the care and cleanliness of the home.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback its really appreciated by the team.
The staff are always so helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them and very cheerful.
The home is first class.
Thank you for your time and your kind comments both about our environment and our staff, your feedback is always welcomed as it provides us with the opportunity to continue to improve our service moving forward.
I was very upset and felt guilty sending my mum into a care home as I could no longer cope with her needs at my home. The staff are absolutely wonderful, my mum is very well looked after and loves all the girls at the home. I now know I made the right decision for both of us.
Thank you for you lovely review. It is a very hard decision to make and I am glad you have been reassured that you have made the right decision.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 March 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Norse Care (Services) Ltd
- 13 Nov 2015Recipient: Lydia Eva Court
- 04 Nov 2015Recipient: Lydia Eva Court
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lydia Eva Court.
Meet the Team (1)

When you come into Lydia Eva Court, you’ll get the feeling that “everything is ok” and “this feels right”. The team are passionate about supporting people living with dementia. The staff are empowered to make decisions for themselves, are involved in the day to day running of the home and are integral to shaping what and how things are done at the home.
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