
I have long experience of this home and can say that I would not have my father anywhere else.Dawn H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Really friendly and a great feeling about the place. Would highly recommend.M H(Son of Resident/Service User)


I have long experience of this home and can say that I would not have my father anywhere else.Dawn H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Really friendly and a great feeling about the place. Would highly recommend.M H(Son of Resident/Service User)


Dukeminster Court is a modern, purpose-built care home located within the heart of the local community and conveniently located a short distance from a large retail park.
Offering residential care and specialist dementia care as well as respite care, Dukeminster Court features five households, each with a contemporary, open plan living space and each comprising an inviting dining area, lounge, relaxation areas and a central island-style kitchen. Within the home...
Care Provided by Dukeminster Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 75 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
Care fees in a Quantum Care home are based on a range of factors including the levels of individual care you require and the type of room you choose.
We are a Community Benefit Society and do not pay dividends to shareholders. All profits are used to deliver high quality care.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dukeminster Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dukeminster 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
- Quantum Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Angela Lartey(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (75)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (75)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time
Parking
- On-site parking is available
Dukeminster Court Reviews (48)
Dukeminster Court has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.443) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dukeminster Court has 48 reviews.
Even our family who visited were treated so thoughtfully and caring. It helped make mum's final days a calming and much more accepting experience.
I couldn't recommend Dukeminster more highly, having seen three years of excellent care given to our mum.
My wife describes the place she is in as quote "this special hospital I am in is like a first class hotel. What more could I ask for".
It would be helpful if you could keep the same carers all the time.
The care that my Mum receives is great and as a family, my brother and I feel fully involved with Mum's care. The only problem is staffing at times. I feel sorry for the carers as they are often stretched especially in the mornings. Saying that they always do their best.
Dukeminster is a wonderful home and a safe place to leave my Mum. The staff are very nice and look after Mum extremely well. My sister, brother, Dad love the activities and join in when we can. Well done to all the staff.
Dukeminster Court and its carers were a life saver. Not only have they given my dad a safe environment to call home, I know that all his needs are being met with great understanding and he is an individual. There is a feeling of warmth and live not only for dad and all the residents but for us relatives too.
Activities very good.
Management very helpful and considerate and understanding for all care needs.
My Father was very happy and contented for the nine months he was cared for at Dukeminster.
I/we as a family would have no hesitation to recommend this home.
Extremely satisfied.
Dukeminster Court was a place of kindness, caring, empathy and the most wonderful members of staff. They were always ready to listen to any comments I made, and any minor problems we may have had were taken care of very quickly. My mother-in-law was in the home for very different reasons to which most people are there, as she had been suffering from very severe depression for 3 years, two of which required hospitalisation. She went to Dukeminster on the advice of her Consultant, and the staff there have helped her to recover enough to be able to go and visit her daughter in New Zealand, and begin to live an independent life again. I cannot recommend them and thank them enough for everything they did. She had a hip replacement whilst a resident at Dukeminster, and their care for her thereafter was fantastic.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 December 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (16) & Events (0)
- 19 May 2026
On Friday 15th May, we proudly marked the conclusion of the Operation Woolly Mammoth campaign with the delivery of 130 handmade blankets to Age UK Hertfordshire. The blankets were received...
- 15 Apr 2026
Spring has arrived across all Quantum Care homes, and our gardens are looking more beautiful than ever. From planting colourful blooms to enjoying peaceful moments outdoors, our residents are making...
- 20 Jan 2026
As part of our commitment as a Community Benefit Society, and in partnership with Age UK Hertfordshire, we have launched “Operation Woolly Mammoth”, a large-scale community knitting project aimed at...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Quantum Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Dukeminster Court.
Meet the Team (4)

The Home Manager runs all aspects of the home, taking care of the business side of things and ensuring the home provides a high standard of care. While each Manager brings their own flair to the role, they do all have some qualities in common, especially their leadership and organisational skills. The role is very varied, involving plenty of resident interaction alongside more administrative work to keep the home running smoothly. Our Managers typically hold, or are working towards, a relevant qualification and have proven experience in caring for older people.

The Deputy Home Manager shares responsibility with the Home Manager for running the home. Deputy managers will each bring their own skill set to the home, some offering more assistance with the business side of things, while others focus largely on care. However, whether they look at it from a business or care perspective, the focus of the Deputy is always to ensure that their home is offering the very best quality of life for our residents. Experienced and either holding or working towards their qualifications, Deputy Home Managers are capable and driven to provide the best of everything for their residents.

The Chef Manager organises every aspect of the catering operation and provides a safe, nutritious, quality service to our residents using freshly produced food. With a hands-on role, leading a team, they provide a quality catering service and help create a warm and friendly atmosphere for our residents. Working with our residents they help to create menus to meet their needs and suit their tastes.

Keeping the team of Housekeepers running as it should is the Housekeeping Manager. Supervising and organising their teams is just part of it as these Managers work alongside them to keep the home clean and inviting. The comfort of residents is the most important thing to our Housekeeping Managers which is why they work so hard to create an environment in which residents can’t help but feel at home. Multi-tasking and communication skills are some of the most important of the Housekeeping Manager’s qualities as they and their team create a home where resident’s dignity is never compromised and independence is always encouraged. Our Housekeeping Managers ensure that all areas of our home are safe, clean, well maintained and presented in a way to create a warm and homely environment. They have an important role in maintaining our infection, prevention and control standards to make sure our residents stay well.
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