Mulberry Court Care Home

61 Darnhall Crescent, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 4QA
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9.4 72 Reviews
  • Mulberry Court Care Home, Nottingham
Mulberry Court Care Home provides high-quality respite care, day care, long and short-term nursing care for older people and those living with dementia.

The care home has single and double bedrooms which have all been freshly redecorated and are situated over two floors, with lift access to the first floor.

Residents are welcome to bring personal belongings and small items of furniture to make it a home-from-home environment. Each room has a TV socket and an emergency call bell.

Each resident has their own individual care plan which is designed and regularly reviewed with a carer.

Residents have access to additional services, such as hairdressing and chiropody, while opticians, dentists, GPs and district nurses' visits are arranged to suit the needs of the residents.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 43 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Mulberry Court Healthcare Ltd

Person in charge

  • Joanne Bruce (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • All service users welcome
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1960
  • Last Refurbishment: 2016
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (43)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • Visitors are requested to make a prior appointment or to visit outside of meal times.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site for visitors

Mulberry Court Care Home Reviews (72)

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Mulberry Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.391) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mulberry Court Care Home has 72 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend who has dementia, was moved to Mulberry Court in the summer from another care home where she was very unhappy and she was deemed to need more care. Since she arrived I have seen many more glimpses of her old self re-appear. Rather than being very insular, she will interact with the staff and
even make some jokes. As with all dementia patients, every day is different but it is wonderful to see that a number of the staff know exactly how to bring a smile to her face. I am sure it is greatly helped by the ability for her to have a great entertainment team to brighten her life. She has always been small but she is putting on weight and has a number of regular experiences that she enjoys, which is such a joy to see.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been at Mulberry Court for nearly five years, and she's been cared for by very caring and compassionate people. When she's been going into different stages of dementia, her care has been adapted very quickly. I couldn't wish for better.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been at Mulberry Court for four months since breaking her hip and not being able to live at home anymore. She has advanced dementia and challenging behaviour. The staff are kind and caring and cope well with what must be a very difficult job. I visit several times a week and carers can always
give me information about how my mum is doing. They take pride in their work and take delight in even a small amount of progress. The food is lovely and nutritious and kitchen staff are friendly and helpful. If there has ever been a problem the manager is on to it straight away, takes it seriously, and comes up with a solution. I would recommend Mulberry Court to anyone who is looking after someone with dementia.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mulberry Court may not be the most swanky of care homes but it is certainly caring, clean and comfortable. the residents are treated with respect by care staff and management. The entertainment team are always looking for ways to keep the residents entertained. This includes music events, quizzes and
gardening. I can find nothing negative to say.

Reply from Joanne Bruce, Manager at Mulberry Court Care Home

Thank you for your comments Kathy! Hopefully, soon we can start with refurbishment and bring the aesthetics up to a higher standard!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care is fab.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good all-round performance, sometimes in difficult circumstances. Patient treated well, difficult patients ie noisy, always wanting attention upsets the silent ones. Noisy complainers always get more attention than this deserves. All staff including agency, give their best at all times.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved to Mulberry Court following the closure of her previous home. It was a worrying time but we need not have worried! Moving to Mulberry Court has been the best thing for Mum. The care and nursing staff are wonderful and the activities organisers provide a wonderful range of stimulating activities.
Mum loves the food she gets! The management has created a lovely family feel to the home. It is lovely having Mum be part of the Mulberry family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was in this care home and received excellent care until she passed away in 2021. A friend's mother is now a resident, and Mulberry Court continues to provide exemplary care. They have come through all the challenges Covid presented, and I can not praise them enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

My mum had been allowed to fall out of bed twice, even though we had already told them she falls out of bed. Had visited her with a black eye, broken nose, and broken teeth. Wouldn't let my mum rest near the final stages of brain cancer. Wouldn't let me safeguard her or give me the form. Nurses refusing
painkillers at end of life. The nurses were shouting and being aggressive to my sister in front of my dying mum because she was requesting painkillers. Don't let your family members go into this terrible place. There's too much to write about. This place deserves no stars.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

In accordance with the review policy, it is difficult to submit a full review as they do not accept any negative comments or such like and or preview all of the reviews before posting on the website. So, I would say if the relative/friend/spouse is a palliative care patient then think twice about placing
them in this home, especially if they are nonverbal as I would say the senior members of staff don't have the experience with this type of patient and it could lead to your loved one not receiving the right care medically.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father had been in Mulberry Court for three months. Over this time he has been looked after immensely. Time was taken to get to know my father and his needs. Activities are provided to suit all in their care. The staff are friendly and I can visit any time between 8 and 8 (apart from protected lunchtime
12-2.) I can also take my father out of the home to visit family or for a catch-up with friends and full attention is taken upon his return to ensure his needs have been met for the day regarding meal consumption, medication and hydration levels. He is always smart and clean and happy in himself when I have visited. Could do with some renovation but the manager is always straightforward and explains what she has to work with. Special mentions for two members of staff who look after my pops. I am so grateful to the whole team for their continued support. Without them, my father would be extremely vulnerable. Dementia is hard on everyone and these guys are making the situation more manageable.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband moved to Mulberry Court in July for dementia nursing care. At only 63 and otherwise healthy, this followed a difficult year finding a suitable place for him to settle and do well. From day one, it was clear Mulberry Court have an excellent team with both the skill and desire to provide genuine
person-centred care. It's early days, but I have already seen improvements in his wellbeing. Despite ongoing uncertainties caused by Covid, everyone is committed to achieving the best support and care they can for both residents and family. There is genuine compassion and pride that runs throughout the home from carers and nursing staff, to those responsible for maintaining a clean, well run home and the on-site kitchen providing daily fresh meal choices. It is strongly led by a manager who is fully involved and always approachable. I thank Mulberry Court for their commitment to providing a welcoming home and positive outcome for my husband and enabling us both to look forward again.

Reply from Joanne Bruce, Manager at Mulberry Court Care Home

Hi Colette, thank you so much for your review. We are really pleased that you are happy with how things are going!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We placed mum into Mulberry Court over a year ago and she has settled well.
She has dementia and can be difficult. The staff are very caring and considerate and the food looks nutritious.
Pre covid we could pop in and visit without an appointment and always found the residents being entertained with
music, games and activities. The staff make sure to find out about the residents' history and family to enable them to chat about things in the past and keep them stimulated.
We would highly recommend Mulberry Court and hope if and when we need a home that they have spaces available!
To finish up, we would like to wholeheartedly thank the staff and carers for looking after Mum and hope that anybody that is in the position of considering where to place a loved family member who is at a point in life where they do require constant care, that this review will help them in their decision and remove the anxiety that obviously comes with making such a choice.

Reply from Joanne Bruce, Deputy Manager at Mulberry Court Care Home

Hi Yvonne, thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased that you are happy with your mums care!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my Mum to Mulberry in March just before the Covid 19 lockdown. My mum has dementia and some challenging behaviours and prior to her move was confined to wheelchair and not walking. Since her move, her mobility and overall health has improved massively and she now can walk with a frame at times.
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behaviours have been treated with a professionalism and compassion that she needed and are not seen as difficult or a problem like on previous care homes. The home strives to improve her quality and enjoyment of life and despite all the challenges Covid has created, this is being achieved.
As a family, we feel extremely grateful to have such a supportive home for Mum as we can't visit due to travel restrictions.
Mulberry Court is as good as the care home can get in my opinion. And finally, after 3 previous care home moves, we can have the peace of mind that this care is being provided.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a very good care home, and has delt with the COVID issues very well and kept all the residents safe and well. With managed visits maintaining social distancing. My mother is very happy here well done.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mulberry Court has provided the highest standard of care to all the residents there during the pandemic. My sister and I have been updated and received video calls from our dad during a very worrying time and that is very reassuring. We feel able to talk to all staff about any concerns we may have,
even though our dad has only been there since January all the staff have made us feel part of their extended family, thank you Mulberry Court.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I chose this care home for my mother after reading reviews on this site. She received excellent care for fifteen months until her recent death. It may not be the poshest care home around but the love and care provided by the staff is exemplary. Mum was not able to take part in many of the varied activities
but enjoyed an afternoon tea out with my father as part of their Hopes and Dreams scheme. The staff take a personal interest in each resident and they quickly become part of the family. Mum’s condition deteriorated swiftly and professional adjustments were made promptly for her care. They provided excellent End of Life Care and sat with her tirelessly. If you are in any doubt about the right care home, then choose this one.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend has experienced excellent care at Mulberry. All the staff are welcoming and committed to providing the residents with quality care. The activities they provide have really helped to improve the quality of my friend's life.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff welcoming, parking poor.


Lively home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the most wonderful caring home and I am so grateful mum is here. The attention to detail is exemplary. The staff always go the extra mile and residents are surrounded by love, laughter and lively activities for all.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.391)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.391) out of 10 for Mulberry Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.391 for Mulberry Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (156 Excellents x 5) + (68 Goods x 4) + (20 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 256 Ratings = 4.391

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mulberry Court Care Home is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Mar 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Outstanding
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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