Marbrook is a truly wonderful place, full of professional caring peopleMartin M(Father of Resident/Service User)
Mum considers this to be her home now and seems very happy hereT W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The food is amazing, and the cakes! What can I say, be prepared to put a few pounds on in weightJackie P(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Marbrook is a truly wonderful place, full of professional caring peopleMartin M(Father of Resident/Service User)
Mum considers this to be her home now and seems very happy hereT W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The food is amazing, and the cakes! What can I say, be prepared to put a few pounds on in weightJackie P(Wife of Resident/Service User)
The Marbrook is a specialist provider of complex nursing services. It delivers 24-hour nursing and therapy for adults with complex and long term conditions, which include:
• Stroke
• Acquired and traumatic brain injury
• Dementia (including early onset)
• Spinal Cord injury
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
Its ethos is competence, choice and compassion; providing the best care for people living with life-changing conditions.
Its building benefits from ensuite wet rooms to all bedrooms, nine rehabilitation kitchens, a...
Care Provided by The Marbrook Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 82 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
Contact The Marbrook Centre 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
Owner
- Marbrook Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Haddock (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2018
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (82)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (82)
Parking
- Free onsite parking
The Marbrook Centre Reviews (152)
The Marbrook Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Marbrook Centre has 152 reviews.
My sister stayed at Marbrook from January until September 2019. Her care was exemplary and the improvement in her was little short of a miracle. This is all thanks to the dedication and commitment of a fabulous team. Thank you so much.
The care has been amazing, great staff, great food and always assertive care. Physiotherapy has been brilliant. I didn't think I would walk again and I am about to walk out the door in a few days. The homemade cakes and biscuits are a great touch.
My son has come on exceptionally since his stay at Marbrook.
My mother was admitted here in January 2019, due to a brain injury a few months prior. When she first started here she was unable to care for herself on any level. Through the fantastic and continued work of the staff, she can take care of herself with minor supervision. Every member of staff here are incredibly friendly and hard-working which helps create a wonderful environment to recover in.
The Marbrook Centre is nothing short of remarkable. The staff without exception are kind, caring and tolerant to both the resident and the resident's family. The experience of the entire staff makes a world of difference. The facilities are first-rate, from the well-equipped gym to the homemade cakes in the coffee lounge. Thank you to all at Marbrook.
Then I went to another care home where the food was diabolical, the care I received was average.
Then I came to The Marbrook; well the food was excellent, the staff were amazing and the all-round care was second to none.
I have been a ‘resident’ at Hotel Marbrook for the past 9 weeks. I was greeted by their team upon arrival and made to feel very welcome and safe. The atmosphere at Marbrook is very relaxed. Residents are provided with individual care plans tailored to their needs; some provided with dedicated one on one care. Meals are of an excellent standard; alternative options are provided for vegetarians and those that find it difficult to chew ( I don’t have either issue!). In addition, the Cafe - Bistro adjacent reception provides a superb area to catch up with family and friends or to just sit and take time out with a cup of tea and a biscuit or two. Reception are very accommodating in dealing with ad-hoc requests. The physio team are enthusiastic and supportive; providing residents with a weekly structured activity plan. Housekeeping delivers a very clean environment and superb laundry service - even ironing clothing! So far I have nothing but praise for this establishment.
My son has been to different rehabs regarding his brain injury and Marbrook was the most outstanding and the staff are amazing and kind and very respectful. They fully understand our culture and religion and were very thoughtful and helpful. I watched them with how they treated other patients, they fully understand diversity. They are all amazing. The reception staff are fantastic. Perfect in their role.
Marbrook best of best, 100% would recommend to family and friends.
Really helped my son on the road to recovery.
Please thank the receptionist.
Thank you for looking after me.
Please thank everyone involved in my care and the lady who always cleaned my room 'Sorry for being messy'.
I will miss you all.
It has been exhausting but brilliant. The intensive neurophysiotherapy and OT course (designed specifically for my needs and goals) has been remarkably effective and was delivered by a team of highly professional and friendly therapists. My strength and functional ability have developed hugely.
The care provided has been first class with all the carers being friendly and helpful. The management/office staff have also been cheerful, helpful and friendly. So much so, that when I was feeling down due to something or other, a kind lady took the time to make me a coffee and have a natter, during which I discovered that she was the General Manager!
The whole centre is well resourced, kept impeccably clean and the rooms are very comfortable and quiet.
Fabulous!
The rooms are very comfortable and spacious and the staff are always kind and willing to help. The food is prepared to a high standard and there is always plenty.
Visitors are made to feel at home including children and there are always free hot drinks and cakes and sometimes free ice creams! A care home with a very nice relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Although my husband only spent three weeks in the Marbrook clinic we felt the care provided was exemplary. The staff were efficient and nurturing, making the whole family feel looked after as well as the actual patient. I would recommend this facility which in terms of 'personal touch' and quality of staff couldn’t have been better.
At Marbrook I received excellent care. The staff are dedicated and friendly. I left in April able to walk and talk.
The care I have received here at Marbrook was exceptional. The care staff were all welcoming, caring and attentive and the physio/occupational therapy teams are absolutely brilliant and helping me to meet and exceed my goal plan way ahead of the expected dates. I came here with a wheelchair and 3 weeks and 3 days later I am walking out of here without one. Thank you so much Marbrook for the excellent staff and the wonderful quality environment in which I have been able to complete my rehab.
Very friendly. Clean and tidy. Excellent staff.
The care here is superb, the staff are fantastic and cannot thank them enough for the care and consideration they have given my father and family. Thank you.
A wonderful place. All staff I met were friendly and professional and offered great support to my wife.
Because of his inability to communicate (due to the stroke he suffered, leaving him with severe cognitive impairment), I am not able to give a rating on food, as he could not express his opinion and I wasn't present at mealtimes. This also applies to activities.
I found the staff to be extremely pleasant and also very informative on the therapy that my husband was receiving.
Very clean and always tidy. Respectful of personal needs. Nice food, good food options. I would rather have white bread in the evenings instead of just brown. Lovely visiting areas, great cakes. Review night time checks as the patient didn't think he required it. The garden is beautiful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 October 2025Requires improvement
- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Requires improvement
- Well-led Requires 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
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 29 Jun 2021Recipient: The Marbrook Centre
- 27 Jun 2019Recipient: The Marbrook Centre
- 17 May 2019Recipient: The Marbrook Centre
Meet the Team (9)
I’m a registered nurse and bring a wealth of experience in nursing management, service development and specialist palliative care.
Likes: Spending time with friends and family
Dislikes: Spiders and snakes
Having worked in the care sector as a registered nurse for over 14 years, I have gained experience in numerous nursing homes including a primary care setting.
I am extremely passionate about delivering high standards of care to residents living with a long term neurological condition, a spinal cord injury or dementia.
Leading by example with a hands-on approach, I aspire to demonstrate great skill and compassion with residents whilst exemplifying integrity with my team.
I started my career in health and social care at the tender age of 17 and have since worked in a range of settings including supporting those living with dementia, mental health issues, neurological impairments, autism and learning disabilities. Person-centred care is at the heart of all that I do and I’m passionate about my team promoting quality of life for all residents here at The Marbrook Centre. I know that there is no single approach that is the right way for every individual, I firmly believe in the ethos ‘no decision about me, without me’ and I embed this into the core of any decisions made.
After qualifying as a nurse in 1999, I worked in Critical Care before starting at Marbrook as a Senior nurse in 2016. I am passionate about providing the best care experience for our residents at Marbrook.
I bring twenty years of experience providing medical input to rehabilitation Multi-Disciplinary Teams, treating people with neurological disabilities and limb loss.
Being able to play a role in improving someone’s quality of life is why I love my job.
I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2007 and since then have worked in a variety of settings including large teaching hospital and a specialist rehabilitation center.
I enjoy building relationships with individuals and their families and really getting to know the person, what is important to them and what it is that they want from their rehab here at Marbrook.
My role as the Therapy Lead is to support staff, individuals and their families to ensure the provision of high quality person centered rehabilitation.
I love my job! In a nutshell, I am here to look after everyone and to ensure Team Marbrook has the best tools to do their jobs. So, what are these tools? Well, in the toolbox is good training and support, a nice environment, the best equipment, clear leadership and the remaining space in the toolbox is filled with care and compassion.
I’m a nurse by training, albeit a moderately old one, having qualified in 1985! Since I qualified I have followed the management, rather than the clinical path. I also spent 5 years as a care home inspector in the 90s where I saw the good, the bad and the ugliest of care services!
So, back to why I love my job. I see people every day who have experienced life changing injuries and health challenges. They and their families are truly extraordinary people; their strength, optimism and motivation to be the best they possibly can be, is an amazing thing to share in. This is a constant reminder to me to make every day count, value what I have and not to complain or worry about things I don’t! The icing on the cake is to witness Team Marbrook supporting people on these difficult and challenging journeys with such care and compassion. I am one happy bunny.
I have lots of experience of building new services and care partnerships in the NHS, Charity and Private sectors. My role is to enable all those who could benefit from our rehabilitation skills, a clear care pathway to us.
I have been a qualified nurse for over 20 years. I love supporting individuals to achieve their full potential in life. I am at my happiest knowing that residents are safe and experiencing good quality care. I enjoy working as part of a team and ensuring that systems and processes are in place to allow our residents to flourish.
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