Layston Grove

Keen Avenue, Buntingford SG9 9SU
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  • Layston Grove, Buntingford
Layston Grove continues to welcome new residents for residential and residential dementia care both on a permanent basis and for shorter stays.

Located in the market town of Buntingford, Layston Grove care home provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 66 residents. The home is located in a quiet residential area, with good access to transport links and local amenities.

Layston Grove is purpose-built and benefits from facilities such as a bar area, hair and beauty salon and is situated in private and secure gardens. Each bedroom benefits from fitted furniture and an en suite wet room.

The Lifestyle Team get to know each resident, working with them and their loved ones to create activity programmes so day-to-day life is as each resident wishes. The catering team ensure that mealtimes are sociable and pleasurable times of each day.

Care colleagues provide individual and compassionate care, by getting to know each individual and building strong relationships with them and their loved ones.

Layston Grove is operated by Anchor. Anchor has more than 60 years of experience as a not-for-profit provider of services to older people. Anchor reinvests the money made into their retirement properties and care homes, to continually raise standards to provide a high-quality service to surpass the customer’s expectations.
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Care Provided

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 66 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care

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

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1450
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1550
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1550

Our Inclusive fees include all care and facilities plus extras such as hairdressing, chiropody and trips. Please contact Layston Grove directly to discuss our fees.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Layston Grove to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Elizabeth Driver-Edgar (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Please contact Layston Grove directly with your enquiry
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2018
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (66)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (66)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at Layston Grove.

Parking

  • Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.

Layston Grove Reviews (70)

9.7

Layston Grove has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Layston Grove has 70 reviews.

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Review from G I (Friend of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beautiful place with nice environment and good new management ,I had good experience with the team members .my friends daughter feel proud and happy for the care received.
I met the new manager and she is very kind ,supportive and helpful ,with lots of years experience behind her .
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Review from Sarah W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Im not currently living near to Layston Grove so it was the 1st time I have been able to visit my grandma since she moved in. From the couple hours I spent there i can see she has the best care and most lovely people looking after her. Really put my mind at ease seeing her so happy and enjoying life.
So thank you!
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Review from J E (Grandson of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff have been supportive for my nan and the family.
Reply from Cliona Pritchard, CPM at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate us as excellent. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, which we will ensure we share with our team. we are so happy that you find the team supportive, and so pleased that you are happy with your nan living at Layston Grove.

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Review from Bridget G (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been living in Layston Grove over a year now and I am very pleased how she has settled in. The area is lovely, the home is clean, inviting, friendly and very professional. The carers are super, always so friendly and give a high standard of care, knowing the residents so well and adapting
to the residents personalities and needs. Layston Grove has wonderful activities and is a happy, secure home to the highest.
Reply from Cliona Pritchard, CPM at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent in all areas, it really does mean so much to us to receive such lovely comments regarding our home and our team, we will make sure that we pass these on. We are so pleased that you are happy with Your Mum living at Layston Grove.

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Review from Hayley P (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding care home, a care home that actually cares! We are truly blessed to have Mum in Layston Grove, staff are absolutely amazing, the care home is so well led, decor is out standing and very well maintained and the food is hotel standard, drinks are always being served to the residents, all
the staff are very hands on and interact with all the residents, they care for them, they laugh with them and offer the right level of understanding, compassion and empathy during Mums challenging moments they are fully supportive and most of all so very patient and go above and beyond. Staff are super aware if Mum needs to see a Dr and this is done rapidly, I am always kept fully updated. As visitors we are welcomed and included, we are welcome to visit at any time. We can even book to have a meal with Mum which is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your loved one. Hairdressing salon and cinema room is another great feature. From management to all staff a huge thankyou.
Reply from Cliona Pritchard, CPM at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent in all areas and have stated that we are outstanding, it really does mean so much to us to receive such lovely comments regarding our home and our team, we will make sure that we pass these on. We are so pleased that your mum is happy living at Layston Grove.

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Review from Caroline L (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had the loveliest of stays at Layston Grove recently.
She spent three weeks "on holiday" there and told me that it truly was just that- a holiday.
Every attention was given to Mum-her haircut and styled, her nails done, all of her care needs executed faultlessly and at the same time she had so
much fun!
Every day saw her joining in the many daily activities-ranging from seated tennis to singing along with Elvis to writing poetry. There truly was something for everyone.
All of the Carers were just that-unbelievably caring and kind, and as a family we all felt very valued and welcome to visit at any time.
My sister and I are now working on making this an annual holiday for Mum-she was just so very, very happy at Layston Grove.
Thank you to every single member of the team!
Reply from Cliona Pritchard, CPM at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent in all areas, it really does mean so much to us to receive such lovely comments regarding our home and our team, we will make sure that we pass these on. We are so pleased that Your Mum had a Lovely holiday at Layston Grove and we hope to see you back again.

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Review from Christine G (Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I entered the care home feeling a bit worried it was totally alien to me. However, very soon with the help of staff, I got used to it and took part in many activities, and decided to make it my residence.
The staff were generally kind and helpful. I am particularly grateful for the activities and
doctors appointments and hair dos that are done inclusively.
Reply from Cheryl Curnow, Deputy Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our care/ support as excellent. Thank you for your lovely comments regarding our team, which I will circulate. It's wonderful to know that you've settled in at Layston Grove and you're enjoying our inclusive services. We strive to make day-today life for our residents the best it can be.

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Review from J R (Brother of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care, premises, management, staff, food and drink are superb. The effort that goes into every aspect of the resident's care is remarkable. I was so confident that both my brother and sister-in-law were safe and both well looked after. Cannot speak highly enough of Layston Grove. Thank you to all
concerned.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent in all areas. Thank you for your lovely feedback regarding our team, which I will circulate. Layston Grove is our residents' home, and we aim to provide the best all-round care experience. It is our pleasure to care for your brother and sister-in-law.

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Review from M O (Son of Resident) published on 27 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care that my mother received was excellent throughout the more than four years that she was a resident at Layston Grove. The carers were inspirational people and their kindness and attention, particularly in my mother's final weeks, were exceptional.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our care/ support as excellent. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our team, which I will circulate. It was our pleasure to care for your Mother, and we are always happy to discuss all aspects of our care to ensure that we continuously improve.

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Review from Lee B (Grandson of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My Nan stayed there. I came into her room to see her flat out on the bed when the 'carers' gave her breakfast whilst perched on the edge of the bed. Not in her chair like normal or with any support for her back.
She couldn't lift her own body weight and suffering from dementia, so her opinion was mentally
unreliable.
How long had she been there? She couldn't get up, I was even more shocked to discover she did not have her emergency pendant around her neck. So if I hadn't arrived how long would she have been laying there? Possibly choking on her breakfast too! How could she have alerted the staff if I hadn't arrived?
Clearly, I complained, and the same standard responses were received. No suggestion of a refund or sorts for such a potentially catastrophic level of 'care'. The purpose of me writing this review is to offer a warning to anyone considering this care home. Why risk placing your most vulnerable in such an unpredictable, basic and disrespectful level of care.
Reply from Laura White, District Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for your review. We take all feedback and concerns very seriously at Layston Grove, where the wellbeing and safety of our residents is our priority. I am sorry to see that you were not satisfied with the care received at our home. Our internal complaints process has been followed and an outcome was finalised.

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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This truly is an exceptional home. Clean, tidy and well looked after. The care provided is second to none. The staff regularly go above and beyond looking after the residents but the family is well. From the lady on reception to the seniors to the manager, an amazing care team in between, my mum receives
outstanding care and is very happy and settled at Layston Grove. Would not hesitate putting a loved one in Leiston Grove and making it their new home.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. We really appreciate your lovely feedback regarding colleagues at Layston Grove, which I will circulate. We're pleased that your mum is happy living at Layston Grove and that you're pleased with her care. We care for our residents as individuals and we are also always here to help loved ones.

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Review from T G (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly staff from reception to carers. My mum's room is kept clean and tidy every day. Mum is fully supported by the amazing care team. Sometimes she may comment that the food could be better. The bedroom is very hot so perhaps an upgrade to have air conditioning would be good for the future.
Reply from Lisa Galloway, Regional Support Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our care/support as excellent. Thank you for your lovely feedback regarding our team, which I will let everyone know. Our menus are arranged with our resident's input, depending on preferences and dietary requirements. We always offer a range of alternative meals to our menus, should our residents prefer something different. Our rooms have individual temperature controls to suit each resident. We're aware a fan has now been put in your Mum's room. We're always happy to discuss all aspects of care at Layston Grove.

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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well, what can I say but thank you so very much for a wonderful successful happy visit. My mum went upstairs for a clothing shopping trip. A beautiful range of clothes and Mum chose her own. 2 pairs of trousers, pull on, 3 short-sleeved jumpers immensely soft and a long-sleeved cardigan on order. All
clothes were taken to the laundry immediately following purchase for labelling. What an incredible care home. I drove for 3 hours but today an accident and heavy rain. However, I leave a very happy 93-year-old lady who made her own choices. As a carer of many years, this has been such an incredible visit and so worthwhile. Thank you to an amazing team of staff.
Reply from Lisa Galloway, Regional Support Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our staff as excellent. Thank you for your lovely feedback, which I'll share with our team. We're pleased that your mum is happy living at Layston Grove and that you enjoyed your visit to us. We aim to arrange activities which our residents enjoy and support everyone to make their own decisions wherever possible.

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Review from Amalia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I called ahead to let the staff know I would be visiting my mother with a bucket of flowers to say how grateful we are as a family for all the care, love and even a birthday cake recently. My mind is always peaceful and our mother told one of my children never to worry as everyone is so kind and she
never wants for anything. A huge thank you.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Home Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove, we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. We really appreciate the kind comments about the care your mother receives from us, which I will pass on to the team. We are pleased to hear that your mother is happy living here with us at Layston Grove and that it has given you peace of mind. We always appreciate feedback, to enable us to continuously improve our service.

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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dear mum, aged 93, has been at Layston Grove since the start of 2024. She settled in very quickly, although she has Alzheimer's and is not a naturally sociable person. She loves her room, appears to enjoy the food and is eating and drinking much more than when she was at home with carers visiting.
She is encouraged to join in with suitable activities, has her hair done regularly in the on-site hairdressers and sees a GP in the home if required. I visit regularly and always find the staff to be cheerful, watchful and respectful of residents' needs and wishes. The home is beautifully decorated and furnished and appears to be very well maintained and managed. I am very grateful my Mum has been able to move into Layston Grove and only wish she could have been there sooner!
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. We really appreciate your kind comments regarding our team, which I will pass on. We're pleased that your mum is happy living at Layston Grove and enjoying life as she wishes. We always appreciate feedback, to enable us to continuously improve our service.

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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From viewing the home which we found by chance and the difficulties encountered trying to get mum to view the home to respite care then moving to a full-time resident. We cannot fault anything. The staff are all amazing and incredibly caring, kind and compassionate. I have complete peace of mind that
my mum is looked after and enjoying her later years in a wonderful environment.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent in all areas. We really appreciate your kind comments regarding our team, which I will pass on. We're pleased that your mum is happy living at Layston Grove and that you have peace of mind. We always appreciate feedback, to enable us to ensure our residents enjoy daily life as they wish.

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Review from D W (Husband of Resident) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has Alzheimer's and spent two weeks respite in Layston Grove whilst I had hospital treatment. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, taking all the worry of leaving her there off my shoulders. When you walk in the home has an air of calm which puts you at ease. My wife's room was very
nice, clean and comfortable with en suite. The staff looking after her were amazing and treated her with respect and dignity, even mealtimes were carried out with great care and a good choice of food, served in a presentable way.
My wife was taken good care of and I would have no hesitation in using the home for future respite care.
We attended the coffee morning at the end of the month everybody welcomed my wife and put her at ease, a great way to keep her familiar with the surroundings for the future.
Thanks to all for looking after her so well.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Home Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, we were delighted that you chose us to support your wife, and loved having her here with us. I will share your comments with my team.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very comfortable with caring staff. Good facilities, staff ensure rooms are kept very clean, and clothes laundered daily. Family welcome to visit at all times. Entertainment provided weekly.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Home Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review Layston Grove, we appreciate your feedback. I would love to speak to you in person regarding your score for the food and drink. Any feedback that we receive helps us to improve our service and ensures that we are meeting the high standards that we seek to achieve.

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Review from Zoe B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum had a nasty fall and needed respite care, and went into Layston Grove in February. The management/admission team were brilliant in helping us to get her in very quickly when she was refused community care, they were very supportive and kind to myself and my brother when we were quite stressed!
The staff were all extremely kind and caring which helped Mum settle very quickly. Layston Grove is a purpose built home offering excellent facilities and is spotlessly clean. The good food and care enabled my mother to recover well. So well in fact that after 3 weeks she decided it was time to stay in residential care permanently. The only reason she didn’t stay at Layston Grove was the fact that it was too far away to have her there permanently nothing to do with the care which was fabulous. I would highly recommend Layston Grove to anyone who needs either short-term or permanent care for a loved one.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Home Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. I am delighted to hear that Mum benefitted so much from the care provided here at Layston Grove. It is always nice to know that we have made a difference.

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Review from S D (Wife of Resident) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband spent five weeks in Layston Grove for respite care. We cannot fault the staff, all were very kind, respectful and helpful. His room was comfortable and extremely clean. A very nice television and ensuite. He said he would be very happy to return for respite care in the future. I had several
meals with him, especially enjoyed the Sunday roast.
Reply from Samantha Campbell, Home Manager at Layston Grove

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, it is lovely to hear that you were so pleased with our service.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.734)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10 for Layston Grove is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.734 for Layston Grove is calculated as follows: ( (245 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 286 Ratings = 4.734
  2. 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 Layston Grove is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 15 Oct 2024

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 17 Aug 2025

We currently have three vacancies for care. Please contact Layston Grove for further details.

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Meet the Team (3)

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Cheryl Curnow

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

I have worked in care for 19 years, it was my first job when leaving school and I started as a laundry assistant as I was not old enough to be a care assistant at the time. I joined the care team as soon as I was able and soon worked my way up to care team manager, then deputy manager.


I have worked for the Royal Mencap Society supporting adults with learning disabilities, and as a care practitioner, managing a rehabilitation unit for the elderly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.


I joined Layston Grove in September 2019 when we relocated to Buntingford.


I enjoy working in care as I am passionate about improving the lives of the elderly, I am presented with different challenges daily which keeps me busy and the job fresh and exciting.

Janet

Janet Chapman

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2018

Janet enjoys her very varied role. Janet loves welcoming all the residents and getting to know them personally.


Janet has worked in an administrative role within the care industry for many years. Working at Layston Grove Janet can combine her administrative skills with her people skills to provide our residents and their families with a warm reception and efficient service. Janet's job keeps her busy but she always finds time to chat with our residents whom Janet considers friends.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Driver Edgar

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

Hi, my name is Lizzie, and I have been working in the care sector for over 20 years. My care journey started as a Health Care Assistant for a domiciliary care provider, and this fitted in perfectly while my children were young.


As the children got older, my passion for my work grew. I moved onto a residential care setting where I trained and progressed from Senior Carer to Deputy Home Manager, to Area Manager and then Registered Manager.


I am so excited to have recently joined the amazing and dedicated team at Layston Grove. My priority, as always, is getting to know the residents, their families and friends and the multi-disciplinary teams.
As a team, we work collaboratively with everyone to continue providing the highest standards of care while ensuring that we have a home where we all feel valued and like one big family.

Frequently Asked Questions about Layston Grove

What types of Care is Layston Grove registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Layston Grove have?

There are 66 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Layston Grove?

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 are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Layston Grove to the centre of Buntingford?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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