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Specialising in high-quality, residential, and residential dementia-friendly care for those 50 and above, the home provides a truly person-centred experience, supporting with all daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, medication and more. Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar...
Care Provided by Abbeyfield Speedwell Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Care fees are assessed for individual personal needs, please do contact us to discuss and we will provide you information and guidance on fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbeyfield Speedwell Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbeyfield Speedwell 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
- Abbeyfield Living Society
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Rhona Bray (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2019
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (76)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Personal visits are now encouraged, please contact the home to arrange a visit
Parking
- Private & disabled Car parking available
Abbeyfield Speedwell Court Reviews (86)
Abbeyfield Speedwell Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbeyfield Speedwell Court has 86 reviews.
All staff are very caring and friendly. To start with the dementia and non-dementia residents were together which was difficult, but they were separated after three months and will continue to be so.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate all your thoughts. We are delighted to have both our Residential and our Residential Dementia care Households open and occupied, we are looking forward to welcoming new residents over the future months. And with all our Communal activity and social areas, it is great for our residents to socialise at our varied events and activities.
We can't recommend highly enough the staff and facilities at Speedwell.
Certain staff members are amazing.
My Auntie loves it at Speedwell Court she has settled in great, the staff are all lovely with her and meet her required needs with her suffering dementia.
My mother-in-law was reluctant to have her hair done at the home but after some persuasion she did. The hairdresser did a wonderful job and my mother-in-law is so pleased.
My mother settled in very quickly due to the excellent care and attention from the staff. Always a worry when a parent needs care that family needs help with. The home is bright, has a calm atmosphere and high levels of cleanliness. A good selection of food on the menu, every need catered for. Thank you all for your help and updates, keeping us informed when times arise.
Thank you for your lovely review, we have really enjoyed your Mum staying with us and we have got to know your Dad really well too as he has really enjoyed coming in to the Café, taking part in the activities and spending quality time with your Mum rather than worrying about all the care and meals. We look forward to seeing you all again at our Community Café and other events.
We were initially nervous about how our mother would adapt as she has been living in a large 4 bedroom house. However, I have been hugely impressed at the individual care my mother has received and the kindness and compassion with which she has been helped to settle in. She already loves her new home at Speedwell Court. The staff are highly trained, the atmosphere, also for visiting family, extremely welcoming and friendly. Thank you!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 August 2025Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Apr 2022Recipient: Abbeyfield Living Society
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Abbeyfield Speedwell Court.
Meet the Team (6)

When I joined the Abbeyfield family at Speedwell Court, my immediate impression was of a very special place, with a positive, caring team and environment.
Speedwell Court is indeed a beautiful home, but it is the people and the staff team who make it special.

My name is Ewa and I am so thrilled to have joined the fantastic team at Speedwell Court as the Deputy Manager. I am passionate about delivering high quality, personalised care to every resident here. I feel truly privileged to work with such a dedicated and knowledgeable team, who strive to build upon the strong caring ethos which already exists within the Abbeyfield family. I really do believe that all of our existing and future residents deserve nothing but the best. At Speedwell Court, our mission is ‘To enhance the quality of life for older people,’ and this is one of my most valued beliefs.

I help to support our Residents with their care needs liaising with GP's, consultants and other professionals, supervising medication administration and family care reviews.

I have worked in the care sector for over 13 years which includes helping thousands of families across the South West to source appropriate care for their loved ones, I know how difficult it is to choose the right care package or care home.
I was pleased to join the team at Speedwell Court in the summer of 2023. My job is to welcome new residents and enquiries and discuss care options either now or in the future.
When I am not working I enjoy live music, reading, being in the great outdoors, gardening and spending time with family

My role at Speedwell Court is to make sure the building is all up together, properly maintained to a high standard and looking its best. I enjoy my role as I get to interact with the residents and keep their homes looking great. I like to stay active and healthy, this role definitely allows me to get my steps in!

Over the past four years, I have loved working for Abbeyfield at Speedwell Court. I have learnt so much and made many friends. The job and support are amazing, and being part of the team is such a positive daily experience.”
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