
Mum has been shown such care and kindness by all the staff.June W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I can not recommend Vida Court and the staff enough they work so hard to give them such a good lifeT I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

What an unbelievable home and team.C A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Mum has been shown such care and kindness by all the staff.June W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I can not recommend Vida Court and the staff enough they work so hard to give them such a good lifeT I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

What an unbelievable home and team.C A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Vida Court opened its doors in 2021 and achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission in June 2023. Specialising in caring for people living with Dementia, the setting consists of 8 small private individual homes with a total capacity for 100 residents.
The eight specialist houses allow the team to offer a range of care for residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, residential dementia, nursing dementia, Lewy body dementia,...
Care Provided by Vida Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 100 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Vida Healthcare accepts all funding channels. Please contact the homes for more information about our fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Vida Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Vida 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
- Vida Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Whitehouse(Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (100)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (100)
Parking
- Onsite complimentary parking plus road side parking.
Vida Court Reviews (34)
Vida Court has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.204) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vida Court has 34 reviews.
I would like to say a big thank you to Lead Nurse Muhammad and his team in Harrison House. I have known Muhammad since my mother was moved from Howson House to Harrison in June 2025. Muhammad has been nothing short of excellent. He leads a great team and has kept in regular contact with me updating me on everything concerning my mother. I live in Leicestershire and visit Mum every month for a few days and when I leave her I know she's in excellent hands. I have full confidence that she has the best care. Muhammad is polite, caring and efficient. He has a very warm and friendly approach. He's perfect for his present role. Thank you. Kind regards Tricia
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I visit my aunt regularly and feedback to the family on a weekly basis which has been very helpful to them due to them living abroad. We are all very happy with the service and care my aunt is receiving.
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An excellent all round team from reception to nursing staff. Very supportive of my wife's needs and very patient care teams. Very good food and the wellbeing team work hard to provide interaction and interest for all residents. The facilities are well maintained and all staff try to treat the residents with respect and familiarity which greatly enhances the care experience for my wife in particular.
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I would recommend the home to anyone.
I have regular meetings and updates to inform me how he's doing. This is always helpful to discuss any issues I have too. There is always someone to talk to if I have any concerns.
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Personal care is good from most of the staff and the food is of a high quality. However the wellbeing/activities fall short for may of the residents especially the younger residents. It's fine if you're one of the residents that can join in the main activities but if not, there is next to no wellbeing and you're just left to sit/sleep all day. From what I can see, there are no attempts to get the younger fitter residents outside to help them maintain their physical fitness
We treat all feedback with the utmost seriousness and will carefully investigate any concerns raised. The matters highlighted do not reflect the high standards of care and service we strive to deliver at Vida, and we remain fully committed to addressing and resolving any areas that fall short of our expectations.
My dad has been a resident a Vida Court for around 18 months now, and we couln't be happier with it. Everybody that works there from reception to carers to cleaners and kitchen staff are all so kind and friendly, it really made a difficult transition much easier. I have nothing but praise for Vida Court, we're very lucky to have found such a lovely place for my dad to be cared for.
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Reception staff are very helpful and can usually answer a question, without reference to anyone else. They keep the reception area and self service kitchen area clean and stocked up. It has an uplifting feeling, despite the circumstances.
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I felt pressured by managers to move him to a different house which would have undoubtably caused him distress. I refused. We received no support at all throughout this very difficult time. As his final fall was on the morning he passed he was failed to the very end. I wasn't even asked about our wishes and preferences for his end of life care. What an extremely poor standard of care this was. Outstanding!. I think not.
We take all reviews seriously and will look into any concerns raised. The issues mentioned are not representative of the standard of service we aim to provide at Vida, and we are committed to addressing and resolving any areas that may fall below our expectations.
As the husband of a ‘service user’ I have total confidence that my wife is in very capable hands at Vida Court.
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She does not participate in the activities much but there always seems plenty of choice. The home is pet friendly and I always take our dog to see her which she enjoys. My wife likes the specialised bath and feels very safe in it. She has her hair and feet done on a regular basis and the staff do her nails. She is also very fond of the jelly babies in the sweet shop!
Any minor concerns I have raised with the staff have been listened to and acted upon. They are all happy to discuss any health and well-being issues with me. I am kept well informed of any developments and the staff return phone calls.
I cannot thank the staff enough for the care they provide.
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My husband's health has stabilised since living in Vida Court. The resident nursing staff are efficient and on the ball with any health issues. There seems to be a permanent cleaner on his floor. The place is spotless and free from odour.
The exemplary leadership and enthusiastic staff must surely make Vida stand above the rest.
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Five star care from everyone at Vida Court, from reception, domestic staff, but most of all the carers and their direct managers. You are all so caring and supportive to us, especially my dad, who is so settled and happy, the smile on his face when we see him speaks volumes. He is always well turned out, his room is always spotlessly clean and he talks fondly about his carers. A massive thank you to all at Vida Court, especially Carthick House. You are truly amazing people.
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Vida Court staff consistently deliver the highest quality care to my father. The staff are kind and responsive and treat all the residents with care and respect. I work in this industry and have worked with many specialist dementia care units, and it is my belief that the values and philosophies that Vida promotes, including staff welfare, are the best in the country.
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It is reassuring to have found for my wife the ideal nursing home that is comfortable and not too clinical, an environment that she can call ‘home’. The location is excellent and the staff exemplary as they are both approachable and professional. Staff take time to get to know not only personal needs of a resident, but their individual character and personality. Family meetings are regular and feedback from relatives is always listened to and responded to positively and acted upon. I would recommend the home to others without hesitation.
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A very dear friend has dementia and going into care was a last resort, but after being assessed by a member of staff it was agreed for my friend to go into Vida Court, on the day of moving in my friend was made to feel like she had a home. She is cared for, warm, well-fed and stimulated. It seems that most days there are activities and my friend is encouraged to participate. I have turned up to visit and found her singing, playing games and taking part in a quiz. In Harrison House where she resides they have a welfare lady who gets the residents involved in activities within the house. Family and friends can visit or ring anytime, day or night, I have always been made to feel welcome and if I’ve had any concerns or questions the staff have been open and honest.
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Thanks to all the staff for looking after my mum and giving my sister the break she needed.
Excellent care home, that doesn’t feel like a care home!
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She is calmer and seems to be happy and content is eating well and has gained weight.
The staff are pleasant and caring and seem to know instinctively the needs of the residents. Nothing is too much trouble.
It is amazing what is offered to the residents in terms of well-being, entertainment, food and care. It is like a 5* hotel.
The level of staff training, professionalism and compassion is second to none.
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This is my first experience of my husband living in a care home and I am so happy that he has settled straight away into Vida Court. All the staff without exception are kind and caring to both of us as it is a big leap when someone moves into permanent care. I pop in to visit at various times and am always made to feel welcome even it if overlaps with a meal time. Although he hasn’t been here a long time the staff are getting to know his quirks and sense of humour. We often walk around the garden and sit there for a coffee. He hasn’t got very involved with activities but I can see there are plenty of games etc and some other very nice group activities available. The food is amazing and home made. Just knowing he is safe and very well cared for has made such a difference.
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Would recommend Vida Court Care Home to anyone.
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The staff could not have been more helpful - we brought some of my mum's furniture, ornaments, books etc. which helped to make this a really personal space.
The care my mum received was awesome - the staff knew who she was, what made her happy and they all strove to give her this on a daily basis - great food, frequent strong coffee, painting with her, telling her jokes and making her laugh - she loved the singing group and the social events.
Her personal care was excellent - she was always clean, could get a bubble bath when she wanted one. Her room, bedding and clothes were all clean all the time.
I was worried about my mum going into care - I didn't need to be because she was at Vida Court Care Home. Thank you all!
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 June 2023Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- 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
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News (119) & Events (0)
- 29 Jul 2026
From canal boat adventures and sunny afternoons in the garden, to laughter with our team, animal visits, music, meaningful conversations and time spent together, every day at Vida is filled...
- 20 Jul 2026
At Vida Healthcare, we understand that dementia is a journey, not a single moment. That's why our specialist care is designed to evolve alongside each individual, providing the right support...
- 13 Jul 2026
We're incredibly proud to celebrate another fantastic achievement for Vida Healthcare and Vida Court! We've been recognised in the Lottie Awards 2026 as one of the UK's Top 100 Care...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Vida Court
- 09 Nov 2023Recipient: Vida Court
- 25 May 2023Recipient: Vida Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (10)

Amanda has worked in health & social care for more than 30 years and is now the Home Manager of Vida Court. She has been a part of the team at Vida Healthcare for 9 years and holds a Dementia Care Mapping qualification from the University of Bradford. She has her Registered Managers Award and has studied through various NVQ programmes. Amanda was awarded the most dedicated employee of the year award for Vida Hall in 2018.

Sarolta has been a qualified registered general nurse since 2007.
She has a great wealth of experience both clinically and managerially. She has been supporting people with a wide variety of nursing needs. She worked in acute care, community primary care and dementia care settings over the years. Sarolta worked all across the three Vida Homes as a senior nurse, clinical lead, and house manager and now she has joined the Vida Court team as Deputy Home manager in April 2024.
Dementia care has always been where Sarolta`s heart lies. She is focused on promoting compassionate care with kindness, using a humanistic approach to all residents while supporting their clinical needs with excellence.

Jessica holds a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and Dementia. Since joining Vida Healthcare in 2020, she has undergone extensive training during her previous role as Senior Team Leader at Vida Hall. Jessica is a trained PIDC coach and also won Vida Healthcare's Quality Award in 2021.
She transitioned to her new role at Vida Court in 2022 and is passionate, motivated and dedicated to providing outstanding person-centred care to our residents.

Tracy is responsible for the day to day operations at Vida Court, overseeing the Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance teams. She has worked in a care home environment for the past seven years in both residential and dementia care settings. Her role ensures smooth running of the home, allowing Sharon to focus on maintaining excellent standards of care.

Terri has over 40 years experience of working as a Nurse in the NHS. During the last 14 years Terri has worked in the role as Community Matron., this involved caring for patients in all settings across the community. Terri has studied at Degree and Masters level, enabling her to both diagnose and prescribe medications within her competency levels. Terri is the Clinical Development Lead across Vida Healthcare and works closely with the Nurses and House Managers.

Linda joined Vida in 2018 after a career in the hospitality industry. Linda worked under the supervision of Head Chef at Vida Grange where she transferred to Vida Court in October 2021. Linda spent most of her career in 5* hotels across the UK and has completed her Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts, NVQ Level 2 in Food Safety, NVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision, NVQ Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering to name a few. Linda is a great addition to the team.

Emma oversees both Admissions and Marketing departments, ensuring a smooth process for new families & admissions and helps to position Vida Healthcare as the UK’s leader in dementia care. Emma's role involves supporting and guiding families to find the right Vida care home for their loved one living with dementia.

Katy is responsible for the front of the house at Vida Court.

Bernadette is an experienced healthcare professional who started her career as a community psychiatric nurse in Glasgow. She boasts more than 30 years of experience in both public and private sector roles. Prior to joining Vida in October 2011, she worked as a regional manager for a large care provider where she was responsible for managing ten homes comprising 450 personnel and 300 beds.

Arron is a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse and joined Vida Healthcare in 2013. Arron has been a House Manager, and Quality Assurance Manager and is now the Learning, Development and Quality Manager. With many years of experience in the care sector, Arron is passionate about the delivery of quality dementia care. Vida’s ethos of care focuses on quality throughout every aspect of our service and Arron’s role involves promoting the highest possible standards. Arron supports the Home Manager and care teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met in the delivery of care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vida Court
What types of Care is Vida Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Vida Court have?
There are 100 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Vida Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Vida Court to the centre of Harrogate?
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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