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All Barchester homes are finished to the highest standard and furnished with impressive facilities from cosy lounges, ideal for reading the daily newspaper, through to well-maintained, colourful, secure gardens which are perfectly suited for you to relax or take a stroll.
The home is made up of three communities. Residential...
Care Provided by Barchester Elgar Court Care Home
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 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Elgar Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Elgar Court Care Home 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Cadwallader (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- No restrictions for visiting and the home encourage relatives and friends to visit whenever they can.
Parking
- Private Car Park for visiting families and friends of residents
Barchester Elgar Court Care Home Reviews (58)
Barchester Elgar Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.871) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Elgar Court Care Home has 58 reviews.
Ensuites lovely but was thinking they could be slightly larger but are most definitely adequate.
Staff have all been very welcoming & helpful.
Please ensure that you join in some of our many activities we have to offer . , We look forward to seeing you and being part of the Elgar Court family .
It's a shame the home as only a minibus for trips Mum is unable to manage this due to due to severe back pain and therefore is restricted to in-house entertainment or wait for family to help. I feel the recent price/fee raise is unacceptable in the light of family doing her washing, limited access to outside visits etc.
Thank you for your review , all feedback is very much appreciated , this supports us with continuously driving improvement .When we spoke you were very complimentary regarding the home and everything that we do here and I appreciate your comment that the contractual uplift is set by Barchester , I...
My mother is happy & well cared for. All staff are friendly and approachable. Occasionally activities are cancelled at short notice but she really enjoys the things she does. Shame that my mother isn't able to go out on the minibus because she is too uncomfortable. This limits the number of activities she can take part in. Despite this, the cost of her room is extremely high for what she is getting - my sisters do her washing, she eats very little. This is especially shocking since the profit Barchester Healthcare are making. It is no reflection on the staff of the home who work hard & do their very best.
Thank you for your review , all feedback is very much appreciated , this supports us with continuously driving improvement .When we spoke you were very complimentary regarding the home and everything that we do here and I appreciate your comment that the contractual uplift is set by Barchester , I...
What a wonderful home to live in it is so lovely, friendly & helpful staff cake & coffeee great I have worked in a Care Home & this is one of the best I have 2 members of family as staff and they love work for a very good Company so clean & kinded- Tidy
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our care and home. Our staff are constantly striving to ensure everyday is a special day for each and everyone of our residents, and your review is testament to the efforts and kindness we give. Thank you again.
I was very impressed at the efficient and friendly welcome given to Janet on arriving at Elgar Court care home. It was reassuring for her and certainly for us as her close friends. The standards on offer are 1st class and can be recommended to anyone contemplating respite care or permanent residency..
I need help with various aspects of care and find these are carried out in a respectful and thorough manner. Staff are always caring and helpful and above all kind and effective. Well done Elgar!!
Flowers growing in a box at waist height to welcome you.
A coffee area and lounge as you walked in.
A warm welcome from the staff.
The lift centrally placed in the foyer with simple codes to stop those clients who have dementia from getting lost.
The welcome from staff and clients in the dementia ward upstairs.
The wide welcoming corridors and clients' doors to their bedrooms.
The place smelt clean (i.e. no old peoples home smell!).
The staff were happy and friendly.
What a lovely atmosphere. Congratulations to all who work there to make this the home from home that it is.
What a wonderful review of our home and this is so very appreciated by our staff. We work hard to make the daily life of our residents meaningful, and pleasurable for their family and friends to visit. Thank you so much for this review, as it is the cherry on the cake for the life of our home! Kindest regards Naomi
You will not find a better care home in the West Midlands - full stop. The staff are genuinely caring; the food is varied daily and appears excellent quality. The facilities are first class (as a newly opened home, this might be expected) and visitors are warmly welcomed. There is a full list of resident 'activities' published in advance and offering multiple experiences for residents. Expensive but excellent.
Thank you for your generous review and kind words about our team and wonderful home. We continually strive to ensure each day at Elgar Court is the best for our residents, and your review of our care is testament to the efforts of our team. Thank you!
I do feel both parents are listened to which as they have got older had not always been the case.
Thank you all so much
Thank you for your very kind and thoughtful review of our team and of us working together to support the gentle integration of your parents' move to Elgar Court. We are so glad that the relief and pressure of your worry is now gone, and that we can provide the support they need to continue living their lives. Thank you again. Kindest regards Naomi
He has recovered so well and enjoyed celebrating his 90th birthday in July using the Private Dining Room at Elgar Court .
Everyone involved contributed into making it an extremely special day providing us all with very happy memories.
Thanks to all .
Thank you for this incredibly thoughtful review of our services to your family. We believe working closely with you all, enhances the wrap around care we give your father and provides you with the reassurance of our care to him. Thank you for this wonderful review. Kindest regards Naomi
We had a wonderful family day to celebrate my Dads 90th. Birthday. It was truely an amazing event with excellent food and facilities and the support of Elgar Court staff. Well done. An afternoon never to forget. Thanks so much. EC make all the difference to my Dads life.
Thank you so very much for your appreciative review of our care to your father and our home. We are delighted you all felt our care and life enrichment makes such a difference and I will pass on your review to the team. Kindest regards
Elgar Court are doing a fabulous job of looking after my father in law, and he is very settled there. The activities are varied and they go out of their way to encourage the residents to participate. It is a great comfort to us as a family to know that he is so well cared for, and the staff are wonderful. In particular, he had a birthday party this past week and the chef did a fabulous job of catering for all of us. Thank you so much.
Thank you so very much for your wonderful review of our team and the care they give. Your words mean a lot to us, and I will pass on your review to our team. Kindest regards.
I most enjoyed my stay. I was well looked after and everyone was helpful and caring, catering was very good & I was never hungry or disappointed by the food & drink.
The staff have been excellent - caring and interested.
I came here May 1st - May 30th for respite care following four operations for hip revision. During this time the care and support of the management team and carers has been wonderful. My confidence in walking has improved and my general well being also strengthened. I cannot praise Elgar Court Care Home enough. Would recommend it to anyone and my best adjective would be EXCELLENT!
Dear Irene, Thank you so very much for the praise you have given to our staff at Elgar Court. We always aim to give our residents and guests the best of our abilities and ensure the standards Barchester set are met and even elevated! You were an absolute delight to care for and we will miss you terribly! Thank you again. Naomi
Beautiful hotel like environment. Always clean and tidy. All staff friendly and very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Food (parents describe) is good quality and nutritious. My parents both look well and are recognising quality. Would rate 11/10!
Thank you so very much for your wonderful review of our care to your parents. We are thrilled that they have settled in well and the environment we have created has made them very comfortable and enjoying the experience of life at Elgar. Thank you again and I will pass on your review to the team. Kindest regards Naomi
Always treated with politeness and engaging conversation with all members of staff. Environment reflects calm and peacefulness.
Such a wonderful, friendly and helpful place. I couldn't wish for better.
Thank you Sandra for your wonderful review of our home and thankyou for choosing us! We always strive to keep our residents happy and every need met, and I will share your review with the team - who will be delighted with your kind words!
My dad is being looked after very well now. He's now eating and drinking well and has help washing, dressing etc. Always very happy with amenities, activities and staff. They are very helpful and always let you know what is happening. Excellent.
Mum has been with Barchester Elgar Court Care Home for six months and I cannot recommend them highly enough - support for Mum, us, with the transition into care is second to none. Mum is happy, content and enjoys being at Elgar Court - it's more like a hotel than a care home.
Dear Catherine, we really appreciate the wonderful feedback you have given our staff and home. We always strive to give the best care and life enrichment for our residents and we are so reassured you feel your mum is comfortable and happy with us. Best wishes, all the staff from Elgar Court.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 December 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
News (217) & Events (13)
- 04 Aug 2026
Activities don't have to be inside, we are all really enjoying the wonderful weather at the moment, and it's even better when the drinks trolley comes out in the sunshine!...
- 04 Aug 2026
With a yo, ho, ho and without a bottle of rum, Pirate Nick entertained our residents singing a selection of songs, sea shanties ! Residents had a 'whale' of a...
- 28 Jul 2026
Residents, staff and guests at our home enjoyed a visit from the Drag Queen Artists – Chrystal and Phill Mi Up and songstress Connie, to perform at our to celebrate...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Elgar Court Care Home.
Meet the Team (14)

I have worked within management for over 23 years and my exciting journey started with Barchester in 2023.
I am exceptionally passionate about my vocation. I work very closely with my team here at Elgar Court to enable me to cascade my wealth of knowledge and experiences, ensuring we provide the best possible person-centred care, and passion for life alongside a fulfilled and amazing life enrichment programme tailored for all capabilities and interests.
Thank you for taking the time to look further into what we have to offer you or your loved one.
Please take the time to look at my staff team below in the home who all play a vital role in day-to-day life at Elgar Court.
My team and I look forward to welcoming you to Elgar Court.

Hello, my name is Liz, and I am the Deputy Manager for Elgar Court. I have been with Barchester for over 11 years and managed a number of homes across the Midlands. I am dedicated to the excellent care and well-being of our residents, and I always strive to ensure we provide the very best enriched environment for our homes. Please do contact me if you have a question, however big or small. I look forward to meeting you.

Hello, my name is Vicky and I have a passion for caring for people. As one of two Community care leaders at Elgar Court, I strive to ensure the care and support my teams give our residents, and enrich their lives each and every day.
In my spare time, I support local charities and enjoy reading and cooking.

Hello, my name is Malvin, and I have lived in Malvern all my life. I am a carer with several years of experience with a great sense of humour and look forward to looking after our residents. In my spare time, I am an entertainer and perform regularly to large audiences.

Hello, my name is Naomi, and I will be delighted to tell you all about life at Elgar Court and show you how our home will take care of you or your loved one.
Whether you decide to stay with us for a short break or as a resident, I appreciate how emotionally challenging moving into a new home can be. But it will be my privilege to support you, and your family through every step of this new chapter in your life and welcome you into our Home.
I look forward to getting to know you and finding out how special we can continue to make your life. See you soon.

Hi, I am Chris and I am looking forward to meeting you all.
I am an award-winning Executive Chef, who has worked internationally in luxury hotels and private dining organisations across the world. I cannot wait to share my wealth of knowledge of local, national and international food with our residents at Elgar Court.

Hello, my name is Dan and I am a Chef at Elgar Court. I have worked at a number of restaurants and enjoy learning something new ever day to please our residents.
In my spare time my interests are cars and eating out with friends.

After a 30-year career as a Police Officer, I learned that I was happiest when helping people. Seven years managing holiday camps developed a skillset in maintenance and I’ve always loved a challenge. Head of Maintenance at the brand new Elgar Court means I get to combine all three and I can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful new home.

Hello, my name is Sarah and our team will ensure everything is just 'right' and more for our residents! I am a highly experienced housekeeper from working in a number of luxury residential homes. I am looking forward to getting to know and spending time, with each of our residents and making a difference in their daily life.

Hello, My name is Kerrie and I provide unique life enrichment for residents at Elgar Court. I moved to Malvern 12 years ago to live with my fiance and we have two tortoises and a snake. I love to play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends. I am very 'outdoorsy' and used to riding horses and competing nationally in athletics, specialising in track and field for Redditch and Bromsgrove Athletics Club.
In my spare time, I love being in the kitchen and making treats for my family.

Hello, my name is Vicky and I am here to welcome you and everyone who visits Elgar Court. I will ensure your stay goes smoothly and I am available to answer any questions you have about your stay. I have lived in Malvern for many years with my family and enjoy going to the theatre and reading. I look forward to getting to know our residents and meeting all our visitors.

Hello, my name is Fran. I've worked as a carer for 9 years, and I love what I do. I love getting to know different kinds of people and building relationships with them, especially those with advanced dementia. It brings me great joy to engage and help empower my residents to live the fullest lives possible. I can be quiet, but I can also be very silly!
Outside of work, I love to collect vintage clothing, travel abroad, walk our local hills, sing and spend time with my family.

Kerry Ann is a qualified nurse and has extensive experience in care. She has lived abroad and has now settled in Malvern to be near her family.

Stephanie joined us in January 2026 to take care of all our operational requirements at Elgar Court. She has a degree in Law and was also a Detective Constable for most of her life - so we are in very safe hands!
In her spare time, Stephanie is an avid reader and a wine connoisseur!
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Elgar Court Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Elgar Court Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Elgar Court Care Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Elgar Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, 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 Barchester Elgar Court Care Home to the centre of Malvern?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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