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Long-term, short-term, respite and convalescent care are all available at Temple Grove. The home...
Care Provided by Temple Grove
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Temple Grove for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Temple Grove 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Medici Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Eileen Allison (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 120
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2009
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Visiting
- Vistors welcome 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Parking
- The home have able parking on site
Temple Grove Reviews (146)
Temple Grove has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Temple Grove has 146 reviews.
Very pleased with all aspects. All staff very helpful. Plenty of activities available. My family and friends welcomed my visits.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Much appreciated!
When finally deciding to place my son in a nursing home we visited Temple Grove and we were very impressed and felt very reassured that he would be safe and happy and that his care was of the greatest importance to the home as it is to us. He has settled in well by being made to feel welcome and included the same as we are when we come to visit him. Going forward we feel the home can accommodate all of his needs now and as his condition progresses.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I am so glad to see your son settling so well at Temple Grove. We understand that the transition from home to a nursing home can be very daunting, for both residents and family members, however, we are doing our best to make this transition as smooth as possible.
As with any move from private homes to nursing homes, this can be challenging and we were concerned as to how my mother would cope. From the first day that my mother arrived everyone has been lovely to her. She has been made very welcome and has become very comfortable in the home environment. I would especially like to mention the person who has taken mum out on trips and done all he can to help her. Thank you.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write your kind words, which I know our staff will greatly appreciate. I am glad to hear your mother has settled so well and we will ensure we do all we can to ensure she continues to enjoy her time with us. Thank you.
Temple Grove is such a wonderful place for Mum. She settled in immediately and the staff are genuinely kind, compassionate and care so much. I don't worry one bit and know when I'm not around she has fun and so well cared for. I could not recommend this home highly enough.
Thank you very much for your kind words and we are pleased to hear that your mother settled at Temple Grove. We are always aiming to provide outstanding care to our residents.
My mother-in-law was becoming increasingly frail and in need of respite care. Her home was 150 miles from us, totally unsuited for her needs and her husband was no longer able to give much assistance. My daughter did a lot of research into local care homes and was impressed with Temple Grove. We were shown around by the Welfare Officer, an amazing ambassador. Everyone we met was warm, friendly and genuinely welcoming. The facilities and rooms were spotless and delightful. We moved her into Temple Grove in late January and she settled in very quickly. Her room was bright, spacious, well-appointed and overlooked delightful gardens. Sadly, within a few short days, her health took a major turn for the worse and we lost her shortly after. All of the Temple Grove team were caring gentle and kind throughout this period. We can't give enough praise for the home and its team, simply outstanding. Thank you everyone.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Much appreciated
The team who looked after my husband were happy in their work which made the whole experience pleasant. They went above and beyond to make it comfortable for us. Nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you very much for your kind words, much appreciated.
The facilities are great.
The carers are lovely.
Thank you.
Thank you very much for your positive review of our service. We greatly value your feedback.
Many thanks
The staff are extremely professional and genuinely care about their residents, unlike the previous home. There is very little turnover of staff which has an extremely positive impact on the care and is a testament to the home management. I cannot the level of care high enough, Temple Grove has been a game changer for my mother.
Many thanks for your response and I'm pleased your mother is enjoying her stay. I'm also glad you have noticed the continuity of staff. We do overstaff to ensure that we don't have agency in the home and ensure we can maintain our levels of care. Our staff ratios are 1:3 compared to the sector standard of 1:6.
Visiting my grandad here was a really enjoyable experience. The staff are extremely hospitable and always had time to talk about my grandfather's treatment. The facilities were always clean and the variety of activities offered to residents was amazing. The staff were amazing at any time of day. My grandfather seemed comfortable and people were always in and out to check on him.
Thank you so much for your review, it is much appreciated by all the staff. I’m really pleased to hear your father is enjoying his time with us.
My grandma receives amazing care and the people who attend to her needs are just wonderful! We are always welcomed by everyone we see and the atmosphere of Temple Grove is always calm and friendly. One staff member is wonderful and caring. Another is a joy when he pops in as is the cleaner and the entertainment ladies. The leads of entertainment are so super lovely too, nothing but good things to say.
Thank you so much for your feedback, its particularly nice to hear that you are pleased with so many different roles in the home. Much appreciated.
Lovely to see Mum as she is now today. She has come so far. Lovely for us all to see.
Thank you it is great to here your mum is thriving here.
After viewing several care homes, Temple Grove was chosen for my father due to its cleanliness and amazing staff. Everyone was so kind and helpful.
Thank you for your kind words, which are very much appreciated.
My dad has been at Temple Grove for four years. Throughout this time he has received excellent care. Without exception, the staff are professional, attentive and warm. They go above and beyond to meet his every need. As visitors, we are always welcomed with a smile and greeted by name. Everything and everyone is taken care of at Temple Grove.
The care of my mother has been absolutely incredible and has been a great comfort to myself and my siblings. Every member of staff, carers, nurses, cooks, cleaners and anyone I've missed are among the most kind and genuine people I have met. Many thanks to all.
So far so good? He appears very happy and well cared for and is thriving. Thank you! Everyone is super careful, kind and always helpful.
I would give this home a very high recommendation.
Terrific staff, excellent nursing and a lovely atmosphere. A wonderful nursing home.
Mum's needs were fairly complex but the staff always catered for her and did everything possible to ensure she was comfortable. Most importantly, they built a relationship with her and spent time with her and were always there for her when she needed them.
During a difficult period in the weeks before Mum passed away, it was not only the care that was given to Mum that was exceptional but also the support that was given to her family during visits and at her time of passing at which we were present.
I cannot express enough my gratitude to every member of staff for the way they cared for Mum and for the support they gave all of us when she passed.
They are carers who care.
Great food, staff friendly, caring for Dad and towards visitors.
My dad has been so well looked after and supported throughout his time here. It's kept me so much calmer knowing he is being treated as the man he is, not as his disability. Thank you so much (also staff are amazing and really friendly).
Thank you for much for your kind words. Much appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 January 2020Outstanding
- 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.
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Meet the Team (6)

Joanne brings more than 25 years of experience within the healthcare sector, combining practical care home knowledge with a strong background in property. Before developing Temple Grove Nursing Home, she worked with nursing home valuations and advised both investors and operators on care sector transactions.
This experience has given Joanne a detailed understanding of what makes a care home work well, both operationally and for the people living there. She continues to play an important role in Temple Grove’s development, helping to maintain the home’s high standards and thoughtful approach to care.

Mark is actively involved in the running of Temple Grove, supporting the team and helping to oversee day-to-day operations. His focus is on maintaining a well-managed, consistent and caring environment for residents.
Before Temple Grove, Mark worked in property investment, specialising in retail brokerage. He identified the former school site and saw its potential to become a purpose-built care home within extensive grounds. As Nominated Individual, Mark also works closely with the CQC in relation to the home’s regulatory responsibilities.

Eileen is a qualified nurse with more than 35 years’ experience in care. Her career includes many years within the NHS, where she developed particular expertise and interest in elderly care, dementia care and end-of-life support.
Since joining Temple Grove in 2025, Eileen has brought a calm, supportive and approachable leadership style to the home. She is passionate about creating a positive environment where residents, families and staff feel listened to, valued and well supported. Eileen is also listed as the person in charge on carehome.co.uk.

Lisa has worked in care since 1995, beginning her career as a Healthcare Assistant before qualifying as a nurse in 2006. She later qualified as a midwife in 2012 and completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, including prescribing, in 2021.
Lisa joined Temple Grove in 2023 following many years in community nursing. Having progressed through several roles at the home, she now works as Clinical Lead, bringing broad clinical knowledge and a practical, hands-on understanding of care delivery. Her approach is centred on providing the standard of care she would want for her own loved ones.

Karen has been part of the Temple Grove team for more than 13 years. She first joined as a Kitchen Assistant and, with support from the home, completed her NVQ in Catering before becoming Head Chef in 2014.
Today, Karen leads a busy kitchen team responsible for preparing around 200 meals each day. She focuses on fresh ingredients, varied menus and meals that reflect residents’ dietary needs and personal preferences. The kitchen has consistently achieved a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating, something Karen and the team are understandably proud of.

Anna joined Temple Grove in 2015 as an Activities Coordinator and has since become Activities Lead. She has helped shape a varied activities programme designed to keep residents engaged, connected and involved in daily life at the home.
Anna works closely with residents, external groups and entertainers to develop activities and events that reflect people’s interests. She enjoys being part of Temple Grove’s close-knit team and values the strong community feel within the home.
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