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Groveland Park care home in Bexleyheath takes pride in offering residents luxury living and exceptional care. Opening in late 2013, Groveland Park has been given a carehome.co.uk Top 20 Award for London in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The home provides residential, dementia, day and respite care in a wonderful setting, with the home surrounded by private gardens.
The home is tastefully decorated and boasts large bedrooms, complete with...
Care Provided by Groveland Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are all-inclusive. The fee is dependent on room available at the time or chosen and the care needs determined on pre-admission assessment. All inclusive includes 24 hour care, hairdresser, chiropodist, newspaper of choice, Bar Bistro, family fine dining meal, trips out, entertainment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Groveland Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Groveland Park 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
Owner
- Queensgate Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Caroline Cheeseman(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2013
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome to schedule an appointment to come and tour the home.
Parking
- There is a car park at Groveland Park Care Home.
Groveland Park Care Home Reviews (168)
Groveland Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Groveland Park Care Home has 168 reviews.
My dad first stayed at Groveland Park Care Home in February 2024 for 5 weeks of respite, however, after the 5 weeks he decided he wanted to be a resident as the staff were so caring and he especially felt safe at night, knowing someone was there 24 hours if he needed help with anything. The home was spotlessly clean. All staff from the laundry up to the manager were so friendly and made Dad's life there happy and very well looked after. Thank you all for everything you did for him.
Thank you for your lovely review. Looking after and caring for your dad was a privilege and a pleasure. Knowing that we provide residents and families with peace of mind in a friendly and caring way and allowing them to spend quality time together in the comfort of their home from home is important to us. I will share your review and thanks with the team.
My dad lived here for 14 months until he was asked to leave because they no longer accepted insulin-dependent residents. The care quality varies depending on who is working. While he is better off now, the process of relocating a loved one is stressful and unsettling, something the management doesn't seem to consider. Staff turnover is alarmingly high, and there are never enough staff. I witnessed a man told to wet himself because no one could help him to the toilet.
My dad was assaulted twice in six months by other residents and his personal items, including his wedding and signet rings, went missing. Though the home looks nice, management prioritizes appearance over care. Carers are trained to fold napkins but lack proper skills to care for dementia patients with patience and empathy. There's no specialized dementia care, just a floor for residents with dementia.
Do not put your loved one here thinking it will be their forever home, it probably won't be.
Sorry that you are not happy with the service. I am pleased to hear that your dad is now receiving adequate clinical care which was not possible in a residential home with support from community services. We appreciate the process of any resident having to move homes, not something that we often...
My Dad was very settled yet due to his diabetes and the home's inability to offer the level of care required when coupled with dementia, he was served notice to find an alternative care home.
This is not what we expected when we placed our Dad into this care home and shows that they don't really care about the residents. This care home is only interested in its profits, when it actually has to care for its residents it's time to move them on.
Please think very carefully before trusting your loved ones with these people.
I am sorry that you feel that you had to leave this review. We have many residents who are well cared for while living with their dementia, some who have been in the home for many years, they and their families are very pleased with the service and care provided. Unfortunately, at times when...
Staff are always very warm and welcoming, facilities are excellent with frequent refurbishment and upgrades in rooms and communal areas with very high detail and comfort for residents and their visitors. All residents are known well by name and supported to make their own choices and retain as much independence and autonomy as is safe for them to do so. Residents are offered regular days out and in-house activities that offer a wide variety of fun, and stimulation. Hair and nails are cared for offering a real pampering experience for those who enjoy this. Birthdays are celebrated for all residents with banners and birthday cakes and much celebration to ensure they have a very special day. I think we would all hope to remain in our own homes and enjoy our freedom for as long as we possibly can, but then when that is no longer safe or manageable, Grovelands would be at the very top of my wish list for myself as well as my loved ones! Many thanks to all the staff for all you do.
Thank you for your lovely review. To hear directly from loved ones about our overall service and care provided to our residents is encouraging. Being on the top of your wish list for a choice of home is extremely nice to hear. I shall share this review with the team.
Although I would rather not share this lovely home with others as it may be too full for when Mum needs respite again as it's a little gem.
Thank you all who looked after Mum this November.
Thank you for your review which I shall share with the team. I am so pleased that you are considering returning to Groveland Park for respite care and your recommendation to others, we always try to accommodate families to return and very much look forward to seeing all our respite residents and families.
Mum seems to be very happy at Groveland. She enjoys the interaction with the staff and is always smiling when I come to visit.
Thank you for your review, we do aim to ensure that our residents are happy and smiling! I will ensure that this is shared with the staff.
Being able to have a very good meal with her too was an added blessing, and all the staff were friendly and welcoming.
Thank you for your lovely review of our home. We are so pleased that you feel that your cousin has settled in well to Groveland Park. I will share your review with the team.
My mum has been at Groveland Park for almost a year - she was quite poorly and underweight when she arrived. She is now in very good health and is back to her normal weight. She has been very happy there and I have nothing but praise for all the staff who care for her so well. She enjoys all the food which is of a very high quality and she joins in with a lot of activities. Her mind is also much sharper than previously. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your review, it is a very hard decision to place a loved one into a care home. To have such a positive outcome for your mum is testament to the hard work of the whole team at Groveland Park, I will share your review.
A pleasant meeting with my friend in her room, tea and coffee served to us. I was my first visit to the home, I was greeted by the staff, they were polite, helpful and friendly.
Thank you for your review, we welcome all visitors to Groveland Park and strive to ensure they have a positive experience. We look forward to your next visit.
We have a lovely visit on Saturday 17th February. The staff at the home were extremely helpful and we had a lovely lunch whilst visiting. There was a very relaxed homely feel and atmosphere. Thank you for making our visit such a pleasure.
Thank you for your review, we welcome all friends and families to Groveland Park, we strive to ensure that everyone leaves our home with a smile!
Lovely visit to see our aunt who was in the home. Other residents were enjoying activities and it was delightful to see an enthusiastic activities staff member get the ' best' from the ladies. All staff welcoming.
My friend entered Groveland Park in October 2019, suffering from Alzheimer's. We were assured it would be a home for life, providing he didn't require nursing care. Initially, the service was exceptional providing an outstanding level of care, activities and lots of staff interaction. Following Covid my friend's Alzheimer's/Dementia deteriorated and staff seemed to interact with him less. The staff struggled to maintain his personal care. On agreement, he was moved to the Dementia Unit. There was no plan or communication for settling him in. I witnessed two staff on the dementia unit and at both times they were stressed and under pressure, finding it difficult to deal with the residents' needs. My friend's behaviour deteriorated, Groveland's sent him to hospital and the manager refused to have him back. I requested a report on my friend's needs from the manager to help re-home him, but this was never provided. My friend is in another Care Home, settled and the staff can deal with his personal care.
Thank you for your review. I am sorry that you felt that we had not met your individual expectations. For those who are living with dementia, every journey is different and unique. We, like all providers, have to at times make decisions that are hard for all involved after exploring as many...
I have been here for two months. Everybody has been wonderful. Thank you so much!
What a lovely review, thank you. Hearing directly from our residents in this way is wonderful, I will share this with the team.
This home is excellent, my relative is so happy here.
Thank you for the review. At Groveland Park we believe that all our residents have a right to be happy and to lead their lives in a way that brings them fun and joy, it also helps that we have happy staff!
Our mum has been in Grovelands for two weeks respite. She loves it so much that she is going to stay another two weeks, with a view to making it her home. We are really impressed with all the caring staff and, in fact, everyone within the home. The atmosphere has a very happy, positive vibe. Nothing is too much trouble. The food is lovely too.
Thank you for the lovely review, we do have many residents who come into Groveland Park for respite and decide for themselves to make this their home. Providing a happy home is really important to out team.
This care home is amazing. The staff go over and above, spending quality time with residents. Nothing is too much trouble. I am confident that my uncle is being looked after 100% and we know he is safe.
Thank you for the review, we share all reviews with the whole team. Knowing that relatives feel this way makes us proud of what we do.
Very attentive, friendly staff. Smiley and great care.
It is so lovely to receive reviews like this. All reviews are shared with the whole team. Thank you.
My Mother has been at Groveland Park for 5 years and the quality of care has been consistently good. The staff are very caring and provide an excellent service. When visiting I am made very welcome.
Thank you for your review, it is really good to know that we have provided consistent care at Groveland Park. This review will be shared with the team.
Very friendly and accommodating staff, they tend to every need without any queries. Everyone always has a huge smile which makes you feel comfortable and at ease. All members of staff make you welcome and have an inviting sense about them, making your visit here more engaging. Very happy.
Thank you for your review of Groveland Park and for sharing your experience of feeling comfortable and at ease. All reviews are shared with the team.
My friend is having a wonderful time in Groveland. It has made a very big difference to her life. Thank you Groveland.
Thank you for the review, knowing that residents are having a wonderful time is very important to us at Groveland Park. All reviews are shared with the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 June 2019Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Groveland Park Care Home
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Groveland Park Care Home
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Groveland Park Care Home
Meet the Team (1)

Caroline Cheeseman began her career in the care industry 20 years ago in the NHS enjoying her role as a Care Assistant in A&E where she worked for 5 years. She then transferred to the private sector as a home manager where she has cared for residents with nursing, residential and dementia needs adopting a person-centred, holistic approach to support physical and mental wellbeing.
Caroline is very much a hands-on manager who prides herself in getting to know each resident and their family to ensure that the best level of high-quality care and support is provided to everyone, believing that our residents are at the heart of everything that we do.
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