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Located on the Gorse Road, Richard House provides ample parking and is a short drive away from local amenities. The purpose-built, 68-bed home successfully combines modern design with comfortable living, and home boasts spacious bedrooms with ensuite wet room facilities, suites, tea-room, beautiful lounge / dining areas, cinema, library and landscaped garden spaces.
Care Provided by Richard House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- 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 Richard House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Richard House 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
- Tanglewood Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jan Gibbs(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
Visiting
- At Tanglewood care homes, no set visiting hours, and believe guests should be welcome at any time.
Parking
- Richard House has onsite parking
Richard House Care Home Reviews (69)
Richard House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.291) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Richard House Care Home has 69 reviews.
My aunt sadly passed away whilst at the home nursing staff couldn't do enough for me however I've not heard a word from management not a phone call or card. I notified them of the cremation but no one attended.
More thought required.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and for sharing your experience.
We are grateful for your kind words about our nursing team and are pleased to hear they provided such compassionate care and support for both your aunt and your family during such a difficult time.
We are...
My father in law was admitted to Richard House from hospital following a terminal diagnosis. Within the first week they couldn't do enough and even asked him to take part in a video on his second day. This was the only time excellent care was given. There was never enough staff to support him fully, his pain meds were not administered correctly, his RESPECT form wasn't updated after discussing it 3 times which almost resulted in him being sent back to hospital which was against his wishes. Then the manager attempted to block a move to a new care home. We complained and requested that the video was not used as it was not a true reflection of the home. The care he received was way below par. He passed a few months ago and it was distressing to see that they had used the video to promote this home when they did not give him the appropriate end of life care
We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and that this difficult time caused additional distress for your family. We...
The staff and management were excellent. Couldn't do enough.
Thank you for your kind review of Richard House.
We are delighted to hear that you found both our staff and management team to be excellent and supportive. Your lovely feedback means a great deal to us and will be shared with the whole team.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave your review.
My daughter and I attended activities in March and April, it was lovely to see happy residents and staff joining in as well as visitors, makes all the difference having activities on, as residents are bored if nothing on. The lady doing activities is brilliant with the residents, she is so bubbly and residents love her. Especially as last year, no activities and residents looked miserable, sitting about with nothing to do all day. R.H is a lovely place, just a shame staff shortages put lots of pressure on staff.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback about your visits to Richard House Care Home with your daughter.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed attending the activities and that it was lovely to see residents, staff and visitors all joining in together. It is wonderful to...
They encouraged his independence throughout, and as a family, we enjoyed time with him because of this. The room and garden were a lovely space to visit, which we did every day.
The team's care was excellent, and I thank them all. I would highly recommend this facility to others.
Thank you so much for your kind review of Richard House. We are truly grateful for your thoughtful words and delighted to hear that our colleagues were kind, caring, and welcoming to both your father and your family. Sending our warmest wishes, and thank you again for your heartfelt message.
Nothing was too much trouble, the staff were kind and friendly. I never felt that I was asking too many questions and the staff always took the time to make me feel safe and secure in my decision to have my husband's end of life with them. He died peacefully and with dignity.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. We are truly honoured to have been able to care for your husband during such an important time. It means a great deal to our team to know that you felt supported, respected, and reassured throughout his stay with us. Providing compassionate and dignified...
Since the new manager took over we have been much happier with my mums time at Richard House Care Home. An increase in activities has been noticed and the cares who look after my mum are exceptional. They seem to really care for her.The accommodation itself is always nice and clean, plus nothing like any other care home we have experienced. Bedrooms lounge, cinema room, communal spaces are all really nice and modern and airy. We would recommend this home for sure.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you've noticed a positive change since our new manager came on board, and that your mum is enjoying her time with us at Richard House Care Home. It's wonderful to know that our carers are making such a...
My family member has been living at Richard House Care Home for more than a year now, their dementia has progressed but behaviour has improved, this is partly due to the medication but is also due to to the hard work of the staff in identifying the trigger points and getting the support of external bodies to assist where required. Almost all of the staff are supportive to the residents and pro-active in their approach, I have noticed that the staff that are not as supportive or pro-active do not seem to last long in the home. Cleaning is very good at the home and my family member creates them a lot of cleaning work. The staff monitor and record all food and drink that they give to the residents to ensure that they are getting fluids and nutrition, this is particularly important to know as my family member can't remember when they last ate or drank. It was good to see the animals at the home this week, lots of the residents enjoyed this visit. Thank you to all staff.
Thank you for your lovely review of Richard House. It's heartening to hear that your family member has experienced improvement while living with us, that truly means a lot. We also appreciate your kind words about our dedicated care team. Supporting our residents to live full, happy lives-with...
The care shown to Mum as been brilliant. To see the change in Mum is so good to see. It is not only the family that has noticed the change. I attended a hospital appointment at the hospital diabetic foot clinic. The doctors were amazed at just how well her ulcers were healing since moving from another care home. The overall appearance of the skin on her legs and feet is so much better now that they are being cream regularly like they had ask. Only a month yet so much improvement in that time. It is so good to see the manager and care manager ( Julie and Jack ) do shifts nursing and caring and not sitting in office all the time. They are leading a great team. Thanks go to everyone for making Mum so welcome and cared for and bring the smile back. Sharon Asher
Thank you for your heart-warming review of Richard House. We're overjoyed to hear about the positive change in your mum and that our team has helped bring her smile back. Your feedback will mean the world to them. Our dedicated colleagues strive to provide care with kindness and dignity, and we're...
The home has welcoming staff and there is a pleasant atmosphere. The decor is beautiful and calming and the rooms are thoughtfully furnished. Cleanliness is very good an the food nutritious and tasty. The nursing staff are fully cognisant of my husband's condition and deal with him in a firm but friendly manner. They are kind to him and to me too.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you and your husband have had such a positive experience at Richard House Care Home. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is something we strive for, and it's wonderful to know that our team, decor, and overall environment have...
There clearly seems to be a shortage of carers on duty at certain times.
The care home staff all seem very pleasant people who have been very helpful when I have visited and I am sure they all work very hard. However, perhaps they do not have the time to attend to the small details that can improve the quality of life for a resident, that has very little mobility.
The care home is very nicely furnished and is very clean. The staff should be commended for this.
As an accountant I fully understand that the care home needs to be financially viable but I hope the lack of staff is not being done to maximise profits.
My dear father became a resident at Richard House Care Home in May 2024 due to his lack of mobility and need of 24 hour care. He was 95 years old at this time. He had this 96th birthday on 2nd September 2024. Dad was looked after so well. The carers were kind and considerate towards him at all times. He had little appetite, yet the home cooked him what he felt able to eat. I visited dad most days, and was always made to feel welcome. I cannot speak highly enough of the care home. It is more like a 5 star hotel than a care home. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. If there was something that dad needed, extra the staff always went that extra mile. First class all round.
Thank you so much for sharing such a touching review about your father's time at Richard House Care Home. We are truly honoured to have had the privilege of caring for him and supporting your family during his stay. Your kind words about our team's kindness, consideration, and dedication mean the...
My Mum has been a resident of Richard House since July 2024. The transition into the home was very easy and everyone pulled together to settle Mum is quickly. In my opinion, the home is one of the best in Grantham, all the staff are amazing and try to accommodate Mum's needs as best they can. The home manager has always made us feel very welcome and is very approachable, nothing is too much trouble.
We're thrilled to hear that your mum's transition into our home went smoothly and that she settled in quickly with the support of our team. It's our top priority to ensure every resident feels comfortable and cared for, and it's wonderful to know that you've found our efforts to accommodate your...
Nan has been at Richard House since August 2022, being one of the earliest residents. She's been comfortable and happy at the home since and the staff are very supportive, caring and friendly. The current team all know Nan by name, engage with her in a positive and personal manner, reflecting her feelings and her understanding as her Dementia allows. Staff have always made family members feel welcome and support our family as Nan's condition changes. The home manager has made a real effort to improve how management engages with residents and much better. The food on offer for residents is first class and any alternative needs and support (after hospital stays etc) are accommodated. Nan's room is kept really clean and she enjoys engaging regularly with the hairdresser and activities. Care staff go above and beyond to ensure Nan is looked after and family is informed of any concerns and issues. The only issues are those provided to the home by others that make things more frustrating for staff than is necessary.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful and detailed review of Richard House. We are delighted to hear that Nan has been comfortable and happy since joining us in August 2022. Our team strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for all residents and their loved ones,...
The majority of the staff are extremely hardworking, however, it is noticeable how short staffed they are. They are expected to do a hell of a lot on the ground floor with 2 or 3 of them on. I felt sorry for the staff last week as they could have done with an extra pair of hands. When nan first went it there they had an activities coordinator and regularly did activities. However this is no longer the case so activities don't happen as frequent now or if at all. On a few occasion's upon arrival the residents are alone in the lounge room, not for only 5 minutes at a time, it can be up to 15-20 minutes. But if there is only 2 staff on they can only be in one place at one time. However, sometimes this is due to a daily staff meeting which is odd that no one would stay with residents. As nan is a falls risk this does concern me. The food is okay, sometimes nan likes it , sometimes she doesn't. I think more staff is needed in order to make things better for the staff and residents.
We at Richard House are disappointed to read this review and take any feedback such as this with seriousness. We are conscious that the reviewer and their loved one are present in the home and would like the opportunity to meet with you, investigate and provide a response to ensure this is...
I first visited Richard House in October 2023. I was very impressed by what I was shown. It was warm, it was clean and lovely rooms/ In the year my wife was in there things have got a lot better, with new management and new staff. They were more like family than friends. Well done Richard House, Grantham.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with us at Richard House and that you felt the warmth and care we strive to provide. It's wonderful to know that our recent changes have made a noticeable difference for you and your wife. Creating...
My Father had severe vascular dementia and we moved him to Richard House. From the outset, he was settled and happy due to the wonderful care he received and the bright/cheerful atmosphere. As a family, we were also treated with professional kindness. Sadly, Dad only lived at Richard House for 1 month, passing very suddenly. On this day, again the staff did everything they could to care for Dad and us. We are so happy that he enjoyed the last 4 weeks of his life at Richard House.
Thank you so much for your kind words during what must be a very difficult time. It was a privilege to care for your father, and we're honoured to know he felt settled and at peace at Richard House. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care, not only for our residents but also for their...
Myself and my husband were under pressure to find somewhere for Mum and looked at several care homes in Grantham.
We called without appointment at Richard House and were met with care and compassion by the manager introducing us to staff including the activities co-ordinator who showed us around the lovely facilities, for example the in-house cinema, bedrooms, dining rooms and activity rooms.
The manager took a thorough assessment of Mum's needs offering to deal with the financial matters, liaising with her CEO and Adult Social Care insisting that we relax whilst she established a placement for Mum.
Mum was invited to look round selecting one of two lovely rooms complete with en-suite and facilities to help with her mobility needs.
Absolutely nothing has been too much trouble for the manager at Richard House, we simply cannot thank her enough for her first class service, we are sure Mum will be very happy.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We understand how stressful it can be to find the right care home at short notice, and we're so glad that Richard House could offer the care and support you needed during this time. It's wonderful to hear that our manager and team provided a warm...
Myself and my wife looked at several care homes in Grantham, then called unannounced at Richard House.
The manager there took time and trouble to ensure that we were thoroughly shown around the home which is warm and welcoming. The manager recognised we were distressed about having to move Mum insisting we relax whilst she attended to the financial matters speaking to her CEO, Adult Social Care and the County Council's contracts manager.
Mum was given a choice of two lovely rooms, both en-suite with lovely decoration and furnishings complete with necessary aids to living to help Mum with her mobility needs.
Absolutely nothing has been too much trouble for the manager and the staff at Richard House, this has made a difficult time much easier for us and most importantly Mum who has settled immediately into her new home.
We simply cannot thank the manager and staff enough for what they have done for Mum.
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt experience. We're truly touched by your kind words and are so glad we could make a difficult time easier for you and your family. It was our pleasure to help ensure your mum's smooth transition, and we're delighted to hear she's settled into her new home...
I have found since the new manager has taken over at Richard House it is going downhill. The staff no longer seem happy in their work, they still take good care of the residents. My mum is on the 2nd floor and I find her bored all the time. The first floor is always doing things. Just because mum has dementia she still has a brain that needs to keep working, she used to do magic painting and colour books but now nothing for any of them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 March 2026Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Tanglewood Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Richard House Care Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about Richard House Care Home
What types of Care is Richard House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Richard House Care Home have?
There are 68 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Richard House Care Home?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Lift, Wheelchair Access, 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 Richard House Care Home to the centre of Grantham?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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