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10 March 2026
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.
10 March 2026
Lovely caring and kind staff, the home is always clean and tidy. Could do with some animals visiting the home especially dogs.
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.
02 March 2026
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
02 March 2026
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.
02 March 2026
All staff are friendly and try to help with any queries. Good variety of entertainment, with carers trying to encourage residents to join in. Plenty of smiling faces. Carers are willing to communicate with you and help in all areas. They interact with residents in a good manner.
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.
11 February 2026
Having never previously been at risk of falls it was during my fathers most vulnerable palliative care stage that he suffered six falls all within an eight week period. Although four Managers were aware and had acknowledged our distress 'via email' no meeting was held and no reasonable adjustments
were implemented to ensure his safety. We also found that not all Staff here are competent. A unidentified injury was raised with safeguard, cctv footage was allowed to erase despite my concern and I never received any internal investigation outcome. Monumental failings!
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.
29 September 2025
Since the end of January 2025 my mother has been at Vida Court. Firstly she was in Howson House but due to deteriorating physical health and after a discussion with me, she was moved to Harrison House. In both Houses the care has been exceptional! The staff are very friendly and on observing them on
many of my visits they show true compassion and have a very calming manner. I feel that there is a good structure of activities with the support of the Wellbeing Team. The staff work well together. They are all marvellous! The Lead Nurse in Harrison House is very good at supporting me too. I live in Leicestershire so I have regular updates on how my Mum is doing. A BIG thank you to you all.
24 January 2024
Every aspect of my wife’s care and well-being is considered, and actioned with care, professionalism, friendliness and dare I say it, with love!
As the husband of a ‘service user’ I have total confidence that my wife is in very capable hands at Vida Court.
19 January 2024
My wife moved into Vida Court in July 2023. Since that time she has been extremely well cared for. I no longer have to worry about her. My wife has told me the care she receives is second to none and often mentions that the staff are very caring and kind to her. She accepts that Vida Court is now
her home.
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.
12 January 2024
My husband first came to Vida Court for respite. On his third visit, he became a permanent resident just over a year ago. The care is exceptional, without a doubt. My husband relies on his carers for all his needs 24/7. The staff are all experienced and caring. Even though the rotas are sometimes
stretched, the staff have the time to talk to my husband and myself. I always feel welcome when I visit, approximately three times a week. We usually go down to the coffee lounge where the receptionists always offer drinks and confectionery from the sweet shop. I encourage my husband to take part in the activities wherever possible and I am welcome to join in.
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.
06 November 2023
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.
01 November 2023
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.
01 November 2023
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.
26 October 2023
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.
21 September 2023
My mum has Alzheimer’s so can be sometimes angry or fearful of new surroundings, the staff at Vida Court were amazing in helping her settle in. We visited a number of times before she went for a week of respite care. Although she was still unsettled when arriving it helped the family knowing the
place and who would be taking care of her. We received regular updates during the week too, to help alleviate any of our apprehension on her first stay.
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!
14 September 2023
It is an absolute joy to see the change in my wife since moving to Vida Court from her previous care home.
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.
07 August 2023
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.
01 August 2023
A lovely place, staff are very nice indeed. I was very well looked after and got my husband on the right track to recovery.
Would recommend Vida Court Care Home to anyone.
24 May 2023
My mum moved into Grantham House in November 2022 - from the moment she arrived she absolutely loved it. She was overjoyed to see her room and realised that she finally had a home as she had been passed around different hospitals for eighteen months prior to this.
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!
28 March 2023
Mum was moved to Vida Court just before Christmas following seven months in a previous dementia care home who told us they could no longer cater for mum's needs. We were a little apprehensive about how mum would settle in Vida Court as we had a very negative experience with her previous home. We
needn't have worried.
The welcome and care she has received is second to none. The staff, from reception, housekeeping, catering, maintenance, well-being, management, nurses and carers are wonderful. She has been treated with kindness, caring, dignity and respect. She is well-fed, clean, well-presented, happy and calmer and less agitated. It's apparent that the staff are experts in their field, and nothing seems to faze them.
We trust the Vida team implicitly with mum's care. It has been such a relief to the family that we are now able to spend quality time with mum rather than having to spend time checking that her basic needs have been attended to as with her previous placement.
Latest Reviews for Vida Court
10 March 2026
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.
10 March 2026
Lovely caring and kind staff, the home is always clean and tidy. Could do with some animals visiting the home especially dogs.
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.
02 March 2026
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
02 March 2026
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.
02 March 2026
All staff are friendly and try to help with any queries. Good variety of entertainment, with carers trying to encourage residents to join in. Plenty of smiling faces. Carers are willing to communicate with you and help in all areas. They interact with residents in a good manner.
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.
11 February 2026
Having never previously been at risk of falls it was during my fathers most vulnerable palliative care stage that he suffered six falls all within an eight week period. Although four Managers were aware and had acknowledged our distress 'via email' no meeting was held and no reasonable adjustments
were implemented to ensure his safety. We also found that not all Staff here are competent. A unidentified injury was raised with safeguard, cctv footage was allowed to erase despite my concern and I never received any internal investigation outcome. Monumental failings!
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.
29 September 2025
Since the end of January 2025 my mother has been at Vida Court. Firstly she was in Howson House but due to deteriorating physical health and after a discussion with me, she was moved to Harrison House. In both Houses the care has been exceptional! The staff are very friendly and on observing them on
many of my visits they show true compassion and have a very calming manner. I feel that there is a good structure of activities with the support of the Wellbeing Team. The staff work well together. They are all marvellous! The Lead Nurse in Harrison House is very good at supporting me too. I live in Leicestershire so I have regular updates on how my Mum is doing. A BIG thank you to you all.
24 January 2024
Every aspect of my wife’s care and well-being is considered, and actioned with care, professionalism, friendliness and dare I say it, with love!
As the husband of a ‘service user’ I have total confidence that my wife is in very capable hands at Vida Court.
19 January 2024
My wife moved into Vida Court in July 2023. Since that time she has been extremely well cared for. I no longer have to worry about her. My wife has told me the care she receives is second to none and often mentions that the staff are very caring and kind to her. She accepts that Vida Court is now
her home.
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.
12 January 2024
My husband first came to Vida Court for respite. On his third visit, he became a permanent resident just over a year ago. The care is exceptional, without a doubt. My husband relies on his carers for all his needs 24/7. The staff are all experienced and caring. Even though the rotas are sometimes
stretched, the staff have the time to talk to my husband and myself. I always feel welcome when I visit, approximately three times a week. We usually go down to the coffee lounge where the receptionists always offer drinks and confectionery from the sweet shop. I encourage my husband to take part in the activities wherever possible and I am welcome to join in.
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.
06 November 2023
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.
01 November 2023
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.
01 November 2023
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.
26 October 2023
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.
21 September 2023
My mum has Alzheimer’s so can be sometimes angry or fearful of new surroundings, the staff at Vida Court were amazing in helping her settle in. We visited a number of times before she went for a week of respite care. Although she was still unsettled when arriving it helped the family knowing the
place and who would be taking care of her. We received regular updates during the week too, to help alleviate any of our apprehension on her first stay.
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!
14 September 2023
It is an absolute joy to see the change in my wife since moving to Vida Court from her previous care home.
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.
07 August 2023
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.
01 August 2023
A lovely place, staff are very nice indeed. I was very well looked after and got my husband on the right track to recovery.
Would recommend Vida Court Care Home to anyone.
24 May 2023
My mum moved into Grantham House in November 2022 - from the moment she arrived she absolutely loved it. She was overjoyed to see her room and realised that she finally had a home as she had been passed around different hospitals for eighteen months prior to this.
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!
28 March 2023
Mum was moved to Vida Court just before Christmas following seven months in a previous dementia care home who told us they could no longer cater for mum's needs. We were a little apprehensive about how mum would settle in Vida Court as we had a very negative experience with her previous home. We
needn't have worried.
The welcome and care she has received is second to none. The staff, from reception, housekeeping, catering, maintenance, well-being, management, nurses and carers are wonderful. She has been treated with kindness, caring, dignity and respect. She is well-fed, clean, well-presented, happy and calmer and less agitated. It's apparent that the staff are experts in their field, and nothing seems to faze them.
We trust the Vida team implicitly with mum's care. It has been such a relief to the family that we are now able to spend quality time with mum rather than having to spend time checking that her basic needs have been attended to as with her previous placement.