The Grove Care Home
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Ings Lane
Waltham
Grimsby
Lincolnshire
DN37 0HB
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,100.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Kelly Lofts is Home Manager at The Grove Care Home.
Kelly is our committed and dedicated Home Manager she is enthusiastic about promoting individual choice for residents, allowing them to feel empowered and independent. Kelly operates an open-door policy and welcomes families and residents to pop in any time for a chat over a cup of tea.
Our philosophy is simple- our residents and their families are at the heart of our care homes
Our family values have been at the heart of Country Court Care since 1983, they underpin our vision, shape our culture and guide our conduct and relationships with our colleagues, residents, families and our suppliers.
We have no rivals when it comes to upholding family values and principles;
- Focus on treating all residents as individuals, with compassion and dignity
- Encouraging an active social life within the home and the local community
- Promoting a "dining experience" with award winning food and drink, where residents are in charge
- Bespoke, tasteful furnishings and fittings, meticulously designed with residents in mind
- Small gestures make a big difference - whether it's an anniversary or a birthday, we will make the day special.
One of Country Court Care's highly respected care homes in the Grimsby area, The Grove Care Home is nestled in the leafy village of Waltham, deep in rural Lincolnshire. Designed especially for people looking for both comfort and independence in their retirement, the home boasts fantastic facilities to promote this ethos.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Pain Management. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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All of our care and nursing homes are designed with our residents in mind. Our homes are fully equipped to provide care in a pleasant and comfortable setting. We employ specialist interior designers with a wealth of experience in the care industry. This ensures that all of our homes are tastefully designed, but more importantly are tailored to the requirements of residents. Every room leaves ample opportunity for residents to personalise their living space, creating a "home away from home" environment. Our homes provide well equipped facilities, all our homes offer: - Areas to relax, unwind, play games and engage in activities - Bathrooms that promote dignity and privacy - Spacious, tasteful bedrooms - Well-equipped lounges with TV, DVD, telephone and full wi-fi access - State of the art kitchens offering award winning food and drink in spacious, comfortable dining areas Access by appointment to Doctors, Physiotherapists and Opticians etc. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Coffee Shop, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Nutritionist, Optician, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden. |
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Individuals enjoy spacious rooms fitted to a high standard with plenty of scope for them to add any personal touches they wish. All of the 65 bedrooms at The Grove care home in Grimsby have been carefully thought out so every individual resident can maintain a high level of independence. Rooms feature walk-in, en-suite showers for ease of use and well-equipped kitchenettes to entertain family and friends privately. Residents at The Grove can enjoy all the comforts of home whilst remaining safe in the knowledge that trained professionals are on hand 24 hours a day to help with any of their needs. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 65 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 65 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Kitchenette, Single Room. |
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| Furnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,100.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Café
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
A critical component for good health.
AwaitingInspection by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our resident's well-being is at the heart of everything we do, we ensure that our residents have every opportunity to participate in daily meaningful opportunities. From helping with everyday activities such as laying tables for lunch or light dusting, our residents are encouraged to fully participate in life at our home. We have a fortnightly gardening club led by a specialist in gardening for people with dementia, we also have regular exercise groups and art club. Activities at The Grove are well supported by volunteers from the village of Waltham who have been coming to the home on a weekly basis for many years to help with crafts, Christmas and Summer Fairs and other events. You can keep up to date with our activities on our Facebook page. |
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| Timetables |
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| Newly branded Activities trifold V10.pdf |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Gardening, Painting, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an electric vehicle charging point? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Pets are not allowed at The Grove. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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Ings Lane
Waltham
Grimsby
Lincolnshire
DN37 0HB
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 8th February 2023 |
| Last rated | 25th February 2023 |
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| Registration Date | 2nd September 2014 |
| Service Provider | Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited, PE4 6ZN |
The Grove Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about The Grove Care Home
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