Sandalwood Court

Butland Road, Oakley Vale, Corby NN18 8QA
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9.9 66 Reviews
  • Sandalwood Court, Corby
Sandalwood Court is a sixty capacity purpose-built care home that functions as a comfortable elderly care environment, with places also available for dementia sufferers.

A pleasant social environment allows new residents to quickly feel at home within the service, having their privacy respected while being able to join in with social activities and entertainments.

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Care Provided by Sandalwood Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stephanie Adams (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2007

Funding & Fees Guide for Sandalwood Court

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,278
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,346
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Sandalwood Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Sandalwood Court Reviews (66)

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Sandalwood Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sandalwood Court has 66 reviews.

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Review from David L (Son of Resident) published on 12 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

I found the staff and management generally unfriendly, unengaging and with an excessive use of threatening protocol. Staff contrived to create a hostile environment during a family visit, made worse because of the very lengthy time and effort it took for a family member to arrive at Sandalwood.

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Review from Pauline B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have no worries or concerns about leaving my mum in Sandalwood Court. She has the most care with staff; they are extremely good staff, good manners, well dressed and very good with their residents. All residents in Sandalwood Court are very, very well looked after.

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Review from Kathleen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff ate welcoming and friendly. They look after my other well. I recommend Sandalwood Court to anyone.

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Review from Linda R (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since Mum has become a resident at Sandalwood Court, we have been so pleased with the care and attention she has received. During the lockdown, we were kept well informed with all issues concerning Mums health and wellbeing. All staff and management have been very caring towards Mum, and she has been
kept safe and happy and loves taking part in all the activities. Couldn't have chosen a better place and even better now we can visit Mum and take her out for walks.

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Review from Malcolm C (Resident) published on 13 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have no complaints. I have expressed to the staff that I'm happy with things as they are. Without this care home, I would not survive, that is the simple truth. Long may I be enabled to survive without being too much of a burden on people that have my thankfulness for all my care.

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Review from Julie E (Friend of Resident) published on 10 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home's staff were extremely friendly and professional at all times. I was my friend's carer and was treated with great respect from the team, even though I wasn't a blood relative. The team quickly worked out I was treating my elderly friend as though she was my mother, as such gave me as much information
as possible in relation to my position. My friend was very happy there, and after attending hospital during these difficult times (Covid 19 pandemic), she always readily wanted to return to Sandalwood.
A special mention to one carer who always took time to explain how my friend was and with an upbeat approach, which was very supportive of us - not able to see our loved ones.
All in all a very good experience.

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Review from Ray (Friend of Resident) published on 3 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had the privilege of visiting this home 3 times when I was Mayor and we have got to say we were very impressed. The facilities were excellent everyone we met were very happy. The staff were professional, helpful and polite. The rooms were lovely and comfortable. The events that we attended were
very well organised and a lot of fun. Would like to say the food was lovely too especially the cakes.

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Review from M R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a granddaughter of a late resident, I wish to write a review to elaborate just how fantastic Sandalwood Court and their staff are!
The care staff are wonderful, my grandad received such wonderful, person-centred care. The staff genuinely cared for him and went above and beyond to ensure that his
needs were met, right up until his last moments; they treated him with dignity and respect; they also made sure that we, as a family, were looked after too.
The management and admin team are marvellous, approachable and will endeavour to answer any questions we had. The catering staff provide high-quality meals that appeared to be enjoyed by all.
Sandalwood Court is always clean, tidy and maintained to a high standard! Domestic staff are on hand to assist where needed with anything that was required.
I would highly recommend Sandalwood Court. Well done everybody, and thank you for everything you do!


Absolute stars, every one of you!


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Review from K H (Son of Resident) published on 27 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During my visits, I found the staff to be cheerful and helpful at all times. I was always made welcome. During my mother's final days, I was unable to visit due to Covid-19, but I was kept informed and felt assured that my mother was treated with great care and dignity. Thank you all at Sandalwood.

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Review from Valerie C (Sister of Resident) published on 1 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Sister has been a resident at Sandalwood Corby for 4 years. She receives the BEST care, all the staff across the board are wonderful, very, very caring and understanding. I do not live locally but they keep me informed of all my sister's well being, any little or big problem. They are very understanding
of my sister's dementia. When I visit my sister they are very welcoming to me, as I live over 100 miles away. Nothing is too much trouble, I have been offered meals and drink, wonderful.
Since the pandemic they have been exceptional, I am very grateful. My sister is 94 this coming October and she is very happy at Sandalwood. Thank you, everyone.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents moved into Sandalwood COUrt in November 2019. From the start, they were treated with great care and skill. The staff were all very friendly, caring and helpful. My father's health deteriorated earlier this year and she received the nest end of life care I could have wished for. In fact, the
whole family were treated so kindly it helped us all through difficult days. The home continues to take exemplary care of my mother during these extremely difficult days of lockdown.

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Review from M H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both mum and dad relocated to Sandlewood Court in November 2019. Immediately every single one of the team cared for them expertly. Identifying their individual needs providing top-notch care. Nothing was too much trouble!
It is their home, dad sadly passed away but with every care and empathy mum is
settled and we are happy she is happy.

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I Would like to say a thank you to all the staff at Sandalwood Court for the care and support my mother was given over to two and a half years she was residing in the care home. She came on in confidence put weight on mixed with the residents and staff. Our mother was not an outgoing person but she
came out of herself in there and loved a good quiz.

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Review from Isabel S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum entered Sandalwood around February 2020. I had many reservations as you hear so many bad tales. As it turns out mum has settled in better than I could have hoped. She has been treated with the highest care and dignity. The staff are very friendly, caring and so far nothing seems too much in mum's
care. They have also acted so well in regards to Covid-19. They closed their doors a couple of weeks before lockdown came in and this has helped keep all the residents safe. I would recommend Sandalwood Court care home to anyone who needs a loved one cared for.

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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 19 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have never seen my mum so happy as she has been while here, she looks great and most of all very happy. The staff do a great job, please pass on my best wishes to all staff and a massive thank you for looking after my mum so well, thank you.

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Review from S K (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This home is beautiful, clean and very well laid out. The staff are warm and welcoming. Mum settled very quickly and is very happy and has made new friends. The activities are excellent and on many occasions, I have witnessed how happy, settled and relaxed Mum is. This now gives me comfort in the knowledge
that she is well cared for and I see her happy on each visit.

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Review from S S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 1 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the clean environment for my father-in-law. The staff are kind, considerate and caring. The food always looks and smell home-cooked. Could not be happier that he feels safe, secure, relaxed and well looked after. We can be reassured that he's in the best place and I could not recommend
the home enough.

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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 3 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased how Mum has settled into life at Sandalwood. She feels safe, happy and well looked after. The staff are extremely friendly and caring, they treat Mum with dignity and respect. Sandalwood is an uplifting place for Mum with its furnishings. She enjoys the privacy of her spacious room
and also likes to take part in the many organised activities. She enjoys sitting the two very pretty, well-maintained gardens. All in all, Sandalwood has been the perfect place for Mum to be.

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Review from Alan (Son of Resident) published on 23 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Sandalwood Court are amazing. The level of care is amazing and the place always looks very well maintained. I can't praise the people highly enough, from the management to the care staff to the housekeepers and of course the activities co-ordinator. I can't think of anywhere better
to provide the care and comfort that my mum receives. Thank you all so much from me and all my family.

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Review from Nicole P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely care home, cannot put a single fault to them. The staff are so caring and really look after their residents, as well as the families involved. They made sure that we had a shoulder to cry on, a cuddle when needed and plenty of food. They really did go above and beyond. My grandma loved
it there and I'm so happy she got to experience the kindness and love from everyone who worked with her.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.949)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10 for Sandalwood Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.949 for Sandalwood Court is calculated as follows: ( (372 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 392 Ratings = 4.949

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sandalwood Court is based on 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 33 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Oct 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (4)

Kayleigh

Kayleigh Mitchell

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2010

Originally joined Shaw Healthcare in 2010 as a Support Worker where I found a passion for working with people living with dementia, especially supporting with keeping humour alive. Laughter will always be the best medicine and I thrive off seeing smiles on our resident's faces. I gained my QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care during this time. I joined Sandalwood Court in 2019 and haven't looked back. I work with a fantastic group of people and I'm proud to be part of the Sandalwood Team.


Beccy

Beccy Carter

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2022

I joined Sandalwood Court as a Team Leader in 2022. After around 21 years of care experience working in various sectors and gaining NVQ 2 & 3, I found myself going back to the area I began in. From day 1 the team here at Sandalwood made me feel so welcome. I believe that if you can support someone with even the smallest things and it makes them smile then it makes me happy. Helping others makes me feel I can be part of a team and make a difference.


Denise

Denise Laird

Job Title: Night Team Leader

Joined: 2014

I joined Sandalwood Court in the position of a support worker in 2014. This was my first role in care and I quickly found that this is the career that I wanted to pursue.


Working on the nights shows you a different aspect of care that most do not get to experience. In 2015 I was promoted to Night senior and in 2020 to Night Team Leader.


I am very passionate about my role here at Sandalwood and I like to lead by example and act as a mentor to those on the night team here. I can often be heard singing along with residents at all hours of the night and as long as it makes individuals feel comforted and safe that is all that matters.


Here at Sandalwood Court, we all work together as a team, a team which I am very proud to be part of.


Linda

Linda Thompson

Job Title: Domestic Supervisor

Joined: 2013

I have worked at Sandalwood Court since 2013 as part of the domestic team. I was overjoyed when I was promoted to the role of domestic supervisor in 2018.


I love my job and working with my colleagues. We are a fantastic team and we are always helping each other out. We all work together to ensure that the home is cleaned to a high standard.


We are always getting involved in different activities to brighten up our resident’s day and this can involve dressing up and getting our dancing shoes on.


I have formed some fantastic relationships over the years with residents and visitors.


I also work as a bank staff for the kitchen here and I enjoy working there too.


We are all one big happy family here and we all work together to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.


I have always been a people person and really enjoy listening to the residents talk about their own life stories.


I have really enjoyed my years working here and hope to enjoy many more.