The Grove Care Home

Ings Lane, New Waltham, Grimsby DN37 0HB
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9.6 83 Reviews
  • The Grove Care Home, Grimsby
The Grove Care Home is a well-known and highly respected care home for older people set in peaceful surroundings in the pretty village of Waltham, just outside Grimsby.

With excellent staff and a homely environment, residents can enjoy the comforts of home whilst the having the assurance that the highly trained care team are on hand to help with any needs.

Residents enjoy spacious flats and rooms fitted to a high standard. They can personalise their flats with their own pictures and possessions. The Grove has been carefully thought out for all residents to maintain a high level of independence, from walk-in showers for ease of use, to kitchenettes in bedrooms to entertain families and friends privately.

The newly refurbished lounge and conservatory lead out onto a spacious patio enabling residents to relax and enjoy views of the country park. Residents can also now enjoy a pamper day in the newly added Elegance Hair Salon, or a hot drink in The Coffee Club Café. The home enjoys close ties with the local community and volunteers from the village often help out with events and activities enabling residents to maintain friendships, hobbies and interests. Residents enjoy a lively program of activities from gardening to crafts, painting and singing.

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Care Provided by The Grove Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cheryl Shorter (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Respite care offered
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (65)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2009
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The Grove Care Home

  • 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 £1,375
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,375
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,425
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,425

  • All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Grove Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • The Grove Care Home is always open, visitors are welcome at any time.


  • Parking

  • Large on-site car park available.


The Grove Care Home Reviews (83)

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9.6

The Grove Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.623) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Grove Care Home has 83 reviews.

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Review from Sheila E (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum always seems happy and well cared for. The staff are always friendly and helpful and I can tell that Mum has bonded with them. It's a lovely home with nice modern decor and beautiful surroundings.

Reply from Faith Ranson, Marketing Executive at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for writing such a kind review of The Grove Care Home. We are pleased to know that your mum is happy and well cared for by our team. I will share your lovely words with the rest of our staff team.


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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I sometimes feel that the home is understaffed, especially at weekends and evenings.
It often takes a very long time for staff to let you in, especially a problem when I have the service user with me (at weekends and after office hours).
I often think my mother isn't encouraged to drink enough as
there is often not a jug provided (unable to get a drink herself).
Their response to a recent illness was excellent.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. Please be assured that our team at The Grove are here to help and support your mum at all times. My door is always open, and I will be more than happy to discuss your concerns with you next time you visit. I also send regular surveys to gain feedback on the care we provide if you wish to fill out one of these the next time they are published for any further queries.


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Review from I M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was reluctant to go into any care homes, but after moving into The Grove and with the help of the staff and manager, he settled in very well. The staff keep me well informed on how he is doing and as I live nine hours away those phone calls are invaluable to me.
I was amazed at how well he
looked when I visited, he says The Grove has everything he needs... nice clean room and good food.
I don’t have any concerns, knowing The Grove will take very good care of him.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for your review and for your lovely feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and that you are happy with the care we provide for your father.


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Review from B R (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is well cared for, staff are kind and very responsive to her needs. She regularly takes part in a variety of activities which she enjoys.
I always feel welcome when I visit and the staff I meet are friendly and helpful. When I have had concerns about my mum’s health, the senior carers are very
good at contacting the GP and keeping me informed.
I have peace of mind that my mum is being well looked after.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for your review and for your kind feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and that you are happy with the care we provide for your mum. We are also glad your mum enjoys all of our activities and likes taking part in them.


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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A good choice for Mum and the staff are nice people, the days are filled with a good level of activities. More dementia facilities are due which will help. Can be less focused on weekends when seemingly running at lower staff levels which can be a concern.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. Please be assured that our team at The Grove are here to help and support your mum at all times. My door is always open and I will be more than happy to discuss any concerns you may have upon your next visit.


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Review from A A (Sister of Resident) published on 23 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I believe my sister is very well cared for, her needs and wants assessed and attended to appropriately. I and the rest of my family are always made welcome when visiting or contacting the home. The staff appear caring and motivated and the senior and managerial staff are always available if I need to
speak to them

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for your review and for your lovely feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and that you are happy with the care we provide for your sister. I will pass on your kind words to the team.


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Review from J B (Niece of Resident) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Last year, after two years of bringing the problem to staffs' attention, something was finally done about my aunt's hearing. Prior to going into the home, she had been to the hospital and was fitted with 2 hearing aids. Every visit I made (once every three or four months), I was having to get close
up to her ear and shout for her to hear me because she never had a hearing aid. Every time and in phone calls I have stressed the importance of having a hearing aid so she can hear staff, join in activities, and join in conversations with residents. It was even suggested to me by one of the staff that she had selective hearing. (Strange then that the hospital had said she needed hearing aids). No one should have to live their life in silence if they have the opportunity to hear.
Finally, her heating was tested after the wax had been removed, and she has been given one hearing aid. Once one was sorted, the plan was to do the same with the other. Made visit. No hearing aid. There is much more to say.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Marketing Executive at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. We are aware of your Aunt’s issues with her hearing and please be assured that our team at The Grove are here to help and support her at all times. My door is always open, and I will be more than happy to discuss your concerns with you next time you visit.


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Review from Krystyna S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am always impressed with the care Mum receives and how the staff pick up any issues with Mum's health as they did when Mum had an issue with her eyes. The doctor was contacted, and medication was organised... I have been unwell recently and haven't been able to visit; it is such a relief to know she
is being well taken care of... thank you.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for your review and for your lovely feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and that you are happy with the care we provide for your mum.


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Review from Carole B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and two family members were treated to afternoon tea with my mum. The whole experience was brilliant. The tea was lovely and mum had a big smile on her face the whole time. She had always enjoyed eating out and it obviously brought back happy memories, and the experience made new ones for us.
Many thanks to all staff involved.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for writing a review for The Grove Care Home, we are delighted that you enjoyed your afternoon tea with your mother. It was our pleasure to arrange this for you and we could see how much it meant to you all as a family.


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Review from J M (Respite Resident) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to The Grove for respite care. I needed to be aware of the routine etc should I need to be a full-time resident in the future.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for writing a review for The Grove Care Home we are pleased that you enjoyed your respite stay with us and we hope you'll be back for another stay very soon.


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Review from Cherryl B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum recently moved into the Grove and settled into this amazing home. Nothing was too much trouble and the care received was wonderful, as was the food and surroundings. Her flat was lovely and I cannot thank the amazing staff enough and credit to them all for making her feel at home.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. It was our pleasure to care for your mother as part of our family here at The Grove and it was wonderful to see her settle in so well.


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Review from Helen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Mum has very high regard for the staff taking care of her and always has praise for them. It has been a difficult transition for my mum as she joined the Grove during the lockdown, so still has not felt the full experience of the care home's facilities but hopefully, things will change and everyone
can get back to some kind of normality. Our family are very grateful to The Grove for keeping our Mum safe - so thank you all for your hard work and patience, it must be such a difficult and testing time.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with our care of your mother and it's wonderful to see her settling in so well with us.


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Review from Avril C (Sister of Resident) published on 21 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly caring staff and management. Good food, lots of activities. A very clean and attractive environment. Well kept grounds. Residents are treated more like family members. A very high standard of care.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Grove Care Home, we are delighted to care for your loved one as part of our family here at The Grove.


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Review from Hayley C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother needed some short term respite care after a couple of falls at home to build up her health again and for us to have time to put in place some support for her to live at home safely. My mother thought her room was lovely and the location was fabulous with views of gardens and a park. The staff
were very caring, supportive and attentive to her needs. There were lots of activities available. She particularly praised the food, and the chef was really helpful in coaxing her to eat by making to order what she fancied a couple of times. Apparently, the roast beef was the best she had ever tasted. Everything was very clean and well maintained. In the times that I visited, I got a sense that this was a happy caring place to live.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for leaving a review for The Grove Care Home, it was our pleasure to care for your mother here at The Grove. We are delighted that her stay with us was a success and that you were happy with our care and support. I will pass on your comments to the care staff and catering team.


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Review from S O (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Knowing Mum is in a caring and safe environment gives us peace of mind. To mum, within a couple of months of living at The Grove (2018), she felt it was not just a 'care home' but her home. Even before the Covid pandemic, the staff and residents had become her adopted family and friends and that gave
us great reassurance during this last year. We are so grateful to all the staff for all their hard work and extra duties during this last year, especially.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we are delighted that your mother has settled in so well with us. It is our pleasure to care for her as part of our family here at The Grove.


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Review from Andrew W (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident at The Grove in Waltham for over two years. She has recieved the utmost in care and respect from every member of staff there. It is a wonderful, happy, calming place to be. Mum is happy and content living there, and I am pleased to leave her in their extremely capable arms, where
I know she is truly loved.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Grove Care Home. We appreciate all comments and feedback. It is a pleasure to care for your mother here at The Grove; I will pass on your thanks to the staff team.


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Review from Bernie B (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

10 out of 10 for everything. Nothing is to much trouble for the entire team of staff. Even through these extreme times, we have full confidence and peace of mind in the care given to my mum. Telephone calls are catered for on a moments notice, and the hangouts video calls are a Godsend for Mum.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate all your comments and feedback and it's wonderful to hear that you are so happy with the care of your mother. I will pass your comments on to the staff team, they mean a lot to all of us, especially through these difficult times.


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Review from Shirley M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both I and my family can not speak highly enough about the care and compassion The Grove gives to our Dad, he has always been a proud man and a rock to us, so to see him suffer from Parkinson's and dementia is heartbreaking. He is so cared for and looked after and still keeping his dignity is a testament
to The Groves staff and carers, and we could not recommend them enough. Truly a superb care home run both lovingly and professionally. Thank you.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the care of your father and I will pass your kind words on to our staff team.


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Review from Mick O (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is well cared for at The Grove. He is happy where he is; the staff always do their best. My only concern is the change of staffing can sometimes get confusing. The place is clean and in a lovely area.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the care of your father, it is a pleasure to care for him as part of our family here at The Grove.


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Review from AlisonB (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very caring and make the residents feel that it is their home. When families could not visit over Christmas, they ensured all residents participated in the celebrations and enjoyed themselves. Putting photos on social media regularly is a real bonus when we can’t be together with our
mum. We really appreciate their dedication.

Reply from Kelly Lofts, Home Manager at The Grove Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grove Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are so pleased with the care of your mother, we are very happy to care for her here as part of our family at The Grove.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.623)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.623) out of 10 for The Grove Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.623 for The Grove Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (219 Excellents x 5) + (66 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 305 Ratings = 4.623

  • 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 The Grove Care Home is based on 25 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 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13, which has been reached with 25 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: 25 Feb 2023

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Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Meet the Team (4)

Cheryl

Cheryl Shorter

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

Cheryl is our Home Manager at The Grove Care Home, she has many years of experience in the care sector and is passionate about providing the very best person-centred care for our residents.


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Ros Wells

Job Title: Customer Relations Manager

Joined: 2018

Ros has over twenty years experience in the private health care sector, she started her working life in nursing, working as a District Nurse and in Community Hospitals in London. For the last five years she has managed care homes in London and has returned to her native Lincolnshire to take up her position as Customer Relations Manager at The Grove Care Home.


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Mel Smalley

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2001

Mel has been at The Grove for over 16 years starting as a carer, she has worked as a night Senior and now day Senior Carer. Mel has seen lots of changes at The Grove over the years.
"It's been great to really get to know all the residents in the long term, a few of which have been here since I started working at The Grove. We also have a great team of volunteers here at The Grove who do an amazing job running art groups, bingo sessions and helping out at events, there's a great atmosphere here".


Mel enjoys seeing the residents enjoying themselves especially when there's music and entertainment for them to sing along to.
Mel lives locally and has 4 children and 5 grandchildren, she has NVQ level 3 and specialist medication training.


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Sue Trotter

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2007

Sue has worked at The Grove for over 10 years and is a familiar face for anyone visiting The Grove.
"I enjoy seeing all the relatives, friends and volunteers coming in and out and getting to know everyone."
Sue deals with all the administration for The Grove, from enquiries to staff queries and helping to organise events.
"I love getting to know the residents and hearing all their stories".