Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.
Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.
Visitors are welcome at any time.
Free parking is available outside the home.
Chestnut Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chestnut Court has 91 reviews.
Review from Philip D (Sister of Resident) published on 18 December 2024
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You are always very welcome at Chestnut Court - we love to see family and friends of our residents! It's a pleasure to have your sister with us. do let us know if there is ever anything else we can do to help her, or your family.
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Review from Jean D (Sister of Resident) published on 18 December 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write us a review - we do appreciate it. It's a pleasure to have your sister with us at Chestnut Court, and we will pass on her compliments to the chef!
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Review from J T (Wife of Resident) published on 3 September 2024
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Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Chestnut Court
We appreciate your kind words and that you've taken the time to share your experiences of making that decision. I'm sure this will be very reassuring to read for others in a similar position. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything more we can do to support your family.
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Review from P H (Husband of Resident) published on 27 August 2024
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It was a privilege to care for your wife and she is missed by the team here. We do appreciate you taking the time to write us a review and for your feedback. Please do let us know if there is ever anything else we can do to support you.
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Review from E P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2024
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We are so sorry for your loss. It was an honour to care for your Nan and she is missed by the team. If there is ever anything more we can do for your family, please just let us know.
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Review from G P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2024
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Thank you for your kind words. Your Mum is missed by everyone at Chestnut Court and it was a privilege to care for her here. Please let us know if there is anything more we can do to support your family.
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Review from D G (Son of Resident) published on 23 July 2024
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Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Chestnut Court
It's been an honour to care for your father at Chestnut Court. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences in a review for us - the whole team appreciates your comments.
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Review from J G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 July 2024
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Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Chestnut Court
Thank you for sharing your experience of your father-in-law's experience with us, and your feedback on our team. It was a privilege to have him with us, and if there is anything more we can do for your family, please don't hesitate to let us know.
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Review from K T (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 July 2024
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We appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences of Chestnut Court, and for your feedback on our team - it means a lot, thank you.
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Review from S T (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2024
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Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review - we do appreciate it. If there is any more we can do to support your family, please just let us know.
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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2024
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write us a review. It was a pleasure to have your Dad with us at Chestnut Court.
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Review from F B (Resident) published on 5 June 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences of life at Chestnut Court, and for submitting a review - we do appreciate it. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything more we can do for you.
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Review from Martin I (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2023
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Thank you for your kind words about our home, and about the system. It's really lovely to hear your feedback, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it with us.
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Review from Amy W (Great-grandson of Resident) published on 21 August 2023
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Thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to write us a review. I'm glad that we're able to support your grandfather and your family, and if there is anything else you need, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Review from Deborah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2023
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Thank you for your kind words, we really do appreciate it. I'm so pleased to hear your mum has settled in so well with us. If there is anything at all that she needs, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2023
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Reply from Helen Dearing, Regional Marketing Manager - Central at Chestnut Court
Thank you for your kind words. It's so nice to hear that your mum thinks of Chestnut Court as her home. We love having her here. I will ensure your feedback is passed back to the teams who have cared for your mum since she arrived. Thank you!
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Review from Keith D (Resident) published on 11 August 2023
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Thank you for sharing your feedback of our home, it is greatly appreciated. We love that you have regular meals with your wife at our home - you are always very welcome. I will pass on your comments about our food and general care to the whole team. See you soon!
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Review from Susan D (Wife of Resident) published on 8 August 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and for your recommendation. We're glad you're happy with our home and we hope that your husband is happy and settled with us.
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Review from C T (Son of Resident) published on 14 July 2023
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Thank you for sharing your experiences of Chestnut Court and for taking the time to write us a review. I will share your comments with the home manager as your feedback is important to us.
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Review from Terry F (Brother of Resident) published on 5 July 2023
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Thank you for your kind words about our home. I'm delighted we're able to offer the care your brother needs. If there is anything more we can do for either you or your brother, please just let us know.
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10 for Chestnut Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 25 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.
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 4.813 for Chestnut Court is calculated as follows: ( (256 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.813
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 Chestnut Court 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 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, 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.
Date: 25 Dec 2020
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Job Title: Activity Co-ordinators
Joined: 2004
Ruth and Leah are our mother and daughter dream team of Activity Co-ordinators at Chestnut Court.
Having worked at Chestnut Court for over 16 years, Ruth sees the home as much more than just a place of work and can’t imagine working anywhere else.
“I am passionate about Chestnut Court. I see the residents here as my friends and I am very lucky that I get to spend time with them as part of my job.”
Leah also has a strong connection with Chestnut Court, having spent so much time at the home with residents during her upbringing.
“I have been coming to Chestnut Court since I was 9 years old. I can remember coming into the home to spend with residents here whilst growing up – even on Christmas Day! Whilst at University studying Illustration, I would come back to Chestnut Court during my time off to help out as well.”
Their role as Activity Co-ordinators within the home is to support the wellbeing of residents with a stimulating and varied programme of activities.
“Our aim is to allow people to maintain the interests and hobbies they have had all their lives as much as we can. We also enjoy helping them to develop new interests and overcome barriers.”
With such a strong connection to the home built up over a number of years, it was impossible for Ruth and Leah to pick just one favourite memory of their time at Chestnut Court.
“We love spending time with the residents. There have been times when we have done the conga around the home with residents, looked through their photo albums with them and so much more. Hearing some of their brilliant life stories and getting them to open up to us is the best feeling.”
Job Title: Home Manager
Joined: 2020
Gence started working at Chestnut Court as the Home Manager in February 2020. Before moving to Chestnut Court, Gence had spent 8 years working as a Home Manager with another care provider. Gence has a background in nursing with over 20 years’ experience.
“From the first moment I visited Chestnut Court, I knew it was the home for me. There was a lovely atmosphere running throughout the home. I was also attracted to the values OSJCT has an organisation. They put their residents and team at the heart of everything they do.” Gence said.
During his time at Chestnut Court, Gence has overseen an improved CQC rating and led the home throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite this, Gence acknowledges that his proudest moment is the way the team has stuck together throughout.
“I am incredibly proud of the way the team has stuck together. I could not have done it without them.”