Mulberry Court

105 Watermead Road, Luton LU3 2TF
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9.4 113 Reviews
  • Mulberry Court, Luton
Mulberry Court is a new care development from Runwood Homes that has been purposely-designed to provide high-quality dementia care.

The home makes a significant contribution to care in the Luton area, with an eighty-three person capacity and the use of modern equipment and healthcare expertise.

Securing quality of life for residents is the utmost aim of the service, in pursuit of which individual wishes, of residents and their families, are taken onboard.

Care Provided by Mulberry Court

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 84 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Marie Zsentko (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Admission is confirmed upon a satisfactory pre-admission assessment and confirmation that the needs of the potential resident can be met.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (84)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2019
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Mulberry 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 £1,300
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,450
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,450
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Mulberry Court to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building.
    In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.


  • Parking
  • The home includes dedicated parking spaces.


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Mulberry Court has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.437) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mulberry Court has 113 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mu is treated very well, all staff are attentive and caring, lovely place.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was in your wonderful home for 4 and a half years and celebrated her 100th birthday with you. She never complained and all the staff were wonderful.
She had a lovely room overlooking the gardens. The food was excellent and the care and attention from all members of staff was outstanding.
Thank
you to the manager and the whole team for making Mum's final years so happy and comfortable.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this kind feedback. It was a pleasure to care for mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers who are caring for my mother-in-law have demonstrated to be very kind, caring and presenting with empathy every day. In particular, one, for my mother-in-law's birthday, presented her with a cake, and knelt down on one knee to sing personally happy birthday!
The carers go out of their way
to ensure the needs of my mother-in-law are heeded to. I have informed the care home manager of the carer and the professionalism and dignity that this particular carer demonstrates is recognised.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon. Thank you for your lovely feedback. I have passed the message to the team and the carer in question.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was away for 3 weeks and unable to visit my friend. On my return, I was greeted so warmly and genuinely by all the staff. My friend was happy to see me and told me how much he enjoyed his birthday and Christmas. He looked very well and was a delight to see everyone happy. The home looked fabulous
for Christmas, a massive amount of work to decorate for the residents. Thanks, everyone.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon, thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very welcoming place, with caring staff that are friendly and reliable.
Our relation has been here since March 2024, she has dementia with all the trials and anxieties that it brings, we could not cope as a family and though having her in a care home would not be the first choice the people at Mulberry
Court help us make it through each week. We know she is warm, looked after and cared for and that is the best we can hope for. As regular visitors we have come to know many of the staff and are grateful for all that they do, each day with a smile, thank you.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon. Thank you. We really appreciate you taking the time to complete this review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for the lovely Christmas party and wonderful singer today, we all had a lovely time, Mum and I were singing along. Great to see everyone together staff, residents and family enjoying themselves.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good morning. Many thanks for your kind feedback. It was a lovely day had by all and seeing residents and family singing and smiling enjoying the entertainment and party makes it all worthwhile.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother was in Mulberry Court for respite care. When I picked him up he said he enjoyed his day and would happily go into Mulberry Court again. All the staff were very kind and helpful.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon. Thank you very much for your kind feedback we really appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed by all of the staff I have met here from the first time I visited when looking for a suitable care home for my 96-year-old mother. The lady in charge of finance was very polite and informative and put my mind at rest on a number of issues. One of the deputy managers showed
me around and was very informative. The other deputy manager has been brilliant also from the beginning and has organised a fortnightly visit for Mum to go to her church. All the other members of staff have been kind, caring and friendly.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon. Many thanks for taking the time to provide us with your lovely feedback. This is very much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I am reasonably happy with the care my sister is receiving and has received in the past. I am satisfied to know my sister is in a safe and secure environment.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good morning. Thank you for your kind feedback and many thanks for taking the time to complete a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

At first sight the home looks pleasant. The care team leader was very enthusiastic, giving me some information about how fantastic the home was, and what fantastic facilities were on offer to my father who has dementia. Within 2 weeks of being there, my dad who even though had dementia was physically
fit now had bruises all over his body, swollen feet, walking around like a zombie with no shoes or socks on his feet! Our family was disgusted by the way he was being treated and had to complain to the CQC.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good morning, Many thanks for your review and expressing your concern. Please feel free to come in and speak to me in relation to your concerns.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Did not know what service to expect for my wife, from May onwards, but I and my family were really surprised at the care, and friendliness of the whole staff at the home. They listened to us, as to how my wife needed help and attention. The daily routine was excellent, meals were really good and activities
and trips were excellent as well. We would thoroughly recommend the home for having loving care and attention. Well done!

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for such lovely feedback. We will continue to do our best and I will ensure that all staff are aware of your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mulberry Court has been a perfect home for my mother-in-law for the past 2 years. The staff are caring, patient and kind. They are very supportive to us, the family.
They look after the residents very well and there is always care and compassion shown to them. I feel lucky that our loved one is in
good, safe hands at Mulberry Court.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. I will pass this onto the team. We appreciate your time in completing this review for us


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and extremely attentive staff who are providing very good care in a clean and modern building. My mum has been very well looked after. well fed and properly cared for. Thank you for all you've done.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good morning, many thanks for taking the time to give such wonderful feedback. We really appreciate it and will continue to provide the best we can.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is looked after well. No worries here. He's quiet and keeps to himself. If his television could be put on daily that would be appreciated. Overall a lovely care home, the staff are very friendly and I have no concerns at all about my dad's wellbeing, he is looked after.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

I would like to thank you for your kind feedback. We very much appreciate you taking the time to complete this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent but overworked which naturally causes stress when other staff are off. The home is currently being decorated in the communal areas, but I do not know whether this will include bedrooms. My brother has been there three years next month and still no address has been made with regards
the damaged wall.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon, many thanks for taking the time to complete a review for Mulberry Court. This is very much appreciated. I would like to reassure you that the wall in question has already been addressed and will continue to be maintained.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in this home for nearly a year now. She loves it. The staff are excellent, they are so caring. They get Mum doing activities which she enjoys. She tells me the food is lovely. Everyone is so friendly. I enjoy going to visit her.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Thank you so much for your lovely kind review. We truly appreciate such wonderful feedback. We will continue to do the best we can to make sure Mum remains happy and enjoys her time with us here at Mulberry Court.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Mulberry Court are caring, friendly and do everything they can to make the residents' lives comfortable and easier. The home is always clean and my dad seems very happy there. The communication is good and I always feel very welcome when I visit.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Good afternoon, many thanks for your kind feedback. It is really appreciated. We will continue to do the best we can.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing care facility. The staff are kind, caring and supportive. They treat Mum with dignity and respect. She is taken care of and is happy, that's all we can hope for. Thank you Mulberry Court.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Many thanks for such wonderful feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to complete this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Summary of time spent in the home up until Sep 7.
I am the son of a resident who has now passed.
The care my mother received was very good. The staff were kind and considered the residents and always did their best. At times they were very rushed after all events can happen that cannot be planned
for. That said even then all of them gave it their best.
The consideration of staff was certainly a noticeable factor with many having been there many years.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

We would like to say thank you for your lovely feedback we really appreciate you taking the time to complete this for us at Mulberry Court


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always very friendly and hardworking, despite being under pressure. Some of the residents are very sick and take up a lot of their time.

Reply from Marie Zsentko, Home Manager at Mulberry Court

Hello Robert, thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your kind words. We aim to continue our hard work to ensure our residents receive the best possible care and attention.


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.437)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.437) out of 10 for Mulberry Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.437 for Mulberry Court is calculated as follows: ( (217 Excellents x 5) + (111 Goods x 4) + (25 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 366 Ratings = 4.437

  • 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 Mulberry Court is based on 29 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 84 registered maximum number of service users is 16.8, which has been reached with 29 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: 21 Aug 2021

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  • 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 (7)

Marie

Marie Zsentko

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Welcome to Mulberry Court. My name is Marie. I have over 31 years of experience working within the care industry, involving many roles and management roles. I am very proud to be working at Mulberry Court and I am very passionate about my job and devoted to the residents in our care. The team strive and works very hard to make a positive difference in resident’s everyday life experiences. We offer high-quality care, in an exceptional state-of-the-art environment. We provide a personalised, happy environment which is Dementia friendly. There are other facilities in the home which include a shop, sensory room, hairdressing room, a café and spacious communal lounges and dining rooms.


Residents and their well-being are the central focus of our care home, and we put service users at the heart of all that we do. We provide outings with our minibus which include trips to the local museums, clubs, and pubs.


Hayley

Hayley Griffiths

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

Hi, my name is Hayley Griffiths. I started my career at Mulberry Court Care Homes in 2014. I started working for Runwood Homes as a care assistant to help provide person-centred care to people living with dementia and high needs.


I absolutely adore my job and I go home every night feeling satisfied and rewarded that I have helped somebody in need. Runwood Homes provides so many opportunities and amazing training to progress in the health and social care setting.


I trained to become Care Team Leader in 2016, leading a team of carers to ensure my residents were being well looked after and the floor was well led, safe and effective.


I was promoted to Deputy Manager in 2020. Mulberry Court Care Home is the best place to work. I also recommended my family and friends to this care home.


Tunde

Tunde Oyesile

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Hello, my name is Tunde Oyesile. I have been a member of Mulberry Court Care Home since November 2012. Runwood Homes has given me so many opportunities to progress my career in social care. I started off working as a care assistant to support elderly living with dementia and high needs, and trained in-house to become a Care Team Leader. I was promoted in 2015.


The support and training I have from Runwood Homes has been great. I have now been promoted as Deputy Manager and have been in this post since 2021. I would recommend Runwood Homes. Mulberrry Court is a nice place to work with a friendly and family feel.


Louissa

Louissa Shamski

Job Title: Cook

Joined: 2018

I absolutely love everything about my job—the staff, the residents, and especially feeding people. I’ve come a long way in my career, starting as a kitchen assistant and working my way up to cook. I’m passionate about my work and enjoy every step of the journey. Originally from Georgia, I’m proud to say I speak five different languages, which helps me connect with people from all walks of life. Outside of work, I enjoy knotting jumpers and clothes, and I’m always up for a good dance session. It’s the little things in life that keep me motivated and happy!


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Karen Goodyear

Job Title: Lifestyle Coordinator

Joined: 2011

I'm Karen, I'm the Lifestyle Coordinator and Dementia Champion at Mulberry Court.


I’ve been a Lifestyle Coordinator for 13 years, and my passion is making residents feel welcome, comfortable, and happy. I love creating a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels encouraged to take part in activities that bring joy and fulfilment. As a Dementia Champion, I’m committed to supporting and empowering residents with dementia to engage in meaningful activities that enhance their lives.


Outside of my work, I have a variety of hobbies that keep me energized. I enjoy dancing (I’ve even had lessons and was a Junior Miss Pontins!), as well as gardening, crafting, walking, and flower arranging. Whether it’s a dance step or a fresh bouquet, I bring energy and creativity into everything I do.


Bhashia Jayalinda

Bhashia Jayalinda Deegalla

Job Title: Lifestyle Coordinator

Joined: 2023

I'm Bhashia, I am a Lifestyle Coordinator.


As a Lifestyle Coordinator, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job is creating meaningful experiences that make residents’ days easier and happier. I love seeing the joy that activities and engagement bring to the residents. It’s truly fulfilling to witness the positive impact these moments have.


I completed my BCom degree with honours and an MBA with merit, followed by a Chartered HRM qualification in a short period. I’m passionate about creativity, especially in arts and crafts, and event organizing is one of my favourite activities.


Outside of work, I’m an avid reader and a movie enthusiast, and I enjoy dancing. My little boy brings me immense joy, and I cherish every moment spend with him. Balancing work, creativity, and family is something I truly enjoy.


Kirsty

Kirsty Edgar

Job Title: Lifestyle Coordinator

Joined: 2020

I'm Kirsty; I am a Lifestyle Coordinator


With almost four happy years as a Lifestyle Coordinator, I’m passionate about making residents' lives brighter through fun and engaging activities. It’s an incredibly rewarding role, and I always leave work with a smile on my face, knowing I’ve made a positive impact on someone's day. Seeing the joy these activities bring to residents is truly fulfilling, and it’s what keeps me motivated every day.


I started my Duke of Edinburgh and completed my Bronze award, and I used to play the violin—though I can still play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!" I’m also a big fan of karaoke, where I love to sing my heart out. When I’m not working, you’ll find me baking delicious treats or enjoying food shopping (though I’m not a fan of clothes or shoe shopping!).


Frequently Asked Questions about Mulberry Court

What types of Care is Mulberry Court registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Mulberry Court provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Mulberry Court have?

There are 84 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Mulberry Court?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Mulberry Court to the centre of Luton?

2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.