Groveland Park Care Home

43 Stephen Road, Bexleyheath DA7 6EF
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9.5 137 Reviews
  • Groveland Park Care Home, Bexleyheath
Groveland Park care home in Bexleyheath takes pride in offering residents luxury living and exceptional care. Opening in late 2013, Groveland Park has been given a carehome.co.uk Top 20 Award for London in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The home provides residential, dementia, day and respite care in a wonderful setting, with the home surrounded by private gardens.

The home is tastefully decorated and boasts large bedrooms, complete with en-suite bathrooms, along with generously proportioned lounges. There’s plenty of space to take time out for yourself or join in with the fun at Groveland Park.
Staff encourage residents to take part in a variety of social activities, organised by the dedicated events coordinator, making film nights in the cinema room, jazz nights in the bistro and wine-tasting sessions in the dining room a regular occurrence.

The pricing policy at Groveland Park is all-inclusive, and a single weekly fee covers all care, all facilities and all events. This includes the bar bistro, fine dining and entertainment.

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Care Provided by Groveland Park Care Home

  • 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 55 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Queensgate Healthcare Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Caroline Cheeseman (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (55)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2013
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Groveland Park 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 £1,600
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,600

  • All of our fees are all-inclusive. The fee is dependent on room available or chosen and the care needs determined on pre admission assessment.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Groveland Park 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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors welcome to schedule an appointment to come and tour the home.


  • Parking

  • There is a car park at Groveland Park Care Home.


Groveland Park Care Home Reviews (137)

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9.5

Groveland Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.511) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Groveland Park Care Home has 137 reviews.

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Review from Elsie H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 5 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been here for two months. Everybody has been wonderful. Thank you so much!

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

What a lovely review, thank you. Hearing directly from our residents in this way is wonderful, I will share this with the team.


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Review from P R (Niece of Resident) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This home is excellent, my relative is so happy here.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for the review. At Groveland Park we believe that all our residents have a right to be happy and to lead their lives in a way that brings them fun and joy, it also helps that we have happy staff!


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Review from P H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum has been in Grovelands for two weeks respite. She loves it so much that she is going to stay another two weeks, with a view to making it her home. We are really impressed with all the caring staff and, in fact, everyone within the home. The atmosphere has a very happy, positive vibe. Nothing
is too much trouble. The food is lovely too.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for the lovely review, we do have many residents who come into Groveland Park for respite and decide for themselves to make this their home. Providing a happy home is really important to out team.


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Review from K S (Niece of Resident) published on 4 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home is amazing. The staff go over and above, spending quality time with residents. Nothing is too much trouble. I am confident that my uncle is being looked after 100% and we know he is safe.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for the review, we share all reviews with the whole team. Knowing that relatives feel this way makes us proud of what we do.


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Review from L S (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very attentive, friendly staff. Smiley and great care.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

It is so lovely to receive reviews like this. All reviews are shared with the whole team. Thank you.


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Review from Richard P (Son of Resident) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Mother has been at Groveland Park for 5 years and the quality of care has been consistently good. The staff are very caring and provide an excellent service. When visiting I am made very welcome.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your review, it is really good to know that we have provided consistent care at Groveland Park. This review will be shared with the team.


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Review from K S (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and accommodating staff, they tend to every need without any queries. Everyone always has a huge smile which makes you feel comfortable and at ease. All members of staff make you welcome and have an inviting sense about them, making your visit here more engaging. Very happy.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your review of Groveland Park and for sharing your experience of feeling comfortable and at ease. All reviews are shared with the team.


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Review from J R (Friend of Resident) published on 25 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend is having a wonderful time in Groveland. It has made a very big difference to her life. Thank you Groveland.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for the review, knowing that residents are having a wonderful time is very important to us at Groveland Park. All reviews are shared with the team.


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Review from K R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing care home, Very happy with the care of our relative, excellent care and attitude of staff.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for the review, it is lovely to hear that relatives are happy with the care of their loved ones and that our staff are providing excellent care. I shall share this with the team.


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

Mum has been in Groveland Park Care Home for nearly four years, the care Mum receives is wonderful, she is treated with respect and love. The staff are all lovely, always a warm welcome as soon as you enter the building. If ever an issue arises it's dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review of Groveland Park, knowing that you are happy with the care that your loved one is receiving is really important to us. I will share your review with the whole team.


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Review from Alexander W (Grandson of Resident) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nan has been at Groveland for nearly five years, and I have always been impressed with the care and attention she has received throughout. I would recommend Grovelands to anyone looking for a care home for their relative.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your review of Groveland Park. Direct recommendations are vital for others, who are looking for a home where their loved one will feel as your Nan has for the last five years. I will pass this review on to our team.


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Review from Jill C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has lived at Groveland Park Care Home for two years now and has said, as she can't live in her own home, this is the best place to be. The staff are kind, caring and helpful. It is a lovely home, with many facilities that are very well maintained, including the pretty garden which Mum really enjoys.
Any issues raised are dealt with promptly and in a friendly and efficient manner.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your review, knowing that your mum says that Groveland Park is the best place for her to be as she is unable to live in her own home is really important to us.
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Review from Jane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At the start of my mother's sixth week here, I can see she feels safe and very well cared for here at Groveland Park. Thank you so much for your patience in making this happen. Very professional and friendly team. Thanks.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

We are so pleased that within six weeks you can see that your mother feels safe and very well cared for at Groveland Park. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and lovely review.


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Review from B B (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Recent great improvement from new management has returned Groveland Park Care Home to excellent status. Lots of new caring staff. A good place to be.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

At Groveland Park we are always looking for ways to improve our service, it is lovely to hear that you recognise that and feel that this is a good place to be. As always, I will share your review with all of our team.


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Review from Gill C (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel very comfortable with my mum being a resident here. There have been some difficulties over the past month and the home has dealt with these with professionalism. Mum always feels happy here and now class it as home.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your review, we can at times experience challenges, and overcoming these is evident when families feel comfortable and residents feel happy and at home.
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Review from Mark L (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Groveland Park Care Home is a lovely home, providing excellent care for my mother. The attention and support are second to none and we feel comfortable that Mum is getting the correct support for her needs.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. I will share with our team that you feel that the attention and support are second to none. Ensuring that families feel comfortable is very important to us.


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Review from Christine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Communication is very good. I am really pleased that I am informed of any problems with Dad, which is so reassuring.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your review highlighting that you feel reassured if there are any problems and that you feel that communication is good. Our team will be pleased to hear this.


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Review from Catherine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is happy and I know she is well cared for so it is a relief. I can visit when I want to, if I can't get there I know Mum is okay. The food is good quality and it's clean. I like the staff, they ring if there are any problems immediately.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your review, it is so important to us that families know that their loved one is happy and well cared for. We are so pleased that you come and visit and feel reassured at times that you cannot. I will share your review with our team.


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Review from Catherine I (Sister of Resident) published on 21 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found Groveland Park to be a very welcoming and friendly home. The care my relative receives is second to none. I am very pleased with my choice of care home, my relative is extremely well cared for.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review and for letting us know that you feel that you are always made to feel welcome at Groveland Park Care Home and that your relative is well cared for. I will share this with the team.


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Review from Jill W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Groveland Park for eighteen months now. She has settled really well and now considers Groveland to be her home. The care Mum receives here is excellent. All the staff know her and I feel that Mum's needs are met extremely well.

Reply from Caroline Cheeseman, Manager at Groveland Park Care Home

Thank you for your kind words and the review. Knowing that you recognise how well Mum's needs are being met and that she feels at home at Groveland Park is important to our team.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.511)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.511) out of 10 for Groveland Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.511 for Groveland Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (225 Excellents x 5) + (75 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 331 Ratings = 4.511

  • 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 Groveland Park Care Home is based on 26 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 55 registered maximum number of service users is 11, which has been reached with 26 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: 7 Jun 2019

Overall
Outstanding

  • Caring

    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

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

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Caroline

Caroline Cheeseman

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2022

Caroline Cheeseman began her career in the care industry 20 years ago in the NHS enjoying her role as a Care Assistant in A&E where she worked for 5 years. She then transferred to the private sector as a home manager where she has cared for residents with nursing, residential and dementia needs adopting a person-centred, holistic approach to support physical and mental wellbeing.


Caroline is very much a hands-on manager who prides herself in getting to know each resident and their family to ensure that the best level of high-quality care and support is provided to everyone, believing that our residents are at the heart of everything that we do.