About Us - Court House Retirement Home

About UsWe are committed to high standards of care and maintaining the wonderful reputation that we have earned.

Court House is an independent retirement home established in 1986 by Brian and Pearl Dando and managed by the same family ever since. The current Manager and the person in day to day control of the home's operations is their son Mr Christopher Dando ('Leadership in Management Award' in Health and Social Care).

He is supported by the Home Manager Julie White (day to day running of the home and overseeing the staff team), the Deputy Manager Donna Marke (deals with the residents clinical issues, Contact with GP's, medical appointments, medication ,care planning) and the Care Manager Tina Brook (oversees the senior team and day to day care issues ). All of whom have many years experience within the care sector.

We have a staff of 23, including 16 senior care staff and careers, with a minimum of 2 care staff on site at all times and two waking staff every night, a dedicated full time kitchen team including two cooks, and maintenance and admin staff. All care staff will have NVQ qualifications or will partake in a 12 week skills for care induction programme.

Court House Retirement Home & COVID

The first wave of the pandemic was starting to unfold in April 2020 and show its awfulness to the world and owner/manager Christopher Dando wanted to find a way to protect the 23 residents and keep them safe.

There was little PPE available, the team were making homemade visors from laminated sheets and knicker elastic and there was no way of testing residents or staff, they were all so vulnerable. Chris stopped any non essential visitors coming into Court House in early March, a couple of weeks before the government's guidance to do such.

With the situation escalating daily, all of the decisions were made on instinct with the wellbeing and survival of the residents at the forefront of every decision. Christopher figured the best way to keep his residents safe was to try to get together a team of staff and lock themselves into the care home for 2 weeks until the wave passed. He managed to get a team of 12 people who agreed to do this.

What our residents and their families say

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My mother-in-law is fortunate enough to be living at Court House Retirement Home, in one of the courtyard properties. She has a lovely home with a much-valued view of the gardens. From the very first moment I visited the home, I knew she would be well cared for. Staff are considerate, helpful and polite and always on hand with tea and biscuits! The owner undoubtedly goes above and beyond - he is always contactable and so supportive. I really cannot stress how important this has been for the family. I feel happy knowing that my mother-in-law has such kind people looking after her.

In this day and age, it's a real pleasure for us to find Court House Retirement Home in Cheddar, our mother spent her last few years there in the opulence of this beautiful country house and grounds. I can only describe the home as a five-star hotel, every need is taken care of physically and mentally, with an afternoon quiz or entertainment there is always something interesting going on. The staff are caring and give a first-rate service to the residents, they are all well-trained and courteous.

Moving my mother into Court House Retirement Home made a difficult decision and transition very easy! From the welcome we received on looking around, to the transition period and the move itself couldn't have been better and/or more straightforward. And like a proverbial duck to water, my mother has settled, thoroughly enjoyed what Court House provides and felt right "at home" quickly. This is not accidental - it reflects on the dedication, attitude and training of management and staff who run a properly homely residence for those who live there, with personal attention to detail and care for their needs. Nothing is too much trouble. We feel so lucky to have found an opening with perfect timing.

My father was a resident at Court House Retirement Home for a period of approximately three years. He received extremely good care and attention from the outset when he was still relatively mobile to the last period of his life when the carers at Court House did everything to meet his needs, notwithstanding the extreme challenges of the Covid lockdown. He enjoyed the house and dining room and the garden in particular. At Court House, they managed to create a feeling of home from home and were accommodating and flexible to changing needs and requirements. I can't thank them enough.

About UsWe are committed to high standards of care and maintaining the wonderful reputation that we have earned.

Court House Retirement Home & COVID

What our residents and their families say

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