who we are

About Distinguished Care

We are a family-owned business, since 1987, we have been dedicated to the business of caring: accountable, honest and transparent.

Distinguished Care is a values-based provider that is fit for the 21st Century and as individual as you are. Innovators of constantly developing therapeutic care regimes designed around the needs of residents, families and employees. We are committed to excellence and to delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each person's unique journey.

our main services

Our care

Personal care (Residential care)

We provide quality personal care 24 hours a day for people who can no longer manage safely at home but do not require complex medical attention from a qualified nurse.

Nursing care

We provide quality, evidence-based nursing care for people assessed as having nursing needs. These are people who require ongoing nursing care and support 24hrs a day.

End-of-life care

We provide high quality end-of-life care that helps people live as well as possible and to die with dignity. Our experienced care teams work sensitively to support residents, to address needs and fulfil their personal wishes and goals.

Palliative care

We provide specialist palliative care for people living with life-threatening illness and for those who live with an advanced dementia, related condition, or are in the last six months of life.

Respite Care

We provide respite care (also known as short stay care) that allows families and friends who provide ongoing care to have a break and take some well-deserved time off.

Dementia care

We provide specialist care, nursing and/or personal care for people living with a dementia or related condition. Our care for those living with a dementia is delivered by specifically trained nurses and carers.

our team

our dedicated team

Paul Smith

Director of Care, Quality and Operations

John Logan

Manager at Thomas Knight Nursing home

Brenda Nicholson

Manger at Waterloo House

George Ward

Manager Harwood Court Care Home

Client Feedback

What families say about us

I want to thank everyone who took care of my mam. Lovely staff - I couldn't ask for any more help. A big huge thank you to the staff who give my mam such good care and sit with her. Also, they give me great help. Thank you so much to the lovely staff all round and the home took care of everything she needed. 5 stars all round.

The care received by mother has never fallen short of outstanding. I absolutely cannot fault Harwood Court in any respect and my mother is very happy to live there. All staff are welcoming and friendly and all residents that I have seen are so happy as Mum is. I believe the fees are in line with other care homes in the area.

Harwood is a very homely home. Clean, warm and staff are very attentive, friendly and always smiling. Has a real feel-good atmosphere among all staff including management, carers, cooks and even the maintenance man. Long may it continue.

The staff treat my dad as part of their family, the kindness and respect he is shown is just so lovely. The food is fab and as my dad's weight had been worrying he's putting weight on weekly. His mental health is improving and he is settling into his new home so well. I am so pleased my dad is a resident there, I feel like his daughter again not his carer. Outstanding care and I would highly recommend this home.