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The aim of the home's skilled care team is to achieve high standards of care, using efficient techniques, while maintaining a good living environment and sense of independence for those involved.
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Care Provided by Acorn House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 31 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All care included in fees apart from hairdressing, chiropodist and toiletries.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Acorn House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Acorn House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Medicrest Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Veronika Hearn (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- No restrictions
Parking
- Private Care Park
Acorn House Reviews (38)
Acorn House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn House has 38 reviews.
First impressions, the home looks a little tied; however, do not judge a book by its cover! Inside, the reception area is bright and welcoming. The conservatory is nicely decorated, quiet room and dining area. My father's room is large, bright and airy, with ample furniture. The staff are amazing, from management, nurses and kitchen staff. They patiently answered all my questions. Nothing was too much trouble. Acorn House is a very warm, friendly place where the residents are treated like family. Nothing is rushed, and everything is done with kindness and a smile. Ongoing improvements in the house are underway. Highly recommend.
Thank you very much; I am very happy that you liked our services.
The staff are very professional and caring when dealing with Dad who because of his difficult behaviour is not easy to manage. They are always available to chat to about any worries we might have and treat Dad as an individual and not just a service user.
Thank you for the feed back, I am glad that you are happy with our service.
My wife really enjoyed her stay at your home. I too noticed your staff and management looked after my wife very well. The manager, carers and other staff were very kind and their behaviour was very satisfactory.
Thank you for the feedback, I am glad that you are happy.
My wife was transferred from hospital on 16th November after 5 days in A&E Serious Injuries Unit. She is very happy and settled in Acorn House being cared for. Family visit regularly in very calm surroundings with staff who care.
Thank you for the feedback, Acorn House is happy that you are happy with our care service!
My mother moved into the care home in August 2022. She has settled in very well and always seems happy when we visit. The staff are always very friendly and accommodating allowing us to visit at hours that coincide with my working hours. The home always appears clean and the food is varied and my mother seems to enjoy the selection. Overall I am happy with our decision to move her here.
Thank you for the feedback. We are glad that you are totally satisfied with your mother's care.
My father has been very happy at Acorn House care home. The staff are friendly and attentive. They made a big fuss of him on his birthday. I too am happy with the care he has received.
Thank you for the feedback, I am glad that you are happy with our service.
A wonderful experience every time I visit. She is clean and tidy and always happy, She is very well looked after by wonderful hard-working staff. The staff and manager make us feel very welcomed. Even pausing their meetings to greet us. We are always offered tea and biscuits with a smile. Nothing is too much for them and queries are sorted quickly. A lovely home!
Thank you for your appreciation, we are glad that you are happy with our services.
This home continues to impress me. My wife has dementia and has been in the home for almost 3 years. I have nothing but praise for the way she is treated. I know that she is content and therefore so am I. The staff are lovely and go to great lengths to help us live as normal a life as possible. For example, recognising and helping us to celebrate significant events eg anniversaries and special birthdays.
Lovely to hear this feedback, we are happy that you are appreciating our service of care.
I am happy with my brother's residency at Acorn House. The staff and management are professional, helpful and caring. My brother has many medical needs which the staff deal with efficiently. The home is clean and welcoming and because of my brother's condition, I always find the staff very accommodating regarding my visits. I would like to thank all the team at Acorn House for their continued care of my brother.
Thank you for your feedback that you are happy with our service of care.
From the first day I took my husband to Acorn House for respite, we were greeted so warmly and found the staff to be very caring. My husband has now been placed permanently at Acorn House and I have found the manager and all her staff to be very understanding and very keen to make sure all his needs are met. I miss my husband very much and know this is a transition period for me. They have also been very comforting and reassuring to me. Even though I miss him so much I know when I leave him he will be well looked after.
We have had three close relatives living in residential care over the years in various homes, and we are familiar with a number of care providers and supporting living homes.
Acorn House stands out as the best. First-class professionalism. This is a rare find and needs to be recognised by the regulators.
Very pleased with the care given. It seems to be really friendly place. Lovely caring people.
Staff very friendly and polite. Have taken great care of my father. The room and facilities are just right for him. He looks so much better now than when he was in the hospital. Thank you to all the staff.
Very pleased with the care given to my brother. A very caring staff who have provided a lovely atmosphere for my brother's care.
Very supportive, kind and helpful with referrals.
The staff are kind and helpful and very supportive.
I feel the residents spend too much time sitting and being inactive. I feel the residents should have more exercise and outdoor activities, e.g. trips and making better use of the gardens. Care staff are generally very good.
I am very happy with my husband's care. The staff are kind and he seems happy. They take him out which he needs and he is clean, fed and taken care of.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 October 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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- 12 Feb 2020Recipient: Acorn House
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