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The charming period building is located within 5 acres of land and comprises a large garden and woodland area.
The home has 36 tastefully decorated single bedrooms, all with a bright and homely feel. The home is equipped with both shower rooms and adapted...
Care Provided by Antokol
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 36 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
At Antokol, we are committed to delivering outstanding care for our residents. Our priority is to ensure that each resident is looked after with the highest standards of individual care, addressing their personal needs, nursing care needs, emotional well-being, beliefs, and cultural preferences.
To achieve this, the weekly fee covers:
• The cost of staffing the home on a 24-hour basis.
• Resident’s routine care needs
• Accommodation
• Facilities
• Room (including routine cleaning maintenance and redecoration from time-to-time as necessary)
• The provision of utility services including heat, light and water.
• Meals including snacks and drinks.
• Bedding, towels, laundry service.
• Nursing and residential care needs.
• Activities (including any routine trips out of the home)
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Furniture and TV, Radio
• Ongoing care reviews.
• Personal newspapers
• Personal toiletries
• Styling hair and make-up, manicures.
• Beauty treatments.
• Birthday cake
• Mass/Pray services.
What isn’t included in the Weekly Fee?
• Clothes labels.
• Physiotherapy.
• Chiropodist.
• Taxis services.
• Hairdresser/barber.
Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
For residents receiving Funded Nursing Care (FNC), Antokol will increase the fee by the same amount as the FNC. This means that the FNC payment will not be deducted from the resident’s weekly fee. Full Nursing Care grant paid by NHS directly to Antokol to cover nursing care provided by Nurses at Antokol.
Contact Antokol 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
Owner
- Polish Citizens' Housing Association Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Joanna Wojtach (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
Antokol Reviews (58)
Antokol has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Antokol has 58 reviews.
This is an outstanding care home (and I have seen many in my professional capacity). From the moment my mother arrived, she was treated with respect, dignity and above all kindness and tenderness. In the twenty months that she lived at Antokol, I never witnessed any of the staff treat any of the residents with anything less than gentleness and attentiveness, despite the fact that some of the residents have dementia. The residents are treated as individuals and activities are tailored to their particular needs. There is an atmosphere of calm efficiency fostered by the excellent leadership of the manager. The home has mainly Polish residents but the English residents and their families were equally happy with the care and had chosen the home for its caring ethos. In the last days of my mother's life, the staff treated my mother and us with exceptional solicitude and care and we could not have hoped for a better place for her to end her days.
I truly feel like Antokol treat individuals with such respect and care and often put on shows to encourage family and community interactions. Daily activities always available, from singing sessions to crafts, and even helping to prepare snacks and dinner. The garden is large, with an extensive range of flowers and trees, including allotments to grow their own fruit and veg. Residents are never crammed together, their individual wishes respected. There are plenty of rooms like the library and the quiet room, to take families for time with their loved one, without needing to go to the bedroom.
The environment feels like home away from home. Always clean and tidy and the rooms can be decorated to make you feel completely at home.
My daughter (3 years old) loves coming to see grandad, in what she calls his, lovely hotel.
My mother spent the last five years of her life at Antokol. She was treated with great care, affection and respect during this period.
Our Mother was accepted here, for a short term stay. She was welcomed wholeheartedly and seemed to be instantly known to every member of staff. The quality of input from the manageress and staff is truly amazing. They are all so kind and thoughtful. Nothing is too much trouble and they are proactive. The range and quality of food that is provided is first class. Visitors are welcomed and treated hospitably.
Anyone needing love and care - Antokol is best.
My mother became ill halfway through January and was bed bound. The staff tried their very best to get her to eat and drink. Slowly it became apparent that she would not recover. They changed her pads four times a day and twice at night. She eventually refused all food and drink, she died on 3rd February, aged 94. She had been at Antokol for four years. The staff cared for her exceptionally. We knew as a family she was safe there.
I have found all the staff - management, nursing staff, carers, cooks and cleaners all very helpful and a very cohesive group.
They treat all the residents with respect and with dignity, and are always ready to help.
I would very much recommend this care home.
My wife has MS in advanced form. She is wholly reliant on others for both nursing and her oral care. She can do nothing for herself and her needs are complex and require close monitoring. I had researched for some time to identify a nursing home which could provide the best of respite and potentially long-term care. Having completed two weeks of respite at Antokol, where I was present throughout, I do not hesitate to say that they exceeded my highest expectations. Both nursing and personal care were of the highest standard.
Whenever I have visited my friend I find all the staff polite and respectful. There is a homely atmosphere and my friend is treated with patience and respect.
My client ws on an 'end of life' process and I chose Antokol over the other homes because of their strong Catholic ethos, but also because of their 'Excellent' rating for care. I was not disappointed, they provided great care on every level for my client up to and beyond her death. They assisted with funeral arrangements and staff attended the funeral.
I am very grateful to the home for their care of him.
My mother was very comfortable in this care home, The staff were always very helpful and friendly, giving my mother constant care and attention. She was very happy in this clean, attentive environment. A first-class residential care home.
My grandmother moved to Antokol last year after being in some less than favourable care homes locally for the past couple of years, which were depressing and understaffed.
Antokol is a wonderful place - always clean, lots of staff and very welcoming.
My grandmother is very happy here. Having the Polish staff and surroundings is perfect for her and we feel it brings her real comfort to be in culturally sensitive surroundings. Staff (and nuns!) are always very friendly and also so wonderful with my grandmother.
I think a LOT of other UK homes should take a leaf out of Antokol's book when it comes to treating older people with empathy and respect. The environment here is so refreshing and feels like a real 'home' to those that live there. Our only regret is that we did not get our Gran here years ago!
Antokol is a most amazing place which gives its residents first class care. It is like being in an extended family setting. Activities are organised, festivities are celebrated, food is fresh, cooked on the premises and all these aspects reflect the cultural needs of the residents. There is a large garden, with a summer house. Staff are warm, committed and professional and stay for a long time. My mother was there for eight years and as her needs changed, staff would adapt to look after her in the best way possible. Carers knew when to give in to her stubbornness, when it was important to insist, and very importantly how to get through to her in a gentle manner. Visiting family are made welcome and always informed of any needs and changes. One of the most touching aspects is that no one is left to die alone. I have no hesitation in recommending Antokol as an excellent care home.
My mother's stay in Antokol was happy and satisfactory. Home has quiet location, beautiful garden with mature trees, perfect for walks and relaxation. Rooms are well equipped and cleanliness is high on the agenda. Freshly cooked meals, often using homegrown vegetables are tasty and served in a bright spacious dining room. Care is provided on "one to one" system by carefully selected staff. Doctor visits home weekly as well as other medical people. Residents enjoy varied daily acitivites, stimulating mind and body i.e. quiz, book reading, handicraft, physical exercise, watching films, concerts etc. There are also occasional visits by performing artists. Antokol has its own chapel to satisfy spiritual needs of residents. Everyone is treated with dignity, affection and utmost care.
My mum spent 2 years in Antokol, she loved her stay there. She made many friends there and the staff and management are fantastic. Care and support for mum and us were superb. Couldn't wish for a better home. It was like home from home. Thank you to all the staff. We will never forget your help!
Antokol is a really loving home. Such was my mother's life at Antokol for over 30 years with her extended family of sisters and staff who gave her so much love and care. I am so grateful for all that Antokol stands for: Autumn lives lived in dignity, security, love and peace. Antokol is truly a very very special place.
She liked them; they liked her. Food was good. She felt at home. Garden lovely.
Real old-fashioned care. I even miss going there.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 November 2019Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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Meet the Team (1)

Hello everyone,
My name is Joanna, and I am the Manager of Antokol Care Home. I have been in this role for the past two years; however, my journey with Antokol began in 2017.
I started from the very foundations, working as a Care Assistant for older people. After one year, I was promoted to Senior Healthcare Assistant, then after three years, I became a Care Coordinator, and today I proudly serve as the Manager. This means I have truly walked the entire path from the beginning, gaining experience and understanding every level of care.
I genuinely love my work and deeply value the people I work with. I am highly committed to my role because the well-being of our residents and staff is always my top priority. My calling is to create a place that feels like a true home — filled with love, respect, dignity, and support.
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