Sharnbrook House

High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1PB
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9.9 61 Reviews
  • Sharnbrook House, Bedford
Sharnbrook House is situated within the village of Sharnbrook between Bedford and Rushden. It is set in extensive gardens with its own lake and terraces. The home itself is very spacious with large windows allowing the light to flood in. The home has period features, both inside and out.

The home is managed by Greensleeves Care, a not-for-profit care organisation.
All meals at Sharnbrook House are freshly prepared by the chefs and take residents' personal preferences and dietary requirements into account.

On duty 24-hours a day, the home’s dedicated multi-disciplined team, provides high-quality care to meet individual resident’s requirements. All residents’ views, choices and preferences contribute to the daily running of their home.

Strong ties with the local community ensures regular interesting visits to the home. A regular programme of activities is organised with engaging pursuits provided daily.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1309 – £2023
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1309 – £2023

Fees are set based on the specific care needs of each individual. Fees come with Greensleeves Care's unique Home for Life financial assurance and, as a not-for-profit home, every penny goes towards high-quality care, never shareholders. Give the home a call today for more details.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Sharnbrook House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Doina -Maria Hrisca (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (3)

Sharnbrook House Reviews (61)

9.9

Sharnbrook House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.876) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sharnbrook House has 61 reviews.

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Review from Amanda (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and management at Sharnbrook go above and beyond to support my parents and me. This has been the case since my parents made Sharnbrook their home almost two years ago. I have found all staff to be very caring, always on the ball and helpful. They know their residents well and take pride in
making their lives enjoyable and comfortable. The culture and atmosphere at Sharnbrook are welcoming, attentive and professional. Thank you to everyone at Sharnbrook for their continued dedication and high standards.
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Review from Nigel F (Son of Resident) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This review is long overdue. My 98-year-old ex RAF pilot father entered Sharnbrook in early December 2018. Up until then, he been able to live in his own home with a 24/7 live-in carer. Eventually, we were unable to care for him at the level he required and following a brief stay in hospital, we decided
to find another way to ensure his continued care. By chance, I already visited Sharnbrook House earlier in the year with my brother prior to arranging a live-in carer. Right from that first visit, long before my Dad's actual arrival, the impression was of a warm, caring, homely environment.
When the time came, from the initial assessment of Dad and from the top down and across, the TLC and gentle handling of my Dad was fantastic. Feisty to the end, our family could not have wished for a better place for Dad to pass away 6 weeks later in January 2019. No praise too high to all involved with Dad's care at Sharnbrook House. Thank you.
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Review from Alex W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and her team welcomed my mum to the home in September. She attends 3 days per week - day times only. Mum loves it here, staff are kind, attentive and genuinely interested in each and every one of their residents. The home is clean, well decorated with an amazing garden in which to walk.
We can leave Mum here in complete confridence that she weill be well cared for, stimulated and attended to.
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Review from T K (Son of Resident) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
100% care by all carers and management, nothing is too much trouble to help our mum. The facilities, activities they do are amazing, we understand from mum the food is lovely with different options daily. Very clean, a beautiful room with a beautiful view. Could not be happier with Sharnbrook House.
Keep up the good work.
Reply from Pat Laing, Home Manager at Sharnbrook House

Thank you from all the Team at Sharnbrook House for taking the time to write this review.

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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our mother moved into Sharnbrook House my brother and I have been able to relax, safe in the knowledge that our mother is extremely well cared for and, most importantly, happy.
Sharnbrook House offers a homely environment where our mother's individual needs are prioritised.
We have been highly
impressed with the genuine caring approach of all the staff who always have a smile on their face and particularly the management who go the extra mile in supporting our mother's well being.
All of this in a beautiful building with stunning grounds where every visit my children and I feel as at home as my mother does.
Reply from Pat Laing, Home Manager at Sharnbrook House

Thank you for taking the time to post this review.


We are delighted that you and your mother are so happy with the care at Sharnbrook House.

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Review from Susan L (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been living at Sharnbrook House for 18 months now. My initial positive feelings have only been reinforced by witnessing the most amazing team who work there. The level of care and kindness they show to all residents, not just my mother, is nothing short of brilliant.
I live a short
walk from the house and tend to pop in regularly, I have always found staff on hand with residents and they are happy to give me their time if I need anything or am worried about my mother. There are interesting and varied activities for those that want to join in and a choice of menu both at lunch and supper. I'm sure every resident presents their own special needs and challenges, not least my own mother, however the staff have found ways to care for her with a dedicated approach to her problems. I can't say it enough - they are amazing!
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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Sharnbrook House for ten months now and has received excellent service throughout this time. In January she was unwell and her care was exemplary. Room service was provided at all mealtimes the doctor visited and care staff were regularly checking her progress and wellbeing.
I was kept informed of treatment and my mother is now recovered and enjoying the activities which the home provides. Many thanks to everyone at Sharnbrook House.
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Review from J N (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum is a resident at Sharnbrook House and has been since September 2015. I am very happy with her care here. I feel confident when I leave that she will be safe and well cared for.
My mum has medication for mental health problems which are difficult to manage and the home do their best to keep on
top of this. However, they are restricted by the cuts in the NHS budgets and the doctor, so my mum is not given additional blood tests to check her levels. Everything else is excellent.
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Review from Jenny G (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home offers daily activities and the rooms, common areas and garden are lovely. All the staff are really nice and there is always a nice atmosphere in the home. The food is always home cooked and really tasty. I have always been happy with the level of care my Mum has received and would recommend
the care home as a lovely place for loved ones to stay.
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Review from P C (Nephew of Resident) published on 11 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fortunately, we knew about the quality of care at Sharnbrook House when looking for a home for my aunt. We have not been disappointed!
The culture of the home is that it is the residents new home.
All of the staff are well trained and keen to look after the residents.
Residents are able to make their
own teas and coffees if they are able to do so safely.
The home provides a wide range of activities and outings.
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Review from E B (Friend of Resident) published on 20 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my friend has is exceptional. The staff are friendly and considerate to her condition and make her feel safe and well looked after in what is a stressful time for her.
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Review from Gill D (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following an unexpected five-month stay in a hospital, I had the dubious task of finding a care home for my Mum and luckily came across Sharnbrook House. As soon as I walked in, it felt like a home from home. Clean, friendly, cosy, relaxed and a beautiful setting. The home manager is an angel and the
rest of the team are close behind. Nothing is too much trouble, every need is catered for but everyone who lives there is treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be as independent as possible. This is the resident's home and the staff are there to help and care where needed. Mum has been there a year now and belongs. It is her home and she is thriving.
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Review from Diane S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved into Sharnbrook House in January 2016. She had been living in her own flat but over the previous year had been in and out of the hospital as her health and mental state declined. Sharnbrook was one of the first care homes we looked at, and having visited several, my sister and I had no hesitation
in placing mum in their care. From our very first visit, Sharnbrook just felt 'right' for mum and we knew she would be well cared for.
We weren't wrong and although her stay was short, she was treated with care, compassion, dignity and friendship all the time she lived there. Mum passed away peacefully in her room in June and my sister and I were with her until the end.
The staff treated us with the utmost compassion and did everything to make mum's passing peaceful, tending to her with kindness and extending that same kindness to our family. We wish we had placed mum in their care earlier and know that her final months were spent somewhere she felt safe and well cared for.
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Review from Jenny C (Friend of Resident) published on 25 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
While visiting a dear friend at Sharnbrook House we were received by staff and were very impressed by the warm welcome, we were shown into a family room and a carer brought our friend along in her wheelchair. There were four of us tow with disabilities. The carers were very helpful and made us feel
welcome and relaxed. It had been arranged for us to have dinner with our friend and we must emphasise on the service and how good the food was.
Nothing was too much trouble for anyone. The food was excellent. This is the second time we have visited our friend at Shaenbrook House and both times we have commented on how clean, tidy and friendly the home is. Our friend is very happy.
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Review from Paula O (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing and caring. The food cleanliness etc is outstanding. I could recommend.
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Review from Wendy L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum had always been of the mind that she never wanted to go into a care home. Injury circumstances resulted in mum being admitted to Sharnbrook House for six weeks of respite. Living in Scotland I was very worried mum would be unhappy. I phoned every other day and it soon became apparent that mum
did not want to leave. Mum told me that she was happier than she had been for years. The manager has been great and has arranged for my father of 90 to join mum next week. I arrived yesterday and was overwhelmed with the reception from staff and the immaculate condition of the home. I had an aunt in a close by home and Sharnbrook far exceeds this. I am so pleased mum and dad are here. It would be fair to say its a hotel for the elderly.
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Review from Audrey (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 18 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came here straight from the hospital and I was most welcomed and made to feel at home immediately. I always had a fear of going into a home but Sharnbrook House alleviated my fears almost immediately. The staff were so friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. The lovely meals were well
presented with a great choice. I quickly decided it was the place I wanted to be and am now going to stay. My husband is going to join me next week for respite and should he like it as much as I do we will both stay on together to live our life in peace and happiness. I cannot rate Sharnbrook House highly enough.
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Review from Leannah R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sharnbrook House has provided a wonderfully, calm, peaceful environment for my mum. She is very happy and regained some of her self-confidence. All of the staff are cheerful, friendly, helpful and respectful. The house has a lovely atmosphere and is excellently managed by all that work there. I can't
recommend it highly enough!
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Review from P C (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been very happy and contented at Sharnbrook House. She settled in easily has a nice room and the housie is run well and in a caring way. Its good value too. I can't fault it!
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Review from Denise H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Warmly welcomed by management, found all the staff friendly and helpful with a professional attitude towards residents also family and visitors. Rooms warm and inviting with activities laid on for residents. A very nice dining are laid out in restaurant style, also a lovely area to sit and look out
at the lovely gardens down a seated corridor for the residents and guests visiting, also the carers to sit and chat to the residents.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.876)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.876) out of 10 for Sharnbrook House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.876 for Sharnbrook House is calculated as follows: ( (166 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 185 Ratings = 4.876
  2. 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 Sharnbrook House is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 8 Mar 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (7)

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Lisa Houghton

Job Title: Interim Home Manager Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Lisa Houghton and I am extremely honoured to be the Interim Home Manager of Sharnbrook House.
The team at Sharnbrook House ensure the residents are seen as individuals and they are encouraged by the staff to continue to maintain and enjoy their pastimes to the full.


Sharnbrook House is a 19th century period building situated in idyllic grounds with terraced gardens and pathways leading to its own lake. Sharnbrook House benefits from being in the hub of the village with all the local amenities within a short walking distance.


Sharnbrook House has always been part of the local community and all the staff team and volunteers continue to embrace the village spirit.
I pride myself on always making myself available to all who come into contact with the home and will always find the time to sit and discuss any issues that may arise or just have a chat over a cup of tea.


The staff team and myself strongly believe that all who come into contact with the home should have a positive experience, whether they are residing or just visiting.


I personally believe that this is each individual’s home, not just a care home, where family and friends are always welcome.

Anna

Anna

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 1986

My role at Sharnbrook House is rewarding as I am able to care for elderly clients in a
home which is person centred. After 34 years of employment I have seen the home
change over the years and the changes have been all for the better. We are one big happy family.

Teresa

Teresa

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2017

Working as a Senior Care Assistant at Sharnbrook House supporting the residents who live here gives me such pleasure. It’s great to share so much fun and laughter with them, making it feel like we are all one happy family.

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Julie

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2016

I have been the Head Chef at Sharnbrook House for 15 years and as I love cooking it is my ideal job. We all work hard but still manage to have a laugh and joke with both our colleagues and the residents. We all get on and we make it our mission to ensure the
residents’ stay here is a happy one.

Nathan

Nathan

Job Title: Head of Maintenance Joined: 2010

I was first employed at Sharnbrook House as the gardener in 2010. Ten and half years later I have progressed to Head of Maintenance, responsible for health and safety, risk assessments and fire safety within the home. I enjoy the varying tasks my job holds on a day-to-day basis especially when the residents interact with me whilst I am carrying out my duties, and I treat each one as an individual.

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Hilary

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2017

I enjoy working as a Care Assistant at Sharnbrook House. The residents who live here are lovely. They pick me up when I am having a bad day by making me laugh.

Sue

Sue

Job Title: Bookkeeper/Administrator Joined: 2017

Having worked in my previous employer for over 23 years I took a big leap and applied for a similar position at Sharnbrook House and have been here now for 3 years. I enjoy my work but I especially love the clients who each have varying individual personalities and quirky little ways.

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