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Experienced care workers pride themselves on efficient care that safeguards the well-being of each resident, at the same time as being dedicated to a friendly and satisfying living atmosphere, where residents enjoy numerous activities, social events and visits from loved ones.
Care Provided by The White House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Day care can be offered to support family carers at a cost of £15.50 an hour which includes support with personal care, all meals and help to enjoy activities.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The White House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The White 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
- Janes Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jacqueline Darkwa (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- This home offers open visiting without restrictions
Parking
- Off street parking available at the front of the house.
The White House Reviews (44)
The White House has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.839) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The White House has 44 reviews.
The staff are lovely, with à low turnover so you get to know them. Its very homely and comfortable.
I would be very happy to recommend The Whitehouse carehome.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are really pleased to hear that your mum is happy and that her complex needs are being met at the Whitehouse. Thank you also for your recommendation. It means a lot to us and to our staff who work hard every day to provide compassionate, high-quality care.
Always welcoming when I visit and the care delivered is with kindness and compassion.
Dad always seems happy so i couldn't be happier.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear you had such a positive experience with us. It means a lot to our team. We will continued to provide the best care for your loved one.
Extremely efficient with communications. Very welcoming when we visit.
Staff so friendly and helpful. My husband has settled nicely and I can rest assured knowing he is well cared for. Lovely homemade meals and lots of tea and coffee surpluses too. Glad we found such a lovely care home.
Thank you for leaving us this review, we appreciate all feedback and will share your comments with our staff team.
Mum has been resident in The White House for 1 year this month as she needs 24-hour care and supervision. We couldn't be happier with the care she is receiving. The management team are brilliant, between them and the seniors there isn't anything that can't be sorted. We are kept fully informed of what happens with Mum, we get regular newsletters, phone calls and emails. They have been fully supportive of us personalising her room so she feels at home and comfy. The range of activities on offer is good, they even have an external art and craft company come in to do sessions! They have also been doing planting in the garden getting it summer-ready which she loved. Mum has been on outings, gone for walks and been to Church, they have singers come in and they put on a great family and friends Christmas get-together with the residents. The staff team at The White House are all really friendly and good at what they do, they genuinely care and understand Mum well and she's happy there.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that your mum is happy and settled in the home, it is always a privilege to care for others and we love being able to bring a smile to people and have them feel safe. This will be shared with staff.
My Mum arrived here 3 days before Covid lock down, so the last 3/4 years have been a difficult time for everyone. The Staff were most helpful in helping with phone calls during quarantine, despite her hearing loss. They continue to be understanding and compassionate as her health/dementia deteriorate. They all seem like a happy team which adds to the positive atmosphere which we experience when we visit.
My mother is receiving good care and attention. The home is not purpose-built and does need some TLC.
Thank you for leaving us a review. It was a privilege caring for your mum. The home was originally a rectory for the church, a children's home and now a care home. TLC is a continuous process which our decoration and maintenance work is an ongoing permanent job. We wish you all the best for the future.
My mum was on palliative care and bed bound. She had mixed levels of care, depending on who was working. She was on purée food but still given biscuits. She couldn't reposition herself in bed but was given a lidless cup. A little thought when dealing with her would have been helpful. Mum passed away at the end of October. Staff were very kind to her in her final days. I think the shortcomings were due to lack of training and guidance for staff, especially new staff.
We would appreciate it if...
My poor mum was a resident. Sadly she is no longer with us. The White House staff were amazing looking after my mum and the other residents. It is a tough job to do. I have nothing but 100% respect for the staff of the Whitehouse.
My friend seems to enjoy the meals at the home and has enjoyed a healthy life since living there.
My mother went in there in August 2022. They made her feel welcome and relaxed. She soon settled in there. They looked after her very well. She had a nice room overlooking the back of the home. She felt safe in there. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The staff were very caring with her. It is safe and secure in there. All the staff are brilliant. They also made me feel very welcome.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It was a privilege caring for your mum and we will share your kind words with the team. We wish you all the very best for the future.
Mum was very well cared for in The White House. The staff were lovely, friendly and very caring. Whatever we asked or concerns we had were dealt with. The Christmas dinner you all did for us, so that Mum could have her family with her, was amazing and the staff worked very hard to achieve this. Mum certainly enjoyed her day. We were kept up to speed with everything that concerned Mum. Thanks to all the staff that looked after us.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback, we will share your kind words with our team. It was a pleasure seeing you and caring for your mum and we wish you all the very best in the future.
I visit as much as I can and always find staff friendly and professional, food always looks tasty and presentable.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that your mum is happy and settled in the home, it is always a privilege to care for others and we love being able to bring a smile to people and have them feel safe.
There are no words that can say how amazing The White House and its staff have been. We were so very lucky yo have been able to get our mother into this care home. They have had the most difficult years with Covid, but have all been able to show love and support for us as a family. They are the best and beautiful, caring people.
Home is kept very clean and tidy in spite of accidents. The home is safe and secure. Residents are allowed to move around unrestricted areas of the home using assistant equipment as it is necessary. Good area of decking facing South in the garden which is efficiently secured without restriction.
The Whitehouse staff and management display such care and love to my mother. Without a doubt, her dementia presents many challenges but their practice and professionalism is excellent and allows me confidence that she is safe and cared for. The environment is one of a large family and rooms feel personal. I would highly recommend the home. The Manager always ensures any issues are communicated and always available and approachable.
Found it hard to settle in. The staff were very kind.
The people that look after you are so thoughtful and helpful.
On the whole, everybody tried to help you. I find the toilet roll very poor and I use my own all the time. The manager tries very hard to please everyone.
My Father has received excellent care during respite periods at The White House. He has Alzheimer's and is extremely anxious and frightened when he cannot see me or is left alone. The Manager and staff always make sure that wherever possible during the day he is not left on his own. They have untold patience with his repetitive questions and are totally professional making sure that he always feels safe and secure at all times.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 March 2019Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Sep 2014Recipient: The White House
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about The White House
What types of Care is The White House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The White House have?
There are 22 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The White House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The White House to the centre of Leighton Buzzard?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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