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All en-suite (some also with wet rooms) personalised rooms, a modern nurse call system, an advanced addressable fire alarm (pinpoints by exact location), and a gated development to allow for walks and an outdoor lifestyle and dining are just some of the things that make this a welcome home.
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Care Provided by Wensley House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Shared rooms start from £1000 per week
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Wensley House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wensley 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
Owner
- Beling & Co Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Bianca Garmacea (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 1+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1988
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Wensley House have an open door policy and welcome visitors to come and have a look around and perhaps enjoy some tea and biscuits if time permits. It is advised to look at more than one home and to be sure to visit any home of interest as this normally gives a true feel of a place, which is what really gives the idea of a place more than anything else.
Parking
- Wensley House is safely tucked away behind automated gates and matching fencing so that residents can enjoy the outdoor garden safely and feel relaxed. Within this enclosure exists ample parking by way of a tarmac drive with marked, large spaces for convenience.
Wensley House Reviews (89)
Wensley House has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wensley House has 89 reviews.
Wensley House isn't a care home, it's a 'family home'. As soon as you step inside, you feel like you are part of a big, loving family. The staff are so kind and attentive to both the resident and their loved ones, the food is excellent, and the cleanliness is first-class. The management team are very hands-on and approachable. I am grateful for the care, compassion and dignity everyone shows my aunt and uncle.
Thank you for appreciating that Wensley House is a family home, we aim to make it "Home from Home" for all our Residents. Our staff are all very caring and spend time with The Residents and provide them with tender loving care. We are pleased that you appreciate our high standards with reference to...
I had many concerns regarding my mother's move into a residential home, worried if she would settle okay. At 91 years of age she could no longer look after herself, and the care she was receiving was not good enough. Those concerns soon went away when I saw the way the staff at Wensley House were looking after mum. A very professional and caring team who obviously enjoy their work with a friendly and warm atmosphere, mum could not be happier. The attention to detail and the way the Wensley House team conduct themselves is great, I cannot prise high enough.
Many thanks for your kind words and praise. I have no doubt the staff will be pleased to read your review. We look forward to your visits to The home and chats with us. With our very best wishes. See you soon.
The staff at Wensley House have been looking after my father for just over a year now. They have all been excellent. Dad had been in two other local care homes but nothing compares to the Five Star treatment at Wensley House.The owner and the manger are visible and are always very knowledgeable about my father's status and conditions. I totally trust them looking after my 92 year old father. They have been fantastic.
Many thanks for appreciating the care and treatment your father receives at Wensley House. The staff and management will be delighted to read your kind comments. For me, it was very gratifying to read your comments. Best wishes, see you soon.
I am very grateful for the care, compassion and dignity that everyone at Wensley House show my relatives. Wensley House is not just a Care Home, it is a 'Family Home'. Whether you are a resident, friend or family member, you are welcomed into the Wensley House family with open arms. The management team are very approachable and visible, the staff are extremely attentive and caring, the food is first class and the rooms cosy and immaculate. I could not be happier with my experience, or that of my Aunt and Uncle.
Many thanks for your lovely review. I have no doubt the staff and management will really appreciate your kind comments. Your Aunt and Uncle are lovely people and a pleasure to have in the home. look forward to seeing you. Best wishes.
Tried two previous care home that scored well on a few of the points below, but Wensley House is the best being excellent on all areas rather than just a few.
Many thanks. It is very gratifying that you appreciate Wensley House. See you soon. Have a lovely weekend.
Wonderful! My mum was resident at Wensley House and was treated in the most caring and dignified lifestyle. All of the staff are dedicated to their roles, treating residents with utmost care, respect and kindness. Rooms are perfect, the whole home has a very homely atmosphere. It is "home" for the residents. In my experience, this is the best.
Thank you so much for your review. The Manager and Staff will be pleased to read your review. I too am delighted to read your review. Thank you again
On visiting Wensley House, what struck me first was the friendly family atmosphere the home had created. Having recently moved my mum into the home, I have found all the staff to be very kind, caring and helpful. The management team are always on hand and extremely efficient in what they do. There is a great pride in the home and they are always there to help. The rooms are of a good size with ensuite bathrooms and nicely decorated. The food is all freshly prepared by their own chefs and of good quality. There is also a nice garden for the summer months. I am happy with the home and feel my mum has settled in well.
Dear Christine, Thank you so much for your review, much appreciated. I am sure all the staff will appreciate your kind comments. See you soon. Best wishes.
I would like to say this care home is full of friendly staff. It is very clean and the food looks amazing. The owner is very friendly, happy and comes across as a lovely man.
Dear Lyza, Thank you for your review,. I am sure the staff will appreciate it as much as I do. Thank you for your kind words. Look forward to seeing you. Best wishes.
I am very happy with the care my mother received. She is settled and happy.
Dear K, Thank you for your review. The Manager and Staff will be very pleased to hear your kind comments. As for me and the management, we are also pleased to receive your review. Your Mum is a lovely lady and a pleasure to have in the Home. You and the family are lovely to welcome to the Home. I look forward to seeing you. Best regards.
Since my mother moved into Wensley House we have been very satisfied with her care. Staff and management, particularly the general manager and the owner, have been very supportive.
Dear Vartan, Your Mum is a lovely lady and a pleasure to look after. The manager thanks you for your comments and the staff appreciate them. We look forward to your visits and the chats we have. Best wishes, see you soon.
As a family we are so happy to have found Wensley House. The care for our mum is outstanding. Management are very approachable, always have time for us. Every single carer is so caring, always happy and smiling, nothing too much for them. The transition for Mum moving from her own home was painful for us to make, the decision was the best thing we have ever done. She is so well cared, three good meals a day, always looking clean and fresh and nicely dressed. Mum is so happy and very lucky to be living here. Wensley House is an outstanding care home.
Dear Tracey, Your mum is a lovely lady and a pleasure to look after. We really appreciate your response, the staff will certainly be pleased. It is always lovely to see you and the smile on your Mum's face when she sees you. Look forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes.
The management staff are friendly and welcoming. I feel my mother is looked after. I appreciate the staff and the manager is very understanding and very helpful and cares, so do the owners. The handyman is very useful around the home. Very happy for our mother.
Thanks for your review, the management and staff will be pleased to read your comments. As for your mother, she is a lovely lady and it is a pleasure caring for her.
Can't fault a thing thus far with Wensley House. From the moment we decided to place Dad in this care home, the whole service provided has been excellent. My father seems very happy there. Every single person from the owner to the care staff provide a friendly, caring atmosphere. The manager is exceptional.
It is always lovely meeting you and having a laugh and a joke when you come to visit your Dad. Thank you for your observations, the manager and staff will no doubt appreciate it. As far as the manager is concerned she is extremely caring and very attentive towards your Dad and all the residents and...
Everyone at Wensley House is exceptional. The care that has been given to my father-in-law has been extremely good. The care home is well run and it is a pleasure to visit.
Thanks for your kind words, I am sure the staff will be happy to read your review. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes.
Everyone is always friendly and caring. Nice atmosphere.
Many thanks for your kind observations. The staff and management will be pleased to read your observations.
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
My dad is not the easiest person to deal with but the staff are very caring and understanding with him. Food and cleanliness are very good, and staff always attend to his needs professionally. Excellent care and service.
Thanks for your kind and factual review, it will please the staff and management to read your kind words. Best wishes.
Very happy that my father is well cared for by very kind and considerate staff and managment.
Thank you for your review. Your dad is a lovely man and a pleasure to have in The Home. I do not doubt that The Manager, Staff and Management will appreciate your comments. Best wishes.
My nan has been at Wensley House now for a year and has always been very happy and treated extremely well by all members of the staff, the staff are all very welcoming and friendly and the home is always clean and tidy. I am always kept up to date with anything relating to my nan's health.
Many thanks for your review, I am sure the Manager and Staff will appreciate your comments just as much as the directors do. It is very heartening that you visit your Nan on a regular basis and keep her spirits high. Best Wishes.
My mum has been at Wensley House for a year and has been extremely happy and content. The staff have been really kind to my mum. They cannot do enough for my mum. I am always kept up to date regarding my mum's well-being.
Thank you so much for your Review. I am sure the manager and staff will appreciate your kind comments just as we do. I must reiterate that it is very pleasant and heartening to see you at The Home on a regular basis visiting your mum. Needless to say, she is a Lovely Lady and as a hundred Year Old is a pleasure to take care of. With our very best wishes, The Directors.
Wensley House Care Home is a lovely home for any family members which is like a home from home. The residents are really cared for and loving. They do the residents' washing, and clothing and provide three meals a day which is so lovely that they can choose from. Their sleeping rooms are lovely and cosy. My mother-in-law is staying at the home and she is so happy and makes her family really happy and she doesn't want to leave. Visiting times are so relaxed and you are allowed to take them out to visit other people. Every member of staff is very friendly and helpful.
Thank you for your kind comments, I am sure the manager and staff will really appreciate your comments. Looking after your mother-in-law who is one of our 100 year olds is a pleasure. See you and your dear wife soon. Best wishes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 December 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 20 Jun 2016Recipient: Wensley House
- 20 Jun 2016Recipient: Wensley House
- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: Wensley House
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