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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.
I have found Wensley House to be a well-run care home with good management. The staff are friendly, helpful and aware of residents and relatives needs. Accommodation is comfortable and clean. Meals are varied and to a high standard. Residents personal care is excellent. I think Wensley House is a good place for my relative to be living, my mum is happy, safe and cared for.
Mum came to the home in March. It appears her needs are being met. The home is always very clean. My mum has said she enjoys the food and there is enough.
One concern we have is that on our visits, there doesn't seem to be many activities going on and Mum expresses that she is bored.
We find the staff here very obliging and very friendly, always helpful and will do anything. Nothing is too hard. They always offer tea or coffee or juice to relatives who are visiting. The owner is a lovely man, always helpful and willing to answer questions, likewise, staff. They allow visiting time any time for as long as you like apart from midday meal times. They don't push you out, and security is very very good and secure. Lovely grounds, well kept and very clean environment, Glad we chose this residential home.
I cannot praise the staff and owner of Wensley House enough for their care, compassion, manners and professionalism which I witnessed when I went to visit my good friend when he was a resident here. Sadly, my friend has now passed away but I felt I had to write this review because, as a nurse by profession myself, I was so impressed with their level of care and I thank them all from the bottom of my heart because I never worried about my friend being in their care.
A home from home.
Finding a suitable care home is an absolute nightmare........the nightmare ended when I found Wensley House. As soon as I made the phone call I knew I would be welcomed.
My mother was not an easy resident to look after due to her being so unhappy at losing her independence but all the staff at Wensley were so encouraging and welcoming despite her constant irritability. We were welcomed also as a family and I actually enjoyed seeing the staff each time I visited and knew mum was being well cared for. There were occasions whereby staff did not know I had arrived and I could hear them talking to mum in a caring manner and never once lost their patience.
Unfortunately, mum passed away on 11th November and was never able to fully appreciate the care and attention she was given at Wensley but we as a family could not fault any aspect of the care from all the staff.
I would highly recommend Wensley House and hope it is still going strong if and when I need care. Thank you, everyone!!
Nothing is too much trouble for the staff who treat the residents. They are caring, respectful and treat the residents as one of their own family. My mum was very happy there and I have nothing but praise for the staff.
Finding a 'caring home' for my mother, when my father passed away after 67 years years of marriage, was a daunting and sad time. After visiting numerous care homes, the task of finding a 'home from home' environment seemed an impossible task. However, Wensley House, has achieved what we thought to be the impossible. This home is outstanding ! Read all the reports, but please, take the time to visit Wensley House, you will not be disappointed. The management and all the staff, show such dedication and a caring and loving understanding of their residents needs. This is a 'Happy Home' and offers a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for all the residents.
Staff lovely and friendly, its wonderful to see the bond Mum has made with the staff since she has been at the home. Families actively encouraged to go to staff with any suggestions/issues relating to relative or home.
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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