
The home itself is clean, bright, and well-run. And it has such a lovely friendly feel to it.C P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The home itself is clean, bright, and well-run. And it has such a lovely friendly feel to it.C P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Belford House is a stunning residential care home with a caring, warm and homely atmosphere. Set in nearly three acres of beautiful gardens, Belford House is furnished to a very high standard, providing comfortable, cosy and safe surroundings.
The home has a newly extended dining room which overlooks the garden and three spacious lounges. Residents are encouraged to make the most of the outdoor space throughout the year, especially its lovely...
Care Provided by Belford House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Special Offer - for a limited time only. 1 week free when you join us a permanent resident. T&C's apply. Subject to Availability.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Belford House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Belford 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
- Hartford Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Evelyn Chiota (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
Visiting
- All visitors welcome 24 hours a day. Overnight visitors accommodation may be available subject to availability
Belford House Reviews (87)
Belford House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.648) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Belford House has 87 reviews.
Excellent care in all respects.
My mother has been a resident for 5 years. She needs overall care as arthritis limits her mobility, no dementia involved. BH meets all her needs in a caring and friendly manner. The home is clean and recently refurbished. It always smells great (v. important), prompt action is taken when ill.
My sister has been a resident at Belford House for eighteen months and I am more than happy with the care and attention she has been given. I myself have always been made welcome by all the cheerful staff and management team. I am more than pleased that I chose Belford house to care for my sister.
My father was welcomed and from the start considered Belford House his home. He always commented on never feeling alone and that all the staff were his friends. As a relative I was always listened to and told of anything concerning my father's well being. He died on Christmas Day 2015 having had the best care possible for over 3 years. His death was treated with dignity and compassion. The staff always went beyond their job description to make my father happy.
I am very aware of the difficult year or so that all the staff have had to contend with and I am sure that we all will be pleased to see an end to the upheavals that have occurred and I know are still ongoing. I commend you for the way you have handled everything over this period.
The care is excellent, there are always plenty of carers to give individual attention to the residents. Residents are treated in a cheerful, friendly, yet respectful way. In six years I have never seen a carer show impatience or be anything but helpful and caring. Following a change of chef the food is now excellent and well presented, with great care to tempt difficult eaters with special treats etc. There has recently been a large scale refurbishment of the home, carried out with the minimum of disruption to residents (but not I suspect the staff) and everything is fresh and attractive. The new dining room is super, every effort is made to keep the residents active and happy. The atmosphere is excellent.
Thank you Belford House. Belford House is a small, homely environment providing an excellent level of care for my aunt. She is respected as an individual and treated with dignity at all times. Rooms and communal areas are attractive, clean and cosy. Food is good and seems varied and nutritious. Management and administration are excellently efficient and flexible. The caring staff are superb: patient, cheerful, kind, approachable and very professional. Laundry is well managed and activities, especially trips are plentiful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 February 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 (9)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Belford House.
Meet the Team (2)

My passion has always been creating homes where residents feel valued, respected, and truly at ease. I have a particular interest in dementia care and in supporting teams to deliver care that’s both compassionate and meaningful. Joining Hartford Care and leading Belford House feels like a wonderful next step, and I’m excited to build strong relationships with residents, families, and colleagues as we continue to make Belford a warm, happy, and thriving home. I’m proud to be part of an organisation that truly lives its values of creating communities, caring for each other, and celebrating individuality every day. Seeing residents smile and feel at home is what inspires me most; it’s what makes everything worthwhile.

I am Sadie and I am the deputy manager here at Belford, where I have been working since 2020.
I am grateful to work with such a great team that shows the values of Hartford Care and goes above and beyond for the residents who we support. The residents bring so much joy every day to the team here and I feel honoured to be a part of the memories we are able to create.
I am deeply committed to delivering the highest quality dementia care, ensuring that each resident receives support tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, I am highly dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care for residents and offering support to their families.
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