Applewood

Coopers Lane, Bramley, Tadley RG26 5BZ
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Applewood is a residential care home offering dementia care. It was rated 'Good' by the CQC in 2019, placing it among the top care homes in England.

Applewood is a very active home, where all residents are encouraged to live life to the full and participate in everyday tasks and with trips out.

The home is an attractive, old building with a purpose-built extension and many of the rooms are ensuite. The garden has been landscaped with a seaside theme and the garden is secure and often used by residents in the spring and summer time.

Activities such as seed planting and vegetable planting take place, along with garden parties and games. The dining room looks out onto the well maintained garden grounds as well as a garden lounge having access to the garden.

All food is freshly prepared each day, with a choice of delicious meals on offer.

There are also day care opportunities for those who would like to try spending the day at Applewood to get a flavour of the home and what's on offer.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 39 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1400 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1300 – £1450
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1700

excludes hair dressing ,toiletries and podiatry needs.
We do however have services such as podiatry ,dental and eye health services available . Please ask management for details .

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Applewood 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

  • Louise Webster (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Private, CCG, Social Services with Top up.
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (28)

Visiting

  • Open visiting

Parking

  • Parking is available on site.

Applewood Reviews (60)

9.9

Applewood has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Applewood has 60 reviews.

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Review from K O (Stepsister of Resident) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Applewood has consistently offered excellent care to my step brother, he has various needs. They treat him with care and respect, always with kindness. I am contacted and kept informed of anything pertaining to him. The staff are friendly, available to answer questions and concerns.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you very much for your lovely review it is very much appreciated.

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Review from A S (Wife of Resident) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well-run small care home giving a high level of security and support. Lovely bright home with a beautiful outlook onto a well-tended garden. Lots of activities and good family/carer contact. I always feel very welcome when I visit.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you very much for your review it is much appreciated.

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Review from Helen H (Niece of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Aunty has lived at Applewood since October 2019. As her needs have changed and condition deteriorated the staff have always adapted to her and still include her as much as possible with visits, activities etc.
Her dietary needs have also changed and this has been well managed.
The home has a friendly
and caring feel to it- speaking as a relative and a nurse I would highly recommend it. Thank you to all at Applewood.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you so much for your lovely review and taking the time to submit it .

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Review from David L (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother was admitted to Applewood care home in February 2020 at the age of 99 after suffering a fall, fracturing her wrist and pelvis. She was also suffering from dementia. Throughout the 5 years, she has been very well cared for. The staff are all very friendly, working efficiently as a team providing
a high standard of care. Over time her physical and mental condition have deteriorated steadily and the home has taken the necessary steps to adjust her care to avoid accidents and to provide appropriate stimulation.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you so much for the review, it is much appreciated and I will pass this on to the rest of the team.

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Review from Wendy P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum loves being here. The staff are fantastic I can't fault anyone. They're always friendly and it's nice to hear laughter (mum joins in). The activities are fun, which I usually join in with if I'm there at the time. I know Mum loves it when they go out in the minibus. It's a pity to hear about
the dining room ceiling falling in but hopefully, it'll be sorted out ready for their Christmas dinner.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you so much for your review. It's good to see the residents enjoying their home and the staff are friendly to our lovely families and friends that visit. Part of the plasterboard that came down due to all the storms and rain we experienced, was fixed a week ago and residents enjoyed the Christmas party over the weekend in the dining room, so definitely all sorted for Christmas dinner. Kind regards.

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Review from G D (Son of Resident) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An extremely well-run home. All of the staff are friendly and helpful. They work in circumstances I could never imagine myself being strong enough to handle yet always have a smile. I am always kept informed of any news from the home affecting my parent's care or well-being.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this review. I will pass on to the team how much you appreciate their work and I'm also pleased to know we always keep you informed of any news affecting your parent's care and well-being. Kind Regards.

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Review from T M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Applewood Care Home treats all its residents with the greatest of respect. My mother has been in their care from the early stages of Alzheimer's and has enjoyed many trips out and events at the care home. I would definitely recommend Applewood to anyone who wants their loved one to be cared for and
looked after.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you so much for your review. Myself and my team appreciate your kind words. Regards.

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Review from Deborah P (Wife of Resident) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The residents are all treated with equal kindness and compassion, this creates a happy, homely and content atmosphere for residents, staff and visitors. My husband is a resident and I cannot fault the communication from Applewood which is key when trusting the care of a loved one, I have the utmost
confidence that my loved one is also Applewood's loved one. My husband enjoys one-to-one time with the staff, activities and trips out and care adapted each day to suit his needs. Thank you Applewood.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Dear Deborah, thank you so much for your review it is truly appreciated and we are so glad that you as a family are happy with the care and that our lines of communication are of a good standard. I will make sure that my hard-working team are aware of your appreciation. Kind regards.

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Review from Tracy M (Niece of Resident) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found the staff at Applewood friendly, caring and will do anything you ask of them. They are always approachable and communicate with us if there are any issues or just to keep us updated. My aunt feels safe at Applewood. I would recommend this care home.
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Review from B P (Wife of Resident) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband bit his finger badly and although he was given excellent care at the home, he had to go back and forth weekly to the hospital as they tried to save his finger. Sadly they couldn't and it was amputated. The staff went with him to all his appointments giving up their own time, and the day of
his operation one of the carers was at the hospital for almost 12 hours. That is caring of the highest quality and that is what my husband gets every day at Applewood.
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Review from I W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for several years, through many stages of Alzheimer’s. The care throughout has been genuine, kind, professional and consistent. Our mother's needs have been met, whether it’s a day out, arts and crafts in one of the homely resident's lounges or in her own room one to one.
Decisions regarding Mum's care are empathetic, data-led and in collaboration with us, her family. It’s hard not being able to provide all the care at home, but now we can be the loved ones, enjoy time with our mother and not worry.
Reply from Louise Webster, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased as a team that you can enjoy your time with your mother and not worry.
Kind regards,
Louise Webster.

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Review from Anne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Applewood for over a year now and has settled in very well, and is always telling me how wonderful the care staff are. The activities are wonderful, events and days out, which she doesn’t always join in, but that’s her choice. If the staff have time they will do a one-to-one in
her room which she enjoys. I have always been greeted with caring and friendly staff who have supported me through the last year, any concerns I have are dealt with accordingly. I am kept well informed and I’m so glad I found Applewood. The only negatives I have is because mum will only eat in her room her food is sometimes cold and the laundry is a bit hit and miss. Overall a lovely caring home.
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Review from Pam M (Wife of Resident) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the service and care that Applewood give the patients. Cannot find any fault. Very happy with the whole situation of you caring for my husband. My husband is always very happy and content, which puts my mind at rest.
Reply from Grant Douglas, Operations Director at Applewood

Thank you for the lovely review of Applewood. We will pass this onto our team.

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Review from L B (Son of Resident) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Applewood lives up to its name - "a care home" - the staff are attentive, passionate, and provide a calm sense of caring. Mum is always treated with respect and dignity ensuring she is happy and content. Applewood is kept clean and tidy with a homely feel. Although Mum can't take full advantage of the
numerous outings and activities, the staff ensure she is kept involved and engaged with as many as possible and always make time to keep her involved with what is going on. Well done, Applewood!
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Review from Elinor G (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Applewood since August 2020, and I continue to be very pleased with the care she receives and feel the staff are her extended family when I am so far away, which gives me comfort. I know they encourage Mum to join in wherever possible, even though she prefers to be an observer. There
have been some new staff recently, and I've been pleased to see how well she responds to them. It is lovely to be recognised by the staff when visiting and have the restriction of Covid finally lifted. Being able to enjoy a cuppa with her in the afternoon is lovely.
Thank you to the Applewood team for caring for Mum.
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Review from T K (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother and father have been in the care of Applewood since last March. The care they have received has been exemplary. I have been kept well informed and advised. My mother has recently been very unwell, and the care and support she has received have been excellent, always with her well-being and
comfort paramount. The staff are unfailingly welcoming and friendly; they all seem to enjoy their work and cannot do enough for their charges. I would highly recommend Applewood.
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Review from Elaine T (Wife of Resident) published on 30 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband spent Christmas and New Year in hospital with sepsis, he was very unwell for several weeks, the antibiotics did their job and reduced the infection but sadly he is now deemed end of life. The deputy manager, the manager and the amazing team bent over backwards so that he could come back to
Applewood to end his days in a wonderful place where people love and care for him. It's meant the world to us.
Reply from Grant Douglas, Operations Director at Applewood

Thank you for your lovely review which will mean such a lot to our caring team at Applewood.

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Review from Debbie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Father arrived at Applewood end of February 2021. It was a hard transition for all of the family. He is very settled and happy. The staff are excellent. Angels is how I would describe them. They do activities to keep everyone busy.
They regularly have special visitors such as the ukulele player
and singer. He is excellent at getting everyone to join in. They have a minibus and the residents regularly, when weather permits, go out for an afternoon. I think that the facilities are excellent. In the last eighteen months, it has been extremely difficult with the covid pandemic affecting everyone. Through it all, they have coped marvellously. They get thousands of stars from me. The garden is kept beautifully. The meals are well planned and varied and adjusted to suit everybody's dietary needs. Dad's clothes are always clean and fresh. He has severe dementia and is looked after by all the staff beautifully. I wouldn't want him to be anywhere else.
Reply from Grant Douglas, Operations Director at Applewood

Thank you for your lovely review which we will pass on to our team.

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Review from Melissa W (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been in Applewood for over a year now and as a family, we are very happy with the care he is receiving especially as he is not the easiest person. The staff are friendly, attentive and kind, the communication is excellent and during the pandemic, they have gone above and beyond to protect
the residents and keep them entertained. It's been very difficult to have contact due to the pandemic but I am confident he is being well cared for.
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Review from Terry B (Husband of Resident) published on 3 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the management and carers very friendly, and in my observation, look after residents very well.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.884)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10 for Applewood 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.884 for Applewood is calculated as follows: ( (114 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.884
  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 Applewood is based on 11 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 39 registered maximum number of service users is 7.8, which has been reached with 11 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: 28 Feb 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (4)

Louise

Louise Webster

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2020

Hello, My Name is Louise & I have been working for Milkwood Care since September 2020.


The best part of my role is helping the team to achieve their goals and being proactive in their needs and those of our clients.


My favourite activity is getting to know the residents, giving them the care and attention they need and supporting them to enjoy their home.

Emma

Emma Brinkley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015

I have worked at Applewood for over 10 years. I started as a carer and have worked my way up to deputy manager.


I love my job and all residents, we are like one big happy family.

Ilie

Ilie Serediuc

Job Title: Team leader Joined: 2019

Look after the team and my residents

Lisa

Lisa Baker

Job Title: Team leader Joined: 2018

Assist the manager and the deputy with managing the home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Applewood

What types of Care is Applewood registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Applewood have?

There are 35 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Applewood?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Applewood to the centre of Tadley?

3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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