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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...
Care Provided by Applewood
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 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
- 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
We do however have services such as podiatry ,dental and eye health services available . Please ask management for details .
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Applewood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Applewood 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
- Milkwood Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Louise Webster(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (66)
Applewood has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.721) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Applewood has 66 reviews.
Unfortunately my mother is bed bound now but when she was mobile she was always out & about enjoying the trips arranged by the home.
My parents have been residents in Applewood since the beginning of March 2026, following a helpful and informative visit and tour of the home, which was facilitated by Louise and Emma prior to my parents move. I chose Applewood based on my visits, information provided and on the friendly attitude of all the staff I met at the time. It appears that moral is high and the home retains the full range of staff without the need to use agency staff.
Since the move, my parents have received full support and care from a friendly and attentive team of carers. I have been impressed by the level of communication from them, by phone, in person and by email.
I feel that the family have made the right decision for my parents and we are confident they will continue to receive all the care and support they need going forwards.
I would suggest that a more comprehensive brochure is provided by Milkwood outlining all the services available to the residents, for example, dentist and optician visit
Thankyou so much for your review . I am pleased to see that the level of communication is good and that the staff are attentive. Thank you also for the suggestion on a more comprehensive brochure.
The care home itself is homely, very clean and very well managed. The garden is a lovely spot for visiting and there is always something going on for the residents.
Our Dad is very happy here and the management team have helped us ensure that he can stay in Applewood and close to his family and friends. I cannot thank Louise, Emma and team enough for going above and beyond for us all.
I would highly recommend Applewood and the team who look after the residents with such care and respect.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Applewood.
Another thing that I'm really impressed by is the daily activities & entertainment. They literally have things going on every day.
I really cannot speak highly enough of the whole set up.
Thank you so much for your impressive review of our care home ,makes us as a team happy to know that you are pleased with the care she is receiving .
Lots of activities taking place and the staff encourage residents to attend.
The staff are caring and will always contact and consult with me if needed..
I feel very content with the care she is getting and know she is settled.
Applewood provided end of life care for my husband, he was admitted to Applewood with a progressive illness and throughout this difficult journey he was looked after with kindness and support. As a family we were also looked after with equal kindness and support. I really don't know how we as a family could have navigated our journey without the support we received, we will be forever grateful. I should add communication between us as a family and Applewood was faultless, calls always answered promptly and I was always informed immediately of any concerns or worries. Thank you to everyone at Applewood, the staff work as a team and every member of staff contributed to his care and well being.
Thank you so much for your lovely review it means a lot to us as a team .
The staff pay attention to small details that make a residents stay more like home from home. Staff are amazing all of them.
Thank you so very much for your review . It is important to us that all residents regardless of needs receive engagement in activities .
My mother has additional needs in addition to dementia, and the staff at Applewood take excellent care of her emotional wellbeing as well as physical - cannot recommend Applewood highly enough! The sign on the wall says "we are visitors to your home" and this is a true representation of the levels of care.
The staff are happy and caring - I have complete confidence that my husband is safe and cared for.
There are always lots of activities and stimulating games, also visiting artists and interactive animal visits.
I am always made to feel welcome, the staff know me by name.
Thank You so very much for your review. Much appreciated.
My mother has been very well cared for for the last 6 years. When she first became a resident she was very active and they encouraged her to participate in all the ectivities they organised. As her dementia worsened they adjusted her care and provided one to one care. The staff are very friendly and caring and all get on very well together. They are inspired by a well motivated management team.
Thank you so much for your lovely review ,it is much appreciated and means a lot to us as a team .
The staff are all very friendly, working efficiently as a team providing a high standard of care. Over time his physical and mental condition have deteriorated steadily and the home has taken the necessary steps to adjust his care to avoid accidents and to provide appropriate stimulation. I'm very grateful for all the kindness and care my husband receives.
Thank you very much for your review , and I will share with the team.
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.
Thank you very much for your lovely review it is very much appreciated.
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.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and taking the time to submit it .
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.
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...
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.
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.
Kind regards,
Louise Webster.
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.
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.
Thank you for the lovely review of Applewood. We will pass this onto our team.
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!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 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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Meet the Team (4)

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.

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.

Look after the team and my residents

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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