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 Brian (Son of Resident) published on 26 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been cared for at Applewood for over two years now and I am very pleased with her care and with the way the staff communicate with the rest of the family. This last year has been extremely difficult for all concerned but the staff have done all that they can to keep everyone safe and to
facilitate visits/contacts whenever possible, subject to ever-changing Government guidelines.
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Review from Eddie S (Husband of Resident) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been a difficult year for both families and care homes alike under these lockdown conditions when visits have been so restricted, even so, l felt confident that Applewood could still give my wife the care and attention that she needed and keeping us informed when necessary. When we were able
to visit we were welcomed back by the staff like old friends and we have missed seeing them as much as they have missed seeing us. My wife has been a resident for over 3 years and during her time at Applewood has been given the best care, which is so reassuring for our family.
Reply from Ellen Masterson, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you Eddie for this lovely review. It has been hard not being able to have any families in, but we look forward to welcoming you all back some time very soon now.

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Review from Matthew P (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A beautiful care home set in beautiful surroundings. Staff are friendly, professional and providing the highest standard of care. Residents are kept busy and occupied and have lots of activities to do. Doesn't feel like a care home but more like one big family.
Reply from Ellen Masterson, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you for your very kind words. I look forward to meeting you properly when we finally come out of lockdown.

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Review from J N (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely, friendly staff. Very impressed with all aspects of their services and the care and time given to the residents. Nice rooms and nice food. Staff always on hand to provide help and support to the family. They have looked after my mum fantastically through the pandemic.
Reply from Ellen Masterson, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you for your lovely review. We all look forward to welcoming you back to Applewood when we are able to.

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Review from T W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so impressed by the way that the manager/assistant manager and all of the staff have dealt with the extremely difficult situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. They have kept Mum safe and well cared for, organised the most wonderful activities and kept us informed about safety measures
and how they plan to carefully start to allow visitors again, to ensure all their hard work is not undone by a case of the virus.
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Review from Kenneth S (Husband of Resident) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great care is shown to my wife, particularly the neatness and tidy bedroom kept for her to make her feel comfortable and at home. On my wife's birthday in March of this year, the care staff made a cake for her that made her feel still part of our family back home. This was a wonderful gesture on behalf
of the staff at Applewood.
Reply from Ellen Masterson, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you for this lovely review, we always like to make our residents feel special on their birthdays.

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Review from Carol C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has lived at Applewood for nearly 3 years. She is treated with dignity and respect. She is well cared for by the lovely staff. Management and staff keep me well informed regarding any health issues. I am made to feel welcome when I visit my mum. There are plenty of activities going on for Mum
to join in if she wants to. I feel that I have been kept well informed of every step Milkwood have taken to keep the residents and staff safe during this difficult isolation period. Well done Applewood.
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Review from Anne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a care home for a loved one isn't easy but the moment I stepped inside Applewood I felt 'comfortable'. The home is very clean and well presented throughout - homely. All the staff, the domestics, the kitchen staff, the carers and the management team are lovely people, friendly and helpful.
My mum has been a resident for just over a year. She is always treated respectfully whilst being well looked after both physically and mentally. She says the food is wonderful and enjoys the company. Conversation, activities and entertainment form an important part of life in the home, keeping residents happy and stimulated. Communication with the home is great and any issues regarding Mum's health are promptly discussed and resolved. I am confident Mum is in the right home.
Reply from Ellen Masterson, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you Anne for taking the time to post this lovely review. I will pass your comments on to the team.

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Review from Kerri M (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My great aunt currently lives at Applewood. I have been so impressed by the care provided by the staff there; Meaning our family have had no worries during lockdown over my aunt's wellbeing. We love how they post regular updates on Facebook. The activities they get everyone involved in is so lovely
to see! As a social worker myself, I visit a lot of care homes, and I can honestly say this is one of the most caring and welcoming homes I have been into. Well done to all the staff there!
Reply from Ellen Masterson, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you for this review Kerri. We have enjoyed being creative with our in-house activities and social media is a great way of showing you all what we have been up to. I am glad you like the photos and updates.

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Review from I F (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I particularly like the focus on activities and days out as I know my mum enjoys a day out.
Reply from Grant Douglas, Operations Director at Applewood

Thank you for your review, which I will pass onto the staff team.

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Review from Alison Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly commend Applewood for maintaining the home a safe environment during the Covid pandemic. Whilst it has been difficult not being able to visit loved ones, Applewood quickly created a Facebook page for relatives and friends which they update regularly with photos of daily activities.
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opportunity to connect virtually via Facetime we can keep a close connection and I've been able to give mum a tour of the garden. Great to see this generation embracing technology.
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Review from Carolyn W (Wife of Resident) published on 19 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home aims to stimulate their residents with many types of activities in the afternoons. This provides both mental and physical exercise for them. There seems to be plenty of laughter from the residents during these times so they are clearly enjoying themselves.
The food seems to be good and
plentiful. My husband looks clean and well-fed, although I can only judge from what I see online at the moment.
He is calm and is not complaining about anything.
Reply from Grant Douglas, Operations Director at Applewood

Thank you for your review on Applewood Care Home, I will pass these onto the Management and staff.

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Review from Catherine M (Niece of Resident) published on 15 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Aunt moved into Applewood in October 2019. From day one, Applewood was a very welcoming home and all the staff are extremely helpful. Nothing is ever too much trouble. It is peace of mind that she is in a safe and loving environment. Whenever I visited before lockdown, the home always had a lovely
atmosphere.
At all times our Aunt is encouraged to take part in activities, and more recently since the lockdown, a number of photos are on social media seeing her enjoying herself, which is obviously nice to see. Credit to the manager and staff for keeping Applewood a safe place in these difficult times. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Applewood to family and friends.
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Review from Katie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are what makes Applewood so special. They are all so patient, respectful and caring and seem to enjoy being with the residents and what they do.
Mum has been here for three years now and we have every confidence that she is safe and well looked after.
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Review from Tisha R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has lived at Applewood for 4 years, she moved in as a self-caring ambulant lady and has slowly over the years become wheelchair dependent needing full help with every aspect of her care. Applewood has responded to her changing needs seamlessly, and appropriately. I absolutely bless the day we
found this lovely ‘home’ everyone is great. The management team, the domestics, the kitchen staff, the activity team, everyone deserves a mention. It has become a second home for me too over the last 6 months as mum has been very poorly and I am always made to feel more than welcome.
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Review from K H (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all very professional, friendly, helpful and caring with the residents, the home is clean and has a warm friendly feeling. The residents are kept entertained with trips out and daily entertainment at the home. I cannot express enough how caring the staff are with all the residents.
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Review from Graham (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Applewood Care Home is very well managed and kept extremely clean and tidy. The food, drinks and catering, along with the activities and entertainments for the residents are excellent. Above all, the staff are kind, patient and very attentive.
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Review from Nicola S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has lived in Applewood for nearly a year. I chose Applewood because I first encountered a group on a trip to a museum and was impressed with the professionalism and care exhibited by the carers. I didn't even look elsewhere and they haven't disappointed me. It amazes me the effort put in
by all members of staff. They are so kind. Each person is treated with such respect and dignity. I visit my mother almost daily and it doesn't matter what time I call in there is nearly always something going on, with a huge array of different activities. The kitchen staff are just as accommodating, making lovely cakes on a regular basis. The conviction that I have is that it is not just because I'm here that they make the effort. It's an ethos everyone demonstrates daily.
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Review from Helene H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Applewood provides a caring environment with empathetic staff who treat residents with respect and patience. As visiting relatives, we are always warmly welcomed and made to feel part of the applewood "family". My Mum is treated with dignity and is spoken to in a loving manner which is reassuring.
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Review from Val P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident for 3 and a half years. During this time, she received the best of care, partaking in the outings and activities, enjoying a much more stimulating existence than whilst previously living on her own, it was good to hear her laugh again.
She was treated with respect and dignity
and came to love many of the staff.
Whenever a medical professional was required, Applewood either arranged for a Doctor or Optometrist to visit or Mum was taken to the Audiologist. All the' worry' about Mum was taken over by the wonderful staff and I was able to be a daughter again.
At the age of almost 98, Mum came to the end of a long and happy life, the staff were so caring and made this difficult time much easier for my sister and I. We can find no fault whatsoever with Applewood Care Home or the NHS.
Reply from Ellen Masterson, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you for your very kind review. I will pass your comments on to the team.

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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.

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