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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for your very kind review. I will pass your comments on to the team.
They will try and find ways out of difficult situations for the patients in all situations such as food, health and medical situations, they do put themselves out.
Mum and Dad both moved to Applewood in February 2019. Dad had been through quite an ordeal having been in hospital 3 months. Dad, especially, was very apprehensive about moving into a Care Home. More than anything the family wanted Mum and Dad to be together in a warm, friendly, safe and caring environment. From the first time we met the Manager, Management team and Care staff we felt comfortable that Applewood was the right choice. Mum and Dad have settled so much more quickly than we anticipated. It's not easy to take their individual and joint needs into account but the staff have been exceptionally patient, kind and supportive of them. The whole family have been really impressed with the care, friendliness, kindness and compassion of all staff. Nothing is too much trouble, all requests are listened to and handled quickly. We have also been kept informed of anything as it arises. Overall we are extremely happy and feel very fortunate that Mum and Dad are in Applewood and cared for so well.
We had visited the care home a while back looking towards the future for our mum. Were very impressed with everything about the care home and time shown to us at what was tricky time. Following the visit, my mum dropped in for a day to see what the home was all about on a daily routine. This lead on to her staying for a week which she thoroughly enjoyed. I can't compliment the staff enough on their friendly approach to both my mum and ourselves. Nothing was too much trouble and the level of care and compassion was so pleasing to see. I can't recommend this lovely care home enough and without doubt, at the appropriate time, my mum will be enjoying the first class care offered by all the staff at Applewood.
We have been kept well informed of Mum's health needs and she has been looked after in every sense. Other homes may appear more modern or spacious but Applewood has been outstanding in everything that is of importance to us. It provides a 'home' when it is time to give up independent living.
Visited my partners nan last month. All very friendly and clean. We found all the staff to be polite, welcoming and easy to approach.
I was a bit unsure who to ask and what to do! I Immediately felt at ease once I walked in.
Highly recommend!!
Indoor activities excellent. There should be a rota for the trips out. The same few people seem to go out each time. Everyone who is capable should be on the rota.
There are different activities nearly every day and the residents seem to have a great time joining in. I would recommend Applewood to anyone.
Thank you so much for your review!
I am very glad I found this home for my mother, I know she is in safe and caring hands.
Thank you Applewood.
Thank you so much for your review!
My mother has been at Applewood now for 7 months prior to which she lived alone in sheltered accommodation. She is far happier than she has been for years with the constant company as well as plenty of activities and excursions. The carer’s at Applewood are amazing, I wouldn’t have a bad word to say about any of them and how friendly and helpful they have also been remarked upon by mum’s other visitors.
We visited several homes before Applewood and it was our clear favourite – The manager was extremely helpful in finding mum a room in a hurry and we’ve since received an 'upgrade' too!
What a lovely review - thank you!
Applewood is providing my cousin with excellent care so much so that I feel no need to worry about him. He has a social life which is something he's not had for a long while. I take my hat off to all staff at Applewood for providing their residents with so much variety in their daily lives and for the very special care that is taken with each and every one of them. They provide not only the individual care and attention but also entertain them with varied sources of activities and lots of valued trips out. I think my cousin has done more at Applewood than he would ever have done had he stayed in his home.
What lovely feedback - thank you!
Personally, I love the fact that family are invited to eat (and participate in activities) with residents.
My husband and I have very limited experience of residential/care homes. While it is expensive, it is at market rates and we are very happy with the care provided so far. The manager's communications with us have been great too - with that all important personal touch.
Many thanks for your lovely feedback!
When the time comes, I will not hesitate to use Applewood for full-time care.
Thank you!
I can't think of a nicer, more welcoming environment for a resident - my nan is happier now than she has been in a long time and that in itself is enough to know she is in the right place. She has been encouraged to join in so many fun things and I cannot tell you what a relief and comfort it is to know that she is getting the most out of her time now.
I really can't thank the staff at Applewood enough - not just for the care they give nan, but the care they give to us when we visit. Everyone smiles, everyone enjoys being there and it really is a beautiful place to spend time with loved ones.
Thank you for such a lovely review!
They have all cared for mum through some very difficult and challenging behaviour with nothing but smiles, laughter and genuine concern for her welfare.
I feel happy and comfortable that mum is receiving excellent care which is tailored to her needs and regularly reviewed.
There's always something going on should residents wish to join in and family and friends are welcome along.
Food is yummy (I speak from personal experience).
I am always welcomed with smiles (and the offer of a cuppa!).
I have attended the virtual dementia tour course which I would highly recommend to all. It was extremely informative and enlightening, giving me an insight into mum's world I would never have seen had Applewood not provided the opportunity.
I highly recommend Applewood. It is a clean, safe and caring environment with compassionate management and staff at all levels.
Thank you so much for your detailed review of us!
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.
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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.
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