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Coopers Lane, Bramley, Tadley, Hampshire 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...  

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,450 - £1,600£1,450 - £1,600
Residential Dementia Care£1,450 - £1,600£1,450 - £1,600
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 .

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

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)

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9.7

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.

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Review from Tisha R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from P B (Husband of Resident) published on 12 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very helpful in various ways.

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.

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Review from Jane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2019 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Steve H (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from M V (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Applewood has provided outstanding care since it became Mum's home three years ago. Fiercely independent, she went reluctantly for a trial but within a week wanted to stay. She continually praises the staff for their care and sense of humour, calling them her 'lovely nurses'. I witness their patience, compassion and dedication, sometimes in less than easy circumstances. The resident's needs, dignity and a sense of worth are the foundation stone of the way this home is run. The new manager continues to build on the excellent foundations left by her predecessor e.g., starting a refurbishment scheme for the resident's rooms. Mum loves her spacious room; recarpeted and decorated with new furniture on her arrival, new curtains are now being provided.

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.

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Review from Nick T (Friend of Resident) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Website
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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!!

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Review from S R (Husband of Resident) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Ali B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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My sister and I visited over 10 care homes and the only one where we felt that our mother would be happy was Applewood. She has been a resident for six months and only took a short time to settle in. She loves chatting to the staff and making them laugh. Mum enjoys the trips out when she is well enough.

There are different activities nearly every day and the residents seem to have a great time joining in. I would recommend Applewood to anyone.

Reply from Laura Hulett, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you so much for your review!

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Review from Joyce S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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I consider this care home second to none, the staff are very caring and understanding of the resident's conditions, nothing is too much trouble for them and they are always cheerful and ready to listen. Activities for the residents are numerous, entertaining and worthwhile. The home itself is always being updated and is very clean and fresh. Any concerns with my mother I get a phone call to keep me updated.
I am very glad I found this home for my mother, I know she is in safe and caring hands.

Thank you Applewood.

Reply from Laura Hulett, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you so much for your review!

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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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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!

Reply from Laura Hulett, Registered Manager at Applewood

What a lovely review - thank you!

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Review from Kevin W (Relative of Resident) published on 7 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Laura Hulett, Registered Manager at Applewood

What lovely feedback - thank you!

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Review from Kathy S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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We have found the care home excellent in all areas so far. The open door policy for friends and family gives us a great confidence that the home is aiming to be as much home-like as possible while creating a safe environment for residents. Staff are friendly but not intrusive during visits and, while occasionally objects (belongings) appear to wander (inevitably) between residents rooms, they are returned when highlighted.
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.

Reply from Laura Hulett, Registered Manager at Applewood

Many thanks for your lovely feedback!

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Review from Sally d (Wife of Resident) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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Applewood is a lovely, friendly, caring place that my husband really enjoys visiting for his respite day every week. All the staff are delightful and the place is always spotlessly clean.

When the time comes, I will not hesitate to use Applewood for full-time care.

Reply from Laura Hulett, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you!

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Review from Julie M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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I have recommended Applewood to a friend and the reason for this is obvious care and dedication of the staff. The individual personal care and attention paid to each resident is heart-warming and hugely reassuring.
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.

Reply from Laura Hulett, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you for such a lovely review!

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Review from Jane F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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The care and compassion of all the team, not just for residents but for their families and friends alike, is exemplary.
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.

Reply from Laura Hulett, Registered Manager at Applewood

Thank you so much for your detailed review of us!

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 February 2019
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (4)

Louise Webster
Louise WebsterJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 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 Brinkley
Emma BrinkleyJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 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 Serediuc
Ilie SerediucJob Title:Team leaderJoined: 2019

Look after the team and my residents

Lisa Baker
Lisa BakerJob Title:Team leaderJoined: 2018

Assist the manager and the deputy with managing the home.

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