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The Care Offered
The Radley Care Home provides care for elderly residents. It offers several types of stay depending on the level of support required - from long-term residential care to short stay and respite breaks.
- Fully inclusive, 24hr person centred care...
Care Provided by The Radley Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 57 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Radley Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Radley Care Home 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
- B&M Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Wickens(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (57)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (57)
Visiting
- Anytime
Parking
- Large car park adjacent to home
The Radley Care Home Reviews (31)
The Radley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Radley Care Home has 31 reviews.
Over the years Dad lived in the home, he was cared for by people who cared about him. Over the years, staff members have gone above and beyond their remit. When health became an issue, they were very helpful and always tried to find an appropriate solution. Many thanks to The Radley and the staff.
Thank you for your positive review. Dad was a real character and we miss him very much. We send our best wishes for the future from all of us here at The Radley.
I have found the staff at The Radley to be very helpful, friendly, and caring. The resident's rooms are of a good size and are very clean, and the staff do everything in their power to ensure that the residents feel at home there and cared for. The food seems to be of excellent quality and varied. My 92-year-old mother was housebound for a good number of years and has taken on a new lease of life since moving into The Radley; she says that she feels very safe and happy there and enjoys the varied activities that they put on for the residents.
Thank you so much for your kind review. Your Mum has settled in very well, and she has improved so much. We are so pleased that she is enjoying her experience here and she says she is looking forward to spring and the possibility of getting out into the garden, as we all are.
A very big thank you to all the staff here at Radley for making my stay here so enjoyable.
Thank you very much; we really enjoyed having you here. We all miss you but wish you the best of luck in your new home.
Our mother has been living and thriving at the Radley Care Home since October 2019, through lockdown. Although it was a traumatic decision to move her from living alone in her own home, albeit with carer visits twice then three times daily, we are all now so glad, and most importantly, so is she. I am sure that she would not now still be with us if we had not taken this step. Our mother now needs a wheelchair, has Parkinsons, and as she puts it, good days and bad days. We have witnessed her coming back to life because of the genuine warmth and loving kindness of the staff of the Radley, which money cannot buy. She takes part in activities, has recovered her love of singing, made friends, and still has the companionship of her beloved budgie in her room, which the staff also care for. There is also a care home cat, which makes place homely. The staff are always available to speak with family. Recommend without hesitation. 5*
Thank you so much for your kind words, it has been a very difficult few months but we have still managed to keep smiling. We love having your Mum with us, she is a wonderful person and is making the most out of every day.
We have used The Radley Care Home for respite for our mother on two occasions now. Mum has dementia, Alzheimer's, vascular dementia and epilepsy. When she went in she was barely communicating with anyone despite family and friends trying to engage and stimulate her. I visited on Mother's Day with my daughter and wow what a transformation in just a 10 day stay. She was talking to us in sentences, in fact, my daughter commented that it was like having Nanny back five years ago. As it was a special day the home had laid on entertainment, a wonderful vocalist who sang songs from the '30s '40s and '50s. Mum loved it and sang along word perfect. Not only were all the residents enjoying the concert but the staff too, with some dancing in the corridor. The vocalist told me afterwards that she visits lots of care homes but only in The Radley Care Home do the staff stay and enjoy her show with the residents. At other homes, they disappear and leave her to it. It's a real home from home and the staff are so lovely and caring.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are looking forward to having your Mum with us again in the future, it would appear that she has enjoyed herself here.
All the staff and managers are lovely and kind to me. I have had some lovely meals and I am hoping to come here for good.
We are extremely pleased with the care and understanding given to both my mother as a resident and us as a family during this difficult time.
We would have no hesitation in recommending The Radley and thank them for helping Mum settle in and their continued care.
Thank you for the review and Mum seems very happy here.
Apart from work being carried out to improve the care home, everything is very good. Staff are exceptional and very caring and helpful, very clean and the food is appetising. I would recommend this home to anyone. The room is a good size and with personal touches makes it home from home and all family members are very pleased that we chose this home.
Thank you for your review and we are happy that she is now part of our family.
ThanksSue
I was very impressed when viewing the home and felt that it was suitable for our relative. Our relative was happy with the home and regularly commented on how nice the staff were, she also felt the food was good. The family were also satisfied with the care she received. As it is a small home, the calmness suited our relative. It has a very pleasant aura.
Sue
My wife has been here at Radley since 2nd December 2017 and has received very good care from management and staff. Everyone has been kind, caring and understanding and I personally would recommend the care home to friends and family. It is a happy and efficient care home which makes you feel very welcome.
Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your kind words.
My mother was in the care home for just over 2 years until her death, aged 95, in January 2018. Throughout this period, she was looked after and treated extremely well. The staff have my total thanks and respect.
Thank you for taking the time to review us and Mum was a very special lady.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 June 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
7 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026Private Residential and Dementia Care
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Radley Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

“With over 30 years of experience in the care sector, I have dedicated my career to delivering exceptional care across nursing, residential, domiciliary, and dementia care. Since joining B&M Care in 2018, I have had the privilege of serving as Care Manager at Milford Lodge, where I developed a deep understanding of the organisation’s commitment to person-centred care.
In 2023, I proudly completed B&M Care’s Leadership Pathway, further equipping me with the skills and knowledge to lead and inspire my team. As Home Manager at The Radley, I am passionate about setting high standards and leading by example, particularly in the field of dementia care, which I believe is crucial to enhancing the quality of life for residents.
I am excited to guide The Radley through its next chapter of growth and innovation, ensuring we continue to provide a nurturing and empowering environment for both residents and staff.“
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