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All carers are highly-trained and make the most out of building positive relationships, with both residents, their families and other healthcare links in the community. All care is tailored to personal needs.
Care Provided by Bowercroft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 18 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These fees are a guideline only, please speak to us to confirm fees
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bowercroft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bowercroft 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
Owner
- Bowercroft Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Sadler(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
Visiting
- Visiting is encouraged with no restrictions
Parking
- There is a small car park at the front of the home, if this is full then there is on street parking
Bowercroft Reviews (50)
Bowercroft has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.657) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bowercroft has 50 reviews.
I love it that singers come in and entertain the residents, singing songs that will be remembered from years ago.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your Aunt.
I cannot speak highly enough of Bowercroft! My brother has been a resident for over six years and from the very beginning was made to feel welcome, comfortable and part of the community. Whenever my wife and I visit, Bowercroft is seen to be very clean and tidy and the staff welcoming. As well as caring for my brother, we have also had occasion to be supported. We are extremely grateful for that support. We are kept up to date by email, telephone or face to face and if a discussion is needed, do not feel we are rushed. The Owner, Manager and team are all caring, helpful, and friendly and we couldn't be happier in having made the choice of Bowercroft. Many thanks to all.
Thank you for your review. It is an absolute pleasure to have your brother as part of our Bowercroft family. We will always try our best to support family as well as our resident and make sure you are involved in all decisions and care planning.
Our Mum, nan , niece, great- grandmother and great- great- grand mother moved to Bowercroft almost 3 years ago. We entrusted the home and staff with the care of our much loved mum, and they have been excellent in meeting mums needs and which can be challenging at times. The home has a welcoming atmosphere and this extends to how visitors are welcomed too, and including extraordinary attention to accommodating mum's disabled son who regularly visits with his care team too. I am impressed with how the care team continue to support mum's independence by encouraging (safely) her mobility when appropriate and it's this personal attention that stands out and alongside the personal in-house touches such as a hairdresser. All of the care supports personal dignity and self respect, and this is so important and appreciated by the family.
Thank you for your lovely review. Bowercroft is all about family. It is so nice to hear that all the hard work here at Bowercroft is appreciated. We are grateful you have allowed us to look after mum.
I'm always made to feel welcomed when I visit.
The home is kept very clean, the food is excellent, and I feel confident that she is safe and well cared for.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy that you feel confident that mum is safe and well cared for. We love having her as part of our Bowercroft family
My mum has resided in Bowercroft for nearly three years now and i know that we could not have found her anywhere better to look after her. The staff are all wonderful and so caring and we know that mum has always been very happy there. I am always made to feel special when i visit, always a cup of coffee on hand, and now that mum is in the later stage of Dementia i get looked after too. I have got to know all of the staff and the residents which makes visiting a lot more pleasurable. Mum is always immaculate and the home is always so clean with a lovely atmosphere. I would always recommend this wonderful care home to anyone.
Thank you for your review. As a very family orientated home we always try our best to look after our resident's family too.
My Aunt is very well looked after and she seems happy and content. The carers are lovely and patient with the residents and interactions really positive. The manager arranges regular activities to provide entertainment and highlights for the residents.
Thank you for your review. Aunty is a valued part of our Bowercroft family.
She moved there from her sheltered housing as due to her Alzheimer's she could no longer live by herself.
Understandably mum was very nervous of the move but all the staff immediately made both mum & myself feel so comfortable with their caring & friendly approach.
Mum has a lovely bedroom which is bright & airy and always impeccably clean, same goes for the rest of the home, the whole place just has a wonderful homely feel about it
Mum is so happy at Bowercroft, she's made some lovely friendships with some of the other residents there, its so lovely to see.
Whenever i visit mum I'm always made to feel so welcome, the staff are all so friendly nothing ever seems too much trouble.
I would highly recommend this lovely care home.
Thank you for your review. It is so nice that the staff are recognised for all their hard work and care that they give.
My Aunt has been a resident at Bowercroft for 10years and has reached the great age of 103years. She has always felt happy and safe in Bowercroft and considers it her home. Many of the staff have worked there for many years and we considered them friends. There is always a lovely, homely atmosphere and visitors are made to feel welcome too. My aunt has always been very well cared for and the staff are always on top of any medical requirements. She enjoys the morning actives and entertainment. The owner and manager run an excellent care home and are always approachable and are greatly appreciated along with their amazing staff.10/10. Amanda.
Thank you for your lovely review. Aunty is part of the Bowercroft family and will probably out live us all!
for the last 5 yrs.
I continue to be very impressed as is my mother with the overall care that she receives. From her personal care to the meals which she loves & to the housekeepers who keep her room & home beautifully clean.
Well done to all the staff
Thank you for your review. It is a pleasure to have mum in our home.
Mum has been living at the home for almost 3 years and in September she was 100 years young. The staff went to great lengths to ensure her day was special. Nothing is too much trouble and the staff always make time for the little things that matter. Mum is always clean and dressed smartly with manicured nails and regular haircuts which helps to make her feel good about herself.
Thank you for your lovely review. We take great pleasure in knowing our staff are recognised for the amazing care and hard work they devote to all our residents.
My mother has been a resident at Bowercroft Care Home since March 2023 when her previous Home closed. The staff are all welcoming, competent and very caring, with excellent knowledge and training regarding Dementia. Mum is very happy at Bowercroft and adores the staff. The building is incredibly well-maintained incredibly clean and very comfortable. I highly recommend this lovely care home.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that mum is happy here, we adore her too!
My father has been in the care home since July 2023 and is receiving excellent care. The manager and care staff are very friendly. The care home is very clean and tidy, the food my father gets is very good. So we both have no complaints regarding the care home. I would highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for you review. Dad is an absolute delight and we are very happy to have him as part of our Bowercroft family.
The home is always clean and well maintained; the meals varied and of good quality.
She has settled in well and joins in with the social aspects of living in this family orientated home.
The staff genuinely care about Mum's well being and keep us informed, either by telephone or when we visit. It is a calm, safe and warm environment with a lovely team of people at its heart.
Thank you for your lovely review. The whole team work really hard to make Bowercroft the special home that it is. Knowing mum and her family feel she is in a safe, caring environment lets us know we are doing a good job. Our kitchen is the heart of our home and we are fortunate to have a great chef who provides excellent meals.
The home is maintained to a high standard and it always smells fresh and is spotlessly clean. The level of care my mum receives is beyond reproach.
The staff are always happy and helpful and the atmosphere is that of a large, happy home.
You would be hard-pressed to find a better, friendlier and happier care home than Bowercroft.
Thank you so much for your review. We have loved every minute of looking after Mum and we hope to have many more years with her.
My mother has been a resident at Bowercroft for two years now and I can't praise the care she has received highly enough. Mum not only has Dementia and Parkinsons, she has recently been extremely poorly and was not expected to recover. The manager and every member of the team have shown such dedication and care, doing everything possible to help her get well. Her recovery has been extraordinary, thanks to all of them. They were also all extremely kind and welcoming to all our family, looking after us too as we visited daily, during a very difficult period. I have no hesitation in recommending the home.
Thank you for your review. What a rollercoaster it has been. I can't thank yourselves and my team enough for the care and dedication, but most of all Mum for her sheer fight and determination to get well. Mum is an absolute warrior of a lady and I am so glad we were all part of her extraordinary recovery.
I'm not sure that anything I write here will accurately describe the care that our mother has had in the two years that she's been in this place. What I would say is that my mother-in-law was staying in a purpose-built home with amazing amenities, yet when I compare the experiences, there is absolutely nothing that she received there that Bowercroft hasn't sorted for our mum. If you're reading this because you're researching care homes in the Maidstone area, stop your research now. You've found your ideal place. The manager and her team will stop at nothing to ensure that your relative gets the care that they deserve, even fighting local services on your behalf! To say that they saved our mum's life, is no overstatement.
Thank you for your review. What can I say, it gives the whole team a boost to know you feel the way you do about our home and the care we provide. We do what we do because we care and will always fight for the best interests of our residents. Mum is the true star here, she is an amazingly strong, determined lady and we are all so grateful for her recovery.
It is very well run and managed.
You will always be warmly welcomed if you choose this home and know your relative will be well cared for and treated with respect and dignity.
Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review. It has been an absolute pleasure looking after mum and her fantastic smile.
Our mother has been at Bowercroft since February this year. I am so pleased to say she has been very happy and really wanted to stay, which has now been made possible. I was so pleased when I first walked in, to see how clean it is kept, this has not slipped since February. The staff always appear chatty and friendly, we couldn’t ask for more.
Thank you for your review. It has been a pleasure to be able to make Mum's wish to stay, happen.
The home has made superb efforts during lockdown to ensure we could continue to visit Mum safely. There is always a welcome from staff, who are friendly and approachable. The atmosphere is warm, and the environment always clean and inviting. My mum is not the easiest person to please, but she tells us she is very happy at Bowercroft, and is always well cared for and feels safe. I do not have to worry about her now, as I know the staff will keep me informed of any concerns.
When I visit my friend she is always smiling and happy and looks very healthy. She has nothing but good things to say about how she is looked after and says the staff are excellent. Even through the last few months with everything that’s been going on her care has not changed and is still at a very high standard.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 June 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Bowercroft
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Bowercroft
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowercroft
What types of Care is Bowercroft registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bowercroft have?
There are 18 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bowercroft?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bowercroft to the centre of Maidstone?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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