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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.
Mum has been resident at Bowercroft for 8 months. She loved it at first and received a warm welcome from everyone. After a few days, she became subdued and quite hostile towards the staff and unwilling to socialise with the residents. The team shared that this can be quite normal as it can take a bit of time to settle in. They were caring, patient and understanding. They didn't make Mum do anything she didn't want to and respected her request to be alone. But made sure she was well cared for and that someone frequently popped in to make sure she was alright. After 3 months Mum got into a bit of a rhythm and seemed more content. However, the team were keen to see her not just 'okay' but happy there. Eight months later I can say that Mum is now really happy. She has her hair done weekly (she refused to have it done for many months) and is happy to be assisted with personal hygiene. She mixes with the other residents and often comes out to sit in the public lounge and seems relaxed and content in there.
I have the highest praise for all of the staff, they do a wonderful job. At home Mum began to experience high anxiety, with regular visits in and out of hospital, and was unable to care for herself in any way. She then had a diagnosis of vascular dementia. The staff are very experienced and understanding. After a few weeks, the improvement in her well-being was evident. Mum is always clean and has started to get her appetite back again and has even put on some weight. My mum is now happy and well looked after. To be able to spend time with Mum and to hear her laugh again I really cannot put into words. There was a point where I thought I would not hear her laugh or see her smile again. There is a real community feel and, as a family, we feel welcomed at any time. The cleanliness is excellent, as is the quality of food. The garden is absolutely beautiful and well maintained and Mum's room is lovely. As a family, we feel reassured that Mum is safe and as a result, we have peace of mind.
Ver personal well run home that looks after mum very well. Always willing to listen and works with the family and will go out of their way to help. Mum is so happy and does not want to leave! I cannot recommend this home highly enough.
My grandmother has almost been a resident at Bowercroft for a year now. The changes I've seen in the home over the past year have been amazing. The home is always clean and safe and the improvement to the decor has been amazing, especially working around the residents. The staff (all members of staff) are amazing, they genuinely care for the well-being of my grandmother. The staff work tirelessly to occupy and stimulate the residents - activities that I know my grandmother enjoys. It's lovely to see my grandmother with beautifully coiffed hair and buffed nails. She also always tells me how she enjoys her bubble baths!
Please note if this was a hotel, I would class it five star!
The home is always clean and improvement to décor constant over the last 6 months, nothing seems to be too much trouble for them.
They make real efforts to occupy and stimulate the residents during the daytime with a range of voluntary activities, such as flower arranging, music or manicures.
As a family we consider ourselves very lucky to have a place for mum at Bowercroft; it gives us peace of mind to know she is being looked after by such lovely people.
A very pleasant care home, the staff and residents always seem happy. There is always something going on. Staff make you feel very welcome. The meals are varied and I am told by my partner they are tasty. The residents always look well cared for in their appearance. The improvements to the decor of the home are looking very nice. My family are always happy when they visit.
The minute I walked into Bower Croft I knew it would be the home for my dad. The management are so kind and friendly and the staff look after my dad so well. He is very happy, and that gives me peace of mind. The food is home cooked, and activities are carried out every day. The staff are always around to help, they are always smiling and happy. Since the new owners have taken over they have been decorating and improving the home to a very high standard. I have recommended the home to many people and will continue to do so.
Thank you so much for the excellent care you give to my dad.
If you have a relative reaching senior age and the relevant problems that alone can bring, then I would strongly recommend you add Bower Croft to your shortlist.
Look at others as well, because you can only then realise the hidden benefits they are able to offer in care and communication, as well as a dedication to the ongoing well-being of all residents.
My mother has been at Bower Croft for over three years. I am extremely happy with the standard of care and commitment of the management and staff. It is a difficult decision to ask someone else to care for a loved one but I feel ALL of my mums needs are catered for. In recent months they have introduced different and varied activities which all residents seem happy to take part (although no one is forced to if they don't want to). I cannot praise them enough for what they have achieved.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 June 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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