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The Home has a happy and welcoming atmosphere and is staffed by a dedicated, experienced and well trained team who provide 24 hour person centred care and support for those who can no longer live independently. Staff encourage friends and relatives to visit and join in with the activities and entertainment provided.
Care Provided by Bluebells Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- H U Investments Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne Smith (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Bluebells Care Home Reviews (47)
Bluebells Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.531) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bluebells Care Home has 47 reviews.
Last visit to the home was to attend the opening of the new garden. Staff laid on a BBQ party and sing-along to the local choir. To see the residents singing along and enjoying the fantastic food in the fresh air was a joy. The themed "Wizard Of Oz" is expertly designed and constructed, making it a great compliment to this well-run home.
St Martins is scrupulously clean. All staff are so kind and friendly. Rooms are very nice and comfortable. The care and support are excellent. They now have a lovely new garden, which is so pretty and a nice area for patients to enjoy.
In the two months, my grandfather has been at St Martins, I have been extremely impressed with all aspects of the care he is receiving. The staff have kept me informed at all times, and have helped him adjust to the new surroundings well. At such a difficult time, it’s a great comfort knowing he is in such good hands. I’m not surprised it came highly recommended by a friend.
All-round good and very good food.
Staff are very friendly and caring and respond to any reasonable request he may have. During these trying months of the Covid pandemic, the staff have been excellent in keeping the residents safe and well. My family, and I, would like to thank them for their care and devotion to all the residents.
Our relative was admitted to St Martins 5-months ago at a very difficult time for us all. It came at a time during the complete lockdown, so we had to rely on the very competent staff to assess the needs and psychological welfare of our relative with only verbal input from us (because of the circumstances) between us. This has been done to the very best of the situation, and we know that our relative is safe and cared for. We have socially distanced visited her twice, which was acceptable, but not ideal, but so be it. The home is doing its very best. If there are any concerns or needs, we are contacted, and any requests from us are carried out, (i.e keeping her personal telephone charged, and to try and stimulate her socially with-in the home). We look forward when we can visit normally as fear of losing personal contact and family stimulation is worrying, but know it cannot be helped. Everyone is doing their very best above and beyond, and we thank them for their kindness.
The staff team have worked tirelessly to keep all resident's safe, healthy and happy.
St Martins has allowed visits when possible due to restrictions and have made provision with a room and with full PPE in place.
All staff have been very patient, caring and supportive when phoning.
Can not thank all at St Martins enough for the care they provided for my nan.
My mother has been in this care home for a number of years and is extremely well cared for. Whenever I visit her, she is always clean and dressed. The staff at the care home always inform me of her needs when she requires new clothes and money for other extra items.
My dad has dementia, and all the staff go out of their way to take care of him. Ensuring he is happy and safe. Doing loads of activities with him. Keeping us informed of everything. I am so grateful my dad is being cared for at St Martins. Thank you!
My husband has been a resident of this care home since July 2020. From his first day in the home, they have cared for him wonderfully. The staff are all friendly and helpful when we call, and they notify us if he needs to see the doctor or if he requires anything to be brought into the home for his personal care. Since being in the home, we haven't been able to visit much due to Covid, but we are able to see daily updates with photos of him on the app. Being able to see how happy he is, is really helping. He loves to join in with all of the activities including dancing, singing, bingo, quizzes and much more. Knowing that he is happy and settled is brilliant. We look forward to being able to visit him in the home once the risk of covid is over.
My mother has Alzheimer's and moved into St Martins just over 4 years ago to be closer to her family, having been at a previous care home for two years. We have been very impressed with the quality of care and the conscientious attitude of the staff at St Martins, together with the level of organisation, compared to her previous placement. Her room has been spotless, and Mum enjoys the meals. There is a very busy rota of activities, again in marked contrast to her previous placement. Staff keep in regular contact with me regarding Mum's management programme. The home is very welcoming to visitors, and staff have really pulled out all the stops during lockdown to keep residents safe, making admirable efforts to maintain as much of the routine of activities and care as possible. All her family are very pleased that she changed care homes, and we all feel very confident that her needs are being met.
The care she has been given is excellent.
The activities keep the residents active and their brains active.
Staff at the home went out of their way to make him welcome, he was sat in the lounge next to a gentleman who was much like himself to help settle him in.
The home is clean and tidy, the staff are caring and patient, residents are clean and well cared for. I had several opportunities to visit him during respite once eating lunch with him, which was very nice indeed. I could see that the other residents were constantly given drinks, taken to the toilet, kept clean and dealt with, with care and understanding -this I witnessed on my visits.
Since he has become a resident in St Martins, he has been very well cared for. He is groomed and clean as are his clothes. They have activities daily to help stimulate the residents. I am informed each time he has a fall or anything else relevant to the situation we are in at present.
We are so grateful for the way all the staff have been helping our dad. They have all been so friendly, and the communication has been excellent. Dad has enjoyed his armchair exercises, karaoke and quizzes. It’s wonderful to be able to see pictures and updates on the app too. We can’t wait to visit as soon as this awful COVID time is over! Mum is really looking forward to joining you all tomorrow!
The care was insufficient although I understand there was a lack of staff due no doubt to the Covid infection. The food was pretty appalling and insufficient choices of food. Some staff were very helpful and kind.
As a relative, I have had access to Mum’s care log, with additional pictures posted by staff so that I can see her during the long weeks of lockdown. I’ve not heard of any other care home doing that.
Staff have also sat with Mum to help her read the cards that I send to keep in touch.
On VE Day, St Martins put on a wonderful party, with the residents sitting under the bunting in the sunshine outside and relatives waving from across the road.
I am so grateful to all the staff for their care and kindness.
My mother's room is always very clean and tidy. On her birthday I was surprised to see balloons and banners decorating her room. A lovely card signed by everyone. Mum was very happy with all the attention on her 99th Birthday.
Whenever I have visited which times have always been varied, I have found that the staff have always been helpful and kind towards the residents and families. There are always activities going on. I found that during the week there's always something in the home going on and event those residents that can't take part for whatever reason they always seem to feel involved. Well done all!!
I find this care home to be of a good standard and the staff are always very kind, attentive and compassionate. The quality of care towards the patients is exemplary.
Overall we believe mum's care to be good. She and her room are kept clean she has adequate food through her choice may not always be possible sometime we are not informed when decisions are made but generally, staff are very helpful when we ask questions. We would like to be offered the chance to view her care plan without having to ask. The activities coordinator is excellent, energetic and enthusiastic her presence has made the whole place more fun and more inclusive.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 August 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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