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Care Provided by Shaws Wood Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Additional charges are made for some services such as hairdressing, chiropody and some day trips.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Shaws Wood Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Shaws Wood Residential 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
Owner
- MDJ Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsty Griffths (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Parking
- Large car park is available.
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Shaws Wood Residential Care Home Reviews (4)
6.3
Shaws Wood Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 6.3 (6.345) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shaws Wood Residential Care Home has 4 reviews.
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Review from Linda D (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My mother moved into Shaws Wood in February 25 after a stay in hospital, the manager held a bed for us at no cost until we could get agreement from Greenwich Council to move her to be close to me. The staff were always very caring and thoughtful towards mum with nothing to much trouble. Sadly mum...
My mother moved into Shaws Wood in February 25 after a stay in hospital, the manager held a bed for us at no cost until we could get agreement from Greenwich Council to move her to be close to me. The staff were always very caring and thoughtful towards mum with nothing to much trouble. Sadly mum was very poorly and passed away in September, the manager went out of her way to ensure she could return home from hospital which we wanted. She was cared for with love and kindness throughout her stay and we were supported during this time but particularly in her final days. Thank you to the whole team at Shaws Wood.
↩Reply from Anita Tricker, Head of Operation and Development at Shaws Wood Residential Care Home
Thank you for your kind words, it was an honour to care for your mum whilst she was with us.
Review from J O (Friend of Resident) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Management are rude, and unhelpful, no empathy at all. Even the little things like saying 'hello' are a struggle for them. On the day we moved our friend, we arrived to find their belongings put in black bags with no care or respect, they were simply left outside their room like bags of rubbish. No...
Management are rude, and unhelpful, no empathy at all. Even the little things like saying 'hello' are a struggle for them. On the day we moved our friend, we arrived to find their belongings put in black bags with no care or respect, they were simply left outside their room like bags of rubbish. No respect or care given for personal items such as photos which were thrown in a bag with toiletries. They were sent to their new, and I must say, far better home. without all relevant paperwork, including the DNR. We would not recommend this home. Some of the care staff were lovely and kind, and are the only good thing about this place.
↩Reply from Anita Tricker, Head of OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT at Shaws Wood Residential Care Home
Unfortunately, we have limited availability of boxes and so when someone comes into the home without cases or suitable bags we occasionally find ourselves resorting to sacks, however, we do try to avoid it. Yor comments have prompted a change in that we will ask that loved ones bring in suitable...
Unfortunately, we have limited availability of boxes and so when someone comes into the home without cases or suitable bags we occasionally find ourselves resorting to sacks, however, we do try to avoid it. Yor comments have prompted a change in that we will ask that loved ones bring in suitable cases for packing when needed and we will no longer use black sacks as I fully appreciate this isn't ideal. I was surprised to see such a negative review when we worked so closely with the social care team and the next of kin, it is always difficult when we are unable to fully meet someone's needs. We routinely have a wide array of activities and outings, and always looks to ensure that those that live here are treated with dignity and respect. I have spoken with the management team and both myself and the Manager are very sorry that your experience of the home was so negative, I would be very happy to speak with you regarding your experiences when you visited.
Review from Jan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My 94-year-old mum was moved into Shaws Wood in September 2023 after a number of falls and a few weeks in hospital. As Mum’s care is socially funded we did not really have any choice; however, Mum has really landed on her feet and Shaws Wood is definitely a place I would recommend. The staff there...
My 94-year-old mum was moved into Shaws Wood in September 2023 after a number of falls and a few weeks in hospital. As Mum’s care is socially funded we did not really have any choice; however, Mum has really landed on her feet and Shaws Wood is definitely a place I would recommend. The staff there are all really lovely and caring; Mum is happy, safe and very well looked after. There are activities which (I believe) Mum frequently joins in with; Mum has advanced dementia so doesn’t remember what she does each day, bless her. Any queries I have (which are few) are replied to very promptly, especially early on when I wasn’t sure how some things worked e.g. paying for hairdresser etc. Thank you to everyone at Shaws Wood.
↩Reply from Anita Tricker, Head of Operation and Development at Shaws Wood Residential Care Home
Thank you from everyone at Shaws Wood - there is nothing more important to us than feedback from those who live here and their families.
Review from Amanda E (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
So pleased to have found this exceptional home for my mum. It’s a home from home place. So friendly and efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. Always plenty of activities going on and entertainment. I feel happy knowing I’m leaving my mum in capable safe hands.
So pleased to have found this exceptional home for my mum. It’s a home from home place. So friendly and efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. Always plenty of activities going on and entertainment. I feel happy knowing I’m leaving my mum in capable safe hands.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 July 2025Overall
Requires improvement
Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaws Wood Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Shaws Wood Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Shaws Wood Residential Care Home have?
There are 39 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Shaws Wood Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Shaws Wood Residential Care Home to the centre of Rochester?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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