
The team at Echelforde make the lives of the residents full of love and activity.Z M(Friend of Resident/Service User)



The team at Echelforde make the lives of the residents full of love and activity.Z M(Friend of Resident/Service User)



The dedicated team at Echelforde provides high-quality permanent and respite care for people living with dementia. They are skilled in enabling residents to live as calm and stress-free a lifestyle as possible.
Residents can enjoy a range of in house facilities including a cinema room, bar and a hair and beauty salon. The landscaped garden is a popular spot for relaxing in the warmer weather.
In addition to a regular activities programme,...
Care Provided by Echelforde
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• Specialist caterers who provide a range of meals to choose from
• Access to gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Echelforde for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Echelforde 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ellen Gora(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
Parking
- On-site
Echelforde Reviews (41)
Echelforde has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.764) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Echelforde has 41 reviews.
Echelforde Care Home has been a godsend for our family. Mom, with her severe dementia, has thrived in their care for over a year. The staff's dedication is unparalleled – their enthusiasm is infectious, and their attention to detail is remarkable. From delicious meals to engaging activities, the manager and her team go above and beyond to make life enjoyable for residents. They even organize frequent concerts and events, some open to families, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Given their exceptional care and commitment, we strongly believe Echelforde deserves a perfect 10 rating.
The care home is very well-staffed. The activities are amazing. The team go above and beyond to help. The Manager is also so kind and helpful and so organised. The home is clean and always positive.
I was unable to visit my brother over Christmas and New Year as I had flu. Echelforde Care Home were brilliant over Christmas. Always making sure the residents had a wonderful Christmas. They always have loads of activities to keep the residents busy and happy. They are a very caring team.
Absolutely amazing home, I visited my grandfather at Christmas and the whole experience was just faultless. The team are doing an amazing job and I’ve never seen my grandad as happy as he is here! Thank you to all the team!
Visited the home whilst a fantastic Valentine's event was happening. The activity staff were going over and above to ensure all the residents were included, even the Manager joined in. So impressed with the care received and also the brilliant Facebook page which was loaded with some fantastic activities and outings
I must give praise to all the staff at Echelforde for the excellent care they have always given to mum, but in particular, for the way they have looked after her since she became very ill towards the end of last year. I really believe that without the extra care and kindness towards mum and also to myself, we wouldn't be where we are now with her improving so well.
All of the staff at Echelforde have always been welcoming and friendly. The care shown to my aunt has always been exceptional. The staff are knowledgeable, and compassionate and make my aunt feels at home. The range of activities provided by Echelforde is nothing short of impressive, my aunt is never short of things to do.
The team at Echelforde make the lives of the residents full of love and activity. They put so much care into planning activities and excursions for the residents to enjoy that are tailored towards each person so well. You can tell that they love their jobs and those that they care for.
During the recent difficulties, the pod was erected outside in record time to enable visits, which my mum and I were so very grateful for. I am always informed of any problems however small and I feel my mother is in extremely good hands day and night, which is an enormous relief to me and my family. I could not wish for my mother to be in a better place and I know she is very happy there because she tells me all the time how lucky she is! I would not hesitate to recommend Echelforde to any family.
My Mother has recently become a full-time resident and is settling well. The staff are all excellent and extremely caring and have kept in regular touch with myself if necessary. Everything from my initial enquiry to Mum's move has been handled efficiently and with care and the home offers plenty of activities to stimulate the residents. I would highly recommend this care home.
The regular Facebook pictures have helped keep us in touch with Mum, and recently, I have been able to enjoy visits in person. The activities within the home help to keep her stimulated, and she thoroughly all of them.
The team at Echelford have always been very helpful and welcoming to me and have been a pleasure to meet.
Our mother has been in this wonderful care home for well over 10 years. Me and my sister used to visit regularly but now rely on regular updates and the brilliant Facebook page. We do not worry about her as we know she is in extremely good hands and is well looked after by the magnificent staff, quite a few of whom have been there from the very beginning of this journey. There is always something going on and we can't wait until things get back to normal so we can visit again.
My father arrived at Echelforde very upset and confused but all the staff were so welcoming and friendly and they helped him to adjust and he then quickly settled into his new home. All staff are extremely supportive to my mother and I and they always take on board any suggestions which may bring a smile to my father's face. They go out of their way to play his favourite music as they know it will make him happy and they encourage him to share memories with them.
Echelforde a very friendly, welcoming home. The staff are friendly and helpful. I would most definitely recommend Echelforde.
Since my mum has been in Echelforde (2 years +) there have been many improvements. The staff have always been very caring and friendly and always willing to help eg arranging for an alternative dinner when neither of the options offered were suitable for Mum. Another example was when Mum's daily paper was no longer being delivered from the shop. They arranged for someone from the activity team to walk Mum to the shop (weather permitting) to buy her won.
Echelforde is a really excellent care home, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, very happy, the staff are wonderful, my mum has improved vastly under their care, the activities are unexpected and stimulating. You can see a great deal of effort has gone into making this home as caring and as comfortable as possible. It gives me total peace of mind to know my mum is safe and well cared for.
Since our mother arrived just over a month ago, we have been very happy with how mum has settled in. All of the staff are always very happy, helpful, caring and sympathetic towards us and mum. The time staff spend with mum and the activities are very good. Mum seems very happy here and settled.
A clean well run establishment.
An administrator in the office is very good at her job whilst always being approachable.
The activities coordinator is such an asset to the home.
She has a wonderful way with the residents and is always happy.
Mum seems very happy here.
I cannot express in words how wonderful and dedicated the staff are at Echelforde. They helped to make the worst time of our lives be more bearable. The staff have also taken my dad under their wing and have helped him and I to adjust to the way our lives have changed with my mum having dementia. My mum sees Echelforde as her home now and says she is happy there :)
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 February 2020Good
- CaringOutstanding
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I joined Care UK in 2004 and happily moved to the position of Home Manager at Echelforde at the start of 2022.
At our comfortable care home, we love seeing our residents enjoying activities, and crafts, when the weather allows, spending time in our sunny gardens. There is nothing better than helping residents live full, happy, lives.
Echelforde is a beautiful home and we have a wonderful team looking after lovely residents. I look forward to seeing the home continue to succeed.
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