
The dignity and respect that the staff at Stanecroft show towards our Mum is wonderful!Julie C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The dignity and respect that the staff at Stanecroft show towards our Mum is wonderful!Julie C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The dedicated and caring team at Stanecroft care home provides a wide range of respite or permanent care, including residential and dementia care, in attractive surroundings.
Stanecroft boasts a stunning rural location where residents can enjoy luxury living with all the home comforts they need. Set on one level, the home is completely accessible, promoting residents to live independently as they go about their days. When care is required a 24...
Care Provided by Stanecroft
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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• 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 Stanecroft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Stanecroft 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
- Emma Fox(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
Parking
- on-site
Stanecroft Reviews (43)
Stanecroft has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.784) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stanecroft has 43 reviews.
My mum recently took up residence at Stanecroft Care Home. My mum smiles again, laughs and has a calmness that is so endearing to see. My mum is so happy to be in a home that makes her feel like she is part of a family, the Stanecroft family. A big thank you to all the staff and carers at Stanecroft Care Home, each and every one of you wonderful people has helped to make my mum's world a better place. God bless you all.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. We are delighted to hear that your family are happy with the care at Stanecroft and that your mother is doing so well.
Many thanks, the Care UK team
I have found the staff are very kind, caring and professional at all times. Overall, I don't think we could have found a care home better suited to her needs.
A great care home with excellent management and staff.
Stanecroft cared for our Grandad for just over a year and did an excellent job. The layout of the home is bright and welcoming, easy for residents to navigate and helps residents to feel as if it is their own home. The staff go above and beyond to get to know the residents and support them with their needs. Our grandad was always well looked after and enjoyed the food and activities, particularly the musical entertainment. Due to his Alzheimer's, he would not have been the easiest man to look after, but the team did an excellent job of helping him to wash and dress each day and encouraging him to take part in the activities. The additional thoughtfulness of giving us space to have a birthday party for him and the care, compassion and attention they showed him did not go unnoticed, and we will always be grateful for the care they provided.
In four weeks my mother has gained weight and been involved in more activities than she has done in years. With all the wonderful staff caring and encouraging her to get involved in arts and crafts to music therapy. Her health, happiness and safety have been such a worry, but now she is healthy happy and safe.
Thanks all to the staff at Stanecroft.
Mum has flourished since arriving at Stanecroft, she has built excellent relationships with all the caring staff. We can make a phone call to have a face to face meeting with the manager at any given time regarding any concerns that we may have. We would like to take this opportunity in thanking all the staff for their endless support and care shown to Mum. Thank you.
The home is clean and tidy, and I think my cousin tends to think he is a hotel resident most of the time!
Stanecroft is an amazing place, full of amazing staff. Nothing is too much trouble for any one of them. They go above and beyond to be helpful. The care and attention my dad and family get are incredible. My family and I can relax knowing my dad is safe and cared for by such lovely, friendly, caring people. I thank God every day that he is there.
My father-in-law is settled and happy. The family can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing he is safe.
I find the staff very accommodating and the management team are both excellent. I am pleased that my wife is in such a good place (Stanecroft). Recently I have been invited to lunch with my wife, which I greatly appreciate; the food is excellent.
We find it very comforting mum living here as all the staff are very caring and compassionate and take care of all mums needs perfectly. A wonderful care home with amazing facilities giving the residents plenty to fill their time.
I found it delightful with dedicated caring staff. The home has an excellent manager.
I would like to thank the staff at Stanecroft for the kind and professional way they cared for my husband during his time with them. There is always a lovely atmosphere in the place and I felt welcomed and supported in my concerns for his wellbeing. The food is very good and he has always enjoyed his meals. Thank you, Stanecroft.
My mother was a resident in Stanecroft for some 9 months as a self-funder. She was initially pleased with the facilities and dementia staff but we came to realise that her needs were not being met. Classified as 'frail elderly' she was not able to socialise with the majority of dementia sufferers. Activities were geared to the needs of this group and my mother felt rejected. Other residents wandered into her room at night, one throwing water over her when challenged and personal items were taken and never found. She became very depressed and is now cared for in a more appropriate setting.
Thank you for your feedback regarding your mother’s stay at Stanecroft and your positive feedback regarding the management and dining experience. We are very sorry to hear that you felt that the home was unable to meet your mother’s needs and that she felt unable to socialise with many of the...
On visiting, residents looked happy and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Had a good feeling about the home. Entertainment is good and also a good choice of food. A very relaxed atmosphere and very secure.
My mother has been a resident of Stanecroft for the last three years and has been very happy here. The building itself is bright and airy and all the staff that I've met over the years have been kind and caring. Sometimes there have been staff shortages but I think this is a reflection of both the area and the nature of the work which is hard. Initially, I was concerned about a lack of activities but there is now a full programme of events on offer.
The friendly and caring staff interact well with the residents.
The management is welcoming and always happy to speak to you about any concerns.
The premises are clean and tidy and the grounds maintained.
However, since the first welcoming visit to The Oaks Day Club, she has been happy to go and now attends regularly, twice a week.
The staff are professional, supportive, sympathetic and above all, extremely kind. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
I am extremely grateful for the care and attention which my wife has received and the general interaction with others has been invaluable for her.
The lack of continuity in the care staff- although they were all very helpful.
The very low toilets and armchairs were a challenge for a tall man.
Nothing was provided for stimulation other than a small television that very few chairs actually faced.
We are really thankful that this respite place was provided at such short notice so close to home.
Thank you very much for your feedback - I’m extremely pleased to hear your positive comments. I am particularly happy about your comments and ratings around the quality of care, although I understand you have some concerns regarding continuity of the care team. We do aim for continuity of care and...
The health assistants who dealt with her continued incontinence with humour and understanding, also helping her to eat and drink. I cannot speak highly enough of this care home and would hope to go here myself if it became necessary. The manager is really excellent and very kind to all the residents.
The gardens are attractive, well-maintained and securely accessible to residents.
Food is varied and plentiful and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs.
Personal care is good and residents are encouraged to have clean clothes on every day. There have been some recent delays with laundry not being returned in a timely way but this should be rectified with the new washing machine.
The staff are caring and friendly - they establish a good rapport with residents and give a warm welcome to visitors.
Activities for residents have been much improved in the last three months and include visiting entertainers.
Other visiting services include GP, hairdresser, chiropodist, dentist and optician.
In summary, I am amazed at what Stanecroft achieves, especially in the current financially-constrained environment.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 November 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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)
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Meet the Team (1)

I've worked for Care UK for over 15 years. One of the best things about this role is seeing the difference a positive experience or conversation can make to a resident. Seeing smiles and hearing laughter every day around the home makes me so proud to work here and to work in a care setting.
I continue to learn new things every day, and I have lots of aims for the home, including developing our environment to make it even better, and to make residents’ wishes come true. Big or small, we make people’s dreams a reality. For example, when a resident wanted to be a bride for the day to relive her big day, we supported her to wear her wedding dress and I walked her up the aisle.
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