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The owner and management have many years’ experience of providing professional care to the elderly in a safe, friendly family atmosphere. Camowen provides...
Care Provided by Camowen
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 20 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Camowen for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Camowen 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
Person in charge
- Claire Mitchell (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Camowen Reviews (33)
Camowen has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.473) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Camowen has 33 reviews.
I just want to say a huge thank you to all the staff at Camowen for looking after my grandmother so well. She passed a few days ago. The home is welcoming and friendly when you visit, bright and cheery and doesn't smell weird. Staff are happy and seem to really love their work and all through COVID they have had no cases amongst the clients, which shows they really look after the ladies and gentleman in there. There are lots of activities, but my grandmother preferred to stay in her room. At age 96 and very frail - and having a bad experienced at her previous care home - that was fine! She was rather deaf but the staff were firm with her and made her hear and understand, and got her to do things they knew she could do when she was feeling lazy. They read her bible verses from her bible verse a day calendar, as they knew this made her happy. They sneaked her extra breakfasts, and knew she liked sneaky toast in the afternoon! I totally recommend Camowen.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We really appreciate it and I will ensure it is relayed to the whole team.
I would highly recommend Camowen to anyone looking for a care home for their loved one. I truly have nothing but praise for the way they are caring for my mum, who has been happy and contented there. Her room is bright and clean, and the staff (non-agency) are caring and friendly both to her and visitors; always taking time to stop and talk and help with any concerns, and the manager and deputy are equally hands-on too. The atmosphere is happy and uplifting, and care quality is second to none.
Thank you for your kind words. We always strive to provide the best care possible at Camowen
This home is the best. Since the last change of management, the home appears to have a much happier atmosphere and the staff appear more relaxed. Having said this my mother is deteriorating and the care she is receiving is of a very high standard. Any assessments that have been needed have all been followed through by the staff. They are all very aware of her needs which is why we want her to stay there as she becomes more frail. Would recommend this home for anyone.
Overall, we are happy with everything. No complaints at all. Thank you.
Camowen offers high-quality care and staff are always cheerful and committed. The atmosphere is relaxed and happy and residents look clean and well cared for. If a resident requires a Doctor or District Nurse to visit the manager acts on it immediately. I would recommend Camowen to friends and family.
The communal room has become a place that my mother has started to use and interact with other guests.
I could not ask for a better place for my mother to be.
My mother-in-law was taken into care at this care home four years ago and she will be 102 years young in January 2018. This is a truly magnificent care home.
I feel extremely lucky for my father to reside at Camowen Residential Home. My father enjoys joking and laughing with the staff and they treat him with dignity and respect. He feels very welcome and comfortable and the standard of cleanliness is excellent. I have always felt welcome and the staff very approachable and friendly.
No smell of urine in ground floor level, which is where my cousin has her room. She is always clean, no evidence of soiling on clothing.
Attention given by staff to dress her in clothes she likes.
Her room is clean, no bodily smells evident. I ring every few days between visits. The assistant manager always gives a detailed account of my cousin's health etc and on occasion has called her to the office to have a chat.
From the very beginning, I have found the staff and management to be very kind and attentive to my mother's needs. Although she tends to be a loner, they have gently encouraged her to join in the activities at the same time, respect her need for privacy and the food is served is excellent. As a visitor, I am always made to feel welcome and I am grateful for the peace of mind this establishment has given to me and my family.
They are very friendly and welcoming to her family and we are invited to all the parties and concerts they have. They also have outings where were are invited too.
In all we are extremely happy with the care and the love that is given to mum and have no worries about her being in Camowen.
My mother has been a resident at Camowen for three and a half years. The staff are welcoming and have made mum feel settled, safe and happy. All of the staff are friendly and approachable. Mum is always treated with respect and dignity. The activities are varied and she is always encouraged to participate.
My mother has been at the Camowen for a few years now and I can only praise all the staff for their care and patience for her day to day wellbeing. The home is very nicely decorated and always very inviting. If my mother has been out, upon her return she says she is home, which makes the family feel very reassured and happy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 October 2021Good
- CaringGood
- 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.
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