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The aim of a highly-trained team of staff is to maintain a homely and hygienic environment, that residents can enjoy a varied day-to-day lifestyle in, while adhering to the highest standards of...
Care Provided by New Elmcroft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact New Elmcroft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact New Elmcroft 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
- Shaw Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Estelle Ramet (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (59)
New Elmcroft Reviews (125)
New Elmcroft has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.055) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time New Elmcroft has 125 reviews.
My sister-in-law was transferred to Elmcroft from a stroke unit. The stroke had left her with the loss of some memory and unable to find correct words. Communication with her was not easy. Although 86 she had been extremely independent and resented any reliance on others. This meant that she could be rather difficult on occasions. The staff were always kind to her and very supportive. I think she was most fortunate to be transferred to New Elmcroft for her initial rehabilitation. Our thanks to you all.
Even though hard to see Mum every opportunity has been made to inform me and my family of every situation.
The home is always clean and staff always friendly, although at the moment we are visiting in the garden due to Covid. We are always welcomed and the visit is done very safely and social measures kept. My nan seems happy here and always looks nice and clean and dignity kept. Thanks to all the staff at Elmcroft.
During such a hard time with COVID-19, the staff put on an amazing celebration for my Grandmothers 107th birthday. There was a link to the party via face time and they shared the pictures with us straight away. It's such a hard time not to be able to visit and we have had to rely on these amazing staff to provide even more of the time, love and care they give to everyone. Thank You.
Walking into New Elmcroft, almost feels like walking into Mum's own home, as it is so welcoming and feels good. Mum is being looked after very well and wonderful staff help her to Skype the family, which is wonderful throughout this coronavirus crisis. She always looks well and is neatly dressed.
Light and bright modern accommodation. All staff friendly and welcoming and very respectful that this is the residents' home. I am very happy with the care given to my mum. They all understand her and her good and sometimes very difficult ways. Activities personnel are always on hand for a chat and provide a very good service, including everybody around their individual needs.
My mum has severe dementia and has lived at Elmcroft since 2017. As my brother and I got to know the staff, we began to appreciate how much they care and go the extra mile for the residents. I'm very glad mum ended up at this care home and can't fault the staff at all. Our mum is extremely happy and we are happy that she is safe and properly cared for.
My mother is a long-term resident at New Elmcroft Care Home. She has always been well cared for and very much loved by the team of carers. During the Covid-19 epidemic, they have been extremely conscientious in keeping the home clean, safe and arranging contact via Skype. The staff are always very welcoming.
My aunt was a resident; on the 10th February she celebrated her 100th birthday in the home, the home was so welcoming, staff went above and beyond to make her day special; sadly she has since passed away but the memory of day was made so very special for all who attended.
Great place, nice people. I am happy my nan is there.
If Mother is happy - that says it all.
I visited my friend recently and I had a nice welcome from all staff very impressed with the place. The manager spent time to take me around. My friend mentioned how he is engaged in activities, socialising with other residents and outings. My very good friend said he is well looked after and enjoys the varieties of meals. I highly recommend the home to anybody wishing a safe place to be looked after.
Good feel.
Modern.
Very welcoming and clean.
My friend feels so happy here.
I will highly recommend the home.
Best care home in town, I visited my friend who now lives permanently in New Elmcroft care home. I was so happy for him and felt so overwhelmed seeing him well looked after by professional carers and the Manager is so lovely and caring, she is even a chef on weekends, hats off to the team at New Elmcroft. I highly recommend this home for respite or for a long stay, you will never be disappointed, the environment and staff are so welcoming. Thank you so much for all your help to the community.
The home seems to keep the usual excellent record. We do stay a long time when we visit and can see how it is run efficiently with no rushing and the staff always give a lovely welcome and always say hello. I have no worries about my husband being in New Elmcroft. As I always say, it comes from the manager and the staff who need a huge appraisal for all their hard work.
The management, resident carers and nurses are all kind to me and nothing is too much trouble for them, should I need help. I would highly recommend New Elmcroft and enjoy my short stays there.
We found all the staff to be caring and professional at all times and couldn't ask for a better placement for my mother's end of life care. And for us as visitors, we were always made to feel welcome.
The home is so light and airy. The staff are fantastic, really caring, really looking after my mum going through this really rough time of life, they really treat her with kindness. I would highly recommend Elmcroft to everyone.
Second to none service throughout. All of the staff have a very positive attitude and only have the best interests of the residents at heart. Will constantly go above and beyond. I know my father is in the very best of hands. Would thoroughly recommend.
Mum has had a very enjoyable time, it's her first stay here and has been made to feel very welcome. She said it feels like home. Staff very attentive and friendly and happy to help. Mum looks very happy in the surroundings.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 May 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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.
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Meet the Team (3)

Hello and welcome to Elmcroft! My name is Estelle and I am the deputy manager here. I started working in healthcare whilst completing my Psychology master’s degree at Sussex University back in 1995. At that time I was a support worker in a residential dementia unit. My passion for assisting people living with dementia grew from there. Over time I progressed to team Leader, and then resource manager within Brighton and Hove Council. In 2008, before Elmcroft was even opened, I successfully interviewed for a team leader role. I was one of the very first recruits and I have worked in Elmcroft since day one and what a brilliant journey it has been! I worked as a team leader until 2015 when I became the deputy manager.
I derive such joy from making each day special for the people under my care. I love that each day is different and brings new exciting opportunities. The prospect of meeting new people, and getting to know them makes every day special. I have enjoyed supporting staff growth and development. I am passionate about training and feel privileged as I am the named dementia trainer in Elmcroft. My background in psychology enables me to support families faced with the difficult decision of leaving their loved ones in a care home. It is also beneficial to staff in my capacity as a mental health first aider in Elmcroft.

I joined Elmcroft in 2002 as a support worker. I moved to New Elmcroft once the new build was completed, 16 years ago this year. In 2010 I became one of the service administrators.
My job is very varied dealing with many aspects regarding staff, residents and relatives as well as outside professionals.
I am always happy to help with anything that I can, taking part in many events over the years, all hopefully to help maintain a happy and healthy environment, especially for our residents.

Hi and welcome to New Elmcroft. My name is Katy and I am part of a two-person team in the Admin Office. Together we handle the day-to-day running of the office and offer a friendly greeting to anyone coming into the home.
The best part of my job is interacting with the home residents and their loved ones, making sure that I am available to help with anything needed and always with a big smile.
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