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Montana Care Home is a residential and nursing home with strong values, allowing residents to choose their own way of life and personalised support.
They provide person centred care based on respect for human dignity and the personal development of each individual to promote a secure and loving family atmosphere and care for people, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, religious persuasion or belief, cultural or...
Care Provided by Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The Home charges the current rate of fees paid by the relevant placing social/ health services. For more details about fees and the methods for paying them, please see our separate Terms and Conditions of Residency (and Financial Agreement for Self-Funders).
Residents contributions to fees (or the full amount for some who self-fund) are usually collected by four weekly standing order. The fees are reviewed each year and usually change (subject to government guidance) each April.
OUR CURRENT FEE LEVELS ARE BETWEEN
£1400 -1500 PER PERSON PER WEEK
£ 1500-£ 1600 PER WEEK FOR A DOUBLE ROOM Single occupancy
Most people are eligible for financial assistance with their fees. This can be explained in detail by the relevant Social/ Health Services Department, but typically consists of a payment from Social Services
according to their assessments of their needs, with the remainder paid by you from your benefits or from your family
Other people have more than the “minimum level of savings” (set each year by the government) which leads to them having to pay the full care home fee (they become “self-funding”). For these people the NHS help by making a small contribution to fees.
Should your circumstances change, and you can no longer meet the full level of fees, Social Services will be contacted to assess your needs which usually culminates in them paying a finite amount, the outstanding balance being met by your family.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines 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
- Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Sister Thayawathy Moses(Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
- The home is run by Grace and Compassion Benedictine Nuns. We take all religions and dominations
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1960
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (13)
Visiting
- Anytime
Parking
- Car park available.
Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines Reviews (175)
Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 59 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines has 175 reviews.
I feel very safe and secure at Montana and find the care and hospitality of the manager and her staff excellent. I am very privileged to attend daily mass which I consider fulfils my spiritual needs. The food and laundry services are excellent. My needs are cared for twenty-four hours a day.
God Bless you.
The care home is highly respected in the local community and is operated by a community of dedicated nuns with locally sourced helpers.
The nun’s are invariably qualified nurses and able to deal with most circumstances that may arise.
Montana Care Home is set in pleasant grounds and gardens which are appreciated by residents, visitors and relatives alike.
The Chapel caters for the spiritual needs with Mass celebrated most days of the week. I would thoroughly recommend the Montana Care Home to anyone who is looking to rehome an elderly relative in need of constant care.
God bless you.
Kind regards.
I have known the Sisters of Grace and Compassion for many years and thought highly of them - and I have been visiting and talking and reading to three of the residents for some time - I feel we are good friends. The Sisters and staff are very responsive to their needs, and aware of them as individuals who matter greatly. I think the standards of the home, Montana, are very high.
Thank you so much for your time. God Bless. Kind regards.
The staff are very welcoming.
Residents all appeared happy.
Management takes time to listen to residents.
Food is good for residents.
They have very good staff.
Kind regards.
Montana Care Home warmly welcomes guests and the Sisters show genuine care towards residents. My Grandma is well cared for and has developed a trusting, supportive relationship in just 6 weeks. Her room offers a pleasant view of the gardens, and she enjoys attending mass and the sing-alongs. The staff's prompt response to calls and texts day or night provides great comfort knowing my Grandma is well looked after.
Kind regards.
I previously asked why Auntie was kept in a bed and not moved into a comfy chair. The doctor's review explained that Auntie would be likely to fall out of the chair when left unattended, so the question was answered - Auntie stays in bed for her own safety.
Kind regards
Very pleasant surroundings and the care staff are very good.
Kind regards.
Dad was extremely well cared for. Montana has a welcoming atmosphere, all the staff are very friendly. Over the weeks of Dad's physical decline he was treated with enormous compassion and the support that my sister and I received at the end was comforting and wonderful.
Kind regards.
My father resided at Montana Care Home for three years. He was cared for with love and compassion and every need was met. The staff are absolutely wonderful. They have a serious side of course but they also have a great sense of humour when appropriate! Dad's death was dealt with so beautifully and with grace and compassion. Thank you for caring for him so well.
Kind regards.
Montana House is in a pleasant rural location, surrounded by well-kept gardens which can be viewed from the window of at least some rooms, there are garden seats for residents' use. Entrance and exit procedures appear to be reliable, keeping a record of those entering and leaving. The first place to see is the chapel, which clearly is central to the life of the place. Residents who cannot attend Mass can watch it on TV in their room and are brought Holy Communion. Our friend's room has a lovely view, hospital-style bed and appropriate furniture. There is an ensuite bathroom, our friend is bedbound so we have no experience of meals or social activities.
Thank you so much for your support. God bless you.
My parents particularly value being able to continue with their religious practices in the adjacent chapel. On the occasions when they are unable to attend, the sisters take the trouble to provide the service on their personal TV and also send one of the sisters to administer the sacrament of communion. Words can not express how much having this facility has impacted positively upon their well-being, as they are both very devout Catholics.
The sisters appreciate the importance of having both of them together in one room despite their different care needs.
In addition, I am most impressed by the kindness of members of the local community, who give up their time to support and entertain my parents, especially the book club.
With love and prayers,
Care Home Manager.
I have a dear friend who is a resident of Montana and I have seen the loving care and treatment of her by the staff. The facilities and up-to-date care systems are excellent for ensuring a pleasant and safe environment. I would have no hesitation in recommending Montana as a loving and caring home for any elderly person.
Kind regards,
Sr Moses
My friend is in a place where they take good care of her. I have been amazed about the service they offer to the residents and visitors. A good balance has been given to her and she gets to have her personal choice and freedom as well as providing her with care. My friend has improved since he has been a resident at Montana. She enjoys the food and the mealtimes as she gets to have the company of other residents. She has also made friends with other residents. She is getting along with members of staff. She goes to Mass most Sundays. There is very good flexibility for my visits. I have been highly recommending the place to lots of my friends and I hope their stay is like this.
Kind regards.
Sr Moses
All staff, rev sisters and colleagues at this care home are committed to their work. They respect and care for patients with dignity. They are all service minded, give their professional service by observing and listening to patients' needs and work along with medical professional advice and suggestions. Also, provide excellent physical and mental activities that suit each individual in their care management. All staff at Montana Care Home are excellent in their professional care and in the management of their services.
God bless you.
Kind regards,
Sr Moses
Contact with residents has revealed that they are well cared for, well fed and generally entertained as much as their capabilities allow. Pleasant surroundings in which they can enjoy being outside, weather permitting. Various organised outings and entertainments have been greatly enjoyed. Owing to good and strict management, all have been free of Covid which is a great accolade to those in charge.
Kind regards,
Sr Moses
I visit Montana Care Home regularly and find the atmosphere there very calm, peaceful and very supportive towards the residents. Residents are always happy and relaxed and speak highly about the facilities, care they receive, attention to health and well-being, food and drink and leisure activities. I have observed the staff and Sisters are friendly, competent and resident-centred always and well led by the in-house registered manager. Montana Care Home regularly achieves the "5 Star Outstanding" Award from CQC and is certainly among the very best of care homes in the country.
Kind regards,
Sr Moses
My grandmother is cared for loving care and consideration. I highly recommend this lovely care home.
Kind regards.
Sr Moses
Outstanding service, amazingly friendly staff and a homely atmosphere. Care, dignity, respect and love are the hallmark of this care home and it is made sure that the residents have the best time of their life. A generous effort is made to meet the physical and emotional needs accompanied with prayers and love.
Kind regards,
Sr Moses
I can wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful and comfortable care home. It is managed to the highest standards and is lovely in every respect. I visit regularly, and there is such a nice peaceful atmosphere and supportive care. It is excellent on all fronts. I love going there to visit and seeing how happy my elderly relatives are, now they are living there. Their health has definitely improved since they moved in. That is because it is such a lovely place with such wonderful care.
Kind regards,
Sr Moses
My mother has been a resident at Montana for 15 months, during which time her care needs have increased significantly. The care team continue to proactively respond to all mother's needs and are very attentive to her specific requirements. Mother looks forward to mealtimes and always enjoys the food which she is served. The manager and her team made a great effort to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and organised a really lovely garden party for residents, relatives, friends and staff. We are enormously grateful to all at Montana for the TLC and the peace of mind which comes from knowing that Mother is being so well cared for and for the support and reassurance provided to my family members.
Kind regards.
Sr Moses
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