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The gardens are safe, easily accessible at all times directly from the living spaces and allow residents to indulge their hobby, walk freely or doze. In warmer weather they regularly use the space for alfresco eating...
Care Provided by Heathwood
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 29 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Heathwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Heathwood 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
- Fig Tree Dementia Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Debbie Knight (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (27)
Visiting
- Visiting anytime, but request everyone to avoid mealtimes if possible
Heathwood Reviews (51)
Heathwood has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.751) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Heathwood has 51 reviews.
The care home staff provide and excellent environment for the wellbeing of my mum 95 a dementia sufferer and dad 96. Knowing they are well cared for gives me peace of mind.
The home is always welcoming no matter what time we've called. The staff are attentive and kind. They treat residents with great dignity and support to the right level knowing each individual's needs and personalities. I am just os pleased a great home like this exists to take the worry out of caring for mum and dad.
My mother has dementia and requires specialised dementia care. Heathwood is all that one could ask for. I know mum is well cared for, happy, well fed, relaxed and loved by the carers. The home has plenty of staff who are exceedingly patient with the residents and spend lots of time doing activities which are very stimulating. The residents being encouraged to join in but not pushed. There is usually music playing in every room, except the TV lounge, and the residents enjoy singing or humming along with it. Heathwood is a lovely home and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Heathwood is a lovely care home run by caring friendly and very supportive staff. It is truly one big happy family. It is also always kept very clean, and my mother tells me the food is just like what she would have at home. She loves going on the outings and the entertainment that they put on. We are so glad we chose Heathwood so we do not have to worry about her anymore knowing that she is in such good hands. If mum is happy so are we.
Having looked at ten care homes in Weston-Super-Mare, we came across Heathwood at Trewartha Park, my closest friends both moved in there. I have been to see them many times and cannot fault the care and love they receive, from all the staff, management, right down to the cleaners, they are making their lives so happy. It really is such a warm lovely clean and happy home and I love to visit as often as I can, and enjoy my visits there, thank you Heathwood for your devotion to all your residents. Anyone wanting a beautiful care home for their loved ones this one is a wonderful care home.
Friendly staff that are willing to answer any questions that I have regarding my mother. Care and respect is shown towards clients and everything is done in a way that has the least amount of upset is caused. The environment is clean, tidy and homely.
A very friendly atmosphere and welcoming, caring staff at Heathwood have enabled my Mum to make a smooth transition from independent living into the dreaded 'care home'. Mum now feels that Heathwood is her home which is testament to the attention given to meeting her specific needs - not only the obvious health and welfare ones but time is taken to really get to know the individual - what they like and dislike. A bit of lipstick and a spray of perfume go a long way towards helping someone retain their individual identity and dignity. Being able to bring some of Mum's own furniture and personalise her room has really helped her to feel in familiar surroundings and the Manager has found ingenious ways to make Mum feel useful and part of the community. I was looking for a dementia care home where the emphasis was on what the person can do, not what they can't; where they are empowered within a safe and supportive environment and Heathwood provides just that.
I have found they are bending over backwards to accommodate my father-in-laws needs, special bed and now looking for a special chair to stop her falling out.
Heathwood provides very personal care for their residents who are all individually known and looked after. Every resident is treated as a normal human being with great compassion and understanding. I am extremely pleased with the care my relative has received over the last four years.
All the carers are so good and hard working. The home is clean and doesn't smell (unlike some homes). The food is all home cooked, whenever I visit I have tea and home cooked cakes.
The entertainment keeps them busy which is so important for dementia. They are taken out in a mini bus.
It's like one big happy family. I miss them very much but I have no worries, they are being looked after. I always look forward to visit, everyone is so friendly.
My mother recently changed Care Homes because she needed constant monitoring and reassurance, which the previous home could not provide because of low expectations as well as staffing levels. An Initial consultation with the Fig Tree Group management confirmed the philosophy of care that I had been striving for and on arrival at Heathwood the Fig Tree standard of quality of care did not disappoint. This meant a traumatic move of home for my mother was carefully executed by gentle and attentive staff at Heathwood who were able to administer to her special needs in a professional, respectful and very caring way. As a result mum settled with surprising calm, contented in the comfortable, attractive and reassuring environment which meant at last she could feel 'safe'! I am delighted to know she is fully supported and cared for in the true sense of the word, and would very happily recommend Fig Tree as an excellent care provider.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 May 2026Good
- 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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Meet the Team (1)

Debbie joined Heathwood in 2010 as deputy manager before becoming the manager. Debbie's wealth of experience in care and her qualifications in Dementia Care Mapping and Gold Standards Framework, have made Heathwood an incredible place to live.
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