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There is a very passionate and dedicated care team providing 24-hours care assisting with all everyday...
Care Provided by Kenwyn
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fee's vary depending on the residents presentation. Phone and speak to Danny Ruddock, the registered manager, for more information
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kenwyn for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kenwyn 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
- South West Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carole Fellows(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Small parking area onsite.
Kenwyn Reviews (36)
Kenwyn has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.473) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kenwyn has 36 reviews.
My ninety-nine year old mum settled very well into Kenwyn. The management and staff are brilliant and care for Mum with patience and understanding. We cannot fault them. They all go over and above in all aspects of care giving and nothing is too much trouble. The management team are exceptional and I would like to thank them for their dedication in making Kenwyn an environment which feels like a family home and not just a 'care' establishment.
The staff are always friendly and helpful. They do a difficult and demanding job with kindness and patience. I am satisfied that my mother is being cared for in a pleasant environment. Thank you.
Very friendly and helpful staff who always makes my visit enjoyable.
My husband has been in Kenwyn for nearly two years. He has Parkinson's disease and dementia, so his needs are many and various. He is happy and well looked after. The staff are accommodating and helpful. I am very happy he is in such a good place. The staff are wonderful.
It's a lovely care home. They look after Mum well. Her room is very nice and the staff are all nice. She is happy there. The meals always sound nice. It's close for all the family to visit.
Kenwyn has been a great help and support at a very worrying time. My husband had a serious stroke at the beginning of 2019, he made a good recovery and his life was good quality until about October of last year when things started to deteriorate and in March 2022 he was diagnosed with vascular dementia. In April things got a lot worse, he went completely off his legs and couldn't be managed safely at home. On the Thursday before Easter he was admitted to Kenwyn for a month, on Easter Sunday he walked and he is now at home.
All of the staff deserve the highest praise. Nothing is too much trouble for them and you are always greeted with a smile when you visit. The leadership from the manager and deputy manager is exemplary. On one occasion Mum became very unwell and I am sure that the quick thinking and response from the staff saved her life. I know Mum is safe in their hands. Kenwyn has a lovely atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and as a valued family member.
My wife has been a resident for 2 years. She is well looked after and cared for.
From the outset, our first contact with the home manager when assessing Dad at home we were impressed and reassured we could call and visit whenever we wanted and made to feel very much a part of the Kenwyn family. Our dad's stay was only brief, for 5 weeks respite and recuperation but during his stay he was extremely well looked after and regained mobility and strength. Highly recommend this home and its team.
My dad has been in Kenwyn since May 2016. In the first few years, I was not satisfied with the level of care and the standards were not what I expected. However, since the new manager came in last year (she), I rate the care and staff excellent, a massive improvement in all areas. Unforntauely, my dad passed away recently when the new manager started. He was so kind, caring and supportive during this difficult time. He was amazing, thank you.
Lovely carers.
Good management.
Lovely food.
Also whilst at the hospital one of the doctors dealing with my mother commented what an excellent report/review Kenwyn had supplied when mother was taken to hospital (the "who am I" sheet which shows photo, what my mother likes to be called - her likes and dislikes and interests). Dr said was one of the most comprehensive ones she had seen and was excellent and wished more homes did one for dementia sufferers.
Since my mother has been at Kenwyn the family are very satisfied with the care that has been provided. Always greeted with a smile from the staff when visiting. Nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend.
Everyone works hard and are very kind. Answers are given to questions asked. Very satisfied.
First, let me praise the staff, everyone works hard and they are always happy, professional and caring. My dad is never dirty and always comfy.
The nurse in charge who has overseen Dad since he first arrived deserves special praise. She is always available to talk to me about Dad as I know she knows him well. She is so kind and caring.
The food is fantastic, home cooked and fresh. The cleaners are wonderful too, they keep everything so clean. The activities are great too and the team are very knowledgeable. Of course, all of this comes together with a great leader.
The staff are very efficient and very friendly make it feel like home from home. So caring and hard working they all deserve a medal.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 July 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (7)

Carole has moved to Kenwyn from another home in the portfolio

Teresa has a wealth of senior experience in the private care sector.
She currently holds an NVQ in health and social care.
Teresa has worked in the Crediton area for a number of years and knows the community well.
She is passionate about person-centred care and is a welcome addition to the Kenwyn team.

Hannah is a Team Leader at Kenwyn.
She works closely with the management team to deliver a high standard of care.
Hannah has a wealth of knowledge and experience in health and social care and holds a Diploma level 3 in health and social care.

Elly is our team leader; she has a wealth of experience from the NHS and community care services.

Kevin is our Chef at Kenwyn and is responsible for the excellent food that Kenwyn is known for.
He works closely with the team to ensure high standards of tasty and nutritional menus and caters for all needs and choices.

Lizzi is our wellbeing coordinator.
She has a background in childcare and positive behaviour support with children with learning disabilities.
She has a wealth of experience in activity organising and fundraising for local events.
Lizzi is strongly involved with the local Crediton community and will be organising strengthened connections and events within the home.
Lizzi is happy to hear any suggestions that you may have for activities and events.

She has a varied background in business administration, sales, finance and customer service.
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