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Care Provided by The Old School House
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 36 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
- 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
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees are calculated in line with the dependency of the resident and care needs of the individual
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Old School House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Old School House 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
- Garad Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Janka Dustan (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome 7 days a week during reasonable daytime hours.
Parking
- Free Parking is available on site.
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The Old School House Reviews (26)
Over all time The Old School House has 26 reviews.
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Review from Karen D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2020 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
The staff were extremely kind and friendly. They were patient in dealing with both my sister and myself. During this period of Covid and not being able to go in and see the home or my dad the staff were excellent at communicating with my self and my sister. They seemed to be kind to my dad but he was not happy in the home because it was so noisy. Bells are constantly ringing and he could hardly hear us speak on the phone. The home would benefit by having a separate phone line for residents (mobile) so that you could contact staff and residents separately. If my dad raised a problem and nodded off whilst we were talking, the phone line would be open and I wasn’t able to alert staff. But the staff were definitely patient and kind when speaking to me and my sister. More approachable than where my dad is now. We moved my dad to a home more local to myself and less noisy.
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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2020 Submitted via Website•
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I am so impressed with The Old School House during this difficult time of lockdown. Mum moved to the home just before the lockdown began and I have spoken to staff several times during this period and feel very reassured that every effort has been made to keep the residents safe. After a short adjustment period, Mum seems to be settling in really well. I live in Spain and it is a great comfort that she is in the best place and is being looked after so well. I thank you all.
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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website•
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After my mum (who suffers with advanced dementia) needed to go into a care home due to a broken pelvis we were assured she was in the best place by the manager. My mum was unable to walk or stand unaided so we agreed the best course of action was to instigate a pressure mat beside her bed and an alarm on her door to alert staff if my mum moved from her bed. This was critical for my mum due to her injury. Sadly after entrusting my mums care to The Old School House, they did not even plug my mum's pressure alarm in or even close her door. This rendered her vulnerable all night. When I went in in the early morning, I discovered that the night staff were not even aware my mum had a pressure mat or needed the door alarm. A member of staff tried to hide the unplugged mat and informed me she didn’t need it because she had alarm beside her bed. My mum has no capacity to understand how to use an alarm. I removed my mum immediately for her own safety . Unfit for purpose.
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Review from C B (Friend of Resident) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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It was wonderful to see such a clean and bright environment. The staff were knowledgeable and very person-centred.
The food looked lovely and the home gave a very good impression.
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Review from J W (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Over this month, The Old School House has improved significantly. Concerns have started to be addressed, new furniture and some painting (further required). Hopefully, this will continue.
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Review from B D (Friend of Resident) published on 18 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card•
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On arrival I was greeted in a warm friendly manner. I was with a friend who was visiting her father. We were offered tea and biscuits and sat with her father listening to the musical entertainment, which I understand they have every day!
I found the living area clean and well decorated, and overall, I would recommend this home, because the staff and management have total respect for the people staying there.
I found the living area clean and well decorated, and overall, I would recommend this home, because the staff and management have total respect for the people staying there.
If I ever found myself in a position where I needed 24 hour care, I hope I would be allowed to reside here.
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Regulatory Rating
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Date: 26 March 2025Overall
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- 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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