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Carers have shown good success in maintaining a homely atmosphere in which residents feel respected, without compromising on the efficiency of daily care practices.
The home is ideal for wheelchair users and has its own activities programme.
Care Provided by Richmondwood
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 22 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Richmondwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Richmondwood 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
Owner
- Richmondwood Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- George Smee (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (22)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Parking
- Plenty of parking on site.
Richmondwood Reviews (44)
Richmondwood has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.672) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Richmondwood has 44 reviews.
Richmondwood is an outstanding Care Home, professionally managed and beautifully kept. Family and friends are always welcome which is very much appreciated. The lovely gardens are well maintained and the food is freshly prepared. Above all, the care is excellent.
I discovered Richmondwood many years ago when my Mother was in need of a care home, she was well looked after for many years before sadly passing away. It was the first choice when looking for a home for my Aunt as she was unable to cope at home even with the help of 5 carers visiting every day. She was falling at home and ending up in hospital many times. After 5 falls in 4 months the medical team suggested a care home for constant assistance. Richmondwood is like a country hotel with every amenity you could need as an elderly frail person, the rooms are good, gorgeous gardens and conservatory and the food is all home cooked. The management and staff are absolutely first class, polite, respectful and caring and I cannot thank them enough for the care they give to my dear relative.. Highly recommended.
Mum has been resident in Richmondwood for approximately 18 months. Both Mum and I find the Management and their Staff friendly and obliging and I know my she is safe and content. Living in Australia, and only able visit for 1 month a year, it is important to me to feel confident that Mum is in good hands. The Home and grounds are very well kept as well as homely.
I have been very happy here. The staff are wonderful, and the people that own the home are lovely. I shall miss the care they provided. The food is great, I have been well looked after here. I will miss all the the carers, they are so good. They would do anything for you. I hope one day to come back, my family are very pleased too.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 February 2023Good
- 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 (4)

George was our Manager for 2 years back in 2006-2008 and has remained close friends with Holly. Since 2008 she has gained a vast amount of training and experience in various health and social care settings and we are thrilled to have her back at the helm.

Sarah (aka Pilli) joined Richmondwood in August 2011 as a Sunday cook and has worked in most of the roles within the home, including Registered Manager. She has completed her Level 3 in Health & Social Care, and is a fountain of knowledge and great support to George and all the staff.

Holly took over the running of Richmondwood in February 2008. She has completed NVQ 3 & 4 in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management in Care Award. In January 2020 she became the Business Manager to spend more time on business matters and provide support to the Manager.

Lucy joined the family business in 2011 and is responsible for the maintenance of the home and garden.
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