Northfield House is a specialist dementia Care Home with a welcoming, home-from-home atmosphere in a traditional style.
The home offers permanent 24-hour care, specialising in caring for older people afflicted by various forms of dementia, in addition to offering respite or short-term care if needed.
The high-quality accommodation is clean & comfortable, providing every amenity to meet the needs of 25 elderly people. It has a family atmosphere, ensuring that the health & well-being of the residents always comes first, whilst receiving the finest care possible.
Northfield House is staffed by a dedicated, professional & well trained team of managers & care workers. Their ongoing training program ensures that staff have a comprehensive understanding of all required areas to provide for the needs of residents. They ensure the home is run to the highest standards, adhering to the latest rules & regulations, whilst meeting their mission statement: “To provide care with compassion and commitment”.
As a regulated Provider, Northfield House aims to meet, or exceed the standards expected for every aspect of care, environment, staffing & management of the home. Please refer to their latest Inspection Report on the CQC website.
Every prospective new resident undergoes a full assessment before admission, to verify that professionals can provide the care they need. An all-inclusive care package is created for each new client & is updated regularly ensuring any changes in their care needs are properly met.
Benefits at the home include delicious home-cooked food with a varied menu, home baking & catering for special diets.
Additional features of Northfields House include a spacious conservatory with doors opening onto decked seating area. The outside space includes a new sensory garden to stimulate the senses, with a water feature & additional seating.
An exciting new garden project opens summer 2018.
Group: Quarry Mount Care Ltd
Person in charge: Carol Mills (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Gloucestershire County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 25 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Bipolar/Manic Depression • Cancer Care • Challenging Behaviour • Epilepsy • Head/Brain Injury • Hearing Impairment & Deafness • Parkinson's Disease • Speech Impairment • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Pre-admission assessment required. Ages 55+.
Single Rooms: 23
Shared Rooms: 1
Rooms with ensuite WC: 24
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Directions:
From the A46 passing through Stroud take the Slad Road, turn left opposite a Pharmacy, continue uphill for half-a-mile (ignore left turn for Folly Lane Nos 1-25) and Northfield House is on the right opposite The Square.
Visiting:
For best results please phone the Manager to arrange a convenient appointment.
Parking:
There is some on-site parking and ample nearby on-street parking.
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Northfield House: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.2 (maximum of 10) for Northfield House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Northfield House in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.738 for Northfield House is calculated as follows: ( (98 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 130 Ratings = 4.738
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 4.1 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Northfield House is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 3.5
Target of 5 positive Reviews (25 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 3 Reviews ÷ 5 Target = 0.600
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Northfield House has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.233) from 12 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Nick P (Son of Resident) on Friday 20 April 2018. Relates to December 2017.
My mother was a resident for about 2 1/2 years. In her time there she was well looked after and her room was always clean and tidy, the carers seemed sympathetic and attentive.
How likely would you be to recommend Northfield House? Extremely Likely
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Susan Harris, Proprietor at Northfield House responded to this review on 20 Apr 2018:
Thank you very much for your review, we appreciate your comments and positive feedback!
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Richard B (Cousin of Resident) on Friday 16 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
My cousin, who is a resident, has no close family apart from myself and another cousin. Both of us live at some distance from Stroud and are wholly reliant on the Northfield House staff. Welcoming and settling in a new resident in her nineties suffering from the disorientation of dementia is no easy task, but it was accomplished at Northfield House with great skill, warmth and patience. In the caring profession, some staff turnover is inevitable, but it is clear that new carers at Northfield House are brought up to a high level very quickly. The Management team, are focussed on the residents' needs and quick to respond. Northfield House is a place of great warmth.
How likely would you be to recommend Northfield House? Extremely Likely
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Sue Harris, Managing Director at Northfield House responded to this review on 20 Feb 2018:
Thank you Richard the team are very pleased to hear about your very positive experience for your relative at Northfield House.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Molly H (Wife of Resident) on Tuesday 11 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Cannot praise everyone enough. My husband was cared for in a very kind and caring manner as were all of his relatives and friends. The staff were wonderful. We witnessed staff interactions between other residents and only ever saw kindness and care. Thank you all so much.
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Sue Harris, Director at Northfield House responded to this review on 12 Jul 2017:
We are delighted that you have been so happy with your experience. Your comments will be greatly appreciated by the team at Northfield House. Thank you!
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Peter M (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 24 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
The staff display care with intelligence and with compassion. During my many visits, I had the opportunity of watching and hearing how the other residents were treated. It was heart warming. I could not have chosen a better care home for my mother in which to spend her last months. I am extremely grateful to the management and to the staff. Too often one reads or hears horror stories about treatment in care homes. Northfield is the exception. It does what it says it will do but with aplomb.
How likely would you be to recommend Northfield House? Extremely Likely
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Sue Harris, Director at Northfield House responded to this review on 26 May 2017:
The Staff and Management Team were delighted to receive such a review and very much appreciate all the positive comments ...it makes our work even more worthwhile!
Care and consideration given to those within the home involves more than just those living there, it extends to the Families and Loved ones who also play a big part too. Thank you
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Beryl V (Sister of Resident) on Wednesday 22 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
My sister, who has multiple problems has been cared or in a professional, kind and appropriate way. Extra provision such as a storyteller and masseur have been made possible. Despite some bizarre behaviour from my sister, she has always been given additional help with eating and activities.
How likely would you be to recommend Northfield House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Louise A (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 30 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My mother has been a resident of Northfield House for almost 2 years. In that time the manager retired with her assistant. For a while, it became disjointed as a few members of staff left and consequently, new staff along with new manager were learning the ropes. I can honestly say now that the home is running smoothly and all the staff are trained and knowledgeable regarding dementia.
How likely would you be to recommend Northfield House? Likely
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Sue Harris, Director at Northfield House responded to this review on 31 Jan 2017:
Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate your comments and fully accept we have been through a period of change. As you say, the home is running smoothly. We are also continuing to implement many positive changes!
Review submitted from a Postal Card by J S (Son of Resident) on Monday 23 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Mother has been accepted well and is being looked after to a high standard. Nothing is too difficult and very helpful.
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Sue Harris, Director at Northfield House responded to this review on 23 Jan 2017:
Many thanks for your review and kind comments. We are also delighted that your Mother is settling in so well!
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ken H (Son-in-law of Resident) on Thursday 12 January 2017. Relates to December 2016.
Staff are always happy and care very well for the residents. Always willing and happy to help in any way. Carers seem enthusiastic in all activities the residents take part in. My observations are a happy, passionate caring team.
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Sue Harris, Director at Northfield House responded to this review on 12 Jan 2017:
Thank you for your review, your positive comments are very much appreciated by our team.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kate B (Granddaughter of Resident) on Tuesday 8 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
I was really concerned about my nan moving into an 'old people's home' but I understood why she needed to go. In my opinion, she couldn't have ended up in a nicer place. The home is bright, well decorated and welcoming, there is always something going on. The staff are all fantastic, so kind, caring and friendly. There is a warm, family atmosphere and I know that nan is fond of a lot of the staff and other residents. When we visit my 4-year-old daughter and I are made to feel very welcome and at home. She is never "shhh-ed" or told not to do anything. It's such a lovely, happy place. I can't thank the lovely staff enough.
How likely would you be to recommend Northfield House? Extremely Likely
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Sue Harris, Director at Northfield House responded to this review on 16 Jan 2017:
Thank you very much for your review, the Team at NH very much appreciate your kind comments.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Michaela D (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 11 February 2016. Relates to February 2016.
My mum was a resident at Northfields House for approx 4 years. She had Alzheimers and passed away in February 2016. The staff & carers at the home treated her like a family member at all times. Treated her with love & care. Mum felt safe there. She loved all the entertainment - music, parties, games....visits from Santa! When her illness really took hold, the carers treated her with the utmost respect.
How likely would you be to recommend Northfield House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by James H (Nephew of Resident) on Friday 23 October 2015. Relates to October 2015.
Home was bright and clean. Staff were helpful and cheerful, residents were always happy and well looked after. Rooms seen were clean and care has been taken to make them "homely". The overall atmosphere was comfortable and the staff work hard to make it a "home from home".
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lilian B (Resident) on Wednesday 14 October 2015. Relates to October 2015.
I am very happy here. The staff are very lovely and will help me when I need it. The food is good. The house is kept in immaculate condition.
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