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The care home offers long-term, respite and day care facilities for older adults and provides professional, individualised support in a calm, relaxed and homely environment. This homely ambience is well suited to those with dementias and memory loss.
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Care Provided by Glen Lyn Residential Care Home
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 12 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees for day visits are £20 per session ie 9am -2pm/2-6pm Monday - Sunday
Hourly rates available , for example drop off and refreshments/activities whilst you run errands/attend appointments.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Glen Lyn Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Glen Lyn Residential Care Home 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
- Melanie and Stephen Reaney
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Melanie Reaney (Owner/Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (12)
Visiting
- Open visiting but please avoid mealtimes if possible Lunch 1-2pm High tea 530pm
Parking
- Small Car Park at rear for 1 visiting car Double yellow lines at front of property. Please ask for Blue Badge to load/unload passengers
Glen Lyn Residential Care Home Reviews (30)
Glen Lyn Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.489) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Glen Lyn Residential Care Home has 30 reviews.
There are daily activities that the residents can join in with if they want to and the meals are home cooked and delicious. Such a wonderful and caring staff team brilliantly led and managed by the lovely Melanie.
Thank you to you all.
My father has been there for the last 2 months and settled in well, the staff are friendly and very helpful food is home cooked and he likes most of it. Weekly activities are available. Would definitely recommend this small run family care home.
The Glen Lyn seems to cope with a range of abilities/disabilities and medical conditions. Residents benefit from the individual care that can only be provided in a small home such as this.
Our parting quip to the staff at Glen Lyn was - 'book us a double room in 20 years time'. Quite seriously, this is not a place that I would have any misgivings about placing my loved one in, nor would I have any problem going there myself, if I needed this level of care.
Thankyou so much for your kind words.Although we cared for your mother for only a short while it was a great privilege.
Mother has been in Glen Lyn for a while now, and is thoroughly enjoying it. Sleeping better, eating well and has company. She is 100 years old but is still quite active, she sees family every week and has never complained about anything. Gets on well with all the staff and has a big grin on her face most of the time. Thank you for your care and compassion.
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a great review. Your feedback is really important to us in order to continue to improve our service. I will pass your lovely comments on to our care team.
I have counted myself extremely lucky that my mother, who has advanced Alzheimers and Dementia, has been a resident of Glen Lyn since March 2023. At a time that was extremely upsetting for all of us, not least of all my mother, Glen Lyn has cared tremendously for my mother, and my family as well. Their communications with us, the lengths taken to understand my mother's needs as she is unable to communicate verbally, the attention taken to her specific medical requirements, the cleanliness, the staff, the facilities and the food (Mum has very specific food requirements with her advanced dementia), have been absolutely exceptional in all aspects. I could not recommend Glen Lyn any higher.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful response. It means so much to us to know that the tireless efforts of the care team are acknowledged and appreciated. It's an absolute pleasure and privilege to help care for your mother.
My mum is a daily visitor to the home, she is looked after brilliantly. The staff are all so friendly and very caring and have a wonderful sense of humour. All the people that stay there permanently also look very happy.
Each person treated individually and cared for very well.
The home is clean, tidy, nicely decorated and always smells fresh.
I am so pleased that my friend is here and her needs are catered for really well, her personality is allowed to flourish.
Her room is kept clean and the TV or music player is usually turned on for her enjoyment.
My ongoing thanks to the caring team.
My dad fell three times in a week so couldn’t live on his own anymore. Luckily Glen Lyn had a room and by the end of the week, Dad was living there and soon settled. The staff are very friendly and caring and the food is delicious. Different daily activities are organised and residents can join in if they want to. The day revolves around their individual needs and is very flexible. Family and friends are always made very welcome.
A very warm, welcoming environment. Staff take great care with the residents. My mother-in-law told me last week she was so happy. I like that the owners are hands-on. They always reply to any queries I have.
My 96-year-old father stayed at Glen Lyn for two weeks of respite care, having never stayed in a residential home before. It is a family-run home with very approachable and hands-on management. The staff, who said they felt part of a family, made sure his stay was a happy one. Residents' dignity, privacy and safety were respected and the atmosphere was always friendly and cheerful. Dad was treated as an individual at all times and his wishes were respected while being encouraged to maintain his independence. Fresh, home-cooked lunches were particularly enjoyed and I would have no hesitation in booking him in again, perhaps longer term.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is not always easy to entrust the care of those you love to others. We are glad he enjoyed his stay and would welcome him back at any time. Regards, the Glen Lyn team.
The home is so caring and looks after the residents as if they were their own. Can't praise them enough. It is like a home from home and the staff are so good with the residents and they look at the individual's needs.
The staff seem friendly.
Mum has poor hearing, doesn't speak good English (she's Spanish) and is 93 so not so agile.
She struggles to get around but is encouraged to join others in the house.
Her hearing aids don't seem to help her but have found the batteries are not always the best anyway. Not sure how to improve this.
My sister has now been in residence at Glen Lyn for nearly two years and is happy and very comfortable there. I visit as regularly as possible, considering that I live a long way away, and have always found the staff to be welcoming and helpful. Communication by phone is also very good.
She always looks clean, tidy and well cared for.
She enjoys the activities they put on for the residents.
The staff are kind and caring.
The home itself is always clean and comfortable.
Her dietary needs have changed and they have made sure she is getting the correct nutritional needs while still making sure the food is tasty and appealing. The food is always first class and freshly prepared daily by the staff. The health and welfare of the residents are their top priorities.
Communication within the home is excellent and we are always informed of any changes to Mum's health in a timely manner.
The home is always clean and welcoming and the staff ensure the residents are kept stimulated with lots of different activities which they can choose to join in with if they wish to.
I would highly recommend this care home as it is a very comfortable homely setting with excellent staff.
I moved Mum to Glen Lyn Residential Care Home from another care home after not feeling satisfied with the service she was receiving. Glen Lyn was recommended by a friend and the overall experience has left me under no doubt that I made the right decision in making the move. The staff are always very helpful and if I'm taking Mum out they always have her ready and on time. She enjoys a number of the organised activities. I cannot comment about the food as I've not visited during meal times mainly because it is no doubt a busy period for the staff. Overall, I'm glad I moved Mum to the Glen Lyn, the staff are great and I would recommend the home to any friends who end up in the same position, requiring care for elderly relatives.
Very nice home. 100% cleanliness. All staff are very kind to me. Good is 100% good. Variety of food. Staff will do anything for me. 100% making me happy and contented.
Mum was at Glen Lyn for the best part of four years. During this time Mum has been very well looked after. All the staff are brilliant and have treated Mum with respect and dignity. Glen Lyn has a very lovely feel about it, like a home from home. Mum has a great appetite and has enjoyed all the home-cooked food. The entertainment is very varied and kept Mum stimulated, especially the musical acts. Pre-Covid, they would have regular trips out which Mum thoroughly enjoyed too. Well done to all at Glen Lyn, keep doing what you are doing! I would highly recommend Glen Lyn.
I am comfortable, happy, well looked after and very friendly. Care staff are very good. I like the food. Clean place and lots of games and things to do. They look after my welfare.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 February 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Lyn Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Glen Lyn Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Glen Lyn Residential Care Home have?
There are 12 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Glen Lyn Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Glen Lyn Residential Care Home to the centre of Minehead?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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