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The home can house 36 occupants in total and is suitable for many with mobility issues, with good wheelchair access and staff that are trained in increasing the comfort of residents.
Many of the home's rooms have views over the Wye Valley...
Care Provided by Ganarew House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- 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 37 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees start at 1300.00 per week
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ganarew House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ganarew 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
- Milkwood Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Simons (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time. No restrictions in place
Parking
- Ample parking
Ganarew House Reviews (101)
Ganarew House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ganarew House has 101 reviews.
Staff are lovely,accommodating and approachable, there is always some sort of activity going on from singing to bingo and more
Thank you so much for your review. It is much appreciated
Ganarew is a fabulous home, small & personal which is ideal for Mum with Alzeimers as she struggles with changes/newness & unfamiliar surroundings. the staff are hardworking but kind & approachable & I feel happy that Mum is well taken care of 24/7.
My father was very well looked after. The rooms are lovely and spacious, and the house is in a lovely location. The staff are unbelievably caring, and showed so much love and support to my father and kindness to myself and family. The food is amazing and cooked fresh every day and a lot of effort goes into making sure residents eat. I would highly recommend this home.
Thankyou so much for this lovely review!! This means so much to our team.
When mother get worked up she can be a right handful, Calvin is outstanding the way he talks to mother to take her mind off what's upsetting her,such a gentleman, staff are so professional ,and the food is to die for,such a relaxing atmosphere
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My mum has been a resident for nearly 5 years. The home always has activities on for the residends that she enjoys. Staff are lovely, very, helpful and treat the residends well. Food is lovely. Home is lovely and clean and in a beautifl settering.
I will pass on to the team
I'm extremely pleased with the care my mother receives at this care home. The staff are consistently professional caring and genuinely kind, creating a warm and supportive environment. The food is excellent with plenty of choice and the cleanliness throughout the home is always outstanding. I have complete peace of mind knowing she is so well looked after.
It is much appreciated
So I have no hesitation in recommending this wonderful home from home.
It was a pleasure to look after your wife.
Thank you for choosing us to do this for you
Excellent staff who work as a friendly team to residents and relatives. Sue is always clean and well-presented. The home always looks and smells clean and pleasant. Thank you for all the care you give to my aunt. Good communication on an ongoing basis
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The location is glorious. The food is delicious what makes Ganarew special are the staff. Simply the best!
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Wonderful! Staff are caring and look after mum's every need. They know my mum better than we do. Lovely place for mum to be and it gives us pleasure to visit.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED
Staff always welcoming and helpful and have always treated my father with dignity and respect. The staff seem to always know what is going on and are there immediately when needed or a potential problem arises. Neither I or my sister have ever heard annoyed raised voices from staff and witnessed them cope well and support each other when met with different situations. A manager is always on hand to speak with, if required. The staff deserve the highest praise for the not always easy job they do. Recently our brother also visited and commented very favourably on the new decoration. After nearly 4 years, neither I or my sister, who visit at least weekly, have once been disappointed or felt let down by Ganarew Care Home. For my father's particular needs bearing in mind he is mobile but now doubly incontinent and has little memory beyond the present 30 seconds, we do not think we could have chosen anywhere better. A big thank you to you all.
Thankyou so much for your feedback! It is pleasure to have your father in our home!
My family and I are very pleased with the care provided to my mother Mary. When ever we visit Mary is always well dress and happy. The staff always look presentable and help us with our wishes. Mary has been at the Ganarew a couple of years and she is well looked after. Your care home is highly recommended.
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My mother moved in this summer. She was made to feel very welcome as were the family. My mother settled in within 3 days and enjoys her time at Ganarew. Staff are extremely helpful and a happy bunch. My mother's treated with respect and I couldn't ask for any better. Totally happy with this carehome. First class
This has to be the best care home. The staff are second to none. They are so friendly, professional and give the most attention to all the residents in every way possible. Highly recommend Ganarew. Thank you all of you for being so wonderful to my gorgeous, funny feisty mum! Cx
I will pass on to all of the staff.
This was the third care home my dad stayed in and was by far the best. It is in lovely peaceful surroundings, the staff are amazing to the point that I jokingly said I'd booked myself in for 25 years' time.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to look after your dad.
Ganarew House is, in my opinion, an ideal home for residents such as my sister in law. The care provided is excellent, the staff show exceptional kindess and patience and treat everyone with dignity. The rooms are ideal, the bedrooms being very suitably equipped as are all the facilities and the home is always clean. The food is excellent. The activities are exceptional, with regular entertainment within the home each day, as well as external visitors and visits outside the home as well. I would recommend Ganarew most strongly.
Thank you so much for your review it is very much appreciated by us all
My father-in-law has been at Ganarew for over a year now, he went through some traumatic experiences prior to living at Ganarew and had been in two previous "care homes". Both experiences left us feeling like we had no option but to care for him ourselves, which we tried to do. Unfortunately, his care and safety were above what we could handle at home, and with the aid of social services, we started to look at homes again. We were offered several places over a 4 month period and turned them down. Then we found Ganarew, made a call and went to visit. It instantly felt safe, welcoming and friendly. There was a distinctive "family" feel and all the residents and staff appeared to be happy and content. The rooms are well-equipped and the building is light, clean and comfortable. The care is exceptional and we know he is in safe hands. I really couldn't recommend Ganarew highly enough. The team make what is a hard decision for a family, easy, because you know they care about their residents.
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Dad has been a resident for 8 months now and the staff are always attentive and kind. Dad does not always understand his own needs and can refuse care at times, staff have taken time to get to know him and learn the best way to help him. Whenever we've had any questions or concerns the staff have listened and acted upon them where necessary. He has always been treated with dignity and respect. As a family, we are very happy and confident in the care Dad receives.
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Couldn't wish for more helpful and friendly staff, always pleasant on arrival and when leaving.
Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate it.
My Mum has now been living at Ganarew House for 6 months and what a transformation! Before she became a resident there, she would spend every day on the sofa, totally cut off from us. Due to her dementia, she wasn't communicating, eating or really drinking and I thought that she was coming to the end of her life. However, within days of being in Ganarew House, everything changed. It's like she 'woke up'. Suddenly she started talking again, eating, drinking, smiling and most of all living! And this is down to the expert care that she gets. Every need is taken care of, from nutrition to health, to activities, literally everything. One of the best assets is how much residents' families can integrate into that care package. My dad and I frequently visit and we receive a warm welcome every time. We are included in all decisions about my mum's care and are very much encouraged to be a part of her life. Thank you to all the staff, you really are amazing.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 May 2024Good
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ganarew House
What types of Care is Ganarew House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ganarew House have?
There are 31 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ganarew House?
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, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ganarew House to the centre of Monmouth?
2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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