
The care and consideration given to my father during his stay at Whitchurch House was exceptionalR P(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff were super and provided mum with exceptional care and considerationStella T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care and company my sister received made her life so much more bearableJ A(Sister of Resident/Service User)

The care and consideration given to my father during his stay at Whitchurch House was exceptionalR P(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff were super and provided mum with exceptional care and considerationStella T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care and company my sister received made her life so much more bearableJ A(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Whitchurch House is a beautiful, calm and comfortable caring environment in which to happily enjoy an active life - a place to call home. It is very different from a lot of care homes and is best visited to fully appreciate why.
Set within its own quiet and well maintained gardens, conveniently situated near Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. The gardens feature a variety of patio areas in which to relax and enjoy...
Care Provided by Whitchurch House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 29 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- 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
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We take self funding and funded residents, funded accommodation will require a top up to our normal room rate, please enquire.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Whitchurch House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Whitchurch 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
Owner
- Whitchurch Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Loretta Whittingham(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- You are free to visit at any time, but please be mindful of meal times.
Parking
- Free parking is provided to visitors.
Whitchurch House Reviews (44)
Whitchurch House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.515) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whitchurch House has 44 reviews.
I am so delighted, my mother has settled in very well. The level of care is superb, it has transformed her life. She has made many new friends and always enjoys all the activities. The staff are excellent. Thank you all so much.
The team at Whitchurch House have been outstanding over the whole period (7+ years) that my Auntie was a resident. On numerous occasions, the staff went well beyond the call of duty to sort something out or make her stay more enjoyable or fulfilling. Most of them became dear friends, and my Auntie would chat about what they had been up to and how good they were at their jobs - they were so caring, welcoming and friendly, Whitchurch House never really felt like a Care Home, but rather a very comfortable country house that she felt privileged to live in. The food was also regularly reviewed by my Auntie as excellent - and her health always seemed to benefit from good food which she liked to eat. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the service provided and would recommend it to anyone who has an elderly relative in need of residential care and support.
I cannot praise highly enough the level of care and attention my mother-in-law has had since coming to Whitchurch House, they have transformed her life. She has renewed confidence and regained interest which she had lost while struggling at home. She also has company now and has made new friends which wasn't an option at her flat. I highly recommend Whitchurch House to anyone looking for care in a homely environment.
Thank you for your review; it is good to get positive reviews, it does prove we are getting our care and welfare spot on.
My neighbour is very happy and content at Whitchurch House. She is pleased she finally made the move there. She has found the care and kindness from all the staff exemplary. We are so happy she has found such a lovely place to spend her remaining years, knowing she is being so well looked after.
My Nan is a resident of Whitchurch House and absolutely loves living there. She was extremely self-sufficient and has been living by herself for many years, therefore when she suggested she was going to move to Whitchurch House, naturally I was worried that she wouldn’t like living elsewhere. Thankfully my initial fears were quickly put to rest. Nan is so happy there; the staff are very attentive and extremely friendly. Nan has everything she needs and couldn’t be happier. Her caregiver even contacted me prior to her birthday and at Christmas (knowing I work shifts, often extremely unsociable hours) to ask when I would be available for a group Facetime call, so all the family could speak to her. Those small and often overlooked details are what really matter to someone and consequently, I am extremely happy with the care Nan is receiving. Thank you to all the staff at Whitchurch House for all the amazing work you are doing.
Id like to say that this beautiful home is an amazing place for your relative to be totally looked after. The staff go above and beyond to service the needs of their residents, the grounds are stunning and only a short walk to the river. Would highly recommend you visit if you're in need of care for someone.
My mother-in-law is a resident of Whitchurch House and absolutely loves living there. She is so happy there; she has everything she needs and speaks very highly of all the staff. Her main caregiver arranges Facetime calls which we were able to do over the Christmas period and also on my mother-in-law’s birthday. We are extremely happy with the care she is receiving, so thank you to everyone concerned.
If you are considering residential care for a loved one, then I would strongly recommend a visit, nothing seems too much trouble.
Every time I visit Whitchurch House I am made more than welcome by the wonderful staff and management who always have time to discuss any matters, which I find very reassuring. My friend enjoys the care and attention, which has transformed her life and always praises the staff who are always happy and create a good atmosphere. If you are looking for a well-managed home, with a genuinely homely environment and wonderful staff, I cannot recommend Whitchurch House more highly.
I can't thank the wonderful staff enough for making my life so much better. I am now here full time after having some respite stays. The care and support I receive in this beautiful home have transformed my life. I no longer struggle to cope and have made many new friends to talk, laugh and enjoy activities with.
I cannot praise the staff and home management enough for the difference they have made to my grandmother's life. She has made a miraculous recovery and is enjoying life again with new found friends. Thank you so much.
No matter when I called in the staff always welcomed me and found time in their busy day to discuss any concerns I had.
Her initial behaviour pattern was very challenging. For example, she set off fire alarms, visited other resident's rooms, turned lights off in the corridors and wandered around the home at night.
It is to the great credit of the management at Whitchurch House that they persevered with her, rather than asking the family to move her to another home. After several weeks of patience and good care, she is now a happy and contented old lady.
The atmosphere at Whitchurch House is relaxed and welcoming. The staff are kind and friendly and deliver a high standard of care.
I have no hesitation in highly recommending Whitchurch House.
Initially, we brought her to the home for a look around, to decide on a potential room, to meet staff and for a very professional assessment of Mother's suitability for the home.
Mother chose a beautiful room with direct access to the garden which she loved.
Although not the easiest person to look after, my Mother was gently persuaded by the staff to be involved in the life of the home, leaving her room for excellent and appetising meals in the dining room as well as taking part in the varied activities in the afternoons.
The staff were particularly caring and efficient when my Mother went through a spell of having to be 'barrier nursed' and latterly, towards the end of her life, she was shown such care and attention neither we nor her G.P. had any qualms about her remaining at Whitchurch House until she passed away.
My grandmother has been at Whitchurch House recently. They have completely transformed her life. She is very well cared for in a lovely environment by wonderful staff who show care and compassion greeting everyone with a smile. I cannot recommend Whitchurch House highly enough to anyone looking for a quality care home which feels homely and un-institutionalised.
I went to visit in June and was pleasantly surprised by how well she has settled in.
Whitchurch House has a wonderful feel to it, very homely and in no way clinical.
The staff were very welcoming and had a great relationship with my Aunt, treating her like a person - not another patient.
My Aunt says she loves the food and being able to walk around the gardens.
I am so relieved she has moved to Whitchurch House, as she seems to really enjoy living there.
The care and company my sister received made her life so much more bearable. She was very well looked after and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. I have visited many other homes in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire and Whitchurch House really stands out. The whole atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and comfortable. I would highly recommend Whitchurch House.
We would be very happy to recommend Whitchurch House to any family faced with the same dilemma "to find a good care home to suit our mother in a caring environment" - thank you.
I have been visiting my friend at Whitchurch House for some years now. In that time her quality of life had improved dramatically with the help from the wonderful staff and managers. I have visited other homes in the past, but none compare withWhitchurch House. It really does have a homely feel with lots going on to keep the residents entertained and included. All the staff are very friendly and make everyone very welcome. If I ever needed a care home it would be this one.
My father spent the last year of his life at Whitchurch House. It is a very professionally run care home. The management and owners are excellent. The staff ae all fantastic. there is very little turnover in staff and they go out of their way to spend time talking and listening to the residents. It has a real homely atmosphere. My father was able to make special requests as to what he would like for breakfast or dinner and these were alway accommodated. My father felt loved and respected whilst living there and thoroughly enjoyed the 12 months he spent at Whitchurch House. I would definitely recommend it to others.
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