The Gables
18 Broomfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5PBOther Care Homes you may be interested in:
Care Provided by The Gables
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 30 Service Users
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
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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Yearly cost of living rise
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- DKL Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kim Northwood (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
The Gables Reviews (9)
Over all time The Gables has 9 reviews.
Following a long stay in hospital, it was evident that our brother needed 24-hour care. He moved into The Gables Rest Home, Kidderminster, in June 2023. From the moment we met the manager and care staff, we were confident that he would receive the care and respect that he is so worthy of. Because of the support, encouragement and care, he is able to remain as independent as he is able. He joins in with daily activities that the activity coordinator organises and he has also helped to set up a book club. He is also taken to the pub for a meal with care staff and the activities coordinator, along with the men, where they re-live their memories. He is happy and content living at The Gables Rest Home and we and other members of our family are relieved to know that he’s settled into care home life so well.
We feel happier knowing she is safe and so well cared for, also knowing the communication is excellent, we will always be asked our opinion on things and informed of any concerns or needs.
Simply put, we wouldn’t have Mum anywhere else, this is truly her home and she loves it!
Me and my wife live in Spain and it's so important to have contact with my father-in-law in the UK.So we have installed a picture frame that I can update from Spain to keep him updated with the family photos of them growing up. We use social media weekly and because his hearing is poor we have supplied a headset which blue tooth's to his phone. The care home has set all of this up for us and they are so helpful that I cannot put into words how grateful we are to all the staff. They are so caring and approachable to any request we make, he loves going out on trips and involves himself in most of the activities laid on by the staff.
My cousin has resided at The Gables for over 3 years now, and although it took time to settle in, she is now happy with the home and staff. My wife and I moved to Devon in 2021 and so it has proved difficult to visit the Gables. My cousin has some mental health issues and the staff are always understanding and caring, encouraging her to be more engaged with activities within and outside the Gables. My contacts with staff at the Gables, either in person, via the telephone or by e-mail have always been handled professionally and efficiently. I've given a 4-star score in some categories as her room is not 5 star, as she awaits a room in the new extension - currently being built.
The Gables is well run, with excellent activities and well trained staff who provide quality care for my mom. She loves the food and it never stops coming! They are currently undergoing building work but are ensuring that it doesn't impact upon the residents.
My mum received compassionate and kind care at the Gables during the last years of her life and especially at the end of her life. She seemed contented and generally well looked after by the team at the Gables.
My brother has been a resident at the Gables for 10 years and in that time he has received the most wonderful care. This gives me peace of mind knowing he is well cared for. There are lots of activities and a very happy atmosphere. All the staff are respectful of my brother and his care needs and I cannot praise them enough for all the hard and sometimes challenging work that they carry out. The managers and administrators are brilliant. A wonderful setting brilliant staff and a happy home.
My mother and father are residents at The Gables care home and have been for over a year now. I have found the care they have received has been exemplary, in that the care packages they have put in place are individual to both of their needs. My father went into the care home under palliative care and only had days to live, but due to the fantastic care he has had from all the staff, here we are a year on, and he's still with us. My mother went in just a few days after my father as she had a heart attack and couldn't look after herself and is being so well looked after, she is also receiving fantastic care. The home is currently being refurbished but I would be happy to recommend The Gables care home and Im even thinking of booking my place for when I need it.
My Dad said he would never go into a care home. But had no choice as his health deteriorated. The Gables made him so comfortable and welcome, that he changed his mind and didn't want to leave. The staff were incredible, with patience, kindness and understanding. I can't believe how many enjoyable activities and outings they provide. Residents are all treated like one big happy family. Care and empathy is in abundance at the Gables, and I am so grateful for everything you do. Well done all of you and thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 May 2022- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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 The Gables
What types of Care is The Gables registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Gables have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Gables?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Gables to the centre of Kidderminster?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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