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The home offers long and short term respite care.
All rooms have a neutral interior, an en-suite and large flat-screen TV’s in addition...
Care Provided by The Willows Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 17 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please call the home to discuss in more detail.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Willows Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Willows 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
- Green Range Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Dunmore (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
Room Information
- Single Rooms (17)
The Willows Care Home Reviews (11)
The Willows Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.989) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Willows Care Home has 11 reviews.
Dad was only in the care home for 2 months before he sadly passed away. We always found it to be very homely. The staff were always very smily & helpful & we know he was comfortable in his final weeks. Being a small care home we found the staff to be very approachable & flexible. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the manager & her team to others.
Thought the staff very friendly, It's been along time since I saw mum smile and she did when at The Willows Care Home. Her hair and nails looked very nice. The residents seemed quite happy. If I had to consider putting mum into a home, I would definitely consider The Willows.
From day one, just after COVID-19, my dad has been cared for by the wonderful staff at The Willows with such care and dedication. Dad has advanced Alzheimer's and is treated with patience, respect, dignity and humour, to which he responds really positively. The staff have managed his 'quirks' and medical needs 24/7 for years, always advising promptly if there is an issue. This small care home with promptly and friendly atmosphere is perfect for Dad, the staff always have time for him and visiting family. We feel blessed to have The Willows staff looking after Dad.
My father-in-law passed away at The Willows very recently. The Willows' star quality is that it feels just like a home with all staff working to the same goal, to provide excellent care. This is reflected in the happy and relaxed atmosphere. Staff can be seen by residents hanging the washing out, a normal daily activity, which is a perfect example of how a home should be; There is absolutely no sense of the dreaded ‘institution’. The manager keeps the residents' best interests at heart at all times. My father-in-law was not easy to care for, but his care was excellent. The challenges he presented were addressed with sensitivity and respect, resulting in us feeling a great sense of trust. Visiting is welcomed, and as my father-in-law was dying we could feel the kindness and compassion shown to us all, by all, and especially to him. If in future I ever need residential care I would choose a home exactly like The Willows because they have got it just right. Thank you.
Thank you Karen for such kind words, we are glad you felt welcomed.
While Mum was only at The Willows for a little over 3 weeks before she passed away, the care she received during that time was second to none and the support offered to relatives was excellent, even down to providing a bed for the night and refreshments. We would highly recommend The Willows, which has a lovely homely atmosphere as soon as you walk through the door and incredibly thoughtful and caring staff.
We have been really delighted with the wonderful care Mum has received at The Willows since she moved in at short notice last November. The manager and her team are tremendously good. We cannot thank them enough for living in during lockdown to minimise risk to the residents. The staff take a real personal interest in each resident as an individual, and there is lots of fun and cheerfulness in the home. Medical issues are handled carefully. The garden is lovely and we have started to be able to visit again, with due precautions. Thank you so much.
Alison thank you so much for all your support and kind words. Your mum is a very gracious and delightful lady to look after a real pleasure. Mum has coped remarkably well since we have been locked down. Hopefully, be able to return back to normality very soon.
I’ve been going there at different times, and on each occasion, I have found my mother happy and satisfied.
The staff are very friendly and committed to providing good care and attention to detail!
During the Coronavirus lockdown, the staff worked very hard and even stayed in the home for the whole of the duration so as not to bring in or out any infection. Can’t thank them enough.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Margaret. It is an absolute pleasure looking after your mum. We have had some good laughs with Mum during the lockdown. But we do miss your visits. Stay safe you and your family.
My mother has been resident at The Willows since Sept 2017, initially to be with my father who had Alzheimer's and needed full-time care. He died in February last year, and it is a testament to how settled she is at The Willows that she wanted to remain there. Being a small home with a small and dedicated staff team, it does feel like an extension of our family, and during the Covid crisis, I have really missed popping in three or four times a week as I used to. The staff care for my mother as if she were their own family, and what more can you ask for? The owner regularly makes improvements to the environment, and the rear garden is particularly peaceful to sit in. The manager is approachable so in addition to the regular 'formal' reviews of care that we are offered, I feel I can always pick up the phone if I need to (for example at the moment to ask if staff can help my mother try on new footwear). All in all a warm and supportive place.
Thank You, Viv, We really appreciate the feedback. I have to really take my hat off to the carers over the last few months they have gone above and beyond their job role. Thank-you again.
My father has been in care at The Willows Worcester for eight months now. They have both been very caring and dedicated to his care even when he was going through his 'awkward' moments. People living at The Willows are respected, cared for and handled professionally. As importantly, they are friendly and approachable, showing a real devotion towards caring. During COVID the staff self-isolated to ensure chances of infection were minimal which showed a real dedication given the threat this virus offers to all elderly people. Some entertainment is offered but more importantly, the staff offer a real empathy with the residents - they are not just another paying customer but are respected as individuals. The character building really suits my father but what pleases me most is the fact he appears content during his stay at the home.
Hello, Phillip thank you so much for your kind words, Your father is an absolute pleasure. Keeps us on our toes. Thank you so much for your support and co-operation through the bad times.
In my view, The Willows has given my father excellent care, especially during this Covid lockdown time. The staff have locked down with the residents keeping them as safe as possible. My father is always well looked after, clean and well dressed. We are free to visit any time normally, obviously not during lockdown restrictions. He is happy there, the staff always cheerful and attentive. We are able to Skype or speak on the phone with him when not able to visit. I know people think care homes expensive, but a lady living near my home pays £400 per week to social services for a thirty-minute breakfast call from carers each morning.
Hello Christine, Wow Dad has been here many years, and still the huge character now from when he first walked in. We have missed your visits over the last few months. Hope all your family are well. Looking forward to seeing you very shortly. Please stay safe.
My father and stepmother have been residents at the Willows for a number of months. I have been very grateful for the help and support that the home has provided for my parents and it has been a source of great comfort that I have been able to rely on the staff at a time when they have been in most need. The staff do a fantastic job and work very hard to provide the best possible care for their guests. The facilities in the Willows are very good; my parents both have lovely rooms and the communal areas are well furnished and inviting. When the sun is out there is also a lovely garden. Overall I think the Willows offers a very good standard of care and provides excellent value for money.
I would just like to say thank you, Nick, for your very kind words. It is an absolute pleasure looking after your Dad and Step Mum. It has been a very hard few months but hopefully now back on the road to recovery. Please stay safe.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 November 2024Good
- 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 The Willows Care Home
What types of Care is The Willows Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Willows Care Home have?
There are 17 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Willows Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 The Willows Care Home to the centre of Worcester?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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