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All professionals focus on the dignity of the individual, involving them in decision-making and with a welcoming approach to loved ones.
By getting to know each resident, their tastes and social history, the team can organise a satisfying service at the same time as being aware of their caring role.
Care Provided by Alexandra House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 22 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alexandra House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alexandra 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
- My Choice Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Abigail Megail / Joanna Turgoose (Joint Registered Managers)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at all times except during lunch 1-2pm
Parking
- Car park on premises and off road parking opposite home
Alexandra House Reviews (10)
Alexandra House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.355) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alexandra House has 10 reviews.
My dad moved into Alexandra House two months ago, and he is thriving due to the exceptional care given. My family are overjoyed and couldn't be more assured that Dad is safe, happy and cared for to such a high standard. Thank you. Alexandra House is beautifully clean and maintained and has a proper homely feel.
Thank you Kevin, we are so happy to hear this. Dad has built some wonderful relationships with staff and residents and we are delighted to have him with us.
He had three weeks of respite at Alexandra House and the excellent support and care he received has enabled him to return home and resume an active and independent life.
We chose Alexandra House as they also cared well for my mother in her final years.
Thank you Catherine for your kind words. It was a pleasure to support dads rehabilitation and he is a joy to be around. We are so pleased with the progress he has made.
My husband was cared for with the utmost skill and compassion while at Alexandra House. The management and all staff did everything they could to ensure his comfort during his last days.
Thankyou for your lovely feedback it was a pleasure to care for your husband .
Thank you so much to all the team at Alexandra House for caring and looking after my Mum during her recent 2 week short term stay. At 98 my Mum had never been in a Care Hime situation before and was quite anxious before staying at the home. I have wholehearted praise for the care, love and support that she has received. She herself had no complaints whatsoever about her stay. She found the staff very helpful and supportive, nice food with a varied menu and stayed in a lovely newly refurbished room. As her son, l too had the comfort that she was being very well looked after during my holiday break. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind words Barry. It was a joy to have mum stay with us and please get in touch if we can help in the future.
I am very happy at Alexandra House with the care and support I receive. I have lived here for 4 years now and I am very satisfied.
Thank you for your kind words J P. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the care and support you receive. It's wonderful to know that after four years, you continue to feel satisfied and comfortable living here. Your feedback means a great deal to our team and I'll be sure to pass it on.
I visit my aunt, and my late mother was here, and I found that the staff etc. have been excellent in their care.
Thank you so much for your kind words Barry. We are really grateful that you have taken the time to share your experience. It means a lot to know that both your aunt and your mother received excellent care and support from our team. I will make sure that your feedback is shared with all the staff here.
Lovely, friendly staff who take care of mum and treat her with dignity and respect. My only concern is that mum has had several falls and has been left to go upstairs alone via the stairs when she is vulnerable to falls, and she has had previous falls and has had previous falls and breaks - we know she is a wanderer, and this is our concern.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for recognising the care and dignity our team provides to your mum. Her safety and wellbeing are always our top priority. We ensure she is always accompanied and supported with her movement around the home. We truly value your input and are already in...
In his last weeks, the skill, care and kindness shown to him - and me, his only daughter - was truly magnificent and brought great solace and comfort to us both. When the time comes, I hope Alexandra House will find a room for me!
Thank you for sharing your feedback R S. As a team, we are delighted that you were happy with the care and support dad received with us.
I have over many years seen multiple Care Homes and Nursing Homes, and I unhesitatingly recommend Alexandra House for their dedication and humanity, in pleasant settings.
Pleasant, homely atmosphere. Friendly, caring staff and management.
Well maintained building.
Convenient central location.
Free visiting, no specific times.
Family and friends made welcome.
Bed Vacancies
No Vacancies
Posted: 28 July 2026Elder care
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 14 Sep 2025Recipient: Alexandra House
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Meet the Team (2)

Joanne has worked in social care for the past 38 years. Working her way up from a carer to a Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care. Her areas of responsibility are medication management, IPC, rotas and staff wellbeing. She has been in the management role at Alexandra House for the last 9 years, but has worked at the home for 13 years, overseeing many changes and developments. She has progressed in her career at Alexandra House, which has allowed her to now be in a managerial role, which she sees as a privilege.
She has lived in Ludlow all of her life and raised four children. Her interests are family, reading and socialising with family and friends. She is excited about the plans for the future at Alexandra House and is looking forward to playing a part in these.

Abigail has worked in Social Care for 20 years, gaining a passion for training and development. She completed the TAQA Assessor qualification in 2015 and has delivered RQF Level 2, 3 and 4 Diplomas in Adult Social Care at Alexandra House, whilst attending regular Standardisation meetings to maintain knowledge and support delivery. She believes in training and development that exceeds mandatory requirements as it enables a positive and ambitious workforce, staff retention and a high level of quality care.
Her Level 3 Training and Education qualification has championed a robust induction process and the delivery of The Care Certificate for all new employees. Following on from this, she completed her RQF Level 5 in Leading and Managing in Adult Care, progressing her into a managerial role.
She has three children and enjoys spending time with her family
Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandra House
What types of Care is Alexandra House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Alexandra House have?
There are 18 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Alexandra House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, 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 Alexandra House to the centre of Ludlow?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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