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'Oatcake Wednesday' is a beloved tradition, with chefs preparing freshly baked Staffordshire oatcakes, often topped with cheese and crispy bacon, for residents and...
Care Provided by Claybourne
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 46 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Claybourne for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Claybourne 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (46)
Claybourne Reviews (69)
Claybourne has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Claybourne has 69 reviews.
What a truly beautiful place to visit residents in. From the initial phone call through to being met by delightful men on the carpark- all most welcoming. The manager and the chaplain all made the visit lovely. The care staff were happy and welcoming and at great ease with all the residents. We truly loved the environment. Well done everyone for creating such a beautiful environment.
I will rate 5 star home, top class.
Mum lived at Claybourne for the final two years of her life and we felt she was very well cared for there, with genuine love and affection. We (her daughters and families) were always made to feel very welcome by all the staff when we visited Mum, no matter when we called in. We always felt kept up to date and informed of Mum's condition and this was very important to us, as her dementia meant that she couldn't keep us informed herself. The design of the home and the range of activities really seemed to enhance Mum's quality of life while she was there. At the end of Mum's life, my sisters and I were able to be with Mum, and the staff at the home were attentive and caring towards both Mum and towards us, without being intrusive, throughout her final day. We could not fault the care that Mum had at the end of her life, and we felt very well supported by the staff at this sad time. So glad someone recommended MHA to us when we needed a dementia home for Mum.
My mum is very happy at Claybourne. Mum is being cared for in a wonderful environment where there are many activities to help stimulate the residents. It is always a pleasure to visit.
Wonderful home, we feel really blessed and very grateful that our mum is happy, therefore we are happy. Professional and compassionate staff.
The care of the staff at Claybourne is wonderful. They seem to love the residents and always look out for them even when the residents can be very difficult. Email contact seems to be poor but the level of care is far more important and so I would highly recommend Claybourne. It is always warm, clean and homely. There's always lots of activities too for the residents and families.
Mum moved in here at the end of January 2016, she has had a wonderful time. She is so happy here, this is because the staff have taken such good care of mum. My mum lived on her own before entering Claybourne, she has early onset Alzheimers and needs a lot of support, she gets the help she needs being her. The staff are so caring and always shows compassion. Mum will express how much she loves it a Claybourne and how she never wants to return home. My sister and I have great peace of mind now. Thank you.
We spent a long time visiting care homes to find the best home for mum. I visited the home three times before making a decision and was so impressed by the consistent friendliness of the staff, the help and advice we received and the warm and friendly atmosphere. We, the family, were supported as much as mum was on the day she transferred to Claybourne. Staff were helpful, kind and reassuring. Although sadly mum's stay at Claybourne was short, she was happy and settled from the day she arrived. Family members and friends were always made to feel welcome and we were encouraged to feel part of the Claybourne community. I would highly recommend visiting.
Outstanding service what more can anyone say.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 November 2019Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (6) & Events (0)
- 06 Oct 2025
Caring for a loved one can be so rewarding but it can also be so demanding. At Claybourne, we provide short-term respite stays designed to give carers a much-needed break...
- 05 Sep 2025
Save 20% on the first six weeks of a self-funded, permanent care placement. To find out more, call us today on 01782 454 422 with the promo code 20%OFF or...
- 30 Jan 2025
There’s nothing like MHA at Christmas. Our care homes, retirement living schemes, and communities are filled with tinsel, Christmas trees, and lights - a burst of light in the gloom...
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Meet the Team (3)

Passionate about delivering high-quality, individualised care, Mark believes in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where residents, staff, and families feel part of a supportive community.

I have over 15 years of experience working in dementia care homes and am deeply passionate about delivering respectful, person-centred care that truly makes a difference. Supporting people living with dementia and their families is something I care about greatly, and I always strive to approach my work with kindness, empathy, and understanding.
Outside of work, I am a devoted wife and proud mum to three amazing boys. Caring for others isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am. My values are rooted in compassion, respect, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those around me.

With over 35 years of experience in adult social care, Julie has developed a compassionate career supporting people with a wide range of needs. Her background includes nursing homes, residential services for individuals living with enduring mental health conditions and dementia care. Now working as Deputy Home Manager at Claybourne, Julie is committed to person-centred care, supporting residents with dignity and respect, and creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for both residents and staff.
Outside of work, Julie values spending quality time with her loved ones and enjoys travelling, especially to warmer destinations where she can relax and recharge. She also has a strong appreciation for animals, finding them calming and therapeutic, and recognises their positive impact on emotional well-being.
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