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Alongside skilled and professional care, the home supports an active lifestyle and positive social environment, with a choice of lounges and a dining room that overlooks well-maintained gardens.
An on-site chef prepares a nutritious menu of food and an open house policy on visiting means relatives and friends can enjoy seeing their loved ones during the day or evening.
Care Provided by Brookholme Residential Home
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 40 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
- 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 Brookholme Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brookholme Residential 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
Group / Owner
- Rosecare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Donna Redman(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Visiting
- The care home has an open door policy so please do feel free to visit at any time.
Parking
- Free parking available on-site.
Brookholme Residential Home Reviews (28)
Brookholme Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.524) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brookholme Residential Home has 28 reviews.
The care home and their staff are excellent. I have personally witnessed a resident who had soiled themselves. The staff were very caring and understanding. When the resident returned I noted that they were freshly clothed and the staff took time to disinfect and clean the residents chair.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate your recognition of our team's efforts. Providing respectful, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do, and it's reassuring to hear that this was evident during your visit.
Her medical and care needs are very well managed. The staff are vigilant and have on a number of occasions, arrange for a medical visit or even transfer to hospital.
This is a place that our relative can call home. The staff, residents and visitors coexist together in one happy community.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We're truly heartened to hear that your Aunty feels at home at Brookholme and that you've experienced such warmth and support from our team. It's wonderful to know that the activities and care provided are making a meaningful difference in her...
It was a very daunting process made much easier by the support and compassion from the Brookholme Team.
My dad looks healthy and happy and has made friends with the residents and staff. The staff go above and beyond to attend the residents every need and make their experience a homely one.
I couldn't imagine finding a better home for my dad and thank the staff from the bottom of my heart for everything they do.
Special thanks to 7 staff members in particular who go the extra mile. The two guys also work exceptionally hard but I can't remember their names.I should also mention the cook who adapts meals and snacks for the residents without a problem - lovely girl!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We're truly grateful for your kind words about the Brookholme team and are delighted to hear your dad is happy and well cared for. It means the world to know our team's efforts make such a positive impact. We'll be sure to pass on your thanks to all the staff, including the cook and the wonderful team members who go above and beyond.
There is a range of activities that Mum joins in with and this helps to keep her alert, stimulated and happy.
If they need to contact me or update me on either a health or personal related issue concerning Mum I have absolute confidence that this will happen, and there is always someone on hand if you ever need to contact the home.
Thanks you very much for this great review and thank you for always being so supportive
Dad, who has Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, has been in Brookholme for 15 months, and we could not be happier with the care he is receiving. Dad is looking much better than he ever did at home, due to regular meals, personal hygiene care, mental stimulation from the many regular activities, and not being depressed with friends around him. Having such dedicated carers, and support staff, on hand to deal with any issues has taken the stress off myself and my brother, and we can now visit dad as sons, and enjoy quality time with him. Thank you all the team.
Thank you so much for this great review. We are glad that your father has settled in so well and you have the comfort of knowing that he is in a caring and stimulating environment.
Mum was brought to Brookholme for restbite after a short stay in hospital due to her falling at home. The staff have been amazing helping mum settle in and after consultation with family decided to let mum stay here following her capacity assemant. Mum is very settled and looks well and family are very happy with the home and her care.
Thank you very much for this great review. We are so glad that your mum has settled in so well and you are happy with the home and our amazing staff.
My mother has been in Brookholme for 2.5 years and I have found the staff and facilities very good. There are activities to do every day and the food is varied and freshly cooked on the premises. Also the medical care has been excellent.
Thank you very much for this review and the great feedback
They have daily activities and cater these to the residents abilities.
Thank you very much for the feedback. Thank for the greta comments about the home and our wonderful staff
Initially Mum was is a small room as I knew she was only going to be there short term, however, the manager still asked me if Mum would like a bigger room with an en-suite when one became available.
My mum is really well looked after at Brookeholme and I have no doubt whatsoever, that if Mum had to return to residential care, Brookeholme would be my first point of call and at the very top of my list. Thank you so much to an amazing team!
Thank you very much for this feedback. The staff do try very hard to meet the needs of our residents who we consider to be members of our extended family.
As a resident on respite care, before moving forward I would like to enlighten my experience here. Staff can't do enough for everyone, I have got involved with all the fun stuff that is put on for the residents as challenging as this may be. Food is good, if not appropriate it is easily altered by the staff. Always clean. All in all, it is comforting to know that decent people care for others. Would happily come back again (not too soon though as I still have a lot to achieve). Thanks.
Thank you, Craig, I'm glad to hear you have had such a positive stay with us. The staff really do enjoy what they do and I think this makes a difference in the way that the care is delivered. Good luck in all that you wish to achieve and hope you remain in touch and keep us updated on your journey.
My sister and myself had to move Mum, who is in the early stage of Dementia from another care home, where sadly we felt there were things we weren’t happy with.
My sister reassured me that the care home manager, (who she had known for many years) is such a nice, kind, professional person.
How right she was!
We moved my mum to Brookholme on Monday of this week.
On arrival, we met so many of the wonderful staff, who I observed are more like friends to the residents than paid carers.
I cannot believe how quickly Mum has settled into Brookholme.
We know for Mum and the Brookholme staff (as the saying goes) “This will be the start of a beautiful friendship.“
Thanks again for all your kindness.
Wow! Thank you very much for this feedback. We are so pleased that Mum has settled down so well. Here is to that beautiful friendship.
Excellent and caring team with a great manager. Really friendly and welcoming and everyone is treated with care and respect. Time is really taken to engage with all the residents. We visited today and it was lovely to see the residents in the garden meeting Shetland ponies that had come to visit.
Thank you so much for this great review. The quality of care is all down to a great manager and the staff team.
Mum is encouraged to join in the daily activities. The care home is very clean and Mum has a lovely bedroom. Mum has lots of friends at Brookholme, both residents and staff and I now feel they are our Brookholme family. Thank you, Brookholme, for looking after my mum.
Thank you for this great feedback. We are so glad that Mum has settled down so well and made so many new friends. This is wonderful.
Our mother has been at Brookholme now for several years and we have been very happy with her care. She has always enjoyed the food that is freshly prepared in the kitchen and there are always activities for her to choose to join in, or observe. We are confident that she is safe and well looked after by staff, who are friendly and approachable. There is good communication, when necessary, from the seniors, the manager and the owner. Their responsibility to protect residents and staff during the pandemic was taken very seriously. We cannot thank them enough and their efforts are greatly appreciated. I would recommend Brookholme as a very good care home.
Thank you so much for this review. So glad that your mother is very happy at Brookholme. We will continue to do our best.
During Covid, I managed to employ three wonderful carers to visit my cousin three or four times a day! However, in March 2021 she had a couple of falls at home and they felt she needed full-time care. The last visit to hospital was for over two weeks during which she had two more falls.
She was discharged into Brookholme Residential Home for six weeks of respite care but settled in so well that she has stayed.
I live on the south coast and at first tried to visit her once a fortnight, however, she is so settled that now I visit once a month.
I know that she is well looked after, kept busy and well fed and cared for. I love being able to look at Facebook and see her doing some of the amazing activities that are planned for the residents. She looks happy and well cared for.
Thank you so much for this very positive feedback. So glad that your cousin chose to stay at Brookholme and become part of our family.
Always a pleasure to talk to the staff for information or a review on my mum the manager is so very helpful. Always ring if there's a problem or they want to speak to me regarding my mum's care I'm so dependent on them for the care of my mum.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We really appreciate this.
Above all, she is safe! Which is what matters most to me.
Thank you so much for your great feedback. We are so glad that your wife is happy at Brookholme. We have a great staff team who always try and go above and beyond.
Mum has now been at Brookholme for almost three years. In that time, her mobility has deteriorated and she is much more confused. The care offered never wavers. Mum is treated with kindness and respect and is encouraged to join in whatever activities she can. I can always speak to the staff and know they would contact me if there were any concerns. This home was a true Godsend and we have been so pleased that Mum came to live here.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are happy to hear that our wonderful staff try and go above and beyond.
Mum moved into Brookholme Residential Home in May this year following a diagnosis of Parkinson's related dementia mum was no longer capable of independent living. Mum's symptoms worsened at great speed which was very hard to come to terms with given the strong intelligent independent woman she had always been. Once settled into her new home it was comforting for my sister and myself to see that mum seemed happy in her own world and has told us both that the carers are kind and attentive with her, that she is comfortable in her room and enjoys the activities and the food at Brookholme. The manager is very responsive if we have a request or concern and ensures we are kept informed on progress and outcome and the owner has been very understanding regarding the lasting POA process. All in all the team at Brookholme have made this very difficult transition more bearable for which we are greatly appreciative and thank them for the compassion and care mum has and continues to receive.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are proud of our wonderful staff who try and go above and beyond. So glad that your mum is well settled and happy at Brookholme.
I cannot fault all the staff they cared for Mum with love, respect and compassion. They also cared for us as a family and kept us up to date if mum wasn't well or there was a problem.
The staff work hard to come up with imaginative ideas and activities to keep residents entertained and on high days and holidays, the catering matches the occasion, Chinese New Year, St Georges Day etc. On birthdays cakes are baked and decorated to the resident's interest and likes-in Mums case chocolate.
Mum made friends there with both residents and staff as did we (they're our Brookholme family)
Sadly Mum recently passed away. Mum was poorly for a few months and the attention, care, love, respect and compassion Mum received never wavered, this was also extended to us as a family.
Once again a big THANK YOU TO EVERYONE.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We have a wonderful staff team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 June 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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- 31 Dec 2020Recipient: Brookholme Residential Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookholme Residential Home
What types of Care is Brookholme Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brookholme Residential Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brookholme Residential Home?
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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brookholme Residential Home to the centre of Chesterfield?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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