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Situated in the picturesque village of Folkingham, which is between Sleaford and Bourne on the A15, The Five Bells is a listed building approximately 350 to 400 years old in the middle...
Care Provided by The Five Bells Residential Care 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 28 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please contact us to confirm the specific rate applicable to the room and your requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Five Bells Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Five Bells Residential 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
Group / Owner
- Compleat Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracey Wilson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (16)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- Visits to be pre-arranged please
Parking
- On street parking + free parking adjacent to village green
The Five Bells Residential Care Home Reviews (18)
The Five Bells Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.173) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Five Bells Residential Care Home has 18 reviews.
Mumhas adjusted extremely well and fought through her severe depression and negativity in life. This has been due to the excellent care and continued reviews of her progress.
It is still early days for her, but I am confident she will continue to improve in this clean, warm and very caring setting. Thank you.
The team are always happy and polite and you can see they put my father's needs first.
My father has dementia and can be very cantankerous. The care he receives is excellent. The carers always treat him with respect and dignity, even though he can be difficult at times. I'm also delighted with the communication I receive regarding his well-being.
Following on from the care my Dad previously received this is a breath of fresh air, nothing is too much trouble and the communication is excellent. My Dad is really happy there and we are close by if needed.
This care home has the most wonderful staff who treat the residents with respect, dignity and the utmost care at all times.
It may not be the smartest of care homes but more important than looks my stepmother seems happy at Five Bells. The staff seem to genuinely care for the residents and there always seems to be carers about. Step-mum says that she is looked after well, plentiful, is warm and smell-free. My only criticism would be that we have to make an appointment to visit, which takes away the spontaneous quick pop-in. I guess that is part of the home security procedure though, can only be a good thing. My stepmom's room is small but homely. Can't really fault anything.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our home. It's our pleasure to meet your Step mum's needs. Our staff are the heart & soul of the care home. We appreciate your feedback and take all comments onboard to help keep improving our service.
My dad moved here after mum had died. He came from the South Lakes. He has settled in well and all the staff have been very kind to him. This is a nice place to be. Highly recommend.
I have always found the care they have received to be of a high standard, they are treated with respect and understanding. All the staff consider my aunt's needs, they take time to listen to her and are supporting her through a difficult time wonderfully.
The communication between myself and the team is excellent, I am kept up to date with medical information and her general daily life.
In relation to my parents, both of whom died at The Five Bells, the care and support that they received was second to none. Plus the staff were very supportive of me as I went through the difficult times.
I feel that the home is a wonderful home-from-home for the residents, with staff who care about each resident as an individual.
Dear Judy, thank you kindly for taking the time to review our service. It was a pleasure to meet the needs of your late parents and more recently to provide care for your aunt. We're really pleased to hear our communication and support levels have been kept to a high standard. Thank you again.
My Aunt has a lovely flat where she can be independent but also receive any support she needs from the residential care home. She enjoys to walk up and down the lane to spend time on the patio overlooking the countryside or up into the village. I am reassured knowing she is safe and content.
All staff (including team leaders, activity workers, carers, managers, domestic and admin staff) always have a smile and will spend time chatting to my Aunt as they go about their work.
Thank you Five Bells, I cannot recommend you highly enough. You always aim to listen and support.
Dear Ann, thank you very much for taking the time to review our care home. It is a pleasure to have your aunt with us and we're really pleased to hear that she is enjoying her new home and our team is providing the support she needs.
They were unfailingly kind, considerate and efficient and make the place feel like a real home from home.
Food was good, freshly prepared and age-appropriate. Rehabilitation plans were quickly prepared, explained and carried through.
I'd like to offer my grateful thanks to everyone at Five Bells.
My mum became a resident at Tannery Lane, 5 Bells Care home in Jan 19. Since that point her confidence has grown and her independence has returned. The staff, facilities and general care provided is excellent. I have absolutely no concerns for her wellbeing.
The two weeks respite care that I had was excellent. All staff were caring and friendly and the room was homely and comfortable. Would certainly be happy to go again.
The Five Bells is a safe and caring home for my mother who has lived there for the last eight years. The staff have an excellent attitude and make the residents feel at home.
Caring friendly staff are the key feature of this home.
Following a fall my mother was discharged from hospital to a respite bed. Even though she arrived late the staff were kind and helpful. I felt completely secure knowing that mum was being well looked after. The staff were all kind, efficient and caring. The food was freshly prepared and well cooked. Mum was very happy there and very well looked after. I would definitely use again.
She was very happy there, at first having a delightful cottage in the complex and later moving into a room of her own within the main building as she required more care.
Generous care and support was provided throughout.
She really thought of it as "home".
The caring staff and nurses are all excellent, they saw to her every need, they looked upon her as their grandmother, even coming in to sit with her on their days off while she was dying. Excellent.
During the 18 months my husband was at The Five Bells I and my family found the care, comfort and homeliness second to none. I came every day so was able to observe the day to day life of the home.
Very supportive and caring staff. Lovely to see the same staff every time we visit Dad is very happy here and well supported with his interests. The Five Bells has a 'homely' feel which we appreciate.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 March 2019Good
- CaringRequires improvement
- 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 Five Bells Residential Care Home
What types of Care is The Five Bells Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Five Bells Residential Care Home have?
There are 16 Single Rooms and 6 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Five Bells Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Five Bells Residential Care Home to the centre of Sleaford?
7.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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