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Service users have 24-hour access to staff, while enjoying a service that is set up to respect their privacy and dignity, with the use of assisted bathrooms and a lounge area.
The facility...
Care Provided by Abbott House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
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
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbott House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbott 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
- Shaw Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- TBA(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2015
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Abbott House Reviews (66)
Abbott House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.567) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbott House has 66 reviews.
My mum moved into Abbott House last year. She settled very quickly making friends with staff and residents. I think already knowing people who lived there, as she and they are from the local area, has certainly helped her feel at home. Her room is light with a nice view. She enjoys watching the birds and squirrels out of her large window. She has also enjoyed choosing and buying plants to go in the garden area immediately outside her room.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review about the care of your mother, the team will be touched to read this.
When family visits we’re always made to feel welcome.
Weekly visits from an excellent hairdresser who is very reasonably priced and regular visits from a chiropodist.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review about the care of your mother, the team will be touched to read this.
The new local management team are really making a difference and getting Abbott House back on track. Residents and staff seem more settled and lots of friendly faces. A big thank you to everyone at AH for the standard of care given.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review about the care of your mother, the team will be touched to read this.
My sister is very happy at Abbott House. She is more relaxed since she has people she is friendly with. I think making relationships with other residents, who may have complex needs, and consequently is more difficult, is still important. The staff seem to be aware of individual needs, and are there if awkward situations occur. There is always a friendly atmosphere amongst staff and residents. Because I can only visit every 4 or 5 weeks and be with my sister for approximately 3 hours, I feel I cannot comment on food and drink, or activities. I think that, because of her health issues, my sister would be reluctant to join in with many activities. I would like to think that she could go into the garden in a wheelchair when the weather is warm enough. I am glad that a hairdresser comes regularly since it is important that residents can be helped to feel positive about themselves. I think the staff do a splendid job in caring for so many elderly people with varying degrees of need.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review about the care of your sister. Our team will be touched to read this, thank you.
Find staff to be very good considering Mum can be a bit of a pain sometimes to put up with, they are very good with catering to her needs.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I will make sure to pass this on to the rest of the team.
My mum was a resident at Abbott House for just over a year until she sadly passed away last month. Mum was treated with the utmost care, patience and kindness by all the staff throughout her stay. When she first arrived, Mum was independent and walked with a stick, later she used a frame, and then a wheelchair. She found the loss of independence very difficult to cope with, but the carers managed her growing needs superbly as well as taking the time to get to know Mum, which helped her to flourish. She formed special bonds with them all and enjoyed the friendships she made with the other residents, whether through varied activities or chatting in the lounge. She also loved the tasty meals and the weekly visit of the hairdresser! When Mum’s health declined and she received end-of-life care at the home, the carers took it in turns to sit with Mum and reassure her, which was a great comfort to her, and I will never forget how they supported me and my family in such a difficult time.
Thank you so much for your review; it really means a lot to us. We are so touched to hear these kind words and our team really does strive to achieve the best quality of care for all of the residents. We are like one big family here, and it was a delight to have your mum as part of it.
I cannot speak highly enough about Abbott House. Within just one week my nan had made significant improvements. She is so well looked after by the entire team. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and the food is excellent. In my nan's own words, we'd "never tasted roast beef as tender as that". Such a peaceful place too!
Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy to hear this and it will be passed onto our wonderful team.
I am very happy with the care my mum is given. The building and rooms are kept very clean. The staff are very friendly and caring. The management is very professional and helpful.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that your mum is enjoying her time here with us at Abbott House. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.
The home has a calm, cheerful atmosphere, with none of the clutter and odours that sometimes characterise care homes.
The new management team and a higher proportion of permanent staff are working hard to improve communication and to create a team approach to meeting the needs of individual residents. I know she is in caring and safe hands.
Thank you for your kind comments. We are pleased to hear that your mum is being well looked after by our team who strive to achieve the highest standard of care for all of our residents. Your feedback will be passed on, thank you.
The home has a good atmosphere, and everybody is friendly. Easy access and lovely rooms. Nice gardens and a good view from the room. Staff overall is kind and helpful. Visiting is very easy, and taking Mum out for little outings is no problem.
Thanks so much for your kind comments. We are so pleased to hear that your mum is enjoying her time here at Abbott House. Your review will be passed on to the team.
Pleasant bright home with nice rooms. Would be beneficial to have a welcome when entering the building but rarely see anyone. If I need information I have to search someone out. Always very pleasant when I do find someone.
My father has just completed his first week at Abbott House. The care and compassion shown by the staff has been exceptional and everyone is so professional yet human. I cannot have asked for a better experience. Dad has already settled in and is happier than I have seen him for a very long time. I cannot recommend this home highly enough.
My mother is cared for with empathy and respect, she always tells me when I visit her how much she loves living at Abbott House, you can't ask for more than that.
Good communication from staff and the manager, myself and my family are always making me welcome when we visit. Thank you for the care and support you give my mum.
Everyone we have met or spoken to, who is involved with her care, has made us feel that they are caring for one of their own.
The communication with us has been very good. We always feel she is in the best place we could have found for her.
During the difficult times of the pandemic, they have gone above and beyond to keep all the residents safe.
Abbott House is a very safe and happy place for any elderly person to live and be cared for. Every decision that's made, by all members of the team, has the wellbeing of the residents at its centre.
I visited my friend at the start of the year, the staff are always so friendly and helpful, nothing is to much trouble, lovely and clean. Such a warm welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy coming into the home. Lovely place.
I totally recommend this care home. My mother has been a resident for nearly 3 years and her care has been of the highest standard. The home is clean, well furnished. The staff are so caring, friendly and genuine with their level of support. Staff are well trained and there is a great rapport between staff, residents and their families. During this year's pandemic, the staff have really stepped up even more to ensure residents safety, health and well being. They do a difficult job under difficult circumstances and deserve recognition for the ways in which they continue to look after our vulnerable loved ones. I continue to be impressed - and very grateful.
Mum was looked after in Abbott House for the 2 years until her recent death. We were extremely happy with the lovely care she received in all this time. As a healthcare professional myself, I have visited many homes but I can truly say Abbott House is the nicest home I have really ever visited. The managers lead a lovely team of staff that genuinely care and even at the end of mum's life their care was amazing. I would thoroughly recommend this home to anyone.
Abbott House has a lovely friendly atmosphere and both management and staff strive to ensure that residents are happy and comfortable.
I am very pleased with the way the staff at Abbott House have cared for my mother, especially during the last few extremely difficult 'Covid' months. The staff appear happy, caring and well-trained and I would like to thank them most sincerely for all their hard work.
They continue to protect residents and staff and do what they can to keep them in contact with their family.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 January 2018Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 14 May 2012Recipient: Abbott House
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (7)

Hannah is very creative and in her spare time likes photography, painting, art and historical research. Hannah hand paints cards for each resident on their birthday.
Hannah is learning to bake, makes beautiful sandwiches and is also our resident DJ.

Astra is the newest member of our team, joining in April 2021. Astra has four children and is a grandmother. Astra loves cooking for her family and has worked in kitchens in hospitals and special needs facilities. She is very experienced in preparing buffets for large numbers and is very creative with sandwich fillings. Each week she makes a new "special" filling for the residents to try. Current favourites are cheese, mayonnaise and spring onion and the "all day breakfast" along with sausage and pickle. In her spare time Astra likes to spend time with her family and drive her new convertible...yes it is an Astra!

My name is Stuart James Upex. I have lived in Oundle for fifty two years. Most of my ancestors lived in the local village for many centuries. I have worked in a warehouse, a shop and for many years in a local school. For three years I was a carer for my brother and fathers. I have a NVQ qualification in cleaning from Cambridge regional college. Outside of work my interests are reading, cinema and history (especially the great war). I joined the housekeeping team at Abbott house in march 2021. I have found the staff to be helpful and I believe my efforts help to maintain a good standard of living for the residents.

My name is Hannah Francis I am the Deputy Manager at Abbott House. I started on the 6th of December 2021 as a Support Worker, since that time I have progressed through to a senior Support Worker, Team Leader and recently Deputy Manager.
Before coming to Abbott House, I previously worked in aviation and had my own business as a freelance equine groom. I made the decision to come into the care sector after being inspired by the team that cared for both my parents.

I started working at Abbott House in November as a support worker and over the last 2 years, I have worked my way up to become a Senior/Team Leader. I am being supported to complete my NVQ 3, I really enjoy my job as I like to care for and support others.

I started working at Abbott House in January 2020 as my first job as a day support worker. After a year of gaining knowledge, I have been lucky to have had an opportunity to become a night Team Leader to which I continue to enjoy whilst working with a great team.

My name is Suzanne Jolly and I am the Service Administrator at Abbott House.
I joined Shaw Healthcare in October 2022 after my family and I immigrated from South Africa to the United Kingdom.
My previous working career has always been in the legal profession and I was a paralegal in South Africa.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the change in my job role in the care sector and find every day both a challenge and hugely rewarding.
As a service administrator, my role is varied and I have interactions with colleagues, residents, service users families and external companies/associations on a daily basis.
I strive to be efficient in all of my duties and provide support wherever I can within Abbott House.
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