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The home has offered efficient care practice since first opening in 1988 and has undergone extensive refurbishment, with pleasing aesthetics and decorations complementing the service of professional carers.
A number of entertainment and activities are available to residents, who have their personal tastes respected and can welcome visits from loved ones at any time.
Care Provided by The Shrubbery
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 48 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- 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 The Shrubbery for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Shrubbery 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
- Adara Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Teresa Taylor (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Visiting
- Visiting is open 24/7
Parking
- Car Park available
The Shrubbery Reviews (48)
The Shrubbery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.774) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Shrubbery has 48 reviews.
We heard of the Shrubbery in Higham Ferrers and the excellent reports that went with it. Both my sister and I went along to discover this for ourselves, I must say at this point, how truly astounded at the level of care, professionalism and attention to detail that was displayed in all areas.
Furthermore, we would like to thank the manager for all her hard work and for being so very accommodating at such short notice.
Our father is a different person, in such a positive way, all thanks to the Manager and her team.
Thank you so much for that extra special touch that has made such a dear "Father" very happy.
Mum has been at The Shrubbery since Nov 15. My brother & I had looked at other homes before this one and on walking through the door, we immediately felt better. At last - a care home that felt like home!
There was a lovely display of things made by the residents in reception - that first impression was so good and it has stayed with us. There was a lively atmosphere, lots going on and a lot of laughter. And that was before we had been there 5 minutes!
We are so grateful to everybody at The Shrubbery. Mum took a while to settle in as she has dementia but the experience of the team meant that they watched and evaluated mum’s needs on a very personal level and had soon worked out the best way to care for her.We were told to treat the home as we would if it was our home, it is easy to do so.
Always time to talk if we have any questions and we have regular reviews.
1000 letters not enough to say all I wanted to but THANK YOU ALL so very much. You are the best.
Mum is being looked after very well. She is happy to be at the home. She is eating and drinking a lot.
During the introductory interview, it was clear that the registered manager was a very capable and caring person with a detailed knowledge and understanding of her specialised client group.
Our aunt has always been very particular about her personal appearance but as her dementia has deteriorated she has become a challenge for the care staff. In spite of this, they have done their best to maintain her appearance at all times as we found on our normal regular and random visits. She is now totally dependant on the care staff for all aspects of her daily living and yet they always treat her with great kindness and dignity. Her room is always kept as she would have wanted. As a former professional, I recognise that this standard of care is dependant upon sound structures and procedures determined by the home management and any small issues that we have found have always been dealt with promptly when brought to the attention of supervisory staff or management. The Shrubbery is a very friendly and welcoming care home which I can thoroughly recommend. It goes the extra mile.
The staff are very attentive, and nothing is too much trouble. They care and want to do the best for all the people there. The manager is both kind, supportive and extremely professional. My mother is very clean, extremely well looked after. The food is of a good quality with choice and decent portions.
I have visited The Shrubbery four times a week for the past three years. I have always found the staff helpful, cheerful and patient. Security is good. Quality of care is very good. Food is of a good quality with a great choice every day.
My uncle was admitted in January this year. We have found the staff to be excellent, caring and kind. The staffing levels are high and there is always someone on hand. The staff are obviously hand picked for their patience and understanding as nothing is too much trouble. Sometimes it must be extremely difficult for them to cope with the situations presented to them but they do so, always smiling. The manager and her team deserve 10/10 for their care plan. I feel every resident is catered for on a one to one basis. It feels like home from home. Nothing is too much trouble. Well done
We were told when first looking at The Shrubbery, 'our home is your home', and we are certainly made to feel at home whenever we visit. It has a feel of one big happy family, the staff are always friendly and fun, and the residents all look content and happy.
My mother in law loves the food provided and we are able to join her for meals whenever we wish, there is always a great choice. We are offered cups of tea when we visit and the staff are always at hand to answer any questions and to help with mum if we want to take her for a walk outside.
My mother in law has parkinsons disease and since being at the Shrubbery her mobility has greatly improved, I believe this is due to the extra time the care staff take to assist with her with walking.
It is a great peace of mind to not have to worry about mum, and to know that she is getting the best care available. On my last visit she said ' I am glad I am home', as a family we can't ask for more than that! We would recommend this home to anyone looking for excellent care for a loved one, and would like to thank all the staff for making our mum feel so at home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 December 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Meet the Team (3)

Nikhil has been at the Shrubbery since March this year. He likes socialising, movies and going to Church.

Bijoy has been at the Shrubbery for over a year and is transitioning into the Senior Carer role. He likes going to the gym and socialising.

Mariola has been with the Shrubbery for nearly four years. She has a young family likes doing arts and crafts in her spare time and loves cats.
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