
It feels like a family home, which is what we all wanted.R C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

They make her feel at ease immediately, and you can tell they really want the best for her.Nick J(Son of Resident/Service User)

We would recommend the home to anyone looking for a safe, comfortable, and warm care home.Lucy S(Resident / Service User)

It feels like a family home, which is what we all wanted.R C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

They make her feel at ease immediately, and you can tell they really want the best for her.Nick J(Son of Resident/Service User)

We would recommend the home to anyone looking for a safe, comfortable, and warm care home.Lucy S(Resident / Service User)

Brailsford House is a 20 bedroom care home with high standards, based on the fringe of rural Doncaster and Nottinghamshire that looks after elderly residents throughout their retirement and any health issues they may have.
Recently renovated, the communal areas include a large spacious lounge, a light and inviting sun room, a cozy, warm den/snug and a relaxed and comfortable dining room.
The home's aim is to improve the lifestyle of its'...
Care Provided by Brailsford 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 20 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other 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 Brailsford House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brailsford 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
- Olive Tree Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katrina Harrison (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
Brailsford House Reviews (9)
Brailsford House has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.000) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brailsford House has 9 reviews.
My mother in law came here from another care home. Once at Brailsford she thrived. She got to be her again and her personality came back. I honestly believe Brailsford House and the staff gave her a further year of her life. The staff were so compassionate both to her and us. They ensured her last Christmas was extra special. Not once did we feel uncomfortable visiting or asking questions.
My mum has been in brailsford house for 2 years now she settled straight away the staff are amazing they have made my mum feel very welcome I am very happy with the standard of care she is given its a home from home carehome..there are activities everyday or most days my son & I go visit my mum 2 mornings a week & we join in on activities which my mum enjoys..the care home always smells nice when I go..the manager is very approachable & reassuring if I have any issues..I would highly recommend this carehome
Thanks for your positive feedback! Greatly appreciated.
She has settled down in the home very well, and is very well looked after by all the staff there.
The staff are excellent with her needs, and all the carers are very friendly towards the family visitors and always I am welcomed with a greetings when I visit Rosalind, To me the home has a homely feeling and Ii know that Rosalind happy which gives me the knowing that all is well with her.
The organise many activities for the residents to take part in from many art colouring, and decorations to enhance the lounge and dining rooms at times of Easter, Christmas.
The home has a service of communion each month together with helping the residents to enjoy ladies who sing, play games, and enjoy being together and dancing.
The home organises trips to coffee cafes, garden centres and in the summer time a trip to Cleethorpes to have fish and chips and enjoy the seaside
Altogether I find the home excellent in every way.
Thanks Chris for the review. Rosalind is a joy to have live at the home.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
My dad was at Brailsford House for approx 16 months. I cannot thank everyone enough for all the care and support given to my dad. He was treated with dignity and respect and on many occasions the staff went above and beyond to help him and nothing was too much trouble. I was always informed of any changes and concerns regarding my dad. I found the staff very approachable. Brailsford House is a lovely home and I only wish my dad could of stayed there.
Great staff, great meals. They treated my husband with dignity and kindness. Lovely care I would recommend this home Brailsford House to anyone.
We would recommend the home to anyone looking for a safe, comfortable, and warm care home.
Thanks so much your review. I will let the team know. Thanks again!
Overall, this is a great home!
Thanks so much for the lovely words. I'll make sure the staff team know about the kind words you have said! Hope to see you soon.
She feels at home in the building and although it can be distressing at times to visit her due to her dementia, I know she is in the best care. I particularly like how the staff greet her and talk to her. They make her feel at ease immediately, and you can tell they really want the best for her.
Brailsford House is a traditional home with modern touches. - a lovely dining room, good food, lovely lounge spaces and safe for all the residents. I recommend this home to all my friends!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 October 2024Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Brailsford House
What types of Care is Brailsford House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brailsford House have?
There are 20 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brailsford House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brailsford House to the centre of Doncaster?
7.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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