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The team at Westdale are highly trained and committed to providing the highest quality care and support....
Care Provided by Westdale Care Home
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 19 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Reviewed annually in April
Contact Westdale 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
- Westdale Quaker Housing Association Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Stuart Best(Registered Manager/Director)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
Visiting
- The home is fully open to visitors
Parking
- Ample off street car park to the front of the home
Westdale Care Home Reviews (12)
Westdale Care Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.526) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westdale Care Home has 12 reviews.
As a not for profit care home based on quaker values, it is a true gem in Notts. It's their 60th Birthday in March - here's to another 60years!
Mum called in distress on a January Monday and asked what a care home could offer her. We researched homes and shortlisted two very different options. I told Mum and she chose Westdale, it sounded like her own home, comfortable, home cooked food, lovely garden and places to sit in the sun. She moved in on the Friday for respite until she decided further. The home proved everything she expected, wanted and so much more. The rooms always comfortable and very clean, the food not too fancy, varied and freshly prepared, the garden and community rooms perfect and the daily activities have something for everyone. The staff are all brilliant, patient, friendly, encouraging, challenging to the right degree and, so, so caring, not just for Mum but for us as well. Mum's distress quickly evaporated, Westdale helped her to make huge progress physically and mentally to the point where she felt capable of returning home, but with the sure knowledge that Westdale is a safe and comfortable safety net.
Thank you so much for a lovely review. Happy we have been able to help.
Very caring, lovely environment. Good value for money. Run on Quaker principles. Stable staff team. A small enterprise so feels people-friendly. The manager is approachable and responsive. Very happy with the level of service provided. I always recommend it to friends. My friend has lived here for three years. LGBTQ+ friendly.
My mother has been at Westdale for just over a year. Our visit to her today reminded me - of what I've come to take for granted - that Westdale is quite an extraordinary place. For a start, it simply doesn't feel like a 'care home'. With only 16 residents in a big spacious old house, it feels more like a 'real home' than any care home I've ever encountered - everyone treated as total individuals, everyone able to have as much independence as they're up for, and such a good vibe, a real community among the residents. Just today my husband and I have sat in the conservatory drinking tea with my mum and 8 or 9 other residents, all sitting round together. So many characters there! We listened, and we laughed and heard people's stories. Quieter folk like my mum get drawn in simply by being there.
I've wondered what the secret is! I think it's the staff. They show such kindness, sensitivity and good humour. Many have been there for decades. I feel extremely grateful to them.
The building is very pleasant and well kept, with easy access to communal areas. The garden is a joy, again with easy access and many different seating areas.
The charges are very reasonable. Thank you to all at Westdale.
During that time I came to know the staff and the residents extremely well and it seemed a natural progression to continue volunteering after Mum died in January 2021.
I started by running a general knowledge quiz, which gradually developed into a weekly event - with a hardcore of almost half the residents attending. It has grown to become a melting pot of memories, topical discussion, ideas to be fed back to management and a general putting of the world to rights! We see each other as a group of very entertaining, firm friends and I know that we all look forward to our Monday afternoons.
I also help with the running of the regular tuck shop at Westdale, which has become a legend in itself - and another valuable interaction for the residents.
Westdale owns and manages the retirement flats adjacent, one of which my mother lives in. The care home manager has helped my mum out on many previous occasions that have been appreciated by my wider family. One notable and prominent occasion was during May 2022 when the kitchen and bathroom of my mother's flat was fully renovated. He ensured that Westdale provided a warm, clean bedroom for almost two weeks during the periods when her flat could not be habitable including providing her with meals and a safe environment for her to stay in. I know for sure all the Westdale staff went to great lengths to make my mother incredibly welcome and looked after for that duration, and for that, myself and my family were eternally grateful. From the evidence I have witnessed myself, Westdale provides a first-class environment for its elderly residents, and my hope is that given my mother is now 92, she may have the opportunity to herself move in as a resident in the near future.
As we are a not-for-profit service with charitable status it is really a pleasure to ensure we can maintain the properties to the high standards and offer the extra when needed. The tenants in the flats will this year be invited to the main home for meals and activities and...
When she first came to Westdale more than a year ago, my godmother felt she had joined one big happy family and she still feels this way. Nothing is too much trouble for the amazing and immensely caring staff and volunteers. There are activities on offer each day and trips out in the local area in the minibus. This is a truly caring home in a beautiful old but adapted building with a gorgeous well looked after garden. Westdale offers exceptional care for a very reasonable cost. My godmother feels very lucky to live here.
Thank you for your kind words, a family feel service is one of the things we really hope to have so that is great to hear and we are very lucky to have your Godmother here, she is such a lovely person and a pleasure to have.
It offers tremendous consistency of care with remarkably long-serving, patient staff who are dedicated to providing residents with all aspects of their care needs. Staff show courtesy, kindness and good humour in the varied situations they encounter. They deliver effective, professional care, also ensuring the atmosphere remains homely, built on good and lasting relationships and avoids feeling like an institution. It combines sufficient opportunities to socialise with respect for personal privacy. It provides good, comforting and not unnecessarily sophisticated food. Its residents enjoy an atmosphere as close to life in a private setting as possible, whilst providing the care and support they need. The home's open-door policy allows maximum visiting opportunities for family and friends and also provides residents with a variety of opportunities to continue to engage with the wider world.
That is really great feedback, thank you. We are very lucky to have staff that genuinely care, have passion for the job and maintain high standards in this increasingly challenging sector of care. The solid Quaker foundation and the committee are very proud of the staff and I must say work hard to...
Residents are shown high levels of respect and are treated with dignity by everyone employed at the home. The food offered by the home is of good quality and residents report it is always tasty and appetising.
A good range of activities are offered catering for a range of interests. The visits from a local nursery, trips out, weekly quizzes and the poetry sessions are particularly appreciated.
Managers are approachable and listen to the residents carefully. They respond to both residents' and relatives' views in a thoughtful and professional manner.
In my view, the home represents outstanding value for money.
Stu
In all honesty... it is the best home we've seen/been to... in its cleanliness, quality of care and attention, and general running of the home are impeccable. I cannot fault it. Big thank you for all of the above; it gives us 'younger folk' hope for the future.
Lovely feedback, thank you.
We were lucky enough to have our mother in Westdale during the first lockdown. Westdale certainly is a unique home offering residents independence and respect whilst providing the care the user requests and where applicable needs. As a family we cannot thank the kind, caring, vivacious staff at Westdale for the kindness and tenderness shown to our mother as her health deteriorated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 October 2024Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Stu, and I am the Managing Director & CQC Registered Manager for Westdale Care Home (Westdale Quaker Housing Association Ltd). I have been with the Westdale family since 2020 having moved from supported living services in Derby where I gained various experiences within adult social care. I have always had a passion for fighting for people's rights in care and this extends to Westdale residents who have independence, choice and control over their lives and our service is inclusive and diverse.
At Westdale my role is varied however making the home feel relaxed, friendly and a really safe home for people to enjoy living and working in is a top priority and people can embrace a new chapter in their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westdale Care Home
What types of Care is Westdale Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westdale Care Home have?
There are 19 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westdale Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, 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 Westdale Care Home to the centre of Nottingham?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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