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The home comprises four households, each with ten single bedrooms sharing their own lounge, dining and assisted bathing, shower and toilet facilities. Bamford Close has a large central lounge area providing a warm welcome and its very own pub in the...
Care Provided by Bamford Close
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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Bamford Close for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bamford Close 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
- Borough Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Deborah Whitworth (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1999
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Bamford Close Reviews (89)
Bamford Close has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bamford Close has 89 reviews.
Mum seems happy and well cared for, which is my main concern, and staff very obliging and helpful. Nor worries. Keep up the good work.
First-rate care for which all my aunts family are very grateful. Thank you very much.
It would be a huge value to the care home if there could be an increase in care staff as it would provide more personal care and attention for each vulnerable resident.
The care home is very well run, caring for all the resident's needs. There is adequate staffing, but as always would benefit from extra staff to cover whenever they are short-staffed. If they were able to have voluntary helpers, this would also be of great value. The carers or helpers would have enough time then if staffing levels were increased, to spend that valuable important time needed with the vulnerable. I hope this issue can be addressed in all homes.
Hi, thank you for your kind feedback. I will cascade this to the staff.
I visited Mumon three consecutive days as I live 200 miles away. Due to Covid restrictions, I was unable to look around the care home so cannot comment on cleanliness. All staff appear efficient, professional and caring towards Mum. She was well looked after and seemed happy and settled in her new environment. She passed favourable comments about food and activities. Overall I felt she was in good hands.
Hi, I am so glad that we have been able to facilitate you seeing your mum. I shall pass the comments to the staff.
Mum has been at Bamford Close for three years now and although she struggled to settle in initially staff were extremely caring and supportive and she settled quite quickly. Due to her dementia she can sometimes be quite difficult to manage however, the staff are very patient and manage her behaviour in a extremely professional manner. Although the home is a little tired it is always kept very clean and I have never noticed any unpleasant smell which you can in some homes, although some of the furniture in the bedrooms could do with updating.
We are also in the process of updating the rooms and furniture.
My mum arrived at Bamford Close Care Home not long before Covid 19. She settled in well and staff were very helpful. Her medical and dietary needs were met. During lockdown I have had confidence Mum is ok by receiving emails and phone calls. Staff are very friendly and supportive and they are doing the very best for my mum. A big thank you to all.
Thank you for your kind review of Bamford Close. Mum is a pleasure to care for, she is a character and we love having her. I will pass the comments on to the staff, it is always heartwarming for the staff to know that families are grateful for all we do especially during these past few uncertain times.
I reviewed several homes before placing my brother at Bamford Close. I was not wrong with my assessment. My brother is very happy and very well cared for and has settled in well. Obviously Covid has played a big part this year. Nothing is perfect (we live in the real world) but the care has been excellent. Any issues have been dealt with quickly. I have taken great comfort in knowing my brother is in the best place for his needs and they are being well met. I have over 20 years experience in the caring profession which gives me an insight and understanding of issues faced during this past very trying year. Bamford Close has been excellent, anyone who knows me professionally will tell you I have very high standards and I do not give praise casually.
Thank you for your review, I will take great pride in passing this positive review on to all staff at Bamford Close.
Prior to Bamford, my mum had been living independently it has therefore been a stressful time (more so for me than my mum!!) however, my mother seems to have settled in fabulously mainly due to the fantastic care and compassion shown by the staff.
The environment is warm and welcoming and both my husband and I find it a pleasure visiting.
P.s I can’t really comment on the food however I’m sure it’s excellent!!
Many thanks for your kind words. I will ensure that all the staff are made aware of your appreciation.
Whenever we have spoken to any of the team they have been very helpful and caring and genuinely have a good rapport with Dad despite his occasional lapses. We have both used the option of window visits, again the team being extremely helpful ensuring Dad is as comfortable as he can be so that we can have a good conversation with him and recently had our first face to face gazebo visit which was great seeing Dad (under PPE social distancing) without a window to distract him.
Thank you for Dad' care/daily mental stimulation, very much appreciated, especially at this difficult time.
Many thanks for your kind review. I will ensure that all the staff are made aware of your review.
My husband was well turned out and appeared happy and contented although I noticed that his walking was unsteady and much slower. This is of concern and I would like to know how much exercise he is getting. Even in ‘lockdown’ exercise is very important to his health and well being. I am also concerned how much time he is spending in his room with very little stimulation. He spends most of his day either sleeping or staring at the wall. He says he likes being left alone in his room which is an option for the staff.
Many thanks for your kind review. I will ensure that all the staff are made aware.
My dad has been Bamford Close since mid-January and I have always been struck by the openness and friendly welcome from the staff. During the COVID crisis, they have worked extremely hard to keep everyone informed. I have been very impressed with the clarity of information regarding the way in which family can now visit in safe ways.
Thank you for your kind review; I will ensure that all the staff are informed.
Her room is always very clean and tidy.
Finding a place at Bamford close has been the nest we could wish for.
You can approach them with any issue you have at all times. Very welcoming place and not too big!
The building is split into four smaller lounges and is clean and very well maintained with new ideas for the residents continually being introduced. They have a hairdresser, regular visits from a podiatrist and fantastic food with a choice of mains at mealtime.
My mum is very happy here which also makes me happy.
Thank you for your kind words, the staff work hard to provide a homely atmosphere and it is nice for this to be recognised.
This care home is very pleasant and happy place. The staff and management are very caring and hard working, consistently providing help and support for all the residents. The home has a positive atmosphere which helps lift people's spirit. I couldn't be happier with my mother's care overall. She has lived here for four years now and is more settled than ever this year, which I put down to the hardworking staff and management
All staff caring and friendly, often beyond the job (the extra mile). My husband is safe, well looked after and cared about. I could not ask for more and I express these thoughts to people wherever I go if I am asked.
Thank you for your kind feedback.
During my visit to Bamford Close, it was clear from an early stage how caring the staff are. The home is well presented and staff are passionate about creating themed sensory areas. Staff never seemed rushed with people who live there and were patient. The staff have a great understanding of dementia and are reassuring to residents. There are a variety of activities on offer and people are supported to regularly enjoy trips out. It was refreshing to see how hands on the management team are and the good rapport they have with staff and residents alike.
Thank you for your kind feedback.
My grandma feels very happy and safe at Bamford Close. She has stated on more than one occasion that she feels comfortable and like she is home. The staff are friendly and polite to her and the rest of the residents and are always happy to answer my families questions and reassure us that she is doing well.
Mum is happy most of the time, however, the lounge can sometimes be tense and noisy and this does upset her and make her anxious. She enjoys activities but sometimes the activities advertised don't happen. I've heard some residents and visitors complain about the food but I've never seen it and mum can't remember what she's eaten so has no complaint, she's put weight on though so she gets plenty. I like that the staff don't change all the time.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 July 2019Good
- 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 (3)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Borough Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Borough Care Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Borough Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Deborah has worked in care for over 30 years, with more than a decade of experience as a Care Home Manager.
She joined Borough Care in November 2021, having started her career as a Care Assistant and worked her way through roles including Senior Carer, Team Leader and Nurse Aide. Deborah loves working in care because she enjoys making a real difference to residents’ lives and seeing them happy and well cared for. She has a friendly, open-door approach and is always happy to make time for families to talk about their loved ones.
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