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Featuring 42 rooms, the home offers stimulating themed areas and signposting, reminiscent of its own little community.
With close ties to the community, Wellcroft runs intergenerational play dates with local mums and their children, creating lots of laughter and noise from residents and children alike.
The team consists of several dementia champions who have the experience and knowledge to create a stimulating and safe home for any resident who suffers from dementia.
Care Provided by Wellcroft
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 42 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Wellcroft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wellcroft 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
- Corrina Hill(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2005
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Wellcroft Reviews (66)
Wellcroft has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.431) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wellcroft has 66 reviews.
All the staff are very helpful. They treat all the residents with dignity and respect.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are absolutely delighted to hear that our staff are providing helpful, dignified and respectful care to all our residents. Your feedback means a great deal to us.
My review really must be seen. Wellcroft is a dreadful place for your loved ones to be left in. The place smells, residents are humiliated and abused and have their belongings taken from them, my dad was dressed in his deceased wife's clothes and paraded around in women's diamonte glasses - he was 94 years old. The staff do not care you raise a query and they are rude and abusive towards you especially the Senior Carers, the Management Team are completely disrespectful and do not care. Borough Care themselves do not care and ignore any requests for help. My father was completely let down and neglected with regard to Doctors appointments and any health enquiries I raised. I asked for the Doctor to be called on 2 occasions which were both ignored and the Senior said "I was busy and forgot". My dad did not deserve to be treated in the manner in which he was he was a beautiful and kind person with respect for everyone he met. Wellcroft showed him no respect whatsoever.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review of Wellcroft. We are disappointed to hear your feedback as the issues that you have continually raised have all been thoroughly investigated by both Borough Care and our local safeguarding teams, and have been found in the main to be...
Having moved my mum from another care home into Wellcroft in March, I was hoping she would settle in her new surroundings without any stress etc. I didn't need to have worried she settled immediately thanks to the caring staff who made her feel welcome from day 1. I am happy she feels at home at Wellcroft.
My father ended up in hospital, hospital reports neglect by care home.social worker informed, now looking for a care home.who will treat him with dignity and care.new management dismissive when told about hospital doctors and nurses concerns basically couldn't care less.my concerns it will be happening to other residents and the very few good carers there will leave,because they see what is happening.
We are sorry to hear how upsetting this experience has been for you and your family. We understand how difficult it is to see a loved one unwell and we want to assure you that your concerns are being taken seriously. At Wellcroft, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of our residents is always our...
Absolutely great service from all staff. I would recommend people put this place as their first choice. The food is excellent, the residents have plenty of snacks, tea and coffee in between meals and when families are visiting they are offered drinks and snacks. I can't praise the staff enough.
A particular staff member has been fantastic and very supportive in helping my Mum deal with her mobility deteriorating.
I feel my Mum is safe in the care home.
Wellcroft is a bright well care home and the staff seem to make a considerable effort to treat the residents with respect and affection.
My mum seems as happy as she can be. The carers are friendly, understand my mum's needs and are attentive to those and and are open to me asking a couple of questions now and again. I also like the way Wellcroft do a little a bit extra for things such as recently for Halloween. I understand security is very important, but I wish there was an easier way to get in/out of the building when I visit as sometimes I may be waiting for up to 10 minutes; however I do understand staff are busy and that I tend to call in early evenings when there is less staff about (an idea might be individual passcodes for frequent visitors such as myself, whereby you'd also know when I arrived/left). On the non-care admin side, appreciation to a staff member for her timely assistance when needed.
Since Mum moved into the home in August the care she has received has been good. The staff deserve medals for the job that they do. Our only area of concern is that Mum doesn’t always get the one-to-one attention that she needs when eating her meals. We know this may be difficult at times as there may be a shortage of staff plus other residents as well.
Great Care Home, they take care of their residents really well. The staff are efficient at communicating any care needs or requirements with key relatives and always put the well being of the resident at the heart of everything they do. My grandma is currently one of their longest residents and is very happy there.
My aunt seems very happy in the Wellcroft and has settled in well. She has her own room but prefers to be in the social areas which are always clean. Whenever I visit, she is clean and tidy. The carers know her well and have adapted to her needs. As a family, we are always welcome.
My wife who is suffering with Alzheimer’s has been in Wellcroft since December it’s a nice friendly home, she has a decent room which I was allowed to decorate for her, she also had a picture frame put up which her sister did for her with the family on, the care staff are lovely and nothing seems too much for them, from what I have seen Wellcroft is very well run.
Many thanks for your lovely comments, they really are appreciated.
Mum has been a resident at Wellcroft since November 2020. Throughout the time she has been a resident she has received outstanding care from a team of professional staff. The staff know each resident's own particular preferences and adapt their care accordingly. Wellcroft feels like a family and residents are treated as though they are family members. The staff help to support residents' individuality and arrange some lovely visits and one-to-one activities. Mum is extremely happy at Wellcroft and I wouldn't want her to be cared for anywhere else.
Thank you for your lovely comments. It is really appreciated.
My mum moved to Wellcroft 8 months ago and it has been difficult at times for her to adjust and accept, but the care shown to her (and us) has been kind and genuine, respectful and professional. Her physical health is well monitored and she is much better medically than when she went in. I am kept well informed and feel involved and welcomed when we visit. Her friends that visit also comment positively on the care in the home. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words! We will feed this back to the team.
My husband has recently been moved into Wellcroft, and to date, we have found that he has settled quickly and is being very well cared for. We are advised immediately of any problems and the actions taken. Both my sons and myself could not have asked for better care and attention. Thank you, Wellcroft staff.
Every one of them referred to the residents by their name and is genuinely fond of each one.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your kind words.
The care, compassion and professionalism shown by you all were exceptional and lovely. On many an occasion, Mum would say how kind you all were to her and I know that she would want me to say thank you from her too.
I miss seeing you as you were all so welcoming and friendly which made me feel that Mum was in the very best place for her and in the safest of hands.
With the greatest respect for you all, thank you.
Thank you for your lovely words. It means a lot! You are welcome to visit Wellcroft any time.
The staff at Wellcroft are always amazing. However, the effort that the whole team made for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations was nothing short of fantastic. Our whole family was welcomed into Wellcroft and everyone had a truly spectacular time. The team's hard work and dedication certainly paid off. Our thanks to them all.
Thank you for your positive review. We are glad you had a fabulous weekend.
What a fantastic job Wellcroft did in celebrating the Queen's Jubilee. Mum, who has been in the home for three years now, had such a great time. The staff were all amazing, making sure everyone was looked after. Beautiful buffet on both days, a quiz with prizes and a fantastic singer. Everyone was so happy, all up singing and dancing, which brought me to happy tears. That weekend is something I will treasure forever in my memories, thank you all so much for making it so special for everyone, let's have some more of these fun times.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are proud of the whole team for making it an event to remember.
I can only go by what happened when I was there so can’t comment on anything that went before or after.
I appreciate how difficult running a care home must be and I know the staff are of good heart and try hard so this isn’t aimed at any individual more rather how I felt on that day.
On entry, the lady that let us in wasn’t sure whether we needed to have brought our Covid tests or not and a senior member of staff assured her that she needed to be checking as at that point there was a Covid case upstairs which I thought was a bit lax that the member of staff didn’t know the drill on something that important.
Even though there was effort put into the celebration, there was no offer of a drink or anything to visitors and felt that once they had been sat down on the whole that was it, there was nothing going on.
Other homes in the group seem to be doing a lot more? Appreciate the new manager.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 January 2020Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Borough Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Borough Care Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Borough Care Ltd
Meet the Team (1)

Corrina joined Borough Care in 2020, providing dedicated support throughout the challenges of the Covid pandemic.
Over the past five years, she has progressed her career from Care Assistant to Senior, then Deputy Manager at Wellcroft, and in January 2026 stepped into the role of Interim Manager. Corrina is passionate about her work, having supported family members with dementia and recognises the privilege of caring for people in their later years. She is deeply committed to residents’ wellbeing, striving to ensure they experience a great day, every day.
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