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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.
Staff always welcome family on arrival. They are happy to assist Mum into a wheelchair for us to take her out, even when it is obvious they are so busy. We are always kept up to date for example, if the GP has visited and when Mum was the resident of the day we received a lovely message. We always feel included in Mum's care and Wellcroft. They always encourage us to maintain a special relationship with Mum. We cannot thank the whole team enough.
Thank you for your lovely comments and review. We are pleased to look after your mum and she is a pleasure, as are you! We will continue to provide the best care possible!
As you walk through the door at Wellcroft it doesn't hit you with that 'this is a care home' feel but of a more homely feel to the place. Management and staff are always polite and welcoming. The standard of hygiene and cleanliness are excellent.
Regards, Julie.
I believe my cousin is well cared for at Wellcroft. Staff show her respect as an individual and listen to her when she expresses her needs. Wellcroft always feels clean and safe. Staff are friendly to me as a visitor and make me feel welcome. They recognise the importance to my cousin and me of family contact. Despite being blind, staff make sure my cousin's room is bright and cheerful and reflects her life.
Kind regards.
The staff are very helpful and very pleasant. Nothing is too much trouble. It seems a very happy home.
Thank you Norma very much for the positive feedback, we will pass this onto the staff team. it certainly is a pleasure and a privilege looking after your sister. Kind regards.
What was my mum's transition to care (respite) was very difficult but staff was always warm and compassionate. Due to Covid, I cannot offer a review of all facilities after not having access. I was very impressed with the home's approach to some initial unsettled behaviour. We are seeking Wellcroft for mum's permanent transition into full-time care. Only quibbles - telephone communication - sometimes messages or phone not picked up. Mum came out and still 3 weeks later, missing clothes not retrieved. Other than that, there are no concerns regarding what's most important.
Thank you for the positive feedback, I apologize you have experienced negative aspects of the service provision and assure you we will look into the issues raised and contact you with the outcome.
My mother has been at Wellcroft for about nine months and the staff have been wonderful. She has various behavioural issues which the staff seem to cope with well and with patience.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback, it has been an absolute pleasure supporting your mum.
We would have no hesitation in recommending this residential care home after visiting a few others in the area.
Thank you for your comment, I will ensure that the manager and staff are informed.
My mum spent three and a half years as a valued Wellcroft family member. I was also welcomed and supported by all the amazing, wonderful and friendly staff, manager, all care staff on nights, days, on-call, agency, catering, cooks and what an amazing housekeeping team. I cannot praise Wellcroft enough. Me, my family and my mum, if she could, want to say a massive thank you, you made my mum and me so happy. My mum enjoyed many trips, restaurants meals, entertainment nights and so much care and respect from you all, many many thanks.
Many thanks for taking the time to write these lovely comments. I will ensure that the team at Wellcroft are congratulated for the care they have given to you, your family and indeed your Mother.
I find all the staff very friendly and helpful and the residents clean and well cared for.
Highly recommend.
The carers have maintained our mother and kept her stable. Prior to this Mum had been admitted to a care home and lasted only 2 weeks before she was admitted to hospital.
The look and entertainment are very good but most of all, it's the staff that make Wellcroft so pleasant.
Well done.
This is a lovely, welcoming, clean home. The staff are excellent and there is always something going on for the residents. My mum is in here and when I visit her, she is always clean and tidy, as is her bedroom. The meals look really nice and there is always plenty of cups of tea and pieces of cake. Well done Wellcroft.
I find this home to be of good standard. Friendly, helpful staff and the residents are looked after to a high standard.
Thank you for your kind feedback.
Staff very friendly and attentive to residents. They always ensure drinks are provided and residents are comfortable.
Thank you for your kind feedback.
The staff levels are excellent and every effort is made to meet individual needs.
When I visit I am always welcome, made to feel comfortable and highly satisfied with every aspect of the care provided.
Thank you for your kind feedback.
I am my partner's carer and her time at Wellcroft gives me a break to carry out work at home and time to do things for myself. My partner only attends two days a week but is well looked after and that keeps her interested. I have faith in the staff that look after her and bring smiles most of the time.
Neg; As a self-funder, my mother has to pay considerably more than being funded through the local authority which is disappointing.
I would like to commend the palliative care provided by Wellcroft staff and the end of life support afforded to my friend's husband in his last weeks.
I have professionally led the end of life care agenda in both the Department of Health and within the NHS so was very pleased to see the exceptionally high standards of compassion, support, validation and empathy given to my friend, her husband and his family and friends consistently throughout his last few weeks of life.
Whether it be the cleaner who was on first name terms with my friend's husband and always gave a cheery wave and smile, or the care assistants who sat with him to patiently help him drink and eat and sat with him through the night when he was unwell. I cannot praise the staff highly enough. At all times the management consulted the family and supported them through difficult times. Even in his final hours, the family were asked if any changes were needed in his care.
Wellcroft came to my rescue four years ago when I was struggling caring for both my parents. My Father arrived first and improved dramatically so I had no hesitation letting Wellcroft care for my Mum. The atmosphere is welcoming and caring. All staff, including housekeeping, care for the resident's wellbeing. I am kept informed of any issues regarding Mum. She is much happier in herself.
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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