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The home includes a specialist household, which has been adapted to meet the needs of people with dementia. Its open plan layout aids...
Garswood House is an attractive home one mile from the town of Ashton-in-Makerfield. Its dedicated and trained staff team work hard to make residents feel welcome, and there is a good social atmosphere, with residents enjoying access to a number of comfortable lounges and a secure garden area.
The home includes a specialist household, which has been adapted to meet the needs of people with dementia. Its open plan layout aids orientation and independence and residents are supported to maintain skills and interests.
Throughout the home, there is a lively programme of activities, which evolves according to the interests of residents.
Care Provided by Garswood House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 53 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Minster Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rita Higson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1998
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
Garswood House Reviews (48)
Garswood House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.462) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Garswood House has 48 reviews.
I am very happy with the care given to my mum. Staff are very helpful and pleasant plus health issues are dealt with promptly. She is monitored regularly for any concerns.
I am very happy with the care given to my mum. Staff are very helpful and pleasant plus health issues are dealt with promptly. She is monitored regularly for any concerns.
Thank you for your kind words. Our team works tirelessly to ensure high standards of care are always maintained. Kind regards
Mum has been a resident of Garswood House for almost 3 years and is very happy here and it feels like home. In our experience the staff have always treated Mum with the utmost care and affection. When Mum has been unwell they have always acted immediately and in her best interests and contacted the...
Mum has been a resident of Garswood House for almost 3 years and is very happy here and it feels like home. In our experience the staff have always treated Mum with the utmost care and affection. When Mum has been unwell they have always acted immediately and in her best interests and contacted the appropriate health care professionals. The staff are approachable, friendly and professional and we have always been kept fully up to date with Mum's ongoing care. A big thank you from all the family!
We are delighted to hear that your mum feels happy and at home with us. Our dedicated staff prioritise the well-being and comfort of all our residents, and we strive to provide compassionate care at all times.
I have not visited my relative for nearly 5 months. On returning and visiting I have noticed a big difference in my realive. The home feels more like a home.
I have not visited my relative for nearly 5 months. On returning and visiting I have noticed a big difference in my realive. The home feels more like a home.
Thank you for your kind feedback, we will pass on your sentiments to the home team. Kind regards.
Super place, staff is great. Very clean. Could not wish to have my sister anywhere else.
Super place, staff is great. Very clean. Could not wish to have my sister anywhere else.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I will pass your feedback to the home team. Kind regards.
The home has a lovely communal outdoor area and each room is well signposted. My uncle was reluctant to go into a care home initially, but it's...
The home has a lovely communal outdoor area and each room is well signposted. My uncle was reluctant to go into a care home initially, but it's nice to see him settled.
Kind regards.
This has helped our friend to quickly settle into a new environment.
This has helped our friend to quickly settle into a new environment.
Kind regards,
Rahi.
Mum enjoyed her respite stay. The staff are lovely and helpful. The food is excellent.
Mum enjoyed her respite stay. The staff are lovely and helpful. The food is excellent.
Kind regards,
Rahi.
The care assistants are very caring and respectful to residents in the home, as are the management and admin team. It has been a very difficult period due to covid but the focus is always on the care and protection of residents. Hopefully, as Covid gets under control, there will be more activities...
The care assistants are very caring and respectful to residents in the home, as are the management and admin team. It has been a very difficult period due to covid but the focus is always on the care and protection of residents. Hopefully, as Covid gets under control, there will be more activities for residents as I feel sure my mum and other patients will benefit from more interaction with others.
I've been pleasantly surprised by the quality of care at Garswood House. The staff make all the difference with good quality care and thoughtfulness. Well done, and thank you!
I've been pleasantly surprised by the quality of care at Garswood House. The staff make all the difference with good quality care and thoughtfulness. Well done, and thank you!
My mother has been in Garswood House now for 8 months and has settled in really well. She requires full care and is unable to walk around by herself. We have seen a marked improvement in her mental and physical well-being since she has been here and all the carers and staff are very friendly and...
My mother has been in Garswood House now for 8 months and has settled in really well. She requires full care and is unable to walk around by herself. We have seen a marked improvement in her mental and physical well-being since she has been here and all the carers and staff are very friendly and helpful. My family and I would recommend Garswood House for anyone who needs peace of mind for their loved ones.
My mum has been a resident in Garswood House for years. The care she gets is excellent. If I have any concerns there is always someone to talk to and sort out. These past few years with covid-19 restrictions have been hard. But the home's Facebook page has been a great convert. A good care home,...
My mum has been a resident in Garswood House for years. The care she gets is excellent. If I have any concerns there is always someone to talk to and sort out. These past few years with covid-19 restrictions have been hard. But the home's Facebook page has been a great convert. A good care home, well recommended.
We have nothing but praise for the staff at Garswood House. The last 12 months have been very difficult for everyone but the manager and all the team have always gone the extra mile to ensure we kept in contact with our mum using window visits, WhatsApp etc. when we couldn't visit. Nothing has been...
We have nothing but praise for the staff at Garswood House. The last 12 months have been very difficult for everyone but the manager and all the team have always gone the extra mile to ensure we kept in contact with our mum using window visits, WhatsApp etc. when we couldn't visit. Nothing has been too much trouble and we can't thank you all enough for the wonderful care and attention you give to mum. Thank you all - you are amazing.
After making the heart-breaking decision that Nan needed to be in a care home, we were lucky enough to get a place for her at Garswood House. She was given a lovely modern room and settled in really quickly; mainly due to the fact that all the staff were absolutely amazing. They could not do enough...
After making the heart-breaking decision that Nan needed to be in a care home, we were lucky enough to get a place for her at Garswood House. She was given a lovely modern room and settled in really quickly; mainly due to the fact that all the staff were absolutely amazing. They could not do enough for Nan and for us, as a family. The past 18 months during Covid-19 lockdown has been so difficult and not being able to see Nan has been just awful but the genuine care, compassion, and respect given to residents has reassured us that we have done the very best we could for Nan and she is in the best possible place given the circumstances. Residents are stimulated and there is a fun and lively atmosphere about the place, but also quiet areas for those that want the peace and quiet. Staff are absolutely amazing from the top level down and can't thank all concerned enough for taking such wonderful care of my Nan.
As mum has been in Garswood House over the pandemic and lockdown periods we can’t emphasise enough how very grateful we are the for the care shown by all the staff. It has been an extremely difficult period and as a family, we feel the love and attention shown to mum has kept all our spirits up....
As mum has been in Garswood House over the pandemic and lockdown periods we can’t emphasise enough how very grateful we are the for the care shown by all the staff. It has been an extremely difficult period and as a family, we feel the love and attention shown to mum has kept all our spirits up. The whole team has worked tirelessly to keep everyone safe and happy under immense pressure. We have been kept fully informed throughout mum's stay. We have witnessed ourselves via the Facebook page the effort and daily activities carried out to keep the residents happy and alert. During lockdown, we have been able to message mum whenever we needed, giving mum a chance to see us and for us to see and chat to her. Thanks again to you all for all the love and care from bottom of our hearts.
My mum was admitted to the care home in January for respite care but because of the coronavirus has had to stay in for longer. The staff have been absolutely brilliant they are all hard-working, caring, helpful, considerate and friendly. My mum always says she has a bit of a laugh and a chat with...
My mum was admitted to the care home in January for respite care but because of the coronavirus has had to stay in for longer. The staff have been absolutely brilliant they are all hard-working, caring, helpful, considerate and friendly. My mum always says she has a bit of a laugh and a chat with the staff. I have been very grateful and thankful for them looking after mum.
We want to say a huge thank you to the two young carers who helped mum get set up on skype so that the family can talk to her.
You are awesome, everyone has gone above and beyond in looking after our precious mum. Thank you.
We want to say a huge thank you to the two young carers who helped mum get set up on skype so that the family can talk to her.
You are awesome, everyone has gone above and beyond in looking after our precious mum. Thank you.
My Nan was recently admitted to Garswood House for respite care. After a few short days sadly her condition deteriorated and she passed away. I have to say the care that Nan received was outstanding. She was treated with such respect and dignity. The staff were also kindness itself to all of Nan's...
My Nan was recently admitted to Garswood House for respite care. After a few short days sadly her condition deteriorated and she passed away. I have to say the care that Nan received was outstanding. She was treated with such respect and dignity. The staff were also kindness itself to all of Nan's family and it was appreciated and it made such a difference to us all. I can only say a heartfelt thank you to Garswood House and it's amazing team of staff.
It has been a relief and delight to witness Dad settling in during the first week, an incredibly welcoming and friendly environment.
Dad is engaging in conversation and chit/chat...
It has been a relief and delight to witness Dad settling in during the first week, an incredibly welcoming and friendly environment.
Dad is engaging in conversation and chit/chat with other happy residents, conversing at mealtimes and in the afternoon in your relaxing lounge areas.
Your tremendous staff, who have all been extremely courteous, polite, friendly and professional in this initial settling in period, please pass on our heartfelt respect as you all deserve the highest level of recognition for the amazing services you provide.
We truly feel blessed and fortunate, Dad has been offered a placement with your good self and team at Garswood House, to what is now Dad’s new lovely home, for Dad to enjoy and embrace his new lifestyle. Dad could not have requested a more suitable care home than Garswood House.
With warmest regards and thankfulness.
Garswood House is an extremely warm and friendly place my for mum to live in and all the staff are wonderful from the manager and all the caring staff who make all the residents at home and safe. When my mum chose to leave her home after numerous years, as her daughter, I had reservations of how my...
Garswood House is an extremely warm and friendly place my for mum to live in and all the staff are wonderful from the manager and all the caring staff who make all the residents at home and safe. When my mum chose to leave her home after numerous years, as her daughter, I had reservations of how my mum would accept the change into a care home but surprisingly, during every visit from family and friends she tells them all that she loves being at Garswood House and does not regret leaving her previous home at all. I am amazed that she settled so soon I thought it would take a few months but its all down to the set up of the home and the caring staff who make all the residents special. The home is spotlessly clean and all on one level with plenty of spacious room both inside and outside plus there are activities on for the residents to join in and all my mum's needs are catered for, from daily papers and weekly hairdresser to a great choice of daily meals available. It's great my mum has settled in.
Your mum giving up her own home is probably one of the hardest decisions she has made, we are firstly glad to have been the home she selected and secondly happy to...
I would just like to express my sincere thanks for the wonderful review you have given Garswood House and our staff on carehome.co.uk.Your mum giving up her own home is probably one of the hardest decisions she has made, we are firstly glad to have been the home she selected and secondly happy to hear that we have made her feel so welcome and made it easy for her to settle in, putting her families mind at ease.
Care homes do not always get the recognition they deserve your comments will help lift the profile of the home and hopefully help other families who may find themselves in the same situation when looking for a care home for their loved ones.
My staff are happy with every review we receive and feel appreciated and inspired when they hear such positive comments about the good work they are doing.
On a personal note may I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to post this review which means so much for me and also my staff.
The staff provided excellent care for my mum and the rest of our family and friends.
The staff provided excellent care for my mum and the rest of our family and friends.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 December 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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