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With just 28 residents, Barley Brook offers a more personal approach to care. The team believes that truly understanding dementia means taking the time to understand the individual – their life story, personality, routines, preferences and the things that bring them comfort and happiness.
Every resident has an individual care plan, supported...
Care Provided by Barley Brook Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
We offer high-quality, person-centred care at competitive rates. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and our fees, and arrange a visit to discover what makes our home special.
Contact Barley Brook 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
- Rosewood Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Geraldine Rose (Homes Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
Visiting
- No restrictions
Parking
- On Site
Barley Brook Care Home Reviews (12)
Barley Brook Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.139) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barley Brook Care Home has 12 reviews.
When I leave I feel relaxed in the knowledge that she is being well cared for.
It is an absolute pleasure to have your sister here at Barley brook.
Such a lovely lady.
The overall support given before, during & after the transition was excellent. It made it easier through a hard time for the family to adjust. She became very settled which also made it a little less emotional. Staff are fab, always give us reassurance when we are unsure on anything. Always take time out to talk to us. The care given cannot be faulted and we are incredibly happy that a place here was available.
It's a pleasure to support your Mum here at Barley brook.
Such a lovely lady.
The staff are very attentive and friendly and I know Charlottes family are all contented with knowing she is cared for here.
It is a pleasure to support Charlotte here at Barley brook.
The overall care of all the residents at Barley Brook is very good. The residents are very well looked after, with the staff not just providing care, but also activities to keep the residents occupied and entertained and active. The staff are fully supportive of the residents and show patience & understanding, in what must be difficult at times. Very much appreciated. Thankyou Tony & Angie.
We are very pleased that you are happy with the support we provide at Barley brook.
Since Mum arrived almost 6 years ago, things have improved. We are pleased that Mum has a chair suitable for all her needs and a hospital bed as well. The decor in her bedroom is a bit shoddy and could do with decorating. As far as we know, Mum is treated very well, and we are always updated on any issues regarding Mum.
it has made such a difference to your Mum to have her new chair and bed in place.
It's an absolute pleasure to have your Mum here at Barley brook.
- Mum is well looked after, being dressed and hygiene
- Mum is eating & drinking well when helped by staff
- There is always someone watching Mum as she is a fall risk.
- Mum cant communicate which is hard to understand what is wrong when she is anxious and vocal
- Mum struggles to participate in activities due to illness
Thank you Neil for your kind review, it's a pleasure to support your Mum here at Barley brook.
All members of staff are absolutely amazing at their jobs! My mum really likes the staff as they are really caring and do a great job with the residents. Residents are really stimulated by activities done in the day and are well fed with quality meals. I can't say enough about barley brook! Excellent care by all.
It's a pleasure to have your Mum living here at Barley brook.
My mum's care at Barley Brook has been of the highest standard where she has been a resident for two and half years. All the staff are very attentive and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Most days I have visited there are a range of activities taking place. There are outside entertainers throughout the year and some special events arranged eg VE Day, Kings Coronation, Christmas Party. All meals are prepared on site and look appetising and are age appropriate.
It is an absolute pleasure to support your Mum here at Barley brook.
Mum had been in Barley Brook now for coming on for 3 years! She has settled very well and has a few friends she spends most of the days with. The staff are all very welcoming, helpful and friendly, nothing is too much trouble! I have met the manager a few times who has always listened to my thoughts and taken action straight away if there was any concern. As for the activities, well they are always doing day-to-day activities from bingo, knitting, singing and when there are special events coming up like Christmas, Easter, sporting events they are always getting everyone involved and decorating the rooms accordingly. I can honestly say this is such a welcoming and happy environment and I’m so happy my mum is happy. Well done Barley Brook.
The cleanliness of the property is lacking, from juice jugs left on a high shelf with no lids, to residents' incontinence issues being left to cause issues for other residents, staff and visitors even after being notified. Residents' rooms being used as storage facilities for other residents' wheelchairs.
Residents are not stimulated.
This list is endless. I fear for the residents and future residents!
This has caused myself and other family members great distress.
I was telephoned at 10pm on the fifth night to inform me an ambulance had been sent for as my wife had had an accident. On attending my wife had a large lump on her head and blood matted in her hair. I was informed by a carer that she had entered the laundry through an unlocked door and climbed out through an open low-level window and had fallen heavily.
The nurse in charge was in another room showing little or no concern and the manager could not be contacted. I haven't had any response from the care home.
As you are aware, we are conducting an internal investigation into the complaint which you raised. As stated, we will aim to get a formal response to you within the allocated 28 days. In the meantime, if there is anything further you require, please respond to my email. Thank you.
Staff very caring, friendly, professional, nothing's too much trouble, my mum has dementia, she is happy, settled in a routine, is well looked after and cared for, loved and appreciated, the staff are brilliant with her, and highly recommend Barley Brook.
Cos Zinonos
Regional Manager
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 December 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (2)

Hello, my name is Geraldine Rose. I joined the team at the Rosewood Care Group in November 2024 as Manager of Barley Brook. I have over 30 years’ experience working in Health and Social care in a wide variety of settings. I have a wealth of experience and qualifications to level 5 in Management and Leadership. I am hugely passionate about dignity in care and aim to practice this daily within the service and the wider community.
I am passionate about nurturing and developing my team to achieve their goals and be the best they can be.
When I’m not in work, I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my family, which includes going for long walks, hiking and catching up over a home-cooked meal.

My name is Claire Sumner, and I am the Deputy Manager at Barley Brook. I have worked here for just over eight years now.
I started as a Senior Carer and worked my way up. I was also Interim Manager a few years ago when we were without a Registered Manager.
I bring over 30 years of experience to Barley Brook, working in nursing, residential and EMI dementia care. I also have experience in palliative care. I have demonstrated commitment, compassion and professionalism throughout my career, progressing through senior and management positions.
I have my Level 2 and 3 in Social Care and my Care Certificate. I work exceptionally well with my manager, ensuring that we are always here for the staff and available at short notice should we be required.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my niece and nephew. I am extremely close to my mum and will often go and spend the weekend at her house.
I also enjoy spending time with my friends, walking and enjoying days and nights out.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barley Brook Care Home
What types of Care is Barley Brook Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barley Brook Care Home have?
There are 28 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barley Brook Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Barley Brook Care Home to the centre of Wigan?
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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