Barley Brook Residential Dementia Care Home in Wigan is a small, welcoming home specialising in supporting people living with dementia.
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...
Barley Brook Residential Dementia Care Home in Wigan is a small, welcoming home specialising in supporting people living with dementia.
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 by meaningful one-to-one time and familiar daily routines. Rather than taking a ‘one size fits all’ approach, the team gets to know each person and adapts their support around their individual needs.
Living well with dementia is about much more than meeting care needs. Familiar surroundings, reassuring faces, favourite music, conversations, memories, everyday activities and time spent with family can all help create a sense of comfort and belonging.
Barley Brook’s experienced team understands that dementia can affect everyone differently. Care is therefore delivered with patience, compassion and understanding, while helping residents maintain their individuality, independence and connections with the people and things that matter to them.
Families are also an important part of life at Barley Brook. By working closely with relatives and learning about each resident’s history, interests and routines, the team can build a fuller picture of the person behind the diagnosis.
As a smaller home, Barley Brook offers a warm and familiar environment where residents and staff can genuinely get to know one another.
At Barley Brook, dementia care is not simply about looking after someone. It is about understanding them.
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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.
Barley Brook Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.443) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barley Brook Care Home has 16 reviews.
Staff very friendly and caring. Nan always happy
Staff very friendly and caring. Nan always happy
The home is clean and the residents are treated with respect and great care which is what you want when its someone you care about like my friend Anne.
The home is clean and the residents are treated with respect and great care which is what you want when its someone you care about like my friend Anne.
Fantastic, caring staff. Lovely bedrooms and living areas. Also get offered a coffee, nice touch.
Fantastic, caring staff. Lovely bedrooms and living areas. Also get offered a coffee, nice touch.
I visit my friend every week, and all the staff are wonderful. You cannot fault the place! What a lovely place for my friend to reside at.
I visit my friend every week, and all the staff are wonderful. You cannot fault the place! What a lovely place for my friend to reside at.
On visiting my sister, I have seen that she is well dressed and always observed by staff, and her needs are always seen too, dignity and respect are alway in place. They have plenty of activities throughout the day when I have been at different time. Observing staff I have seen them interacting...
When I leave I feel relaxed in the knowledge that she is being well cared for.
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...
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.
Such a lovely lady.
The staff are very attentive and friendly and I know Charlottes family are all...
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 &...
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...
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's an absolute pleasure to have your Mum here at Barley brook.
- Mum cant communicate which is hard to understand what is wrong when she is anxious...
- 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!...
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...
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...
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...
This has caused myself and other family members great distress.
I was...
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.
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.
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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’...
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...
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.
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 28 Single Rooms.
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.
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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