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Accommodation comprises: 17 single rooms and 5 double rooms, for couples or those wishing to share. The layout is on 3 floors, all served by a passenger lift. All rooms have TV points, emergency nurse call points, their own vanity sink, nightlights and of course central heating.
Types of Care Services Offered at Afton Lodge: The home provides the...
Care Provided by Afton Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
No Top-up for LA Service Users/Placements
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Afton Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Afton Lodge 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
- Regency Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Dry (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (17)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Parking
- On-site Parking available
Afton Lodge Reviews (55)
Afton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Afton Lodge has 55 reviews.
My cousin has been a resident since March 2022. He settled in quickly and appears to be 'at home'. He is treated with care and respect. His room is always clean and tidy. The staff are attentive to his needs and keep us informed of any changes in his condition.
The team are nice, helpful, and accomodating and made the stressful move of my mum into care so easy. A big thanks to the team.
Staff could not be more helpful and caring towards my uncle's time at Afton Lodge. They treated him like he was a part of a family. He was very fond of the nurses at his home. Thank you so much!
At the time of doing this review we are on lockdown, the staff at Afton Lodge are amazing with the care that the residents are getting. All guidelines are followed at all times so at the moment I can't see my dad but call him and video call all the time. His papers are delivered daily by the friendly handyman, his hair is cut by staff members with his shaver so he looks clean and tidy at all times. The staff never stop, the place is so clean and they are on top of the care and give respect to residents while always looking for any kind of symptoms that might get shown by either staff or resident. I can't thank them enough, right down to the cooks who prepare all meals fresh from a full English breakfast right down to either a roast or fish n chips (that my dad loves). My dad is so lucky to have the staff taking care of him, thank you Afton Lodge.
Food - little choice, options few, sometimes no choice. I purchase some foods for the days I do not have a choice.
Afton Lodge, thank you. It's a time in our lives when we want to be with our loved ones, the staff here are angels. My mum can sleep at night knowing my grandad is happy and safe, she speaks to grandad on the phone as we are all in lockdown but it makes both of them feel better hearing a voice. Nothing is a problem here, from when you arrive it's a friendly hello while the staff are either cleaning or doing puzzles and cheering residents up. A cup of tea or coffee is made, so I just sit with grandad and chat away, now we can't see him, but the staff do, as they still carry out the fantastic work under these stressful times. These carers don't get enough recognition for the work they do, don't forget we are isolated the staff are not, if it wasn't for them where would my grandad be and other vulnerable older people. So thank you to all staff at Afton Lodge, wonderful, caring, and very professional staff indeed. Hope to see you all soon after lockdown.
I am very satisfied with the care my sister has received since she has been in Afton Lodge. They are very supportive is she is feeling upset and have helped her to settle in well. They encourage her to take part in the activities. The staff are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble.
I was really apprehensive about him going anywhere and I felt as soon as we got here that it was the right place for him. Every room has an emergency button and staff are there in seconds, my dad falls a lot so this was majorly important to us. He is safe and happy here, he loves the banter with the staff and his other fellow home users.
The home have literally taken all my worries and cares and made mine and dads life so much more enjoyable, I'm not his carer anymore I'm his daughter and can sit for as long as I want without having to worry about his meds, appointments, meals, showers, washing etc. I love visiting dad and sitting talking.
Well done Afton Lodge.
I can't fault this place ... the staff are fantastic with my nan. No problems, she absolutely loves it. Chef caters for her by preparing exactly what she likes. The nursing staff have great care and patience with her. I have no concerns about her care and happiness there. She is very comfortable and cared for.
All the staff are so friendly and helpful, nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. The rooms are kept so clean and fresh and all the patients are treated kindly and with patience, even though it must be challenging at times.
My Mum comes to Afton Lodge twice a week as part of their Day Care Centre. She has also stayed for a couple of nights as part of their respite. We find the management and staff here at Afton Lodge excellent and very helpful and caring, as my Mum can be a handful at times.
I think this home is extremely brilliant as whenever any member of the family comes in, we are greeted with a smile, asked who wants a cup of tea. It is very very friendly indeed. My Father in Law has been very well looked after here. I think he will be very sad to leave as he has worked up a very good relationship with all the staff. I wish he could stay here.
More than satisfied.
Staff are always happy and also willing to help at all times.
All staff are very friendly, professional and always willing to help. I love being a resident here. I feel safe and secure. The food is beautiful and plenty of it, there is a different activity every day if you wish to join in. This is the best move I ever made since leaving sheltered accommodation.
Afton Lodge is a beautiful and friendly home. I was devastated when my nan had to go into a home but the staff are truly amazing, so caring and loving, so welcoming too. I couldn't fault them at all, they are all angels in disguise!
Afton Lodge staff truly gives me especially my parents huge peace of mind that my nan is so loved and so well looked after by your staff.
I have found carers very caring and friendly and helpful.
My mother (who is 101 years old) is treated with much tenderness and respect, nothing is too much trouble for the staff.
Whenever I visit the staff are so friendly and my mother couldn't be happier (it's like one big family). Royalty couldn't be treated better than she is.
Very good caring staff, some of the activities are good. The staff that I have seen are a credit to the caring community. More staff would make this care home excellent.
But, not only Mum gets support of the staff and management, so do my family and me.
This is the best residential care home for my Mum. It feels like our home too.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 December 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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 (2)
- 24 Nov 2018Recipient: Afton Lodge
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Afton Lodge
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