
The care my dad is receiving is fantastic. The staff are lovelyL F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you all - you deserve a medal.Pat M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

from the minute we walked into Summerfields we knew she would be happy there.Julie K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care my dad is receiving is fantastic. The staff are lovelyL F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you all - you deserve a medal.Pat M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

from the minute we walked into Summerfields we knew she would be happy there.Julie K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Summer Fields Care Home specialises in the care of the elderly mentally infirm, and those living with milder forms of dementia. It offers long term residential care, respite, daycare and short term stay in a safe, warm and welcoming environment.
The home is a gorgeous period property located in a peaceful residential area.
It has a well-kept, lawned garden and sun deck, which residents make regular use of during warmer periods....
Care Provided by Summer Fields Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- 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 Summer Fields Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Summer Fields 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
- Your Health Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Andy Newbolt (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
Visiting
- Encourage families and friends to visit as often as possible and support people to go out with loved ones.
Parking
- Summer Fields Care Home have 2 car parks please use the big car park at the front of the home, as this leads to the main reception.
Summer Fields Care Home Reviews (54)
Summer Fields Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.173) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Summer Fields Care Home has 54 reviews.
The home is always clean and maintained well by their handyman who works very hard.
My friend is always doing various activities, this keeps him very busy.
I can't praise this care home enough. The care staff are very thoughtful, patient and very helpful to the residents, their families and friends. The residents are always clean and tidy. I have witnessed activities and entertainment for the residents, which they thoroughly enjoy. It's lovely seeing them smile, laugh and sing. The bedroom, lounge and bathrooms are always very clean. The manager/duty and receptionist have always been helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for all the staff.
My mum has been resident at this care home for the last two months.
Although it was very difficult to have to make the decision for her health and safety to go. I have found all the staff lovely and very supportive to my mum and ourselves and happy and willing to do whatever is needed to make us all comfortable. I can't thank them enough.
I have recommended Summer Fields to my cousin for her father and he is now a resident.
My dad has settled in well and is very well cared for. Eats and sleeps well - enjoys his food and enjoys the banter with some of the staff. My dad really enjoys his trips out especially to the museum and the tea dinner dance with the Mayor at the Town Hall. He misses a certain staff member who has recently left, he had a great rapport with her. He has a good relationship with all the staff. There are other staff members who are great with my dad. I feel confident with the care my dad is receiving as he's so settled which helps me and my family and we feel confident too.
Summer Fields is the fourth home my partner has been in since 2016. I am most pleased with this one. It is a very homely, clean and cosy home where the staff are all so very kind, caring and patient. They treat the residents with love and compassion. They have cared exceptionally well for my partner and got the doctor to him when he hasn't been well, got him to eat when they were worried about him. Also, the food is fresh and well cooked, very tasty and nutritious.
Thank you so much for your kind words towards Summer Fields Care Home.
Mum has been very well cared for here with lots of professional help. Mums room is lovely and all areas are kept very clean and tidy, food is home made and of very good quality. Mum is happy here and there are nice activities to stimulate her. As a family, we are so welcome at any time which is such a relief.
I have always been made very welcome at my visits. Staff have been very helpful, answered any questions I might have about the care and well-being of my sister. My sister is always in a happy frame of mind, and can always interact with myself or any of my other sisters and relatives who visit.
The owner is very good with all the residents, in particular the staff are very caring towards all the residents and we are quite happy with my sister-in-law being here as a resident.
My mum is very happy and relaxed here and I am at all times made very welcome. The families of other residents I have spoken to all have a similar opinions to myself.
Very friendly and caring staff. Seem really attentive and genuinely caring. I always speak well of the home to anyone who asks.
We are very impressed and reassured by the concern and quality of care shown to our sister who suffers from dementia. She seems as happy as her condition allows and she is very clean and comfortable in this residential care home. We particularly like the 'hands on' approach of the owner who is fully aware of all his residents and gives his caring attention readily.
Home bright and clean. Staff caring. My sister seems happy.
I just wish I could have persuaded her to go in earlier. Her Alzheimer's was well developed when she went, but it gave the family such peace of mind and we all enjoyed visiting and being given numerous cups of tea.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 May 2018Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Your Health Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked with Your Health Group for almost three years. I enjoy being a part of a team that is making the lives of our residents as happy and comfortable as possible, ensuring that their care needs are met each and every day.
My care career began 18 years ago, and over the years I have developed a vast knowledge of Dementia and what it takes to provide an excellent standard of care to those who are vulnerable and dependent on others. I have progressed from kitchen assistant to senior care team and now Home Manager, completing my NVQs in Health and Social Care and a Diploma Level 5 in Management and Leadership.
I really do love my job and the challenges it brings each day - every day really is different. It means so much when you see the people you look after not only living happily but thriving. I have an incredibly dedicated team working alongside me. They, and the rewards of the job, are why I will always enjoy this job, even after 18 years!
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