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24 hour residential and dementia care are provided at the home, as well as respite and day care services.
Care Provided by Wealstone
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
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
- 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 Wealstone for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wealstone 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
- Minster Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ian Grindley (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1997
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Wealstone Reviews (51)
Wealstone has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.723) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wealstone has 51 reviews.
It means the world to us that my mother-in-law is treated so well and with such kindness. its also good to know we can talk to the staff at any time should we need to.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to know that your mother-in-law feels cared for and comfortable at Wealstone. We're always here to support both our residents and their families.
We find the staff very friendly and caring our sister loves it here and is very happy, there is a nice warm feeling as soon as you walk into Wealstone.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your sister is happy at Wealstone, and we will share your kind sentiments with the Wealstone team.
The staff always make you welcome and you can tell that their smiles and hand holding with the residents are genuine and that they treat your loved one with respect and kindness
The new Managers hands on approach to running the home is a delight to see and her staff embrace it and the residents benefit from it.
The Manager acquired medical treatment for my sister in law at the Countess hospital that has removed our concerns about her overall well being
We feel that if my sister in law was to become a long term resident at Wealstone that it would be a perfect caring environment of round care and we have no problem in recommending this home to anyone looking for it's type of service
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear how well your sister-in-law has settled in at Wealstone and that the care she's receiving has brought comfort and reassurance to your family.
Wealstone Care Home is a lovely place. My dad has really settled in very well and is very happy, all the staff are really helpful and very kind to my dad and I would recommend it to anyone. They take him out for the day which he loves he’s been to the zoo and today he’s gone out to the pub for his lunch and on Saturday he’s going to see children singing.
Thank you for recommending us! It's wonderful to hear that your dad has settled in well at Wealstone Care Home. Our team is dedicated to providing a supportive and caring environment for all our residents, and we're delighted that your dad is benefiting from outings and activities he loves.
My mother was on end-of-life care. The staff took excellent care of her, liaising professionally with paramedics, district nurses and doctors. Mum was treated with dignity, respect and compassion. The staff went out of their way to support me through a difficult time. I was impressed with the dedication of every single staff member and would like them to know how much I appreciate their efforts to make Mum and me feel as comfortable as possible! I couldn't have wished for a higher standard of care.
Thank you for your kind words. I will ensure these words are passed on to the staff at Wealstone. It was our pleasure to comfort you and your brother in such a difficult time. Your mum will be dearly missed by us all.
up for all the residents, entertainment with sing-alongs etc. The management is very switched on and knows the residents well and it appears good handover at shift times works well. My worry was that my mum-in-law would find it hard to settle but after a couple of weeks, she was fine. Can recommend Wealstone without hesitation.
Thank you for your kind words. We strive to develop and maintain the respect and dignity that each resident deserves. Again, thank you for your kindness and we will ensure all staff are made aware of your comments.
The care and support my mother receives is always kind, and caring, she is much healthier and happier at Wealstone than she was in the last couple of months at home. In October she turned 100 and everyone at the home went out of their way to make this a special occasion for Mum, her relatives and friends. With balloons, flowers, cards, a party and entertainment which was all open to everyone. We'd like to thank each and every member of staff.
Thank you for your kind words and I will ensure that they are passed onto our team. It was a pleasure celebrating such a big milestone with such an amazing lady, you and friends and we hope to celebrate more in the future.
Our mother went into Wealstone straight from a stay in hospital following a nasty fall. She suffers with dementia so initially she was extremely agitated and as a family we found it hard to deal with when visiting her. However, from the start the staff were caring and understanding, not only to our mother but to us as a family. Nothing was too much trouble. We also realised Mum was now in a safe environment which put our minds at rest. Unfortunately Mum was moved from Wealstone into a nursing home when she became very poorly. Our thanks go to all staff at Wealstone for helping us along a difficult journey.
Many thanks for your kind words, I will ensure I pass these comments on to our staff. We will miss your mum greatly here at Wealstone.
I find everyone extremely helpful, courteous and caring.
Kind regards.
She has been in Wealstone since the summer of 2022 and in that time has made a number of good friendships with both the staff and other residents.
The food has been excellent and my mother has received excellent assistance at meal times as and when needed. This includes having meals in her room if she doesn't feel like going to the dining room.
My mother was poorly for a couple of weeks that required hospital admittance but even then the staff were checking up on her and arranged for her to come back to the home when she could be discharged.
The main thing, having asked her the direct question, is that my mother is very happy there.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, it really is lovely to read such positive comments. Kind Regards.
We have the staff at Wealstone to be very professional and caring at all times enabling Mum to live a safe and happy life during her time there. Always quick to respond to medical matters and obviously care a great deal for the residents.
Kind regards.
Thank you everyone at Wealstone for looking after my grandad.
Thank you for taking the time to review us at Wealstone Care Home we really appreciate your feedback.
Kind Regards,
On first impressions, the rooms are a little tired but are extremely clean and warm. Please don't let the decor put you off. The staff are wonderful and willing to help in any way to make the residents feel safe and cared for. The keywords here are being cared for! They willingly take time to chat, rectify or reassure family members on anything no matter how small.
She has been in Wealstone for 6 weeks and refers to it as her home! She never mentions her old apartment or the friends left as she has new ones! Meals are excellent and she is now getting involved in activities and enjoying days out.
Just wonderful!
Thank you for taking the time to review Wealstone, we really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that Mum has settled well with us.
Kind Regards,
Amanda
My review is for respite only so I have limited knowledge of activities, facilities and food but I was able to enter and see rooms. My first impressions were good and made to feel welcome when dropping a person with dementia off, which continued throughout the stay. The staff worked as a team and I observed a genuine interest in the well-being and care of residents. A real home from home environment, residents were settled and happy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
Kind Regards,
Amanda
Staff are friendly and welcoming. Good security at entrance witch clear covid safety instructions and free PPE. Excellent bubble arrangements. Home is all on a level so no stairs and a lovely paved garden. Staff and residents all seem cheerful and I have found the staff helpful and polite. Only one criticism, my friend tells me that two of the staff have told her to "try harder or she won't be able to move to live with her daughter", staff need better training. My friend's illness is caused by her medication, not a mental choice! All staff I have met have been very helpful and patient with residents.
My mum has been in the care home for over a year now. She is very happy and settled and it is all thanks to the wonderful staff. They are there for her when she needs them so I thank them for looking after her.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, I will pass your comments on to the staff.
Kind Regards,Amanda
I was really worried about my nan going into a home, however, we haven't seen her this happy for so long, she has settled so well and that is down to the amazing care she has received. She is so well looked after and the carers are amazing and nothing is too much for them! So helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is very much appreciated.
Mum initially came into the home on respite care and she is now a permanent resident. Initially, I was really upset about mum going into a home. I honestly cannot recommend the home high enough, the staff are amazing, and genuinely care, mum is really happy. I am always kept fully up to date on everything. The home is always clean and has a happy feel about it. The home has all Covid measures in place to keep residents safe.
Thank you very much for leaving a review for us at Wealstone, it is very much appreciated. And we appreciate your positive comments about the staff at Wealstone.
Mum has settled well into the care home and has been made to feel very welcome. Mum has quite diverse needs due to poor sight and dementia but the team and manager have gone out of their way to try and cater to mum's needs. The home is very clean and feels very homely with a lovely garden area.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is very much appreciated.
My father resided at Wealstone residential home and was taken care of in a very loving, caring and professional manner at all times. I however live in Canada but whenever I called the home, there was always a polite and courteous voice answering the phone and their efforts to get a hold of my father so I could talk to him, they were amazing. I can't express enough how much of a relief it was being so far away from him but knowing that he was being well looked after and cared for 24/7. Unfortunately, he passed away on July 7th 2021, but I know that his last days were very comforting and his passing was a very peaceful one, mainly for the care and attention that he received. In closing I would like to say that my experience in dealing with the staff at Wealstone was a pure delight and that anyone thinking of placing a family member in the Wealstone Care Home would be making a very good choice indeed, they certainly put my mind at rest all of the time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us at Wealstone. We are glad you were happy with the care provided towards your dad at Wealstone. He will be greatly missed by all of the staff at Wealstone.
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