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As national dementia-friendly award winners, Brierfield House Care Home are proud to provide high quality care for people with a wide range of needs. The team understand that moving in marks an important new chapter, and take time to ensure everyone feels seen, heard and valued from the start of their...
Care Provided by Brierfield House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Respite care- due to the costs we incur in preparing a room and the plan of care for arrival, the minimum term of respite care is one week. If your stay is less than one week, you will be responsible for our charges for one week. The rates above refer to one week or 24 hours care. Brierfield House can also offer rates for per day care, please contact the home directly for details. Please note there is a £75 admin fee for respite stays.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brierfield House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brierfield House 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
- Each Other Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Louise Kay(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
Visiting
- No visiting restrictions in place at Brierfield House
Parking
- Brierfield House has it's own car park directly outside the home, accessible to the main entrance.
Brierfield House Care Home Reviews (35)
Brierfield House Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.699) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brierfield House Care Home has 35 reviews.
We have been really happy with the care mum is receiving at Brierfield House, ever since she arrived. Her behaviours can be challenging at times but they always treat her with dignity and kindness. We are confident that any changes in her health are handled promptly, and they always try to make sure she receives whatever is needed. We are kept very well informed about how she is in between our weekly visits, and are made welcome every time we visit. The team are cheerful and easy to talk to, and clearly spend time chatting with the residents. Meals, snacks and drinks are plentiful, and mum enjoys them. We are very pleased we found this lovely care home and recommend it wholeheartedly.
Thank you for looking after my husband so well.
My mum was in Brierfield House for 18 months and was looked after by the best of carers I cannot fault anything. Whilst mum was at the end of life I can only describe the carers as Earths Angels not only did they care for mum but gave total emotional support to us as family. The home is clean, beautifully presented and homely. As mum would say 'Simply The Best' Thankyou
Thank you so much for taking the time to offer kind words about our home. It was a pleasure to look after your Mum and get to know her in her final chapter and we'll pass on this lovely feedback directly to our care team.
I hold the home in very high regard following their care of my grandma before she relocated to her native South Wales. The entire team seemed to work cohesively to ensure duties were performed diligently and that all residents felt supported; ranging from management to the nurses to the kitchen and ancillary staff. It's testament to their dedication and values that I post this review to show my personal appreciation.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I felt welcome.
Thank you for your kind words. It's a pleasure to welcome you into our shared home and we appreciate you taking the time to offer your experience for others to read.
I'm so happy my grandma is with Brierfield house. They doing amazing.
What a beautiful review. Thank you for your kind and heartfelt words about our special community here at Brierfield. It is an honour to look after your Grandma and support her in our shared home.
Staff always friendly and approachable. All seem to love my mum, which makes you feel at ease.
I'm always kept informed about my mum.
Lovely varied food, which Mum thoroughly enjoys.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review us - we will pass on your kind comments to our team. We aim to provide excellent service for our residents across all areas, and we always welcome any suggestions for improvement.
I know my mum, who suffered from dementia, felt very happy there.
The staff were just so fantastic, and I do mean all of them - manager, carer, cook, maintenance; they all made me feel like my mum was part of a family up there.
Thank you so much for your review and for being part of the Each Other Care family - we are very pleased to hear your mum felt so happy in our home and that all of our wonderful staff made it such a positive experience for her.
Our mum came into the home in December 2022 and my sister and me didn’t know how she would cope but the manager and the other members of staff are very good with her. She has dementia and can sometimes get upset because she has forgotten something, she has put on weight and is loving being there, the meals are home-cooked and always smell delicious. We can help ourselves to brews when we want them. The home is very clean and smells clean, the rooms are tidied and floors mopped every day. I’m so glad we choose Brierfield House Care Home for our mum we can now relax knowing she is being looked after, if there’s a problem or Mum's not well they let me know straight away. Five stars from us.
My mother has improved immensely since moving into the home in August. She has put on weight and she is interested in her personal hygiene. When she first went in she wasn't interested in cleanliness due to her depression. She has her hair done every couple of weeks. The staff are lovely and very frank. The visits are only 30mins long, which is plenty and when you go, you know that's the allocated time. If there was a criticism, I think if they offered you a brew, that would be good. As sometimes you've been running around and just could do with one. They did offer us one on the very first visit. I understand they are busy, but this would make a big difference to the visit, like having a natter over a cuppa.
My mother-in-law came into this home for respite care after a brief spell in hospital. The first thing I noticed, was the smell of home-cooked food and the home smelt very nice. I was a bit worried about this move, but the manager and deputy manager, both reassured me she will be well looked after. She has been in for two weeks now and I can already see a big improvement in her. She is now smiling and putting on weight. In my mother-in-law's words, the room here is brilliant. Five stars all the way. I feel this is a happy home. Keep up the good work to all the staff.
As a family, we are absolutely delighted by the care Mum received during her recent stay. She absolutely loved it, enjoying the many activities, meeting new friends and telling the staff how nosey, cheeky and lippy she is! It was very reassuring to know she was being well looked after! The manager and her staff are brilliant, answering all our questions and letting us visit prior to her stay. As a family, we really cannot praise them enough! Not only that, but the home is absolutely spotless and all the residents are happy and relaxed! Just brilliant! Mum's a very picky eater too, but said she really enjoyed all the food and snacks!
My sister has been here approx eleven weeks. We cannot believe the difference in her. She says the food, staff and management are really kind and helpful. Her room is really clean and she loves her view. The family is so pleased and happy with how she has settled. Good to know that she is safe and well cared for. We leave her and are very confident she will be safe, happy and secure.
Staff interact with residents and the activities are happening all day, every day. The management have experience in dealing with the cliental. Brierfield House is a warm and welcoming home, with constant refurbishment to ensure the home is safe for all residents. My husband is happy and content living at Brierfield House.
Overall, I feel that Mum is well cared for in all her needs. The staff are caring and attentive to her in all respects. The management has responded quickly to any questions I may have had. Mum has recently said she wouldn't like to leave here and regards it as her home.
Mum has finally settled in. She's made friends so has company that she desperately needs. She has regular meals and is very comfortable. The management has made a great improvement with everything, well done. She's looking forward to more gardening opportunities.
Management very friendly and helpful. Staff are very caring and attentive. Building is very clean, and rooms are very nice and comfortable. Overall, nice environment for all staff and residents.
My mother came to Brierfield House in February 2022. In three weeks, myself and my family have seen a huge improvement in her appearance, her physical and mental state. The manager and her staff are excellent. They have time and understanding for the residents. It has been such a relief for myself and my family. Thank you.
Brierfield staff are professional, efficient, caring and friendly. They provide excellent care and a wonderful atmosphere. The first impression is that Brierfield, is the residents' home. The staff enable them to make the best of their lives and support them in every way.
The Staff have been very supportive to me and grandma while residing at Brierfield House, when speaking to grandma she was very happy and content, always engaging in activities which were evidenced through Brierfield House's Facebook Page, Grandma's room had her own private en-suite.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 June 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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 (3)
- 27 May 2014Recipient: Brierfield House Care Home
- 28 Nov 2013Recipient: Brierfield House Care Home
- 11 Oct 2013Recipient: Brierfield House Care Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brierfield House Care Home
What types of Care is Brierfield House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brierfield House Care Home have?
There are 42 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brierfield House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Brierfield House Care Home to the centre of Nelson?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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