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Built on the site of a former convent and winner of a Pinders Design Award, the home combines historic character with modern comfort. It’s conveniently located within walking distance of Aughton Park train station, offering easy access for visitors and local outings.
All bedrooms are single occupancy with en-suite facilities...
Care Provided by Aughton Park
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent 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
- Bar/Café
- 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 Aughton Park for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Aughton Park 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
Visiting
- Please avoid mealtimes 12:30 - 13:30 17:00 - 18:00
Parking
- onsite parking
Aughton Park Reviews (101)
Aughton Park has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.669) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Aughton Park has 101 reviews.
Mum is very happy at Aughton Park; she has been there for nearly four years now. She talks highly of the staff for their kindness and the way they care for her an that nothing is too much trouble. She has a lovely room and really appreciates having her own phone and Sky TV, which make a big difference to her daily life. The small acts of thoughtfulness mean a lot-for example, when she drops something on the floor and staff pick it up for her. We her children are always made welcome by staff when we visit.
Thank you for your lovely review. Mum's room is the sports hub of Aughton Park!
My mother has been at Aughton Park for almost 10 years, and seems content despite her dementia. The home is well maintained and always seems comfortable. The staff are professional and seem thorough, and know the residents well. When she has needed medical care or a hospital visit, that has been dealt with properly and the staff are good at communicating any needs she has. We typically visit unannounced and have never seen any matter of concern; the staff have done what they can to make our visits go well, even through meal-times. We're happy with the support from the staff team: they've stepped in to provide the care that we no longer could.
Thank you for your lovely review. Those 10 years have gone by in a flash!
Some of the individual residents rooms and shared areas are looking rather shabby however they are gradually being renovated.
The staff are generally very caring and courteous; although there does seem to be a lot of agency staff at weekends some of whom are not familiar with the individual residents or daily routines.
The food seems to be reasonable and cooked on site, kept warm in a portable oven. Staff do their best to encourage/remind the residents to eat their food/drink
There is a hairdresser available who takes good care of the residents appearance.
The on-site laundry does a great job cleaning/ taking care of the residents clothes.
The senior/management staff are responsive to queries.
Thank you very much for your honest and personal feedback. We try our hardest when booking agency to have the same staff booked for continuity of care for our residents and as a result we only use staff from 3 agencies and it is mainly the same staff. We try to use our bank staff primarily but at...
It's a well run and kind atmosphere in this MHA care home. The staff are compassionate and thoughtful and the home a clean with good food. My Gran has been in there for years and is well cared for. I've a friend who travels from Liverpool area to visit his Mum and it's not in his doorstep.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to have your gran staying with us.
I cannot praise the staff at every level highly enough. They are all patient, caring, compassionate and skilled in their work. Communication is excellent, they have always been ready to offer sound advice to us as a family when asked, and at all times I have felt my mother has been looked after to an exceptionally high standard.
There are regular meetings for families where updates, discussions and constructive feedback are shared. As a family, we have also been able to attend events such as the Christmas and summer fayres, carol services and seasonal religious celebrations.
Activities provided for residents are excellent, always appropriate to the resident group and often involving the local community. Aughton Park always impresses as a calm, positive, warmly welcoming setting and I am delighted my mother has been lucky enough to be cared for there.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We absolutely love having your mum stay with us. We love the see families spending time together at events.
My brother feels safe in the environment and he enjoys the food.
I send my thanks to all the team.
Thank you for your lovely review. Our activity coordinator tries to plan a varied activity schedule to ensure all levels are catered for.
Aughton Park has been so good for him, and having started in a wheelchair he is now walking without a frame or aids, thanks to the support of the staff.
The management and staff are exceptionally kind and caring from the most senior manager to the newest member of the team. There is so much patience and professionalism and he now looks far more cared for and is starting to settle and relax a little, as he knows heis safe and cared for.
There are activities during the week, and the atmosphere is gentle caring and calm.
I am so happy to have my Dad looked after in the way he deserves.
Thank you for such a lovely response. It is a pleasure having your dad stay with us and it is so lovely watching him improve with each passing week.
Attentive, caring and friendly staff who provide consistently high quality support for those in various stages of dementia in the specialist unit. Meals are of a high standard and, for those who struggle to eat, dedicated assistance is provided. Rooms are cosy and have an en suite wet room. The communal areas are of a good standard and the lounge is bright and spacious. There are plenty of activities for those who wish to participate and staff ensure that everyone gets the most out of their experience. Not a cheap option but delivers a first class service. I have every confidence that Aughton Park is absolutely the best place for my mother to be. She is happy, safe and well cared for.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure having your mum stay with us at Aughton Park.
I was warmly welcomed with the standard of care excellent for my needs- respite- short stay -4 weeks. All aspects of my stay were excellent, staff helpful and appropriate for my changing needs as my condition improved.
I would certainly recommend Aughton Park and will use them for respite or longer care if needed.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you with us whilst you recuperated. It is also lovely to see you regularly when you visit your friend.
The carers are very kind and understanding of my husband's needs. They have a friendly approach to him and he appears to enjoy this. He is kept clean and also his room which is en suite. There are plenty of activities if he wishes to join these. The gardens are easily accessible so when the weather is nice we can walk around. He appears happy here which is a relief to me.
Thank you Judith for a lovely review of our home, it's a great pleasure to look after your loved one.
Generally, I feel that Aughton Park Care Home has been a good choice for Mum (resident since July 2021). I think it is very difficult to provide individual care to 50 residents. It did feel more personal when the Covid restrictions were in place as occupancy was 50 to 60%. The senior carers are fantastic. Communication on illnesses, incidents etc. are clear and timely. Access to public healthcare is far superior compared to someone living alone. The activity and chaplaincy team are excellent. Any concerns are attended to. The food offering does need improvement - to make it better suited to the frail and elderly. There does seem to be a lot of food wasted. As for cleanliness and laundry, I am very satisfied. The individual rooms are good (all with ensuite) and the communal lounges and dining rooms are well-appointed. Anyone looking for a care home in the area should ask for a viewing.
Thank you for the kind words in your review, we will ensure this is shared on the team meetings.
My mother seems to be very settled and happy at Aughton Park. She enjoys the company of other residents but is particularly appreciative of the regular activities which now seem much more settled and regular than they were perhaps 12 months ago. I think her contentment is quite dependent on the activities, whether that is a regular quiz or crossword or 'keep fit exercises', she seems quite happy to join in most things and it makes such a difference to her day. She has also mentioned that she enjoys the food and even insisted on staying for Christmas dinner this year, which was a first! Many thanks to the wonderful staff for their continued care and kindness.
Thank you for a lovely review of our home, we are happy to provide the services we do at the home.
Care staff are generally attentive and know the residents well. One or two are especially good and the staff member (maintenance) is lovely too.
My mum's Christmas tree battery failed recently and the activities co-ordinator found some spare lights so the tree remained lit which was important for my mum, little touches like this make all the difference. I'm not local so it's nice and reassuring to know that people go the extra mile when I'm not there.
Thanks for a lovely review of the care provided at the home.
We came to visit our aunt and were best impressed by the overall care and service offered at the home. The facilities are beautifully maintained and our aunt is very happy here. We met two members of staff on our first day of arrival. They served us food and drinks throughout the day.
Thank you Nina for such a lovely review of our home, I will share with the team.
Well laid out facility with ample sized lounge, rooms, restaurant and garden along with a friendly and caring atmosphere provided by a dedicated team of staff. Our mum has been a resident since November of 2019 and from regular visits we know that she is safe and cared for.
Thank you Colin for such a lovely review of your experience at Aughton Park, I will share across the team.
After making a difficult decision to find a care home for my sister, she has settled well. The carers, domestic staff and management are all extremely helpful and the surroundings are homely which helps residents to settle. The chaplain is extremely supportive of the residents and is available if the family want to have a chat.
Thank you for a lovely review of the experience you have received at Aughton Park, I will share this with the team on site.
In most respects, Aughton Park is a very good care home. It has a very pleasant ambience and the facilities are excellent compared to some others I have seen. The staff are generally very friendly but there are occasions when my mother feels she is treated without due dignity in interactions with staff, for example after calling for assistance during the night; sometimes a member of staff enters her room, asks a question and then turns their back and walks out without engaging with her and listening to what she has to say. There is a feeling that, sometimes, staff seem to be just 'going through the motions'. The quality of personal interaction could therefore be improved.
Thank you for your review of our services at the home, I will share your review with the whole team and address these actions, if you would like to arrange a meeting with me then please do not hesitate to contact me back.
Aughton Park is an exceptional care home, they go above and beyond to meet my mum's needs, having worked in healthcare myself for over sixteen years I speak from experience as well when I say this is a truly outstanding home. The staff are wonderful, the atmosphere is always calm and peaceful and my mum feels completely safe and I rest completely easy knowing she is in their care. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Thank you for such a lovely response, I will share across the team.
My sister became a resident at Aughton Park in November 2022. Since then, I have been very impressed with the way things are run there. The care and support are fantastic, and the staff are very caring. It is a very clean care home and is run professionally. The food looks very appetising with a good selection of items. Christmas time there was organised brilliantly there, making it so nice for everyone.
Thank you Maureen for a lovely review of your experience at Aughton Park, I will share your review with the team on-site.
My mother has been at Aughton Park about 18 months. She entered in a depressed state with significant mental health issues (paranoia). With care and love from the team my mum's mental health has improved dramatically. She is settled, happy and is treated with the greatest respect by the staff. The December program of events have been great with mum joining in with the dancing (with her walking frame given she is 96).
Thank you for such a lovely review of the care Mum receives in our care. We are delighted that she and all the others enjoyed the December programme of activities in the home, it was a truly amazing Christmas for all. I will share your lovely feedback with the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 March 2018Good
- 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.
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