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Care Provided by Westwood Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 20 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please call for full details
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westwood Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Westwood Residential 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
Owner
- Westcliffe Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Wendy Calvert (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Visiting
- Westwood is open for visiting anytime after 10am to allow the residents to enjoy their breakfast and complete morning routines, when your family member comes to stay you will be given the code for the doors to enable you access to the home. This must not be passed onto anyone else, this is to ensure the home, your relative, other residents & staff are all kept safe. Please make sure you sign in on arrival and out upon leaving at reception. All visitors please be aware that Westwood has protected meal times to ensure that all residents are able to enjoy their meals.
Parking
- Parking is available on a side street adjacent to the Home.
Westwood Residential Care Home Reviews (26)
Westwood Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.597) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westwood Residential Care Home has 26 reviews.
This is aimed at acknowledging the staff, residents and family members for what they have collectively achieved, not only from the start of the pandemic but in the months before, when my aunt moved into the care of the home. Searching for a suitable establishment is without a doubt stressful, Westwood became our place of choice. The fact that they have long-serving members of staff dedicated to the care and wellbeing of residents was evident from the outset. The original owner is also a resident, with his daughters now running the business, which speaks volumes, but standards are not just high because of that. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect. What the home has managed to do during the pandemic, keeping everyone safe, has been outstanding, during such a difficult time. Seasonal activities to simulate the residents continued without the direct help from family members. Every opportunity to arrange safe visiting was explored, including the introduction of the “Pod" so well done.
My brother became a resident of Westwood as he was incapable of continuing to live at home. Right from the start, he was treated with care and consideration and the staff were always on hand to help him in whatever way was necessary. Although an old building, the home offered comfort and cleanliness. The food was varied and of good quality. As he became less able, the staff went out of their way to help and assist him. He came to think of Westwood as home and we as a family will be forever grateful to the staff for the sensitive and caring way he was treated in his final days.
We had 3 1/2 years experience of this care home and only had a couple of complaints which were immediately dealt with to our satisfaction. Our Dad was taken care of with dignity and staff were genuine, caring individuals. The activities co-ordinator does an excellent job with activities and events, always ensuring the residents have something to occupy their minds. Food excellent. Would highly recommend this care home.
We as her family, are made welcome at any time and we are very happy in the knowledge that she is safe in a clean, friendly atmosphere.
I cannot praise Westwood highly enough. Their care of our Dad was of the highest standard. The staff care for the residents in a compassionate and dignified way and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. The family atmosphere is wonderful and they make sure that residents and their families are well cared for and well informed. The food is excellent and is home cooked on site. The residents are always offered a choice. Dad’s dietary needs were catered for with so much extra effort I cannot thank staff enough. I would say Westwood is truly a home from home. The activities are well planned and keep residents stimulated and the trips out are always special days which can be relived through the many photos taken by staff and volunteers. Westwood gave us an extra three and a half years with Dad for which we will be eternally grateful. The ability to care for someone in life takes a very special person, to care for someone in death takes an angel. Thanks to all the Westwood Angels.
Mum broke her hip and if the staff hadn't 'rescued' her from the hospital she wouldn't have survived more than a few weeks but due to the care, she received she recovered marvellously.
At the end, the love, affection and attention given to Mum and her family were outstanding and way above anyone could expect and I could not recommend Westwood highly enough. I hope I am that lucky if needed.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 March 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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News (16) & Events (0)
- 25 Jun 2026
We started off in April having an Easter Bonnet Party, with The Travelling Mulberries entertaining us. Also there was an Easter egg raffle. What a lovely afternoon everybody had. Also...
- 25 Jun 2026
In January we did our annual staff pantomime. This year it was Sleeping Beauty and as usual it went without any hiccups!!! If you believe that you will believe anything....
- 25 Jun 2026
In December there was a lot going on when the staff took over the Christmas festivities. We had staff Christmas jumper days to raise money for the residents activities fund....
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