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The property has been sympathetically converted to provide residential and social care. Accommodation is for single occupancy, however, some are large enough for sharing. Most rooms are en-suite.
This tastefully decorated home provides TV lounges and a quiet sitting room in which to...
Care Provided by The Parklands 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 40 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Parklands Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anna-May Smith(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
The Parklands Care Home Reviews (22)
The Parklands Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.292) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Parklands Care Home has 22 reviews.
My sister has only been resident for approx a month. So far I can only say the care she is receiving is fabulous . She is a lady with vascular dementia and can be challenging at times. All the staff are amazing in dealing with her. Cannot praise them all enough .
Mum went into Parkland in 2020 there about without them she would have not made it to June 2024 where we celebrated her 100th birthday well cared fot amazing staff and managers good food , days out activities well organised
Initially, my family and I thought Mum wouldn't settle but due to the care, attention and genuine kindness shown to Mum by all of the staff, Mum settled in quite quickly and she is now very happy living there.
18 months ago it had been a difficult time, trying to choose the right care home to look after my mum, but eventually, my family and I chose the Parklands and we are so very pleased we did,
It was definitely the right choice.
Lovely care home with fantastic staff, who are caring, kind, approachable and very competent.
This Home is warm and friendly, looking after those who can no longer look after themselves. The staff are caring and loving. The home is comfortable with good activities and offers good food. Your loved one will settle in and be happy here, safe and cared for. You cannot ask for more.
He has continued to do well and is in a much better place than had he stayed at home alone, isolated, losing weight and losing any motivation he had.
Thank you Parklands.
My dad arrived at Parklands care home and loved it, although there weren’t many residents at the time. My dad was a personable person and loved many of the staff, some were wonderful to him, he also had a large family so he had visitors most days. But as dad began to deteriorate and due to a very high turn over of staff and management, the standard of care began to drop, so much so after a serious fall not reported to the family (8 weeks in hospital). We had no option but to remove dad from this facility because his health, care and dignity was our utmost priority. Sadly I could not recommend this home for anyone’s elderly parent.
My Gran has been at The Parklands for a few months now. It was a family decision for her to move into the home as she couldn't cope at home anymore. She is well cared for by the staff and looks very happy in our video calls.
Sadly we found as a family, The Parklands Care Home to be very substandard in the care of our late dad to such a degree that we reluctantly moved him to another care home as our dad's complex medical condition and his personal care was not being taken care of. Some staff was very helpful and others not so helpful and constantly changing management made it almost impossible to keep an accurate document of our late dad's care. Saying all of this Dad was very happy at the care home but sadly we had no choice but to move him as his condition was deteriorating and we lost confidence in the management team. Our dad's welfare and health was our main priority.
We were very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing and send our condolences to you and your family, he was very well-liked by all at The Parklands. Going forward we wish you and your family well.
My dad is cared for very well and with dignity.
All the staff are extremely friendly, very approachable and helpful.
All staff are well trained and explain the care well.
The care home is very clean and has a pleasant aroma.
All the residents always look clean and well cared for.
Plenty of food and drinks are offered to residents and visitors.
My mum has dementia. I find the staff very caring and they think a lot about all the residents, in my mind they all give 110% regarding all the residents' needs, but the staff seem to not stay for long. I think the incentives and pay are not enough is a main reason or concern, also I think they may be short-staffed to cope with all the different needs. At the moment they have no staff to carry out activities/entertainment to motivate the residents which I think is important. All changes and plans need to be ongoing, not just for a few days. All queries are dealt with.
I have two friends who are residents at Parklands in Thorne. Their families are my friends also and I hear nothing but positive comments about the care their relatives are receiving. I have visited a few times now and have always been impressed by the friendly caring atmosphere that you can feel as you walk through the door. I'm also impressed by the cleanliness. In the reception area, they have all their planned events advertised on the wall. I have visited the home when they had a company there with a sort of petting zoo and I participated in their dog show held recently. Other events include trips out. I am told the food is excellent. I just wish I had realised how special the home is when we were looking for a home for my dad. Keep up the good work Parklands you are the role model to follow!
My dad's care is second to none. Best home out of the 4 he has been in. The food is excellent and rooms are homely and spotless.
Staff are very caring approachable and hard working. The home is warm cosy clean and comfortable. The food if good and plenty of choices. The entertainment and activities are excellent too. The maintainence man laundry and cleaning staff are all friendly and helpful. All in all parklands have helped us in what was a very very difficult decision in placing our mum in there easier. Keep up the good work.
Used the home for respite, he was very well cared for, the staff took time to find out his needs and how he would like to be cared for. Considering at home he doesn't want to do much, within the 2 weeks he went on a trip, won a quiz and made new friends. We were also worried about his weight loss but put on 4lb as he loved the food and came home with recipes he had got from the cook. I can't fault this home, patient and understanding staff who really care, a wonderful setting and you can really feel genuine warmth and happiness whilst in the home. Dad has booked himself in every month now for short breaks from one night up to 6 the manager supported us throughout.
I asked the manager of I could bring my nan to Parklands for the afternoon, when I saw the George Formby tribute had been arranged.
She loved it, as did all of the other residents, it was interactive, everyone singing, the staff dancing with the residents (who were able)Arranging things like this is important for the elderly as it brings fun and enjoyment to their day. Different people to talk to etc.
My nan commented on how lovely the home was and how good the staff were. She had a lovely day.
I am satisfied with the care my mother receives at this home. The staff without exception are excellent and show great respect and love to mother. She enjoys the food generally, her bath/shower is loved by her and the cleanliness of the home is good. Obviously there are sometimes issues which i need to sort out i.e. bed making, sloppy- mother not dressed correctly. However this does not happen regularly. The manager is excellent and deals with any problems immediately. Nothing in life is perfect but this home is a happy place in which mother feels safe and content.
My grandma was in Parklands until she sadly passed away. She soon settled in, her room was very cosy. Lovely views over the park, the residents used to enjoy feeding the birds and the squirrels used to come to the bird table on a daily basis. the staff where all good at there jobs . They always keep them occupied with dominoes, bingo, cards and other activities which my grandma loved, she especially enjoyed the day trips she went on, and the pub lunches they went on. My grandma loved it when they used to have singers come in, was lovely to see all the residents joining in. One member off staff was excellent, so caring and dedicated to her job, she meant the world to my grandma. The home was very clean, lovely staff and residents, would defiantly recommend
My grandma settled in very well into Parklands which was a great relief to us as a family. All the staff are very kind and caring and clearly love the job they do. They did a fantastic job of looking after my grandma and made the family feel very welcome every time we visited,we went daily. The entertainment for the residents is second to none. Something was happening daily i.e. bingo, dominoes, crafts, and many day trips are organised too. I would like to thank all staff for their love and care and would highly recommend Parklands to others. Putting your loved ones into a home is one of the most difficult decisions you'll ever make but all staff were so supportive initially and throughout her stay. Thank you.
Mum only here for a few months but all the staff were excellent and caring. Mum was not keen on going into a care home but was welcomed and soon settled in.
My mother in law as been in this home for eighteen months and as been very well looked after and all here needs have been met. I would like to thank all staff and management for all their care day and night keep up the good work.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 May 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Parklands Care Home
What types of Care is The Parklands 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 The Parklands Care Home have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Parklands Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, 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 The Parklands Care Home to the centre of Doncaster?
9.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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