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Ladysmith Care Home provides residential care and dementia care, as well as respite care which can provide much needed relief for those caring for a family member at home.
Residents enjoy 24-hour care from the friendly and experienced...
Care Provided by Ladysmith Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 89 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)
- Day Care
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Ladysmith Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ladysmith 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
- Knights Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carol Woodliffe(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2008
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (89)
Ladysmith Care Home Reviews (80)
Ladysmith Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.315) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ladysmith Care Home has 80 reviews.
Staff very friendly.
The home is very clean.
My father was a resident of Ladysmith Care Home for nearly two years. In all that time he was provided with the care and support we as a family could no longer give. He was treated with respect and dignity by caring and professional staff with a good dose of humour too. I have experience of other local care homes that don't even come close to providing the care my father received. We as a family were always welcomed on our visits particularly my mother.
My husband had three nights at Ladysmith care home. I was very impressed with the overall care shown to him. All the staff are lovely, caring people. We will certainly use this home again.
My mother was admitted to this home for recuperation after a hospital stay. On her return to her own home, she asked to be re-admitted as a full resident to the home. We took her to see other homes but she wanted to go back to Ladysmith. As soon as you walk through the door at Ladysmith, you sense that this is truly a loving, caring place. My mother was very happy in the home for the last two and a half years of her life. I cannot recommend the home too highly, especially the very friendly and smiling staff.
I would and have recommended this home to anyone wanting dementia care. The staff are very welcoming to visitors and as I visit at different times, I can honestly say I have never seen or heard staff treat the residents with anything but kindness and respect. If a problem has arisen, I have been notified and sorted immediately. I fell completely at ease knowing my mum is safe and well cared for in every way. Not an easy task as I know how volatile and frustrating dealing with dementia is.
No complaints what so ever.
Mum is looked after to an exceptional standard.
My mother-in-law has been in Ladysmith Care Home now, for three years and nothing is too much trouble. From the manager to cleaners, kitchen and carers, they all play a part in this lovely home from home.
The food is amazing, all cooked fresh, you only have to ask if mother-in-law would like something different and they will get it no trouble. The home itself always looks immaculate and smells fresh. All the staff and management do a wonderful job.
I find the staff excellent, knowledgeable and friendly. Any issues have been sorted quickly and fully.
The staff are friendly and caring, they make sure she is comfortable and look after all her needs. She cannot stand or do much for herself, so the carers do nearly everything for her. I know if any day I cannot get there, she is looked after.
I visit the home 6 times a week with few exceptions, and our son who works away visits the other day. I have been visiting for over 2.5 years. Visits have occurred at all times of the day. There is a great, cheerful atmosphere and it does not seem to change whatever the time of day. What is really significant is that over those 2.5 years the staff have hardly changed!
Fantastic staff, well cared for. Well done!
Thank you Eric, much appreciated!!
From our first visit, we found everyone at Ladysmith to be caring, compassionate and totally professional at all times. We are very grateful for the way Mum has been looked after through her time here. The staff must have dreaded us visiting with the constant barrage of questions but we all found that nothing at all was too much trouble for them. We were given little notice to decide between a number of care placements but from the very first visit had no doubt at all that we had made the right choice. The manner in which all of the staff went out of their way to get to know Mum and ensure that her needs were met gave the family much comfort and was very much appreciated by the family. The team at Ladysmith are a credit to the care home, and to Knightscare in general and worthy of their 'Top 20' ranking of all care homes in the region. We would have no hesitation at all in offering recommendation on the facilities, staff and care provided by Ladysmith and Knightscare.
Thank you, Mike, for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated by all at Ladysmith Care home and makes our work worthwhile.
My mum was not safe at home anymore, we always said she would never go in a home until we found this little gem. They made Mam very welcome, even to the point of wallpapering her room so it was home from home. I would recommend the home to anyone.
Thank you Kerry for your kind words.
My mum came in from her home from living alone. Carers have been so lovely and caring and understanding. The staff go out of their way to help my mum. Go above and beyond for anyone. There is no better home that I could recommend.
Thank you Lorraine, your review is much appreciated.
After viewing quite a few care homes I decided on Ladysmith and am very pleased I did. The staff and management treat you as a member of a very large family. The care provided is second to none and nothing is too much trouble. There is always something going on take part in if you wish and also something to eat and drink it's a wonder everyone isn't overweight! When you enter the building it doesn't look or smell like a lot of others I viewed and there is always a member of staff with a cheery greeting. Well done to all concerned keep up the great work.
All the staff couldn't do enough for Mother. She was excellently cared for and we couldn't have asked for anything better.
Thank you, Pamela!
I have been very happy with the care and cleanliness of the care home, everybody shows dignity and support whichever needed. Every day running of Ladysmith is 100% at all times from management and all staff.
Thank you Gwen for your review, as you work in this industry you will be very aware of how difficult it can be, therefore we appreciate your complimentary review.
Both my sister and my partner have spent the last few years of their lives being cared for and loved by the care staff and others connected. All I can say is that everything was done to help the patients be as happy as possible. For myself, I would have no hesitation to ask for a place when the time comes that I can no longer look after myself. It is a great place!
Thank you Myra for your lovely review, it was our pleasure looking after both your sister and partner.
This home offers a caring and warm experience. The managerial staff are well organised, helpful and obliging, appreciating the clients and family needs. The carers are happy and efficient. The home has regular visits from the district nursing team based next door. The staff generally have given long service, a marker of the good conditions.
Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated!
Bed Vacancies
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News (6) & Events (0)
- 26 Jan 2026
The MCA Training Pathway is a practical and supportive programme that helps care teams feel confident using the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in everyday...
- 26 Jan 2026
We’re delighted to welcome Sarah to Knights Care as our new Head of Compliance. In this integral role, she will work closely with teams across the organisation to strengthen compliance,...
- 28 Apr 2025
We can’t thank Fusion Youth Centre enough for their incredible Easter Egg donation to the residents of Ladysmith. A lovely surprise to all in the home, and the kids enjoyed...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Ladysmith Care Home
Meet the Team (9)

Carol Woodliffe has 26 years of experience in the care industry, and 13 years at the management level. This experience has armed her qualifications including NVQ Levels 2,3 & 4 in Health & Social Care; QCF Level 2 (Management structure) in Dementia care, Mental Capacity Assessment, End of Life Care, Person Centred Care Planning and Medication management. All this training has underpinned skills and extensive knowledge in the care industry, specifically older people.
Carol has utilised the rationale for good person-centred practice by honing excellent people skills, a professional approach and versatility. She is a self-motivated individual with a commitment to high standards of quality care provision. She focuses on sharing her ethos of ‘resident first and foremost’ with staff in her employ ensuring a driven, compassionate and empathetic team continues to evolve positively.

Olivia Commenced work at Ladysmith Care Home in January 2012.
She has been a registered general nurse and a midwife prior to this.
Olivia has worked as a registered manager of both a residential and Nursing Home. She enjoys her role very much

Liam has been in the care sector since the age of 18, he came to Ladysmith Care Home in 2011.
Whilst at Ladysmith he has developed his career as a care assistant, Senior Carer and Senior Lead.
Liam has also completed multiple qualifications including an NVQ level 3 Diploma in management and leadership which has enabled him to be promoted to the position of Care Manager.
Liam is very passionate about his role and promoting our values, ensuring our residents receive the care they deserve.

Debbie Macleod started working at Ladysmith as a cook when the care home was first built in 2011. Debbie had worked in the care industry for a few years before this but decided she wanted a change in direction. After a year of working as the care home’s cook Debbie decided to go back into the role of a carer and after two years became a senior, as Debbie’s confidence and skills grew, she was able to move on to become lead senior before taking on the role as care manager.

She completed an NVQ Level 2 in Business & Admin back in 2005 when she finished school. Since then, Katie has worked either reception jobs or admin jobs, gaining experience along the way.

Deana Wharton previously worked in the hairdressing industry for 20 years and for the last 7 years as the assistant manager of a hair salon in which she carried out all administration duties. Deana started working at Ladysmith care home in July 2020 as an administrator and is now settling into the role very well and enjoying working in a care home setting, which she finds very rewarding.

Mandy began working at Ladysmith Care Home in September 2016 originally as a carer but later on, became an activities planner.
She thoroughly enjoys helping and spending time with all the residents.
Mandy plans activities and fun days out for all the residents. She chats with them and helps build their confidence and self-worth up with her positive energy.

Michelle started work at Ladysmith Care Home in 2012 as a care assistant. In 2016 Knights Care created the new post of Housekeeper, which Michelle applied for as she wanted a more senior role. After successfully achieving the role, Michelle now supervises a team of ten domestic staff ensuring the home is clean, tidy and odour free and a professional laundry service is provided.

Vivienne joined Ladysmith Care Home working as a cook in October 2018. She has over 25 years’ experience working in the care industry working her way up from carer to level 4 and registered manager. However, on reaching her 60’s she wanted to return to a more hands on role and having catering experience (Home baking cottage industry) she enjoys meeting the needs of the residents and working as part of an excellent team. She also has teaching and training qualifications allowing her to deliver in house moving and handling sessions and would like to develop this role if there is scope within the home.
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