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Rated ‘Good’ by CQC (January 2022), the home features 40 en-suite bedrooms, comfortable communal areas and ample room to socialise or relax. The experienced team works closely with families and healthcare professionals to deliver tailored, person-centred care, so you feel safe knowing your loved one is receiving...
Care Provided by Archers Park Dementia Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Archers Park Dementia 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
- Orchard Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Wilson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Archers Park Dementia Care Home Reviews (77)
Archers Park Dementia Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.318) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Archers Park Dementia Care Home has 77 reviews.
The staff always keep you fully informed of everything happening within the home, they are always attentive and caring and have made my mam feel at home. Wonderful staff who treat the residents as family.
Jeanette, I would like to thank you for your lovely comment, your kind words are very much appreciated and I will share your feedback with the staff team, thank you so much. Kind regards.
Good.
Harold, thank you for your review. We very much appreciate you taking time out to provide feedback for our home and are delighted to hear that you are pleased with the service we provide. Many thanks, Sharon Easterbrook-Smith.
All the staff are friendly, caring and easy to talk to. If you have any issues they are happy to help. My father has been in this home for a number of years now and we have never had any issues so far.
Debra, thank you for your lovely review, I will ensure all the staff team are informed of your positive feedback, thank you again, your feedback is very important and your views on the service we provide at Archers Park is very important. Thank you.
My mum has been in Archers Park for 4 years. The home is very clean and tidy. The staff are lovely and very caring. They do a great job looking after all the residents. During this pandemic, they have been brilliant and I couldn't praise them enough.
Pauline, all at Archers Park would like to thank you for the lovely positive review you have recently completed, it is a lovely review and I am so pleased you are very happy with the staff team at Archers Park, it has been a very difficult time for all families but hopefully, soon we will be...
We have been completely happy that our mam is receiving the best care possible. She has settled into Archers Park wonderfully, even in these difficult times. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, who communicate all the time with us regarding mam's welfare. The facilities are exceptional and we feel comfortable knowing mam is safe, happy and well cared for.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and I am so pleased you are happy with Archers Park care home and the dedicated staff team, as you say during these very difficult times your mum has settled really really well and she is a delight to take care of, thank you again and I will share your kind words with all the staff team here at Archers Park. Kind regards.
The Staff at the Archers Park care home are so friendly. They look after my mother and do a fantastic job in doing so especially during these difficult times. Every time I needed to come and see her they would always be willing to help either with a pod visit or a window visit or even a Facetime. Nothing but admiration for the whole team.
Hi, thank you so much for a lovely review, we are all delighted here at Archers Park that you are very happy with the care and support for your dear mum, thank you so much this is very much appreciated. Kind Regards
My father has been a resident at Archers Park Care Home for a number of years. I cannot commend the staff highly enough for their care and diligence in providing care in these difficult times. The staff keep me informed of any change in circumstance and I feel very comfortable with continuing the ongoing care programme.
Thank you so much for your lovely words, rest assured I will ensure that your lovely comment is passed onto the staff team. Kind Regards, Sharon Easterbrook-Smith.
Since my mother has been placed in the nursing home, she was very upset at first but with the help and care and patience from all the staff in the home she seems much happier she is more talkative and she has had a good Xmas judging by all the photos and videos posted on the Archers Park website. I would recommend this nursing home to anyone looking for a good home for their elderly relatives.
I would like to say thank you so much for the positive feedback on your review. I am delighted that you are very happy with the care we provide at Archers Park. Thank you again very, much appreciated, Sharon Easterbrook-Smith
Archers Park is a lovely care home with staff who are very caring and compassionate. It is really reassuring during these Covid times to see pictures and videos of Mam enjoying herself dancing, singing and playing games. The staff bring Mam to the conservatory window so we can see her, which is lovely and also reassuring seeing her look so well. A great big thank you to everyone at Archers Park, you are all doing an amazing job.
I would like to say thank you so much for such a lovely review, your words are so kind, and it's lovely to see you are all very happy with Archers Park and our dedicated staff team. Thank you again, this is very much appreciated, kindest regards.
Dad was placed at Archers Park and the transition was really helped by the staff. Since Covid has restricted many things, especially visits, I have not been able to have as much contact as I would have liked as flying over is not on the agenda. The only option available to me to speak with dad has been the very much appreciated efforts of staff using FaceTime and Facebook calls. These staff members are going above and beyond and I can’t tell you how much I value it. Without it, I wouldn’t have had any contact so it is amazing. Thank you.
So pleased my Mam is in Archers Park Care Home. I feel happy knowing she is getting the best care from all the dedicated staff and management at these difficult times. Love watching the pictures and videos they put on the website, the residents look like they are having so much fun, always something going on for the residents.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. The team at Archers Park are delighted that you are so happy and will continue to ensure your mum is settled at the home. Kind Regards, Sharon Easterbrook-Smith, Home Manager.
Great care from a great team. It makes me happy to know that dad is safe and well looked after in very difficult times. The team always go out of their way to bring dad to the windows when we come to see him and keep us updated. Thank you to everyone.
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased to hear that you are delighted with the team at Archers Park, rest assured that the management and staff will continue to be very supportive and provide outstanding care and support for your dad. Kind Regards, Home Manager.
The care provided for my dad is excellent, the staff are very attentive and caring and have kept me well informed on all aspects of the home and my dad's well-being.
A very big thank you to all the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review; we really do appreciate the feedback we receive about our home.
The staff care and do everything for my dad. They do this with compassion, love and because they are competent.
Thank you for your review. Our team of friendly and efficient staff strive to provide the highest possible level of care to our residents and we are pleased to receive this positive feedback.
The staff are very good.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we really do appreciate the feedback we get.
My mother has been a resident since September 2019 and every member of staff I met while visiting has been very helpful and sorted out any questions I have asked. My mother can be quite challenging at times but the staff know how to approach her and manage to get her to do what is necessary eventually with a smile on her face.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you would...
Overall, I would rate this home very good.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you find our...
My mother is now on her own in the home since my father died last May. She has been befriended by all the other residents. I know she will be safe and well looked after for as long as needed.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that your mother has...
The staff are lovely, there is such a lovely, warm, happy atmosphere when we go in to visit, but mainly Dad could not be happier as he is no longer alone and feels safe. It was the hardest, but definitely the best decision we could have made.
Thanks to all the staff.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you are at ease,...
Archers Park is a welcoming safe environment. My mam has settled straight away and I think this is because of the staff and management who help everyone to feel at ease the moment you step through the door, a friendly warm atmosphere, nothing is too much trouble. It feels like "home from home."
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Archers Park, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I will most certainly pass your comments on to the team. As a team, we strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you would...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 December 2019Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 30 Jul 2025
For Dementia Action Week 2025, our wonderful care homes and central teams raised vital funds for Alzheimer’s Society, a leading charity which helps provide support, information and research for dementia...
- 28 Feb 2025
We're thrilled to announce that Orchard Care Homes has been selected as a finalist in not one, but two prestigious categories at the HealthInvestor Awards! As finalists in ‘Specialist Care...
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 16 Nov 2023Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
- 08 Oct 2021Recipient: Orchard Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Archers Park Dementia Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Hi, my name is Lisa, and I’m the Home Manager at Archer's Park Care Home. I've worked in the adult social care sector for 17 years, and started my career as an Activities Coordinator before working my way up through the roles, eventually becoming a Registered Manager in 2015.
I love working with people and being part of a team. I'm extremely passionate about high-quality person-centred care, ensuring that our residents are always at the forefront of what we do. I like to lead by example in promoting teamwork and a positive working environment.
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