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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.
Staff doing a great job, very caring and considerate. Clean and pleasant environment for the patients.
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. We strive to provide the best care possible for our residents and I am very pleased to hear that you believe our team are...
Always made to feel welcome. Staff friendly. Care excellent. My mother-in-law is looked after with great care and dignity, could not ask for anywhere better. A good example for other homes I've visited.
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 feel that...
Can't fault anything in this home, the staff are lovely and the service is excellent. The home is clean and the food is lovely.
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 couldn’t...
My Dad came to the home in February 2019. As as a family, we couldn't be happier. Dad is really happy. The staff and management are always so lovely and friendly and very approachable. Dad always looks lovely and clean when I visit him.
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 couldn’t be...
I found the 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 pleased to hear that you find the home to...
Since my Mam went into Archers Park care home the staff and carers have been amazing with my Mam and us as a family. In my Mams room, it was all green which Mam doesn't like, I spoke to management and they are changing the colour of the chair from green to red, which is Mam's favourite colour. The staff in Archers Park are very approachable with any concerns we have and they treat all their residents as if it was their own family members which, I think is amazing. If anyone was to approach me about Archers Park I would definitely say to them it's an amazing home.
I always find the home to be clean and tidy. All the staff are friendly and helpful.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. I’m delighted to hear that you find our home clean and tidy and that our staff are friendly. Kind regards
At first, my mam was upset and anxious with her new surroundings. I was concerned at how withdrawn she was becoming and refused to eat or drink. Within a matter of a few days the whole family could see a massive change for the better. The staff here have made my mam feel like royalty, their care and support is outstanding, nothing is a problem, even when she was admitted to hospital for a short while. They are all very dedicated to their jobs as if it were their own family members.
Thank you for this perfect review of our home! It is incredibly important to myself and the rest of the team that we make our residents and their families as comfortable as possible and put all of your worries to ease. Nothing will ever be too much trouble for our dedicated team, seeing this...
I am happy with all the facilities available and the staff are wonderful. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone.
Thank you for your five star review of our home. We are delighted to hear that you are more than happy with all of our facilities and staff and that you would gladly recommend our home to others.
Kind Regards,Care Home Manager
We have faced a very difficult decision to move our Mam-in-law into residential care as she was not coping at home. It's been a really difficult time for us all and I cannot thank the manager and her team enough. We are in the process of a diagnosis of possible dementia and we have been reassured and supported by this home more than we ever imagined. Thank you.
Many thanks for taking the time to provide such a lovely review. I’m delighted to hear such glowing praise and that we can support you through this difficult time. We look forward to caring for your mother-in-law in the future. Kind regards, Sharon Easterbrook Smith
Staff always helpful. Sometimes Dad hasn't slippers on or hearing aids put in. Clothing not available but this is probably teething problems as clothes could have been in the wash. Problems seem to be addressed when they arise.
Excellent care provided from all the staff.
Many thanks for leaving such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear that our Care Home meets your expectations.
Kind Regards, Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager.
Mam seems very settled and happy. The staff are very helpful and caring.
My mother has been bed bound for the last couple of weeks and the staff have looked after her really well, with care and dignity. Feeding her as she could not manage. The home is always clean and staff welcoming.
Many thanks for leaving such a lovely review. I’m delighted to hear that our staff care for your mother with dignity and that our standard of care meets your standards. Kind Regards, Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager.
During my last couple of months my father has been poorly on numerous occasions. During these periods of sickness he has received excellent care from all staff. I must though mention the commitment of one lady who on numerous occasions demanded from outside organisations the need for assesment and in respect to his care made sure that he was not moved but cared for by her and her team. She was and has always been truly exceptional.
Many thanks for leaving such a lovely review about our home and our staff who work hard to uphold the high standard of care that we promise our residents. Kind regards, Sharon Easterbrook Smith, Care Home Manager.
Staff are very friendly and do an excellent job. They genuinely care about the residents and treat them with love and respect. The home is always very clean and decorated according to the time of year which makes it feel very homely. There is always a good atmosphere with a smile and a giggle to make residents calm and happy. Keep up the good work.
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 pleased to hear that you have found that...
I regularly visit my uncle and I must say Archers Park is by far the highest standard a care home you could provide for my uncle. The management, admin, care staff to cleaners are very friendly and helpful and a credit to the welfare of my uncle.
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 pleased to hear that you feel that your...
From management to carers the service is excellent, very supportive.
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 pleased to hear that you have found that...
The care home was clean, good smell, good staff and best of all very good managers. We are all welcomed at all times.
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 pleased to hear that you feel welcomed by...
My lovely mam was a resident in Archers Park from January '17 to January '18. The staff were kind, tolerant, funny and very, very caring to my mam and me. They included me in their care and concern. My mam was calm, clean, happy and content in their care. Also as a frequent visitor to Archers Park in the last year, I witnessed their kindness and care to other often challenging residents. Well done and thank you Archers Park.
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...
There are no upcoming events for Archers Park Dementia Care Home.
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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