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Care Provided by Westwinds
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 14 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westwinds for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- A S Medicare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Nicholson(Manager)
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (14)
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Westwinds Reviews (2)
8.6
Westwinds has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.631) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westwinds has 2 reviews.
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Review from Shaun M (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Mum has been a resident of Westwinds for several years now. During this time the care that she has received from the excellent staff has been unfailingly good humoured, applied with skill and expertise, delivered with understanding and sensitivity, and always with empathy and joy.
The work of the staff and managers of the Home gives myself and my sister complete confidence in the quality of care that Mum is receiving, and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to others.
↩Reply from Sarah Nicholson, Home manager at Westwinds
Thank you for your kind and positive comments, our team work hard to welcome people into our Westwinds home, ensuring everyone feels safe, welcome and supported. (Name: Sarah Nicholson Email: sarah@westwindsresidential.co.uk Position: Home manager)
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Review from Victoria F (Niece of Resident) published on 19 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Our Aunt has been a resident in WestWinds since December 2024.
She has dementia and her short-term memory loss meant it wasn't safe for her to live on her own.
We are very happy with the care at WestWinds. They encourage her to go out for quizzes and tea mornings and what our Aunt loves most is when local school children visit to read to the residents weekly.
There is always home cooked food.
She has dementia and her short-term memory loss meant it wasn't safe for her to live on her own.
We are very happy with the care at WestWinds. They encourage her to go out for quizzes and tea mornings and what our Aunt loves most is when local school children visit to read to the residents weekly.
There is always home cooked food.
Our Aunt is very settled in the home, which is testament of how caring and kind the staff are. They are in the process of decorating each room as the decor is a little tired but please don't let dissuade you as the care is exceptionally compassionate.
↩Reply from Sarah Nicholson, Home manager at Westwinds
Thank you for your kind and positive comments, our team work hard to welcome people into our Westwinds home, ensuring everyone feels safe, welcome and supported.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwinds
What types of Care is Westwinds registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westwinds have?
There are 14 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westwinds?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Westwinds to the centre of Workington?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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