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Care Provided by Wellburn House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
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
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Room rates cover the individuals' personal care needs, their private room, laundry services, daily wellbeing planner (a wide variety of activities and events tailored to the service users including minibus trips) all main meals and regular snacks and refreshments. The rate does not cover private costs such as a hairdresser fee, although a hairdresser does visit the home on a weekly basis.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Wellburn House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wellburn House 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
- Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Coyne (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Visiting
- The team welcome visitors of residents and clients to the home and aim to be as flexible as possible. Visitors are welcome to pop-in but calling the home to pre-arrange a visit is preferred.
Parking
- Private parking on-site.
Wellburn House Reviews (59)
Wellburn House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.608) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wellburn House has 59 reviews.
My mum was admitted in June 2020 after her Alzheimers became unmanageable at home. I'll never forget the day as I had to leave my mum on the doorstep in the care of a member of staff who I'd never met before as couldn't go in due to COVID Restrictions, heartbroken is all I can describe my feelings on this day. The communication we have with Wellburn is fantastic, everyone is lovely and so friendly. We've managed to visit a few times outside or in the new visitor's pod in the garden. We managed to see mum on her birthday where the staff had organised a singer for mum's birthday, we had a lovely afternoon. It was great to see mum interacting with the other residents and saw how much the staff really care for all the residents. Wellburn is a beautiful building and set in gorgeous grounds, hope one day we will be able to go inside and meet everyone in person who are doing a brilliant job not only looking after my mum but all the other residents.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Wellburn House! I will pass your comments onto the team.
Lockdown has brought many more challenges for the staff and residents but we could not thank everyone enough for what they have done these last months, we've not been able to visit but Skype calls have helped and we know everything they are doing is for the safety of all our families, they are worth their weight in gold!
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Not having been able to see her has been difficult but she seems to have settled in well and continually tells me how lovely the staff all are.
The only criticism I have is with the communication booking set-up during COVID 19. The concept was and is fantastic however the execution has been a little patchy and although I am sure there has been a reason for it, it would have been comforting to know what that reason was.
At the moment I am judging this without really having had the opportunity to visit since Mum first arrived, however, the opinion is based on my brief visits and remote impressions.
Thank you so much for your review. We will pass your comments onto the team!
We received a friendly welcome from the house manager and her assistant. All the staff looked after us with great care and willing to help us when needed. This is a clean, well run home and we intend to come back again.
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The home itself is light and sunny with a good feel about it. It’s very homely and we’ve always felt very welcome as visitors.
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Observed excellent caring response to a fall. This is within the general context that we observe approximately twice a week, of staff who know the residents well and are genuinely caring.
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My Mum moved in here in November 2019. She was only in three weeks when she was admitted to hospital. On returning at the end of December Mum has settled in. Staff are great. They have activities for the residents throughout the week. The family are made to feel very welcome.
Thank you for your lovely words about Wellburn House. We are pleased your mum is happy with us!
On coming to visit there is a lovely atmosphere and always a warm, friendly welcome. There are several areas to sit with family and the outlook onto the gardens is beautiful - good for the soul!
I feel very comfortable knowing my mother is being looked after so well and she is very happy here.
Staff very caring and attentive. Always plenty of activities/outings to stimulate.
To place a parent in a care home is a very difficult decision however, my mam settled in straight away. This is down to a lovely presented home but more importantly, the wonderful staff who are always so very welcoming to visitors at the home too and can't do enough.
Due to the care given the situation has improved greatly and they continue to provide a caring and professional service.
The home is nice and friendly and is always welcoming when I visit my friend. It is clean and warm.
I recently changed my Mother's home to Wellburn from another provider. My Mother has settled well and appears happy in her new home. She is cared for well and all staff are respectful and caring when meeting her needs. I have been informed of any issues with her health and wellbeing if they arise. The admin team are very helpful and always approachable if I have any queries, and can discuss any concerns I may have.
The staff are very caring and helpful so I was happy he was settled.
I feel he is safe and well taken care of.
This home is warm, cosy and very friendly. Good food and well looked after. The staff are so very kind.
Overall, I think that Wellburn House provides my father with very good all round care. The staff are very attentive and if my father requires anything - the staff are only too happy to oblige.
My dad is a bit of a character and does have the occasional mishap but it's comforting to know that the staff are there taking good care of him aiding his recovery.
I would recommend Wellburn House with its lovely well cared for gardens to anyone wanting a care home away from the town. Once the refurbishment is complete, it will be first class.
Extremely daunting to have to admit father to a care home, however after visiting, social worker advice and personal recommendation, we decided as a family to admit Dad for a respite stay, which was very successful, and then full admission.
The holistic care has been above and beyond expectation.
The manager and her team are friendly, professional and offer full wrap around care.
Many thanks.
The staff take care of my husband in a kind and loving way. He has settled here and feels quite at home.
There is a lovely feel to the house and myself and our family are made very welcome.
Top marks to the manager and all the staff.
I am being very well looking after. I feel safe and happy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 April 2026Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Wellburn House.
Meet the Team (2)

Sarah has 17 years of experience within the care industry.
She started working at Wellburn Care’s Ryton Towers home at the age of 17 as an apprentice, before becoming a junior carer.
Sarah has worked alongside great work colleagues who helped her progress to Team Leader. In 2016, Sarah applied and was successful for the role of Deputy Manager. She has her NVQ Levels 2, 3, and 5.
In 2021, Sarah’s continued dedication, hard work and vast knowledge of care and dementia saw her promoted to Home Manager of Wellburn House.

Sam has 12 years of experience in the care industry
Sam started working in care at the age of 18, and joined the Wellburn House team in 2022 as a night shift Team Leader. She continued to grow in her role and moved to the day shift. In 2026, Sam was successful in her application for the role of Deputy Manager of Wellburn House.
Sam has her NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
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