
I have no hesitation in giving a positive review for Willowdale.Lynne S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The food is of a very high standard with excellent choice all prepared with local productsM M(Resident / Service User)


I have no hesitation in giving a positive review for Willowdale.Lynne S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The food is of a very high standard with excellent choice all prepared with local productsM M(Resident / Service User)


Willowdale Residential Home is located in Buckley, Flintshire. Warm, comfortable and welcoming the home strives to provide person-centred care that is tailored towards individual needs while supporting the independence and freedom of choice for all residents.
The home has several communal areas, including a dining room and two lounges. There is easy access to the landscaped gardens, as well as a patio and summer gazebo so that nature can be enjoyed...
Care Provided by Willowdale Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Willowdale Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Willowdale 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
- Your Health Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Diane Davies (Home Manager (Interim))
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visit at anytime
Parking
- Car park to side of the home
Willowdale Care Home Reviews (40)
Willowdale Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.511) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willowdale Care Home has 40 reviews.
The support/care from all members of staff is exemplary. The rooms are a little dated and living social areas are limited (hence lower score) but overall Willowdale is an excellent care home with outstanding staff and management.
I could not thank the staff and management of Willowdale enough for the care given to my father, that went above and beyond the call of duty on more than one occasion. My family, friends and I were always made welcome. As I live abroad, the telephone service to check up and speak to Dad was wonderful. We are only sad that he was unable to stay with you all at Willowdale. Many thanks.
It was a pleasure to have dad here at Willowdale and we hope he's happy in his new home. I will pass on your kind words to all the team at Willowdale. Many thanks
Mum became a resident in Willowdale at the beginning of September. Having been so independent with some family support, she was very anxious about going into a home. However, from our first day on arrival, the warmth and love from all the staff was wonderful. Mum is always reassured when she is excellent and it is so lovely to hear her speak so affectionately of Willowdale. Many thanks to the manager and all staff.
Thank you Cath for your review, we really appreciate your feedback. We are really pleased that mum settled in so well and she enjoys it here. I will pass on your review to all the staff at Willowdale. Thank you again.
My mum has been a resident in Willowdale Care Home since August of this year. The level of care my mum receives is excellent. The manager and all the staff are all very friendly and approachable and are always willing to help in any way they can. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your lovely comments. I will pass on your comments to the staff. Thank you again!
Really impressed with the level of care. Gave us all peace of mind. The residents are safe, well looked after and happy.
Thank you for taking the time to write this excellent review of Willowdale. The whole team tries exceptionally hard to make it as homely as possible and provide the highest standards of care too.
I have no hesitation in giving a positive review for Willowdale. My mother is a new resident and was reluctant to give up her home of 57 years. From our first visit to Willowdale, we were impressed by the atmosphere and friendliness of management and staff. Everything was explained to us clearly and all our questions answered. Mum has a lovely en-suite room on the ground floor where she can see all the comings and goings! She has been allowed to bring her piano, which she plays for her own pleasure and that of other residents and staff. Mum is a fussy eater and her requests have been accommodated. Overall we are extremely happy with Willowdale and congratulate management and staff on providing an excellent service and I am grateful that Mum is safe and well cared for. Well done.
I have seen a positive change in my sister she is now happy content and settled.
The manager is excellent very professional and keeps me updated on my sister's health and wellbeing.
The carers are all kind and friendly. The meals are all cooked in the home's kitchen with plenty of variety and of a very high standard.
Thank you all for taking care of my sister.
Lovely home with welcoming, friendly staff. It is great to see nan enjoying company, activities and trips after being virtually housebound for a number of years. Her great grand children love coming to visit and the resident cats and fish are a big favourite!
My Nan has settled at Willowdale really well, especially when she doesn't always socialise easily. The staff are all lovely and nothing is too much trouble. They go above and beyond their role as a care home, trying to make each day fun with theme days, crafts, gardening, days out and even visits from the ice cream van :) They have also been a great support to my mum in making this necessary but difficult decision for my Nan. Highly recommended.
My mum is treated with respect and kindness by each and everyone.
Visitors are always welcome.
She is always well turned out - clean clothes, hair brushed, nails trimmed.
Plenty of activities, lovely resident cats and fish tank.
A huge thank you to all the management and staff.
My grandmother is currently a resident of Willowdale. It is a really lovely place, It's just like being at home. My grandmother loves the fact that there are resident cats! The staff are all very friendly, nothing is too much trouble. There are lots of activities to take part in. The food always looks really good too!
My mum is currently a resident of Willowdale. This is the most friendly and inclusive care home I have ever visited. Mum has her hair and nails done weekly and has enjoyed more trips out in the last 3 months than she made in the previous year. The staff have become friends and are totally amazing with the residents. There is always something to do. The attention to the patients is second to none. Thank you.
Willowdale is a wonderful place with amazing staff who work extremely hard. My mum has been there just over two months, she is treated with respect and kindness. There are so many activities on offer from safari ark visits to cinema trips. It is a real home from home. I would highly recommend Willowdale to anyone.
My Mum was a resident of Willowdale Care Home for four and a half years until her death last year. The care she received there was outstanding. Mum could not have been happier (she never ceased to tell us that). The staff were wonderful to her - kind, care, patient and so respectful. They treated her with so much dignity at all times and mum loved them all. A wonderful wonderful team! They became Mum's friends (and us too) - so friendly and communicative and involving us at all times. We shall always be so grateful that Mum's last few years were so happy and surrounded by love.
My mother spent the last 4-5 years of her life in Willowdale. She regularly spoke of how much kindness there was there and what wonderful food she had. She was always clean and well-groomed. She enjoyed a variety of daily activities as well as trips out. The staff were warm and friendly and always found time to talk, informally and formally, about my mother. They knew her very well and talked to her very often every day. We were always contacted immediately if there was a concern.
Liaison with the GP and healthcare teams was excellent and when my mother was admitted to hospital, the medical staff commented on the detailed and high standard of the paperwork provided by Willowdale. The only downside for me, although it did not directly affect my mother, was that there were several changes in management which, although mainly excellent, was sometimes mediocre. However, on a visit I paid to Willowdale this week, I was pleased to note that the period of managerial transition seems to be over and I believe the new manager has the vision to know what needs to be done and the ability to do it in order to make Willowdale excellent in every way.
A warm and welcoming home. Comfortable and cosy with kind and considerate staff. Professional and respectful management and lovely cats that make it feel like home.
When visiting staff are always friendly, courteous and helpful. They treat each and every resident with respect and dignity. They promote a homely environment. Each day, on display, is a menu for the day and what activities are taking place.
My mother is always well kept ie hair done, clean clothes, nails polished etc.
My mother has been cared for to the highest standard in my opinion. She has picked up in her attitude and well being. She would like to say thanks to all the staff for their kindness and work that they are doing for her. It is a huge burden off my families minds that she is being looked after so well.
After previous experience in another home, everything is exceptional, but due to her condition she is not able to take part in any activity.
Staff are very caring and knowledgeable, friendly to all visitors and nothing is too much trouble. Lots of activities and planned events. Regular meetings with family members and senior staff. Good home cooked fresh food always available and always fresh water and juice in reach of each resident.
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- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Willowdale Care Home
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Willowdale Care Home
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Your Health Ltd
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