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Alastair House prides itself on creating a homely environment with emphasis on social interaction and regular activities to stimulate the mind and body. Meal times take place in the dinning room and are considered by many to be a lively social...
Care Provided by Alastair House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 15 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
- 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
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- 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 Alastair House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alastair 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
Owner
- Alastair House Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen King(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Family, friends and visitors are always welcome to visit.
Parking
- There is a car park on-site with spaces for up to 7 vehicles.
Alastair House Reviews (62)
Alastair House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.476) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alastair House has 62 reviews.
My Mum was an emergency admission as her dementia progressed very rapidly. Alastair House staff have been kind and courteous throughout and kept me well informed about how my Mum was settling in during her Covid quarantine period.
Thank you for trusting Alastair House. We always listen to our clients.
Very good.
My husband is well cared for. The home is always clean and tidy.
My husband is very well looked after. The carers are really kind and he always seems happy.
Thank you very much for the time you took to review Alastair House.
Our lovely Mum went to live at Alastair House when her previous care home could no longer accommodate her needs due to her advancing Alzheimer's disease. We were very worried since as my brother and I live overseas and couldn't do anything but speak to her social worker, a close friend had read the reviews on Alastair House. We needn't have had any concerns. The staff at Alastair House have been fantastic. They have demonstrated an understanding of Mum's needs and relate to her in a way that ensures she remains calm. She looks healthy and happy. There are plenty of activities for her to take part in which keep her occupied. We have only been able to visit once due to COVID-19 restrictions. The home is very clean and lunch smelled delicious. Staff have been very proactive in staying in contact with us. We regularly see Mum on videos and in photos and look forward to visiting her when restrictions are eased. A great big thank you to all those involved in the care of our beautiful Mum.
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My mother has been resident here for a few years. I am very happy with the care she receives here. There are many activities going on here and the service is continually exploring more activities for the residents. Staff are always great and make everyone feel part of a family. The facilities are excellent, always clean and the food is also excellent. I always feel welcomed on my visits.
As my mum became more poorly. The staff supported my mum and also me. They made time to sit with her and chat, which she and I appreciated. I will forever be grateful that my mum was at Alastair House.
They helped us both so much.
He has had an occasion to extend a Friday and also stay the night. My husband always comes home saying he has enjoyed his stay and how enjoyable the food is. Also, how friendly all the staff are, nothing is ever too much trouble.
My mother-in-law is always very happy when I pick her up. She tells me what sort of day she has had and how caring all the staff are towards her.
In the four years my Mum has been in Alistair House she has been looked after extremely well. Although she has dementia she seems happy and is always smiling. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I can visit any time of the day. Always made to feel welcome.
I would recommend this home to any of my family and friends. The staff are lovely and will do anything for you. They are marvellous with my aunty it is very homely and cosy. My aunty's bedroom is kept lovely and clean and the food is exceptional.
I have been very impressed with the staff at Alistair House in the way they are caring for my very elderly aunt. There seems to be a calm sensitive approach to dementia and a good level of general care. The house is tidy and clean with a friendly atmosphere. My aunt is taken shopping every two weeks and there are various trips out and events from time to time. I would definately recommend Alistair House.
All staff are very friendly at all times and willing to help you with any questions you have, always make you feel like you are at home when visiting ie always asking if you would like a tea or coffee. Staff are always doing different actives with residents and always making them laugh and you always walk out of there with a smile on your face. Meals are out of this world, I keep saying I will be booking myself in there soon with my mum as the food is just wonderful and tea/biscuits with cakes in the mornings and afternoons which are all made by the cook. It was the hardest thing we had to do in life was to put my mum into a home but we have made the right choice just by seeing the smile on her face when we go and see her or when we see the photos on their social media page and she's always smiling doing the different activities they do. If you are in a situation like we were and looking for a place for your loved ones there is only one choice in my opinion and that's Alastair House.
Everyone is very welcoming. The staff provide first class care for people with dementia.
Very pleasant staff who treat the residents with respect and dignity. They welcome visitors and are kind enough to give a cup of tea to visitors as well as residents, making it a lovely experience for all.
Excellent place providing first class care for people with dementia. Staff are very pleasant and kind.
My mother has been at Alastair House for three and a half years now, during this time she has only ever been treated with kindness, dignity, love and respect. Over the last six or seven weeks, it has become increasingly obvious that her levels are once again dropping. As always, I have been included in all decisions for mum's ongoing care, fully informed on the new care plan which has been drawn up for her and kept up to date on how this is progressing, along with how mum is accepting of this.
I never worry about the care that my mum receives at Alastair House, the staff are amazing and I am in complete awe of them for how they deal with the residents in their care - not just my mum.
A pleasant home with a pleasant homely atmosphere. The management and staff are always accommodating and friendly and always helpful.
There is a good cook and a good varied diet. The rooms are always kept clean as are the residents. There are varied activities and outings. You are welcome to visit your loved ones day and night and my concerns are properly dealt with.
The welcome from management and staff is always friendly and positive no matter when we visit our dear friend of many years. Due to the distance, we visit every 6 weeks or so. It is a home of kindness, smiles and laughter and everyone is treated in a thoughtful way. The atmosphere is calm, everywhere is spotlessly clean and recent redecoration has been done with care. Our friend could not be being cared for in a better place.
Two of us try to visit our friend every month or so and although she herself shows 'changes' each time we see her, it is obvious that her care is maintained to a very high standard and she is happy. The staff give constant attention and loving care to all the residents and to those who visit. We are always made to feel welcome and the staff show their appreciation of our visit, knowing the distance we have to travel. Alistair House has a very 'homely' feel to it and the extension and alterations they have made over the past twelve months have enhanced this. There are always plenty of activities and not a day goes past without something to stimulate the residents whether it's having their nails painted, a visit from the hairdresser or choir practice! Birthdays are always celebrated in style with cakes and perhaps a tea dance. The home is always maintained at a comfortable temperature, is clean and there is NEVER a smell of stale food. The menu is always appetising and varied.
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Alastair House
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Alastair House
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Alastair House
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Meet the Team (3)

Karen King, the Registered Manager, holds a Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults’ Residential Management) Wales.
Karen has dedicated her entire career to working within elderly care settings, with a particular focus on mental health, dementia, and physical health. She spent 22 years working for the NHS and subsequently gained further experience, which enabled her to progress to the role of a Manager.
Karen holds a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Healthcare Practice Level 4, Health and Social Care, and has completed a wide range of NHS and other professional training to support her ongoing development. She has a strong background in care, nursing, and dementia care.

With a strong focus on leadership, compliance, and continuous improvement, he works closely with the team to make sure the care provided at Alastair House meets the standards set by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
He is committed to maintaining a culture of transparency and compassion.

Zowie Leech brings over 20 years of experience in the care sector to Alastair House, having supported older people for most of her career alongside several years working with young adults with mental health needs and disabilities. This breadth of experience informs her practical, person-centred approach to care.
She joined Alastair House in February 2023 in a domestic role, where her strong work ethic was quickly recognised. Zowie soon progressed into care, advancing to Senior Care Assistant and later to Deputy Manager. She holds an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and is currently working towards her Level 3 qualification.
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