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The home focuses on creating a warm, homely atmosphere where residents feel safe, respected, and valued. Support is provided for individuals with a range of needs, including dementia and...
Care Provided by Monkstone House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Monkstone House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Monkstone 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
- J & P Residential Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Paula Aplin-Jones(RI)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Visiting
- VISITING NOTICE Please be advised that friends and family are welcome to visit Monkstone. However, to reduce any disruption to residents and staff during busy periods of the day, the team would ask that there are NO visitors: Before 10am During lunch: 12:30pm to 1:30pm During tea: 17:00pm to 18:00pm After 10pm Thank you for your cooperation.
Parking
- Parking is available at the rear of the home, including wheelchair-accessible access from the car park. Additional parking is available on the street directly outside the property. The main entrance is on the side of the building and has two steps.
Monkstone House Reviews (24)
Monkstone House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.893) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkstone House has 24 reviews.
My father was resident in Monkstone House for the last 7 months of his life in 2017 when his dementia became too advanced for my elderly mother to cope with at home. She inspected many care homes before deciding that the family run/owned Monkstone House was the only one that was a suitable and caring environment for him. This was borne out by the care my father received up to his death in September 2017.
Sadly my mother also developed dementia and in 2021 it became clear that she was no longer able to live independently. It was a no-brainer to arrange for her also to become a Monkstone resident. My mother has been there since 2021 and has been well-cared for, well-fed and entertained. She is now 92, has advanced dementia but is contented and clearly feels safe and secure.
The staff are well-trained, caring and empathetic. There appears to be low turnover (several remember my father who died in 2017) which indicates a happy working environment. So glad we picked Monkstone
Would recommend this care home to anyone for their family members who require extra care and support.
The environment always appeared more like a private residence than a care home. The staff were invariably friendly, interested and supportive. As I did not live locally, I used to call every couple of weeks in between visits and no matter who answered the phone, the individual always knew where and how my mother was, whether she had slept well and what sort of mood she was in. It is testament to their standards that during the Covid pandemic, not only did my mother not contract the virus, but, as far as I am aware, nor did a single resident.For me, the most important consideration of all was knowing absolutely that my mother was safe and being treated with kindness and compassion.
Thank you all.
I was always extremely happy with all the care provided for my father while he was being cared for at Monkstone House. All the staff are friendly and welcoming and treated with my Dad with the utmost respect. it definitely was a "home" from "home" for my dad and all the family. Thank you.
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Meet the Team (1)

Mrs Paula Aplin-Jones has been the Responsible Individual since 2007 and is also a Director of J & P Residential Homes Ltd. She holds overall accountability for governance, financial oversight, and the ongoing development and quality of the service.
Regular quality assurance is maintained through quarterly visits and the completion of a Quality of Care Review (Regulation 80). These reviews incorporate feedback from residents, relatives, and staff, alongside analysis of incidents, complaints, audits, and service outcomes. Any identified improvements are actioned promptly in collaboration with the Registered Manager.
Formal quarterly meetings are held between the Responsible Individual and Registered Manager to review staffing, risk, training, complaints, and service development, ensuring clear accountability and regulatory compliance.
Ongoing engagement is encouraged through regular staff meetings, resident meetings, and questionnaires, alongside an open-door approach that promotes feedback and continuous improvement. Residents are supported to share ideas around activities, meals, and daily life within the home.
All policies and procedures are reviewed annually in line with current legislation and best practice. Care records and personal information are managed in accordance with GDPR and relevant regulations, ensuring confidentiality, security, and appropriate access at all times.
Mrs Aplin-Jones also maintains active involvement within the care sector through local provider meetings and industry updates, ensuring the service remains informed and forward-thinking.
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