It's a homely atmosphereAlun W(Son of Resident/Service User)
All the staff are excellent always beyond the call of duty.Eileen J(Sister of Resident/Service User)
It's a homely atmosphereAlun W(Son of Resident/Service User)
All the staff are excellent always beyond the call of duty.Eileen J(Sister of Resident/Service User)
The Rookery Care Home in Ebbw Vale is situated in a peaceful residential area offering attractive leafy surroundings. The home provides high-quality residential, dementia and respite care for older people, delivered by a dedicated and experienced team within a warm and welcoming environment.
The Rookery maintains close relationships with community groups, schools and the local church. These partnerships support residents in remaining socially active and engaged, contributing to a rich and...
Care Provided by The Rookery Care Home
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 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
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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,543
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,543
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,543
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,543
As individual care requirements and levels of support vary, pricing packages will differ accordingly. The amount shown is a guide price and represents the starting point for our care services.
Respite stays are for a minimum of a 3 week stay
Contact The Rookery Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
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Local Authority with Top-up - Local Authority
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NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Caron Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Susan Wood (Acting Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2004
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (37)
Visiting
- The Rookery Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors are encouraged to visit their loved ones at their convenience; dedicated team members are always available to greet them with a warm welcome.
Parking
- The Rookery Care Home understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.
The Rookery Care Home Reviews (162)
The Rookery Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10, based on 53 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Rookery Care Home has 162 reviews.
Amazing care facility. All staff are wonderful and caring. I feel confident that my nan is well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review I will pass on your kind comments to the staff
My mum has been moved from her home to 2 different warden controlled accommodation properties where mum struggled to look after herself and relied 90% on me. Since mum moved into The Rookery she is so happy and well cared for. I could not thank all the staff for what they do and the genuine love they show my mum and all her fellow residents. Thank you to all of the staff for relieving the pressure on me and making mum smile.
Thank You
Awesome
I didn't have you down as a man of few words but we will take awesome as a Huge complement
I would recommend The Rookery to others. My mum has been in The Rookery for 15 years. She is compasmentis and is able to relate well. Her room is cleaned daily and food offered is to suit her needs ie: she has no teeth and is blind, so cut up + soft food + the kitchen provide regular alternatives to daily menu as she cant chew + dislikes meat. I can phone + speak to her, they pass on messages, they respest her privacy when entry her room with eg: meds. I can convese with staff re her changing needs, they look to ways to adapt ie: different matters
Thank you for taking the time to write this review its good to know that mam has been happy here for 15 years and we can accommodate with all her needs
I'm so glad that my mother is in The Rookery everything there is good she can stay in her room if she wants, also go to the lounge if she wishes the care she is receiving is excellent the staff are so nice and friendly.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review This is your mams home and we will do all we can to keep her happy.
My experience of The Rookery Care Home is soon as you walk in there the staff and carers are all very welcoming and greet you with a smile. They are all so lovely, kind, and very helpful. They can't do enough for you with anything. They all have a long, kind, gentle, caring way with the patients, and it's lovely to see. When I visit my auntie she is always so happy. The Rookery Care Home is well decorated and clean. The food is lovely, and I have seen the patients always have plenty. It's a wonderful care home with a wonderful atmosphere. Plenty of activities for patients to do every day.
Thank you for taking the time to write this glowing review its lovely to hear this and I will defiantly pass these kind words onto all the staff
Very good care.
Thank you for taking time to write this review and your positive feed back
Very pleased with the way the Rookery is run. Suits all the needs of my mother.
Thank you for taking the time to fill in this review and for the positive feed back regarding your mams placement her at the Rookery
Excellent in every respect.
Staff are very pleasant.
Plenty of respect from staff at all times.
Thank you for taking the time to reply I will pass this on to the staff (excellent in every respect) I agree they are very pleasant we have a good team here
Overall, no issues, good care provided & very well looked after. It would be nice for upstairs to have some more activities. Staff are all lovely & caring.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review I will pass on your kind words to the staff
My mother recently passed away at The Rookery - she chose to end her days there and not go into hospital. The staff were respectful to her and very kind to her family. I have no negative remarks to make just kind regards.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It was a pleasure to care for your mother and you as a family. I will pass this message on to the staff.
My friend loved The Rookery. She thought it was like a 5* Hotel. She was taken into hospital in for few weeks. Her care was not very good, she missed The Rookery her home. When the end of life was put in place. We were so determined to get her home. We finally got her home on Friday evening, she was so well looked after, comfortable, happy. The care was amazing for her from all staff. She passed away on Tuesday in her happy place.
Thank you for this lovely review we are so pleased that your friend thought we were like a 5* hotel was able to return to us and she was able to have her family and friends around her in her last days.
The care and support given to my sister was excellent. She was very happy at The Rookery for 14 months. The staff were so kind to her and everyone liked her and she liked them. She passed away there and spent her final few days there after leaving a local hospital. So pleased she was at the care home for her final days. She was very well care for there.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review as I know this is a very sad time for you all. We are glad your sister was happy with us and so glad we we able to nurse her until her final days.
Every time I visit my aunt at the home, I am pleased to see she is happy, content and well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review sorry for the late reply as I've been on holidays I'm so sorry for your loss your aunt was happy and so pleased when her room was decorated
They obviously take pride in their jobs, and the people staying here seem happy and settled.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Rookery Care Home
Thank you for this glowing review. We all take pride in the work that we do at the Rookery. Thank you for the comment that you wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Care home that's lovely to hear from Family
Very clean and tidy home, staff are very helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, I am pleased your experience has been positive.
After losing my mother last year, it became clear that my father, who has alzeheimers required specialist care and could no longer live at home. My father moved into The Rookery care home December 2024. I cannot thank staff enough for the excellent care given to my father during very confusing times. I commend their hard work and dedication. The Rookery is like a home from home for my father as a resident but also us as a family. Very warm, welcoming and friendly. Rooms and communal areas are beautifully decorated,comfortable and suit the needs of each resident perfectly. There is a wide choice of food available on the weekly menu. My father thoroughly enjoys his meals and looks forward to the sounds of the tea trolley throughout the day!
Thank you so much for taking the time and commenting on our service, as a team we are pleased that your experience has been positive and that dad has settled into his new home and that you are reassured that he is well cared for.
We go to visit my auntie in The Rookery every couple of months because we live in Llanelli. The home is lovely and the staff are very welcoming and very helpful. My auntie seems quite happy there although she has got dementia. She's got a nice room and says the food is very nice.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service it is really appreciated and we are pleased your visits and feedback have been positive.
Our dad had been at The Rookery for a year, as he has recently passed away. I cannot compliment all staff for the part everyone played in making my dads stay wonderful. Dad was so happy and contented and it's all thanks to the kindness and hard work put in by all staff on a daily basis. Always kept beautifully clean, well fed and everyone always had a smile for him, which I believe is very important. You will never know what a huge difference you made to dads life and to us all as a family!! I will forever be grateful to each and every one of you. Thank you so much
Thank you Sarah for taking the time to write a lovely review at such a sad time. It gives us great pleasure knowing that dad and yourselves as a family were happy during his stay with us. It was an honor for us to care for such a lovely gentleman and thank you for choosing us to care for him.
My review is simple. My wife has been well looked after for two and a half years. She is well-settled and cared for by compassionate staff. They all deserve any praise. I have complete confidence in the staff's ability to make my wife's daily life as pleasant as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words, I will ensure your feedback is shared with the team.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: The Rookery Care HomeDate: Wednesday 30 Jan 2013
Meet the Team (4)
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I have worked in the care industry for 25 years.My career to date has been working within nursing and residential settings.
I am privileged to be part of The Rookery team and passionate about caring for the elderly.
I am proud to be part of the Rookery team and the care that we provide to our residents.
I started as a care assistant in 2013 and developed within the role to be a senior care assistant.
I love working with the elderly and find it very rewarding.
I have worked in The Rookery since 2010.
I find my work at The Rookery very rewarding and it’s a pleasure to provide healthy, nutritious meals for the residents and their families.
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