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.
My nan has changed here for the better. Settled in lovely. The staff are fabulous. Would normally avoid coming to these places but look forward to coming here, to see nan that is, not me personally - though when the time comes I'd be more than happy.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
The quality of care is satisfactory. The staff are friendly. I am happy that nan is being looked after to a good standard considering her difficult illness.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at The Rookery Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
I have two relatives at the home - one has been there for over a year and one for nine months. My wife and I visit at least three times a week. All the staff are excellent and are very observant, very caring and very understanding. There is always some activity for the residents and all staff attend to each residents needs. The rooms provided are of a good standard and cleanliness is of a high standard. The food is particularly good. I am not able to find any fault - a wonderful home.
Thank you, Peter, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at The Rookery Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
As a regular visitor to this home these people have always made us feel welcome and never uncomfortable, we're made to feel like we're visiting my nan's home, not a care home. The most important thing is my nan is always happy and she loves all the staff, plus she has people to chat to all day long in the friends shes made at the rookery.
The staff here, each and every one of them, needs a huge pat on their back and their managers and families should be proud of the lovely caring people they are. Thanks to all their hard work my nan is now in a happy and safe environment and we as a family can't thank them enough.
Thank you, Joanne, for your comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are...
My aunt has been a resident since February 2017. She has dementia. I have looked after her myself for 10 years, plus working. The time came when it was in her own interests to become a resident at The Rookery. She has settled in wonderfully. The staff and the running of the home is exceptional. I'm a district nurse and knowing The Rookery, this was my first choice.
Thank you, Jan, for your comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. Glad to hear how well your aunt has settled in at The Rookery.
We are very happy with the care our mother receives. Staff are very sensitive to residents' individual needs and have good knowledge of their families and backgrounds so they can have meaningful interaction/conversation.
They provide a stimulating environment with varying activities and are always approachable to discuss any concerns.
Thank you, Elisabeth, for your comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we...
The rooms are bright and airy, most with private facilities.
Activities include art and craft, bingo, film shows, church services, gardening, games like darts, skittles.
Special evening entertainment is included at regular intervals, to which family members are always invited.
Residents are encouraged to participate in all activities.
The menu is varied and changes on a two-week rota.
Food is tasty and attractively presented.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. Glad to hear about the range of activities The Rookery Care Home provides.
Very clean, friendly caring staff making my mother feel at home.
Thank you, Richard, for your comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
The staff are very caring and act professionally at all times. The Rookery provide a variety of activities and the food provided is varied and of a high standard. The Rookery is clean and well maintained at all times.
Thank you, Neil, for your comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are...
I have no worries in where dad is as he is looked after really well and he seems happy staying here.
Thank you, Christopher, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at The Rookery Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
My mother was made to feel welcome and has been looked after really well. It's a homely atmosphere and all the carers are patient with my mother despite her changing moods.
Thank you, Alun, for your kind comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. We are happy to hear you have been so pleased with the quality of our care. Our number one priority is the care and well-being of every resident and to have this along with the efforts of the team recognised is very rewarding. Thank you once again.
I visit my mum at The Rookery almost every day. I feel she receives care of a very high standard, any medical needs are addressed promptly and of late, she has had many of these. I also feel like an integral part of The Rookery joining in events whenever possible, helping to provide entertainment for the residents on a regular basis.
Thank you for your kind comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our number one priority is the care and wellbeing of our residents and it is rewarding to hear that you have been so pleased with the quality of our care. We appreciate your praise and kind comments about our...
There seems to be a lot going on to entertain the residents. The carers are very friendly and helpful.
Thank you, David, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience with The Rookery Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised. Thanks again. Have a wonderful day.
Very satisfied with my mother's care and treatment, especially the work done by the staff.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at The Rookery Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. Your mother's care is our number one priority and we are happy you found our staff to be so...
We are all very pleased with the standards that are maintained on a day to day basis, and it gives us great peace of mind to know that her best interests and well-being are at the heart of all of the team.
Thank you to The Rookery for making this painful transition in mams life more bearable for us all.
The Rookery is a very well looked after place, clean and tidy. The staff are brilliant and I can't fault them. You ask them questions and they will answer them as much as they can politely and honestly. You make you feel at home there.
A warm welcome every time I go there, everyone is well looked after, plenty to do down there. I've worked in a couple of care homes and to me they don't match up to The Rookery. Well done all involved.
My mum has been living at The Rookery for 4 months and my sister and I are delighted with the care she receives. The carers treat the residents with respect and dignity but also with genuine affection. Care is taken to dress the residents carefully in clothes that are clean and well matched with jewellery, if that is required. Carers speak kindly to residents, explaining things that residents find difficult to understand. Carers join in activities and encourage residents to sing, dance etc whatever the activity demands. I would wholeheartedly recommend The Rookery to anyone looking for somewhere to care for their relative - it gives peace of mind.
Our experience has been positive with good feedback from staff. The Rookery is well maintained and very clean. The staff are friendly and caring. Overall a good experience.
I visit my mother on a regular basis and like the fact visitors are welcome unannounced at anytime. The staff are always welcoming and treat all residents with care and respect. My mother usually has a carer with her or is busy in a group activity. Her appearance is always immaculate and I can't fault the standard of cleanliness of the home - her room and all areas are spotless. The staff are amazing - patient, kind - I can't speak highly enough of them. My mother has settled in very quickly and is happy and very settled - a great relief after past experiences in other homes.
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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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