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.
I find this home very friendly, staff very helpful and obliging. We are pleased with the care my brother is getting and he is very happy here. From my point of view there are no problems and I want to that all concerned.
Its a pleasure to visit the Rookery where staff are very friendly and we are always made welcome. Its good to see my brother in law smiling when we arrive and know he is well looked after. The Rookery is a lovely environment to come into and thanks must go to all concerned.
The level of care is good.
My mother has been resident at the home for 11 months. Apprehensions about nursing homes prior to this have been well and truly dispelled as the care here is excellent with individual staff going beyond what is their job.
Excellent care. Staff very helpful and friendly.
I could write lots but will simply say, they show kindness in everything they do.
Kind, friendly staff who make both residents and their families feel at home. Great program of events and activities provided daily. Stimulating environment, love the themed corridors with plenty to interest all residents and lovely talking points. The manager and all staff have been extremely helpful, knowledgeable and grounded. I wouldn't want my grandmother to be anywhere else. We are both elated and relieved that a room was available in our time of need in this much sought after facility. Thank you.
I am only able to visit my grandmother occasionally as i live some distance away. When i have visited her she has appeared well cared for and seemed to have a good rapport with the staff.
When i visit my mother-in-law at The Rookery, which is approximately once in two to three weeks, she always appears to be well cared for. The staff are always very pleasant when i visit.
Well run establishment with excellent/caring staff.
Overall very please with everything and would certainly recommend.
Mum is very happy. Assistance and keep offered. Very good.
Always clean and tidy. Very friendly obliging. My relative is always kept clean and is very happy.
I feel as if the level of care is really good.
I like that i can visit without prior appointment needed. The staff are always pleasant and helpful. Best of all my mother says how good it is to be in the care of those at The Rookery.
The care my brother has received has been excellent. The carers have a gentle non threatening attitude and display a loving and nurturing manner towards the patient. Relatives are treated with utmost professionalism, and are actively welcomed. Any concerns I have had are listened to and acted on promptly. The room could be bigger and the bed slightly larger for a 18st male, that is my one and only complaint, which is being dealt with.
As time went by and her personality changed, as a result of her dementia, her behaviour became more difficult, but the staff dealt with all problems with great care.
We have found The Rookery an excellent care home. The staff are all understanding and do their very best for the residents. Facilities are extremely clean and kept to a high standard.
From the day my mother entered The Rookery in Jan 2012, myself and the rest of my family have been absolutely satisfied with the care she has had and continues to have by the staff at The Rookery. On the one occasion we needed to talk to the manager about a concern it was dealt with promptly and effectively.
My mother is always clean and well kept. The carers look after her very well. The home is spotlessly clean and never any bad odours. The carers are always well dressed and professional in their manner towards the residents. My mother has been here for over eight years and I have never had reason to complain. A big thank you to all.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- Recipient: The Rookery Care HomeDate: Wednesday 30 Jan 2013
Meet the Team (4)
Welcome to our Carehome.co.uk profiles.
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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