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Meddyg Care, Cricceith, is an established and refurbished residential and nursing dementia care home. It is situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Criccieth in North Wales and overlooks views of the castle and bay.
The home offers spacious and furnished single bedrooms with lift access to every room.
Residents are encouraged to invite family members to the home, as well as bring personal items and furniture to provide a...
Care Provided by Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Accreditations
- The National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS)
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
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth 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
Group / Owner
- The Meddyg Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Christopher Amor (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome after 10am, the team would ask that any guests avoid meal times.
Parking
- Ample parking available on site.
Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth Reviews (18)
Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.852) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth has 18 reviews.
I saw, patience, experience and kindness, I will not forget that afternoon. I already esteemed the care highly, now I feel quite overwhelmed.
The care home is very friendly and staff are very caring and supportive of residents and residents' families. The care home is very welcoming and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. My dad has excellent care from all the staff as all members of staff from management to domestic are friendly. They have an excellent activities person who finds activities for all residents. I would have scored facilities higher if the lift was in working order. I know my dad is having excellent care and I am kept in the loop if required.
Thanks so much for your kind comments and our apologies regarding the lift, and this is a top priority with the home. The team will always strive to provide excellent care and it is lovely to see this recognised by families.
My experience with this care home has been excellent from the onset and I cannot find words to express my thanks and admiration of the staff and facilities provided for dementia patients.
Thank you for your comments. They will be shared with the team. A pleasure and an honour to be able to look after your loved one.
We could not have had better care for my husband. We were always welcomed when we visited, and the staff were always happy to answer any questions regarding care. We would like to thank everyone for the care and support they gave not only to my husband but to my daughter and myself.
Excellent care and great communication. My father was previously resident in another care home and Meddyg Care Criccieth has been a much better experience. The staff are lovely and always keep me informed of any issues.
My stepmother has been a resident for four years. Unfortunately, she is a very challenging and difficult person with difficult and uncooperative behaviour. I have found the staff and management always very understanding and considerate and nothing seems to be too much trouble with her care needs. I am always kept fully informed of treatment and problems.
The home is always welcoming. Residents are well cared for, always tidy and well-dressed. Lots of activities for residents and staff.
The staff have always been supportive and professional, accommodating my mother's needs and that of her family where possible. Making themselves available to explain and answer all questions when they arose. The home was a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere whilst running efficiently.
Thank you for your kind comments. We want to make sure that we always support families as well as loved ones.
I am so happy with my dad's care. The home is lovely and welcoming, the staff are kind and brilliant at bringing out the best in dad and I feel he is treated with dignity and respect. I am made to feel very welcome here too. Thank you so much to the whole team, you are very much appreciated.
It is our privilege to look after your dad.
Always lovely to hear how well we are able to do this. Thank you
We like the update emails showing us what our loved ones have been doing such as she was taken to the local chapel to see the children take part in the Thanksgiving service. She was heavily involved in such things before her illness and was lovely to see her happy in the photographs you sent. Thank you
My sister and husband have improved considerably since they have been here.
All the staff are exceptionally friendly too and respectful of the residents.
The staff are helpful and caring. My husband is well looked after, but I can't really comment on much else whilst we are prevented from visiting inside.
Over the past few years, I have seen an excellent improvement in the care staffing. During the lockdown, I have been kept informed at all levels. I have seen a vast improvement in my mother in the last 12 months, last February she was receiving palliative care and it seems the care and understanding she has received in the pines is truly remarkable. She's gained weight and looks clean at all times and much happier in herself. She's gained her mobility and at this time last year, I didn't think she'd survive more than a few months.
During this period, I have been very satisfied with the care he has received.
The last months have been very difficult for care homes, but due to the highly professional manager and the nursing and care staff, my husband has been very well looked after medically and also treated with kindness, compassion and dignity.
He enjoys the wide range of activities provided and I’m able to view these activities on the website and on Instagram.
The addition of the viewing pod has been a very significant benefit for families and residents.
As a family, we’re all very grateful to the staff at Meddyg Care Criccieth.
My wife has been a resident for two and a half years she suffers from Alzheimer, I have only visited twice since the lock down and then for distanced visiting. Her condition makes it very difficult but I can only praise the staff and management for the way they have looked after the residents in this difficult time. I have carried out regular video calls and have been kept up to date with her condition and needs.
All of the staff at the home are highly professional and all aspects of the care he receives is first class. They are helpful, caring and kind not only to my husband but to myself and all family members.
The past year has been particularly difficult for us all but especially for care homes and I am enormously grateful for the care and hard work that has meant that my husband and all the residents have been kept safe. I am able to ring daily and when visiting was possible it was always in a safe and socially distanced way.
My thanks to you all.
Obviously during these strange times and the confusion that government and local councils have orchestrated! it was wonderful to converse with a care home manager that had our interests at heart. It was even more wonderful to arrive for our visit which was to be through my father's bedroom window, to find they they had put my father in a chair and we met at the fire exit. It was almost normal. Thank you.
I can only have good words to say about The Pines. My darling husband has to be there, I can’t change that but although it has been a difficult time for me to adjust to, I feel he is settled, enjoys a good relationship with the staff and I can’t ask for more.
Thank you.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth
What types of Care is Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth have?
There are 37 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Meddyg Care Dementia Homes - Criccieth to the centre of Criccieth?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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