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Care Provided by Elmwood
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please enquire directly
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Elmwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Elmwood 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Mission Care
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Anupama Paul(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2005
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Visiting
- The home has protected meal times, therefore they do ask if you can avoid visiting between 8:30am to 9am, 12:30pm to 1:30pm and 5pm to 6pm. Thank you.
Parking
- Parking is available in the on-site car park located at the front of the home, which includes 16 standard spaces and 2 designated disabled bays. Additional free street parking can be found along Southlands Road, situated to the right of the home.
Elmwood Reviews (35)
Elmwood has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.098) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elmwood has 35 reviews.
It's impossible for any care home to give full-time attention to every individual, but within that constraint, the standard of care is very high. The manager prioritises "caring" staff when recruiting, and it shows. Also, it's noticeable that Elmwood is prepared to pay for agency staff to maintain staffing levels. The outstanding feature of the home is a "listening" culture, being receptive to any request or comment and thereby heading off problems. I have also overheard staff praising the home's manager, which doesn't happen in every organisation!
My Mother became a resident of Elmwood Nursing Home following a spell in hospital in October 2021. When mum arrived in Elmwood mum was very poorly but thanks to the dedicated nursing and personal care that mum received mum made a remarkable recovery. It would be difficult to overstate the appreciation that my family and I feel about the care that our mum receives on a daily basis. All of the staff provide kindly loving care and Elmwood has become the conduit of family care that has made all of us feel reassured that our mum is being so well cared for. Elmwood is a nursing home in the true sense of the word providing inclusively managed care combined with pastoral support and provided in a clinically clean environment. The staff come from a diversly rich mixture of backgrounds yet they all share the same common ethos of dedication and human kindness that resonates throughout the home. We are fortunate to have a place for our mum in such a wonderfully managed, caring home.
Staff very helpful and kind. Plus all the information you need. Overall Elmwood is good. Kind staff.
Mum is well cared for and settled and feels comfortable that Elmwood is her home. The staff do their best for the residents and are approachable and supportive to both the residents and their families. They have done their best to balance the health and safety of the residents with the need for family contact throughout the covid restrictions.
Pleased with the overall care my mother receives. On my visits, the staff always seem very attentive. Cleanliness is a big plus throughout the areas I have accessed on visits and very happy that the best possible care is given.
My mum has been a resident at Elmwood since July 2021. The care the staff show her is amazing. They are patient, kind and treat her as an individual. I have peace of mind knowing that mum is being cared for and that she is safe and I am grateful for that every day.
I am a close friend and have Power of Attorney for the resident who has been cared for since May 2019, when admitted in a poor state of health having suffered for some time with Bullous Pemphigoid, a rare and most unpleasant skin condition. The Elmwood nursing staff have made huge efforts over subsequent months to dress the lesions and huge blisters inherent to this condition, with care and sensitivity. A Hospital Consultant was able to declare my friend free from the condition this summer, for which the Elmwood staff should be congratulated as this result is considered very unusual given the complexity of the condition. My friend has expressed on many occasions her appreciation for the staff, who she finds friendly and caring. She also has assured me the home-cooked food is tasty and varied. Sadly my friend is bedridden because of a number of other issues, but she remains calm and peaceful. I would be pleased to recommend this Mission Care Home and Team to any of my friends requiring nursing care.
My father’s dementia escalated rapidly and as a family, we had to make the toughest decision to find a care home for him, as we could no longer keep Dad safe at home. We found Elmwood after Dad had a short stint in another home where the level of care was poor. From the moment Dad moved into Elmwood, his physical health improved rapidly and he soon settled happily into his new surroundings. This was due to the high-quality care and attention that Dad received from the outset. As a family we were always made to feel welcome and communication was excellent. Dad was a resident of the 2nd floor and was very happy and content. The nursing staff, care assistants and entertainment team were exceptional. They undertook their duties in challenging circumstances with patience, care and a smile. Sadly, Dad passed away peacefully a few months ago. We will be forever grateful to all of the staff who make this an exceptional care home.
I found the staff to be unprofessional, both in nursing and the Home Manager. There is hardly any communication between staff which leads to confusion and things not being done. Teamwork here is lacking. Elmwood is incredibly short-staffed. Safeguarding issues is something that I am currently taking further and talking to governing bodies.
I do not recommend this home.
Elmwood Nursing Home staff always work very hard to provide the very best care for our residents and we work well together as a team. We also ensure that we seek to build...
My Mum went into Elmwood Nursing Home in November, it has been a very hard, distressing time for me as my mum had lived with me for over 22 years previously. I am so pleased with the care my mum is given on the 2nd floor, the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The daily activities are good with activities offered morning and afternoon. My mother really enjoys the morning activities. The food is cooked on the premises and is of a very good standard. I am very happy with all aspects of mum's care, and would definitely recommend this care home.
I am happy that mum is in Elmwood.
The care home has very good facilities and amenities. The residents are well-cared for and entertained. All the staff I have come into contact with are friendly, reliable, efficient and caring. My mother us cared for and content. She relates as well as is possible with the management and staff who are responsible for her. I am happy and secure in the knowledge that she is in safe hands.
I have only been here one week. I can not fault the facilities or the service provided by the staff. The food is excellent and the staff are very kind and helpful. All in all, I would recommend Elmwood to anyone who needs care.
Glancing through the various pamphlets/leaflets published, the phrase "committed to providing a high standard of care and supporting family and friends" appears frequently.
As far as I am concerned, apart from the odd minor issue, Mission Care stay close to this code of values.
As in all businesses, managers set the tone and style and in this regard, the manager, assisted by her clinical lead, sets high standards and leads by example.
My mother first came to Elmwood in December 2016. I have been very happy with the care and kindness shown by all the staff. There is always happy faces and laughter when I visit. The facilities are excellent with activities offered morning and afternoon. My mother really enjoys the visiting music acts and the lovely garden. I am very happy with all aspects of her care.
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Anupama joined Mission Care in May 2026.
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