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They focus on minimising symptoms and enhancing well-being with the highly trained team, supported by a full-time Specialist Paramedic and Qualified Prescriber who are dedicated to managing complex care needs with expertise.
The extensive Activities Team designs personalised activities to engage and stimulate residents. Additionally, an on-site Physiotherapist collaborates with the Clinical Team to address mobility requirements.
Care Provided by Larchfield House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 98 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Larchfield House 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
Owner
- H Plus Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- George Radoicovici(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 30+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2006
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (94)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (94)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Parking
- There is good provision for onsite parking
Larchfield House Reviews (116)
Larchfield House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Larchfield House has 116 reviews.
I was very impressed by the care provided for my daughter. Staff were keen to understand and manage her needs. This approach worked well and she settled without great anxiety.
Equally, all of the staff were welcoming and helpful to me on my frequent visits.
Having had previous experience with respite care at a different home, this stay was refreshing and I feel positive about using Larchfield House again.
Re: Rating food and drink below in categories, I cannot assess as my daughter is peg-fed.
We are thrilled to hear that your daughter's stay with us was met with a high standard of care and attention. Thank you for the review.
The team provided the most amazing 100th birthday party event for my husband's aunt. From the dressing of the room with balloons etc, the framing of the birthday card from Our King and Queen, the fabulous food including a splendid birthday cake to the production of a photographic video of the event was wonderful. And shall always be remembered- thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. All the very best.
The activities staff think of things that Mum understands and are relevant to her, i.e flower arranging. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday and, along with my sister, the activities leader and his team organised a party for Mum which included wonderful decorations, including a large balloon arch in the party room and a lavish cake in the shape of 100. The activities manager had even put together a presentation of people and events important to Mum during her life and background music of Mum’s favourite tunes.
Everyone at Mum’s party - many of whom have had loved ones in care homes - gave compliments about the helpfulness and kindness of all staff and the calm and homely atmosphere.
Thank you for the kind words. It was our pleasure to host such a momentous occasion in our community hub!
Larchfield has always been a very happy home for my sister-in-law. She lived there for just over 6 years! We saw the care home grow and they always wanted the best for the residences. They also always went over and above to help us and her! Friendly, caring staff always answered any questions we had. Kept us informed if any problems with my sister-in-law. Always very clean and all staff do an amazing job! All staff put your mind at rest and work really hard to make the residents feel like they are home! Thank you Larchfield would recommend Larchfield to everyone.
We were even allowed to take a couple of well-behaved dogs in with us, one of which was my mum's dog when she was living at home and is now being cared for by my brother.
Mum was overwhelmed by us all being there and she thoroughly enjoyed herself and she didn't go to sleep! A beautiful day had by all, sunshine, refreshments and great staff! Thank you so very much from all my mum's family.
Thank you for your kind response the team will always go the extra mile and I am pleased you have clearly highlighted that in your generous review. Thank you!
Best wishes
My son has been in Larchfield House Care Home for the last sixteen months and has been receiving excellent care from the various members of staff on the unit who have made the effort to build a rapport with him. After a recent five-week stay in hospital with pneumonia, staff welcomed him back and he has made progress with his mobility, especially with walking. This is due to the "in-house" physiotherapist dedicated to getting him back on his feet - hospital discharge notes stated "bedbound"!
Thank you for the review - and special thanks to our in-house physio working side by side with our clinical team to make this happen.
The new physiotherapist is a great addition to Larchfield House. We are so grateful for the time and work that has been put into being rehabilitated. Just excellent.
Thank you for the great review and great to hear our physio service is producing great outcomes for our residents!
The cuisine is also of a high standard, bearing in mind my brother's declining condition, the staff ensure all food is cut up to enable him to swallow.
Up until the end of January, Larchfields Covid screening has also been good; I still, however, think this should continue.
Larchfield House is clean, bright and inviting. The staff are all very polite and caring. They offer a full programme of stimulating activities, but I would like to see more physical exercise and outdoor activities.
My cousin with advanced dementia requiring 24 hour monitoring is cared for with the utmost compassion and dedication. I am always amazed by the patience shown by all staff and I am regularly telephoned if there is any change in condition, which is inevitable given the severity of her illness. I have confidence she has access to the best medical care when needed.
I found the time I spend at Larchfield House whilst visiting my sister to be very reassuring. The care she receives is brilliant, also the staff are very supportive towards me and her family. I have always found on my visits to Larchfield House for it to be clean and comfortable and the staff to be very attentive to both my sister and myself at all times.
My mother-in-law has been a resident at Larchfield House for over a year. The staff are fabulous and treat her with respect and dignity. She has various issues and they deal with them in a very professional way and are extremely caring and patient with her. She is safe and well looked after and we feel secure in the knowledge that we can trust the wonderful team to look after her in our absence. I cannot fault the staff and the services that they offer and I cannot praise them highly enough. Thank you so much Larchfield House for taking such good care of her.
My father has been a resident for five months and he has settled in so well. He came from another care home and we have noticed a significant improvement in him since being there. The staff are all so friendly and caring and have really taken the time to get to know dad. They take very good care of him and he has had much fewer falls since being at Larchfield (he is high risk).
My dad has been in the care home for almost 6 years over the time we have built up a good relationship with the staff. Speaking on dads behalf as he doesn't have the capacity, the staff are lovely, kind and love the job they do. Dad is always kept clean dry and warm
Staff have always been very friendly and helpful. We have visited a friend who has been here for care (not dementia) for a few weeks.
The care she has received from the first day has been fantastic and has never varied, it is still fantastic. I feel so grateful and privileged to have got my wife into Larchfield. I couldn’t fault it. There cannot be many more jobs more challenging than running a Care Home 24/7 and its needs, but all management and wonderful dedicated Carers do such a fantastic job. And this does not go unnoticed. Thank you so much to you all you are so appreciated.
My dad was previously in another care home but due to the deterioration of his dementia, they were unable to care for him. I am so grateful (beyond words) that Larchfield House has not only been able to take care of my dad they have managed his care as his condition continues to deteriorate. The staff are absolutely marvelous I cannot rate them highly enough. I would recommend Larchfield House - they go above and beyond in the care of my dad.
While we know lack of staff sometimes can effect everything, so far they have managed to be able to cope with the situations arising. All the staff seem to me are friendly and only too pleased to offer us a tea or coffee while bringing mum her tea and biscuits.
I am very pleased with the care given at Larchfield House and have no complaints.
I am pleased now mum is looked after. Her room and all the facilities are always very clean. The staff are very friendly and I believe mum is looked after well. I have already recommended Larchfield House to a friend.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 February 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 05 Sep 2024
We're thrilled to share our Summer Newsletter, showcasing Larchfield House’s commitment to innovation and exceptional care! Inside, you'll find: • New Care Initiatives • Heartwarming Success Stories • Staff Spotlights...
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Meet the Team (3)

Monica is a highly qualified nurse with many years of senior experience, her focus is the patient/resident first approach. She is dedicated, and loyal and takes her responsibilities very seriously. She is a great advocate of developing the team and training them to grow and enhance their skills.

Akshay is a highly qualified Physiotherapist who has practised in India and then moved to the UK in 2021 to pursue his Master’s which he completed at Salford University. Akshay has a wide range of expertise and is a Specialist in Neuro Physiotherapy, Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He is an experienced assessor helping patients with complicated and diverse conditions and is now looking to use his knowledge to provide tailored therapeutic care techniques to support our residents with their daily lifestyle and physical rehabilitation. He is a Registered member of the Healthcare and Professional Council as well as a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Myra currently serves as our Clinical Compliance Manager. She holds a pivotal position in maintaining elevated standards while also offering training in Dementia Care to recently onboarded Care Assistants. Having moved from the Philippines in 2010, she has progressed from a Care Assistant to a Senior Carer before advancing to the role of Team Leader.
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