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The home is able to care for one hundred and two clients in comfortable surroundings. Gifford House is situated on the outskirts of Basildon, set in extensive landscaped grounds.
Gifford House offers all the advantages of a purpose building with modern facilities. The bedrooms are attractively decorated and finished. All...
Care Provided by Gifford House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 102 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)
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
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
prices are on enquiry- on assessment
Contact Gifford House Care Home 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
- A M S Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Susan Doyle (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2006
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (102)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (39)
Visiting
- everybody welcome- Walkins are welcome
Parking
- parking onsite
Gifford House Care Home Reviews (103)
Gifford House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.281) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gifford House Care Home has 103 reviews.
Gifford House provided the best care possible for my dad. They also care for the whole family.
It has been an absolute pleasure to have cared for your Dad and also have the opportunity to meet you all.
We are so pleased that your memories of his time at Gifford House will be happy ones.
I will pass on your...
My brother-in-law was placed in Gifford House for palliative care. From the moment he arrived, he was treated with the utmost care and dignity. Nothing was too much for the staff who were very attentive. He really enjoyed the food which was always to a lovely standard. As a family, we really enjoyed the family room, where we could visit together. Overall, I would highly recommend Gifford House, it was a lovely space for my brother-in-law to spend his last few days.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It has been an absolute pleasure to have cared for your brother and to have met all his lovely family. I am so pleased that you have some happy memories of the time he stayed with us and you could have some quality time as a family, all...
This care home seems to be struggling with a lack of staff. This means that some of the staff are very stressed which affects everyone. The room I stayed in had a badly stained carpet and very patchy walls and looked in urgent need of redecorating. The food was overcooked and impossible to cut. They have good facilities but don't seem to use them. Shame as some of the staff are lovely. If they can only tackle these problems it could be a great care home again.
My dad was at Gifford House for palliative care for just over a month. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the room was clean. We were able to take in his own TV so we could show him our photos on a large screen. Thank you to everyone who cared for him.
My mum was placed at Gifford House Care Home for Palliative care due to her Metastatic Cancer for 8 weeks. From day one she was treated with dignity and kindness by all the staff, who were excellent on Linford Unit. The staff attended to all of her needs in a cheerful and caring way, they persevered with her initial lack of appetite which then improved significantly. All visitors were made to feel welcome and although busy, the nurses were always willing to talk to my brother and I about mum's care, showing a detailed understanding of mum's condition, symptoms and needs. They chased up her referral for Physiotherapy treatment so that mum was able to move from her bed to a reclining chair which allowed her to move out of her room on occasions. All aspects of mums care were dealt with professionally, with attention to her personal needs. Mum passed away rather suddenly but I was very comforted to hear that she was with two staff who knew her really well and who cared enormously about her.
I am so happy that my mum is settled and loves living in Gifford House, the staff are lovely and really go the extra mile. Thank you so much.
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Mum has now been with us for three years and we are privileged that you have trusted us to care for her.
Thank you for taking the time to express your views.
My mum was cared for and treated with the utmost respect by all the staff at Gifford House. I cannot thank everyone at the nursing home enough for all the care they provided for my mum.
We will share it with the staff.
It was a pleasure to provide care for your mum and we are thankful to have been trusted to do so. I am pleased you feel Mum was well cared for and hope you have good memories of her at Gifford House.
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After nearly two years of trying to get my mother down to Essex from London, Gifford House was always our first choice. The care and facilities at Gifford House were excellent. My mothers' room was spacious and clean with an excellent outward view. I have no hesitation to recommend Gifford House with their staff to anyone who needs a good nursing home.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Extremely clean and well-kept home.
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Hopefully, as the weather becomes warmer we are hoping that we will be able to have our annual summer garden party.
Our mother was in Gifford House for five months as at that time needed nursing care. Management and the staff have all been amazing, they were all friendly. Mum always looked well kept and had also gained in weight. They were always chatty to Mum and were happy. The home was very clean and tidy. Mum gained her independence and has now gone into residential care. Amazing home.
Your mum was a happy, lovely lady who made us all smile daily.
We were honoured that you entrusted us with the care of your mum and it was our privilege to have had her at Gifford House.
We are pleased that your mum has done so well...
Dad received excellent nursing care from the minute he entered Gifford House. He was treated with kindness and dignity. Some members of the nursing and care staff were outstanding and we felt reassured as a family that his needs would be met and he would be treated like he was a member of their own family which was a comfort to us. They seemed short-staffed but still found time for all of us. Dad's care was covered by the NHS but learnt it would be expensive and don't feel it would have been value for money otherwise.
We are pleased that your dad received excellent nursing care at Gifford House and was treated with dignity, kindness and like a member of our extended family.
We will share your positive comments with our staff including you finding some of them to be outstanding. They will appreciate them and use them as motivation.
Although my dad only spent a short time at Gifford House under palliative care, from day one it was clear how dedicated and kind all the staff are. As a family at such a difficult time, this meant so much and we took great comfort and reassurance from the kindness and dignity shown to Dad and to us. We thank every member of staff - you are amazing people.
We are pleased that we were able to provide your dad with palliative care at Gifford House. We are also pleased that you found our staff to be dedicated and felt that your dad was treated with dignity and kindness.
We will share your positive comments with our...
The care and understanding my husband receives I cannot fault and will be forever grateful to the staff who care for him. My thanks.
Mum was at Gifford House for 4 months and passed away on the 24th of June. The care she received was excellent and the staff were lovely. I know she was in safe hands at all times. A lovely care home. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review. We were honoured that you entrusted us with the care of your Mum and it was our privilege to have had her at Gifford House. Your Mum was a lovely person with a pleasant nature, lovely smile and a witty personality that we will all remember and miss. We will share your positive comments with our staff. They will appreciate them and use them as motivation.
My dad was a resident at Gifford House Care Home and the care he got was excellent from every carer who worked there. The carers have time for everyone in their care and for family who visit. Covid-19 is not the best but they always make sure care comes first for everyone, this is a big thank you from my dad and his son. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your lovely review.
It was a pleasure to care for your father, he is a real gentleman and was always complimenting his carers.
We are pleased that we jointly managed to reduce his needs and enable him to relocate.
Should things change, he is more than welcome back...
Best care possible for five tears. Wonderful attention at all times. Couldn't wish for better service. The residents are all thriving. Happy environment and great location. Nothing but praise for everyone.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are honoured that you have entrusted us with the care of your father since May 2016 and it is our privilege to have him at Gifford House since then. Your father is a lovely person and has a very pleasant nature and personality. We are pleased that he...
I’m so happy that he had a happy time with all you wonderful people.
We will share your lovely comments with our staff. They will appreciate them and use them as motivation.
We would appreciate if you could contact us to discuss areas that you felt we could have done better. Your assistance will enable us to further improve our service.
My Father who unfortunately passed away, this week, received the highest quality care. The staff are lovely, very kind and sympathetic, they looked after my father as if he was their own family, and Dad treated them like they were his second family, during the lockdown when we couldn’t be there.
They are a very nice, friendly and very caring team of people, who I personally will miss, and they have helped, supported, nursed and cared for my Dad, in such a way that I will always be forever grateful.
If you read this, with any worries about putting your relative or loved one into a permanent residence, then I would just like to add that my family and I would highly recommend Gifford House and it’s the wonderful staff.
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The ladies in charge of activities never once missed a celebration, a birthday, Christmas, always putting every effort into every event. The last memory of my dad's room filled with St Patrick day banners and drawings. My dad being a proud Irishman in his time, who suffered with dementia looking with such joy in his eyes at all the colours. A memory as his daughter I will never forget.
This care home is a beautiful building, recently refurbed and so clean. As a family, we would highly recommend this home.
Sadly my dad has passed now but we will be forever grateful to all the team in this home.
It was also nice to have your mum visit daily and supporting our team at mealtimes. She has become part of our extended family.
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My mum is fairly new to Gifford House and so we have been unable to get her a telephone line connection yet because the engineer cancelled due to the government lockdown. So the only contact we have with her is via a wonderful chat app group that provides families with lovely pictures of our loved ones. However, today staff went that extra mile and arranged a video call with my mum it was a wonderful thing to do and really appreciated by us as a family particularly as today would have been my dad's birthday. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Gifford House.
During this unusual and difficult time, we are pleased that we are able to provide relatives and residents with a bit of normality using technology.
Hopefully, this situation changes soon and we can have family and friends visiting us as before.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 November 2023Good
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- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- 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.
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