Care Provided by Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 21 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
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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our home offers a small warming team, so your loved one can get to know everyone thats caring for them.
A trained nurse is always available 24/7
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Great Wheatley Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Great Wheatley Nursing 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)
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
Owner
- Great Wheatley Nursing Home
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Ryder (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
Room Information
- Single Rooms (9)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
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Great Wheatley Nursing Home Reviews (16)
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Great Wheatley Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.964) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Great Wheatley Nursing Home has 16 reviews.
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Review from Claire P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Amazing care was given to my dad in the 3 months he was there, they treated him with the love, care and respect he needed. The staff nurses are lovely and the manager went beyond herself and stayed with my family making sure Dad was comfortable until he passed away sadly.
↩Reply from Lisa Ryder, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thank you for a lovely review. You are more than welcome, with lots of love from all the team at Great Wheatley.
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Review from Jane D (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Absolutely amazing care given, the staff are absolutely wonderful and treated my mum with the care and respect needed.
Sadly she was only here for 5 weeks before passing away.
Sadly she was only here for 5 weeks before passing away.
Highly recommend, the care needs they give are above and beyond.
↩Reply from Lisa Ryder, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thank you for such a kind review, from all the staff at Great Wheatley. It was our pleasure to care for your loved one.
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Review from Robert B (Brother of Resident) published on 25 September 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My sister came here for her final few weeks and was made very comfortable. I'd like to thank the manager and her team of nurses and carers for their kindness and dedication to caring for her and the support they gave us. We fully recommend this nursing home.
↩Reply from Lisa Ryder, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thank you for such a kind review, from all the staff at Great Wheatley. It was our pleasure to care for your loved one.
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Review from James H (Friend of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My ex-wife was sent from hospital 2 months ago and was afforded the utmost care and attention. The staff could not have been any nicer to visiting friends and family, all of whom were very impressed by the attention to detail regarding the needs of the patient. I would not hesitate to recommend this care home to any needing palliative care.
↩Reply from Lisa Ryder, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thank you so much for your kind review. All the best from the team at Great Wheatley.
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Review from J U (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2023 Submitted via Website•
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I have found this to be an excellent nursing home, the care and compassion shown to my mother and my family is very good. I would recommend this home to anyone. The manager and staff should be very proud of the service they give.
↩Reply from Philomina John, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thank you very much for the support and the recognition.
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Review from P M (Nephew of Resident) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My aunty received a great standard of care throughout her 7-month stay at Great Wheatley Nursing Home. All members of staff were professional, sympathetic and considerate in the way they dealt with my auntie's needs on a daily basis.
The admin and nursing staff provided a good health plan taking into consideration all aspects of care required for my aunty. This care plan was implemented effectively by the nursing team.
The catering staff provided good nutritional meals and my aunty often commented on how she liked them and that she always looked forward to meal times.
The admin and nursing staff provided a good health plan taking into consideration all aspects of care required for my aunty. This care plan was implemented effectively by the nursing team.
The catering staff provided good nutritional meals and my aunty often commented on how she liked them and that she always looked forward to meal times.
When my aunty was near her end of life, the care she received was both dignified and compassionate. I am extremely satisfied with the care my aunty received at Great Wheatley Nursing Home from the moment she arrived until she passed away.
↩Reply from Philomina John, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thank you very much. We are happy for your recognition and support.
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Review from Kate C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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This beautiful nursing home called Great Wheatley Nursing Home in Rayleigh took great care of my nanna who passed away on the 15th of December 2022 and was 86 years old. The Sister and her nursing team were so very professional, kind, loving and caring of my darling nanna and my family are so very proud of them. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation for everything, you are totally our family from this day forward. We won't ever forget you.
↩Reply from Philomina John, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thanks a lot for your support and recognition. All of us are very grateful.
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Review from C A (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website•
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The manager and her staff treated my father with great dignity and respect and his room was always kept spotlessly clean. They were equally caring and sympathetic to us, as family members, and could not have been more accommodating of our visiting needs. We will be eternally grateful for the level of care my father received during his final days.
↩Reply from Philomina John, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
I am humbly and sincerely grateful for the good support from the family which makes staff more inspired and satisfied in what they do. Thanks a lot.
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Review from M B (Sister of Resident) published on 20 October 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My brother was an end-of-life patient at Great Wheatley Nursing Home.
He was extremely well cared for with dignity, by the very caring and efficient staff, led by the manager.
He was extremely well cared for with dignity, by the very caring and efficient staff, led by the manager.
The family were able to visit and was welcomed warmly by the staff.
↩Reply from Philomina John, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thanks for the support and we are very happy for your review.
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Review from Julie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My mum who’s 97 was admitted to the hospital with a mini-stroke. After a catalogue of problems developed, the heartbreaking decision for end-of-life care was taken. After eight days of end of life, they decided that she should be discharged and the best option was a nursing home!
A place was found for her at Great Wheatley Nursing Home. The manager and her staff are the most caring, kind and compassionate people. They have cared for my dear mum as if she was their own. I am warmly welcomed, able to visit and sit with my mum for as long as I want. When I leave I am comforted in the knowledge that she is extremely well cared for and that I will be contacted immediately with any changes in her condition.
A place was found for her at Great Wheatley Nursing Home. The manager and her staff are the most caring, kind and compassionate people. They have cared for my dear mum as if she was their own. I am warmly welcomed, able to visit and sit with my mum for as long as I want. When I leave I am comforted in the knowledge that she is extremely well cared for and that I will be contacted immediately with any changes in her condition.
Mum's stay at Great Wheatley is only going to be a short one but she will depart this world with dignity due to the excellent care of the manager and her team.
↩Reply from Philomina John, Manager at Great Wheatley Nursing Home
Thanks very much. It is an inspiration for us that someone recognised our loving touch and caring. We continue the same with everyone.
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Review from Jack K (Son of Resident) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Very thorough service, staff were kind and responsive. This is highly recommended for anyone in search of a home in the area. The covid 19 procedures were upheld keeping residents safe from exposure.
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Review from Paul (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2019 Submitted via Website•
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We arranged for my father to be admitted here for end of life care. The home was recommended to us and we definitely made the right choice. All the staff that we met were competent and compassionate, not only towards Dad but also to my Mum and wider family. Caring for Dad in his final days presented some challenges but the team were more than equal to them. The residents were at the centre of all they do. Communication with ourselves was excellent throughout.
After Dad died Great Wheatley still remained supportive to us. We remain very grateful.
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Review from Claire R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2019 Submitted via Website•
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After a lot of research, I found Great Wheatley nursing home for my Nan who needed 24-7 Palliative care. I visited with my mother, our first visit we were welcomed with a warm face and heart from the manager. We viewed the home and within 48 hrs my Nan was a resident.
The staff and management couldn’t have done anything more for my Nan than feed her, build her up and make her comfortable.
Unfortunately Nan in her last days she refused food and drink, tried with a tube but unfortunately her life was ending.
The staff and management couldn’t have done anything more for my Nan than feed her, build her up and make her comfortable.
Unfortunately Nan in her last days she refused food and drink, tried with a tube but unfortunately her life was ending.
Today we lost our Nan. But I thank the manager and all staff for their tender loving care.
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Review from Philip J (Son of Resident) published on 22 June 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My mother was resident in Great Wheatley Nursing Home receiving palliative care from February 2016 to May 2016. In this period, I visited the home many times and always found it to be a friendly welcome environment. The personal care provided by the carers for my mother was excellent and they developed a rapport with her and me that made me feel confident that she was well looked after at all times. It appeared to me that the home was managed with personal care at the top of the priority list and although I had only had experience of one other care home for my mother, Great Wheatley was by far the better in terms of personal care for residents and the rapport achieved by the staff with each other as well as the residents and visitors.
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Review from Brian W (Son of Resident) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website•
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When our father became unwell in November we were lucky to be directed to this home. When we made an appointment to view, the manageress invited us to attend at any time of day. This was immediately reassuring. On viewing the facilities and meeting the staff it was apparent that the home is very well run and a warm, safe environment for our father. The level of service provided by all the staff is exceptional. You are always greeted with genuine warmth and any matters of concern are immediately addressed. The level of care and attention to our father's needs were met with respect and dignity. As a family we are delighted with the service provided by the manager and her outstanding team. We are confident and happy to recommend this nursing home and high standard of care they provided for our father, right up to his end of life.
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Review from Patrick (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 14 January 2016 Submitted via Website•
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Great Wheatley nursing home rescued my mother-in-law from the another care provider. The home gave her an extra year of life. During her time at Great Wheatley she was treated with kindness, respect and wonderful care from a dedicated professional staff. I would have no hesitation in recommending Great Wheatley for your elderly relative.
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Date: 27 April 2023Overall
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- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Wheatley Nursing Home
What types of Care is Great Wheatley Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Great Wheatley Nursing Home have?
There are 9 Single Rooms and 6 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Great Wheatley Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Great Wheatley Nursing Home to the centre of Rayleigh?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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