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The Home is run by a non-profit making charity called the 'Farnborough (War Memorial) Housing Society Ltd’. It is run by a Board of Management with a...
Care Provided by Knellwood
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 52 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please contact Home, regarding Fees and procedures for new admission.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Knellwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Knellwood 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
- Farnborough (War Memorial) Housing Society Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Krishnan Gnanasekaran(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (51)
Parking
- Parking space is readily available for all visitors at Knellwood War Memorial Care Home. The home have designated areas for both staff and visitors to ensure convenience and accessibility. Additionally, during special occasions and events, they provide overflow parking to accommodate additional guests, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone visiting the facility.
Knellwood Reviews (88)
Knellwood has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Knellwood has 88 reviews.
My mother has been a resident since 2024. Every member of staff that my mum interacts with from maintance to activities, the nurses, catering and manager are all excellent in their communication with her,, this helps her understand where she is. It is a place in which the staff really do care about the residents who have made their home in Knellwood.
Happy with care.
As soon as you walk through the main entrance door you can breathe in the ethos of Knellwood. It's a very welcoming environment and you can immediately feel the warmth & care provided by all the staff. I was impressed to see how the staff joined in with the various activities with a lovely smile on their faces. This, undoubtedly, made the residents very happy knowing that they were cared for. I am a relatively new volunteer but I already feel I am welcomed & have thoroughly enjoyed participating in the various activities. Speaking to the residents puts my life in perspective.I enjoy communicating with them & it makes me feel grateful for my life.
Very useful discussion with the ability to discuss Joyce's care plan in detail. All questions answered and it's clear she is being very well looked after.
Knellwood always provide excellent care and entertainment, but they excelled in December (as in previous years) with the facilities provided to residents and their friends and families. Afternoon teas with a Christmas theme were set up in several areas of the home which gave residents the opportunity to enjoy their family time in a very seasonal environment. The level of organisation and detail by the Activities Coordinators was second to none and the whole experience was provided in an extremely professional way and at no extra cost to the families & friends.
Very happy with the care given to my mum. The staff are so wonderful and always helpful and respectful.
I have been a regular volunteer at Knellwood for many years now. It's a fantastic home, just like another family. I especially enjoy taking residents on trips out. I highly recommend this home if you are looking for a home that goes above and beyond to ensure the happiness and wellbeing of it's residents
We have been very pleased with everything at Knellwood. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Mum is cared for very well. Lots of activities for the residents.
I'm so happy that my friend is enjoying living at Knellwood the grounds are amazing there is something going on everyday from knitting to singing and a lot more in between the menu's are so good so much choice really good home
What a fantastic care home!.
My Nan who suffers with dementia was put into knellwood by our family which as you can all imagine is a stressful time. The staff here helped ease us with everything and I cannot thank them enough. - huge amount of activities which my Nan LOVES. She loves all the staff that work here and classes them all as her " best friends "
Highly recommended
Thanks team for everything
Don't ever be worried about a loved one at Knellwood, they will be safe, cherished and loved.
My Mum lived at Knellwood for almost 9 years before she sadly fell asleep for the last time on 31st December. She had many a fun time during those 9 years and made new friends in both residents and staff. She was loved by many and cared for with the utmost respect right up until her last moment there. Every member of staff is amazing in so many ways. It's not just a job to them, they really care, and that shows in everything they do. I'm proud to be included as part of the Knellwood 'family'. A huge thank you to you all.
The carers are so professional and helpful, nothing is to much trouble. The entertainment team are excellent, mum really enjoys the knitting and natter group as well as joining in with the choir. The Christmas events were really special and as a family we were really welcomed and enjoyed joining in with everyone.
Absolutely enjoy coming into Knellwood helping with activities or singing in the choir. Looking forward to fourth coming events which I am taking part in. well done Knellwood You're smashed it again!!!
My thanks to all the staff for the care my mum receives. Knellwood is in a lovely setting, the gardens are beautiful and there is always something going on during the day for her to get involved with if she wishes. I have regular feed back from staff so that mum gets the right support for her as an individual, they are never to busy to make time for her and for us as a family.
I have found this home to be exemplary on all levels. My mother moved in in August 2022. As well as Mum being fully cared for I feel as a family we are all supported in this new chapter in Mum's life. There is so much enrichment available with a super activities team. All the staff are extremely caring. As soon as you arrive you feel you are in a happy place and very welcome to visit. There are beautiful gardens where events are held or you can just go for a walk or sit and relax. The calendar of events is always full to bursting and a regular newsletter keeps you fully informed of the activities available and those which the local community can also enjoy. All the staff have time for anything you may wish to discuss or arrange such as afternoon tea for mum's friends. Being run by a trust Knellwood's priority is its residents, their care and wellbeing above all else. As my mother said, being Farnborough born and bred - if I have to go to a home I only want to go to Knellwood!
I have been overwhelmed by the care I have received in Knellwood. I came in after an accident that left me unable to care for myself. I felt scared, vulnerable and was in shock. The care and respect I experienced was second to none. I immediately felt safe and cared for. Both staff and carers were so friendly and kind. They all worked as a cohesive team which showed very clearly in the way they cared and treated me and all residents. If, when the time comes for me to move into a care home, Knellwood will be my first choice. My experience has been second to none.
There is magnificent entertainment from the Easter and Summer fayres which welcomes the local community, to the many resident's outings. The summer solstice party and the family day were a joy to be part of.
The in-house entertainment is exceptional, everyone involved at the home properly cares for both the residents and friends and families and is encouraged, informed and supported always. Recently the resident's Choir put on a wonderful performance, it was magnificent, lots of hard work paid off, it was perfect.
The activities team go above and beyond, engaging all the residents, there's the knit and natter afternoons, quizzes, Church services and everything in between. The gardens and patio area are beautiful. It's both a sanctuary and enriching to all who enjoy it.
In conclusion, we, feel lucky to have found Knellwood, our mum is cared for every day. Such a special place. Thank you.
I love volunteering there it’s lots of fun and the residents have the best time would recommend it to everyone whose got that decision to make about putting their loved ones in a nursing home for the first time. You know that Knellwood will look after them to give you peace of mind.
I found Knellwood to be an exceptional care home. The care they gave my aunt was second to none in so far as that she lived 4 years longer than the doctors had predicted. All the staff bar none were kind and very caring whilst being consummately professional at all times. The facilities are excellent and the activities provided are superb and take into account everyone's needs. I cannot fault anything within Knellwood and I came in every day when my aunt was here and now I volunteer.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 August 2018Good
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Knellwood
What types of Care is Knellwood registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Knellwood have?
There are 52 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Knellwood?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Knellwood to the centre of Farnborough?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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