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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.
She was encouraged to take up knitting again, do exercises and go on outings. She loved the food and often commented how good the chef was. She received excellent medical care. I too was always made so welcome and felt part of Knellwood's family.
Clean, welcoming and caring of the residents. Varied activity programme, excellent food choice at all 3 meals per day. Good selection of drinks between meals. Good variety of entertainment to appeal to all abilities. Nice outdoor areas which can be used in the summer and even Guy Fawkes night! Photo's put up of residents for families to take. Phone access 1 day our of 7.
My mum has been here now for four and a half years. The staff are lovely and treat everyone like family. Fabulous food, care to Mum is excellent and always something going on, ie Bonfire night, Quizz nights, Christmas Faire for everyone to enjoy.
For the residents, lots of in house shows and things always going on. Our sister-in-law's mum has now joined my mum at Knellwood, also our friend's mum is there. It's an excellent care home.
We recently attended 'afternoon tea' at Knellwood with a variety of sandwiches, scones, cream and jam and plenty of cakes! There was a singer who was extremely good and made for a very relaxing atmosphere. I believe there were 90 guests plus the residents. The activities team are to be congratulated on their continued work in making Knellwood such a nice place to live.
A very caring home, aware of individuals needs. Very welcoming to relatives. My mother was able to have her children, grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren with her to celebrate her 97th birthday. It was amazing. I have also accompanied my mother on outings which are enjoyed by all and well organised. There is usually something going on to entertain and involve the residents. The decorating and planting containers with flowers was good fun and they look fabulous.
Knellwood was home to my beloved grandfather for the last 3 months of his life. All the staff I came into contact with were friendly, caring and professional. The environment is clean and organised, without seeming clinical and the grounds are attractive and well cared for. My grandfather was treated respectfully by well-trained staff who always had a smile and a kind word for him. My parents visited daily and were made to feel welcome too. I would highly recommend Knellwood to anyone looking for care for their loved ones.
I can't say enough good things about this place. We visit dad every day. The people who work here must be hand-picked, so caring and patient. The food is excellent and there is never a dull moment as far as activities and outings go. The place is magic and I would love to think the last chapter of my life was spent here.
I have been at Knellwood since the beginning of October 2017. I felt welcomed into the home. I have a lovely room overlooking the garden. The food is good and the home is kept to an excellent standard. I enjoy being in the committee and being given the opportunity to voice my opinions and to be told these opinions are valued. For activities, I join in with the quiz morning and enjoy the gardening and trips out. The trips are well organised, enjoyable and I always feel safe.
The home is clean and welcoming. Staff are friendly and helpful. Residents appear to be happy. Good activities arranged, staff engage and talk with residents. Better than others I have seen.
After my mother being cared for and spending 4 happy years at Knellwood, I decided to become part of the Companions Team to raise funds for the wonderful outings and activities the home provides for their residents. The staff are so friendly and welcoming whenever we return to Knellwood and they remember my dear mum well.
My wife and I found Knellwood a very caring and homely place for her to stay in for the last 4 years of her life.
Mum has been in Knellwood 4 years and has been very well looked after. Food is excellent.
This is a charity home run on a very stringent budget and is our towns war memorial. Many local people have a great interest in the home and it has lots of outside visitors. All this provides a very caring and family atmosphere in the home. The staff ar every kind and attentive and residents are encouraged to carry on with crafts and other activities to keep them interested in life.
After looking at lots of care homes for my father this one ticked most of the boxes and was worth waiting for.
A special mention to the activities coordinators. They both work so hard to provide stimulating activities for the residents. All relatives are welcome and Knellwood has become a family home atmosphere.
Finally, I must mention all staff who are all extremely kind and caring. We could not ask for more for our much loved mum.
My father became a resident of Knellwood in October 2018 after an eight-week stay in hospital, during which time his health deteriorated. Since moving to there his health and wellbeing have improved beyond all expectations. From day one the staff insisted on getting him dressed and taking him downstairs for mealtimes and activities every day. He enjoys the food prepared by the kitchen staff, thankfully has gained weight, the sores on his feet have vanished and the low blood pressure he suffered from has been eradicated. This is all due to the excellent level of care he has received from the fantastic staff at Knellwood. The medical care is first-rate, and visits from physiotherapists, dentists, doctors and opticians have all been organised by the staff to improve all aspects of his health. All these factors have combined to have a hugely positive impact on his mental health and emotional wellbeing, and he is happy to be living there.
The first impression I found it is a friendly and warm environment. It feels like home from home. Everyone in the home (residents and staff) are very friendly, warm, helpful and listen. I am very impressed with what's on offer for the residents with the activities and day trips out.
Residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. I couldn't get over the activities they do during the week also they take them on days out and have people in to entertain them. Relatives are also included to join in if they wish to.
It feels like home from home.
Knellwood was chosen because my husband's father was a resident and the care and attention have not changed over the years. My mother has been there now for six months and it has changed her outlook for the better, with being with people her own age and the many trips which the home provide. All the activities keep them busy and alert. Medical care if and when needed is excellent.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 August 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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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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