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Each bedroom has large en-suite shower rooms with wheelchair access, electric profiling beds, flat screen television, telephone and access to a broadband internet connection.
Nursing and care...
Care Provided by Pax Hill Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees include everything we provide for day to day living. Fully furnished room, bed linen and towels, tv, phone. Onsite activities and entertainment. Social events, all care and accommodation, 24 hour nursing care for nursing floors. Extra charges are made for external suppliers of services e.g hairdressing, newspapers, podiatry, ear wax removal and physiotherapy (unless referred via the NHS).
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Pax Hill Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Pax Hill 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)
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
Group / Owner
- Danaz Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Wendy Dunford (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
Room Information
- Single Rooms (98)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (98)
Visiting
- Visitors always welcome. Staff can be busy at meal times, so it is preferred if visitors wish to see staff they are here between 9.30am and noon and 1.30 to 4.30pm.
Parking
- Freely available parking on site.
Pax Hill Care Home Reviews (142)
Pax Hill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pax Hill Care Home has 142 reviews.
I was well cared for by friendly and capable staff. Disappointed at not being able to have a glass of wine with dinner otherwise facilities were excellent.
Mum was in Paxhill for 7 weeks on Montgomery floor. She moved from another nursing home. Mum was very well cared for with dignity, patience, kindness and humour. Nearing the end she was kept comfortable and my brother, sister and I were very well supported too. The nurses and carers and activity ladies are all very professional, friendly and caring. I would highly recommend Pax Hill.
The activities are well organised and mum appreciates that she can just sit and watch if she doesn't feel like interacting.
The ambience and the setting is bright and cheerful with beautiful grounds. Mum's transition into full-time care from independent living has been made much easier with the good care of all at Pax Hill.
Someone is there all the time for my dad.
The staff are very approachable, friendly and supportive and nothing has been too much trouble.
The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. The rooms are well equipped and surrounded by beautiful gardens.
The activities are interesting and the other guests warm and chatty.
I would thoroughly recommend staying here and would like to thank everyone.
I knew straight away that Pax Hill was the perfect place for my Mum when I saw that the staff were hugging family members of residents in the home. In fact, I feel that the staff at Pax Hill became my family too. Not only was the care of my Mum exemplary, the fact that all the staff went out of their way and took time to find out what interested and stimulated her was really touching. The care and concern shown by the chefs when Mum's appetite diminished and how they did their utmost in regularly consulting me over what they could make for her and how they tried to tempt her with different dishes is indicative to me of the level of care given in the home. Although I was concerned about the deterioration in Mum's health, I never once felt anxious about her care. I knew she was in good hands. And I would like to thank everyone at the care home for their kindness, friendship and support.
I find this home friendly. Staff and residents a pleasant atmosphere. Staff are always ready to help if needed. Nothing is too much trouble.
Excellent care is given. There is a wonderful, friendly welcome given by all the staff you meet.
The nursing staff, lead by a certain member of staff are second to none, they keep us informed and involved with Mum's care and spend time with us to ensure they understood her needs, what works and what doesn't for her. The staff have never stopped engaging with her to try and encourage her to join in with the amazing array of entertainment. She now goes regularly which is amazing.
Pax Hill Care Home surpassed all expectations. The quality of care is exceedingly good especially in terms of the kindness and thoughtfulness shown by the caring staff. They all have time to spend with my mother when it's needed and wonderful patience. She is very well looked after and I feel content that she is with you at Pax Hill.
I really enjoy all the activities that are put on for us. The activity coordinator on Montgomery Ward is brilliant, includes me in everything and goes above and beyond.
I am well looked after, have a lovely room in which I am allowed to have some of my own furniture and enjoy the view and wildlife.
The staff are mainly very friendly and attentive.
I find the accommodation, cleanliness, food and staff very satisfactory and I have a nice view from my room. I also take part in all the activities available.
The gardener keeps everything well including my bird feeder.
The staff are very friendly and do a great job caring for my aunt. The standard of care and the clean facilities has been exceptional over the 6 years my aunt has been a resident.
Mum has been at Pax Hill for 6 months. She is well cared for, happy and treated with kindness, dignity and respect. The staff are always relaxed and present. A very positive and happy exterior. I regularly ask Mum if people are kind to her and she says yes. Her room is clean and tidy and her clothes are clean.hygiene is good - no nasty smells. I am advised if the staff are worried about her.
This care home is clean and tidy and smells fresh. The staff are very friendly and caring and seem to know their residents very well.
This is a very well run nursing home. Lovely friendly staff at all levels. Any small concerns I have had over the past year are always dealt with very quickly.
Mum is well looked after in all aspects of her care. There are plenty of permanent care staff who are cheerful and thoughtful. Mum’s medical needs are supervised by the nursing staff, with whom we have very good relationships.
Activity Coordinators do a superb job. There are a range of activities each week, in the lounge, in the activity room, or when the weather is pleasant, outside.
The cleverly designed, purpose-built home is set in beautiful grounds. The gentle curve of the corridor makes the spacious building feel cosy. Her en-suite bedroom is well equipped and has a gorgeous view. The home is always very clean.
Mum is safely looked after and she is happy. I visit frequently and the visits are enjoyable.
We have to trust someone to look after mum, and I am pleased that we can trust, wholeheartedly, the staff at Pax Hill.
I have found all the staff very caring and friendly and very willing.
I really enjoy all the activities I can attend and the outings that are arranged which means that I do not have to spend a lot of time in my room.
Having friends and family living close by is, of course, a bonus.
The outlook from my room is beautiful and I love watching the wildlife and being able to sit outside.
I am a little disappointed with the food, always having been used to home cooking.
Very often it is too spicy and peppery and chips with everything.
Also, the desserts taste very artificial and too sweet for someone with diabetes.
I do realise it is difficult cooking for large numbers.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 December 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 18 Sep 2025Recipient: Pax Hill Care Home
- 18 Sep 2025Recipient: Pax Hill Care Home
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Meet the Team (1)

Wendy Dunford is a nurse with many years of experience in running a care home. Wendy first worked at Pax Hill in 2005 as Manager of the EMF wing and, after a spell with another care provider, returned as Manager for the newly built care home in 2010.
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