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Part of The Willow Community, the philosophy at Betsy Clara House is to provide an environment where the highest standard of care is delivered, where dignity is respected, where talents and individuality are encouraged and where life...
Care Provided by Betsy Clara House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- 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
Fees are subject to care needs assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Betsy Clara House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Betsy Clara House 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
Group / Owner
- Integrum Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Isabel Nyirenda(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with male-only unit(s)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
Visiting
- Vistors welcome to drop in at any time, or if you prefer you can arrange an appointment and a member of the team will happily show you around the home.
Parking
- There is free off-street parking available on site.
Betsy Clara House Nursing Home Reviews (83)
Betsy Clara House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.598) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Betsy Clara House Nursing Home has 83 reviews.
My sister was first admitted to Betsy Clara House Nursing Home in February 2021 after suffering a bad fall and on the verge of being diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson's. This was confirmed shortly afterwards, my sister was very happy at Betsy Clara and before she got too ill, loved to join in all the activities there. She got on well with all the staff who go above and beyond in caring for every one of the people living there. The home is very clean, with good healthy meals and a friendly atmosphere. I couldn't have wished my sister to have ended up in a nicer place.
Thank you for your kind words, it was our pleasure to care for your sister.
When she first moved in they got her up, into the lounge and joining in the activities, more recently while she has been poorly they have shown love and kindness to the whole family, nothing has been too much trouble and when we haven’t been there she’s had someone sitting with her.
The home might need a bit of love but the residents don’t, they are all well loved and looked after.
Mum is safe and well looked after and treated with dignity. Every effort is made to encourage Mum to eat and drink and find out her likes and dislikes to maintain her weight. Betsy Clara has ensured that Mum has some structure to her day and there is always some activity going on which she can participate in if she chooses. Every event is celebrated and made to be a special occasion which is so lovely to see.
Thank you so much Betsy Clara. You are all amazing!
My partner's grandmother moved here after a poor experience at another care home and showed an immediate improvement. The staff are all lovely and so good with all the residents, you can tell they really care! The kitchen staff put a lot of effort in and will often make her something else if she doesn't fancy what's on offer. I always feel very welcome when visiting, very pleased she's now being so well looked after.
Thank you for such a kind review. Our team always do their upmost to ensure every residents needs are met.
Just would like to say how lovely everyone is and how good they are with my dad and all the other residents. I always feel welcome and feel happy my dad is here. The kitchen staff are always there to help too.
Thank you for such a lovely review Nicola. We are so pleased you are happy and feel welcome in the home - that is always our aim.
My dad has been here for 6 months under NHS-funded CHC after a fall at home We had been providing his care prior to this. We have all been happy with the level of care he has received and feel he has done exceptionally well due to the care provided. The staff are excellent and you can see the compassion and professional way they treat the residents. My dad responds well to them because of the way he is treated and because of the activities taking place. Betsy Clara is well-managed and all our requests and enquiries are dealt with promptly. All the staff, from top to bottom, are lovely and can't do enough for Dad or his family. Betsy Clara is excellent in every respect.
Whilst Betsy Clara Nursing Home does not have the hotel ambience of some other homes the bottom line is care, not linen napkins or swanky furnishings. The carers at Betsy Clara are second to none showing infinite patience often under trying circumstances.
Thank you for a very honest and very true response.
Able to visit at any time and also gave time to check on us as well.
The entertainment, and crafting for residents are daily so there is always something going on.
Thank you Tracey for such a lovely review. It was our pleasure to care for your dad.
Nan has been at Betsy Clara House Nursing Home since her diagnosis when it was deemed she was no longer able to look after herself almost 2 years ago. The staff go over and above to provide for their residents who they treat like family. There is always an activity going on to keep everyone entertained and even during Covid, the staff did their very best to make sure we were still able to visit and celebrate the special occasions. Well done Betsy Clara.
Thank you Karon for such a heart warming review of the home.
We had teething problems at the beginning but these were always addressed with us. Mum is now fairly settled, is well fed and cared for. The staff work hard to keep the service users happy and entertained. It is like having an extended family now. Thank you to the manager and staff.
Thank you Sarah for such an honest and lovely review.
My dad has required fairly intense support; two previous homes failed miserably. Within one week at Betsy, he is smiling again, animated to wanting to be with his family. He is relaxed and comfortable, interacting with others and overall a happy man. Betsy has been mine and my dad's saviour. A true hidden secret.
Betsy Clara is a great place to live in and visit and we truly believed that its management and staff are all stars.
My Father had a three-month stay in Betsy Clara Nursing Home following some poor health and very difficult behaviour due to epileptic seizures. The staff were fantastic with him and he received excellent care particularly in light of the continued stress of managing the Covid situation. The carers are dedicated to making residents lives the best they can be and we are very grateful for the level of care he received during his time there.
She has settled in well as she now has a reclining wheelchair and can mix with other residents and enjoy the extensive entertainment programme they have.
It was greatly comforting to know that my father was being treated with dignity, and kept as comfortable as possible - the staff were all absolutely first class - honest, caring and thoughtful. They always went that extra mile.
I am so grateful to Betsy Clara House for all their care and support.
My mother left hospital at the end of July and I never thought she would be capable of leaving her bed. She had suffered several falls over the previous 3 months that resulted in her losing her front teeth, fracturing her cheekbone and causing another bleed on the brain. She could not talk, walk or swallow and she slept most of the time. She was transferred to Betsy Nursing Home and kept in isolation for the first week. My brother and myself met a member of staff who was one of the ladies looking after mum and when she told us that they would get Mum out of bed, dressed and sitting in the lounge we never expected that to happen. Well, it did. Whenever we visit, we see Mum in the lounge or the garden. Although mums condition is still poor she is relatively happy and we feel good that she is being exceptionally well cared for. All the staff have been excellent. The Betsy Nursing Home is more like a home than we could wish for.
My sister recalls him saying to her that "they are really nice to me here " something he had never said in his previous home. I wish Dad had been moved to Betsy Clara sooner, I can not thank everyone enough for the amazing care they gave my dad.
My mum has only been here a short time but seems settled and happy. The staff are very caring, friendly and helpful. All her needs seem to be catered for and we are very happy with her progress so far.
When my father-in-law was admitted to Betsy Clara, he was very confused, had no get up and go and didn't appear to want to be around. However, through the dedication and love, he was given by the staff, they made him a "new man". He gained weight and confidence and started to enjoy life again. They were brilliant, and I have the highest praise for them and wouldn't hesitate in recommending Besty Clara care home.
I cannot praise the staff at Betsy Clara Nursing Home highly enough. Their support, care and respect shown to my father were first class. Too many people to thank, they were absolutely grilling throughout my fathers stay there and they turned him around from a rather frail and distant person into someone who now has the zest for life. Thanks to all at Betsy Clara.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 August 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 04 Jun 2026Recipient: Betsy Clara House Nursing Home
Meet the Team (3)

Isabel is an experienced Home Manager and Registered General Nurse (RGN) with over 20 years’ experience in health and social care. She has led both individual homes and multi-site services, with a strong track record in improving quality, supporting teams and delivering person-centred care. Isabel is passionate about creating a warm, safe and supportive environment where residents, families and staff feel valued and respected.

Adriana has been with Betsy Clara since 2016, joining the team as a Registered Nurse. Over the years, she has demonstrated exceptional clinical knowledge, dedication and leadership, progressing into her current role as Deputy Manager.
With extensive experience in residential and nursing care, Adriana has supported residents with a wide range of complex health needs, including those living with dementia and requiring end-of-life care. She is deeply committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care, ensuring that every resident is treated with dignity, respect and kindness.
Throughout her time at Betsy Clara, Adriana has played a key role in mentoring and developing the nursing and care team, promoting high clinical standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Her calm and supportive leadership style helps create a positive working environment where staff feel confident, valued and empowered to deliver the highest quality of care.
As Deputy Manager, Adriana works closely with the management team to ensure the smooth running of the home, maintaining compliance, supporting staff development and always keeping residents’ wellbeing at the heart of every decision.

After working for many years in administration, I came to Betsy in November 2024 as maternity cover.
I am delighted to now be a permanent part of the team.
I thoroughly enjoy meeting residents’ families and interacting with residents, which I have grown very fond of.
Being an Administrator is so rewarding, and Betsy has such a lovely atmosphere.
I am proud to be part of such a supportive, caring team.
My role is very enjoyable, and I hope to continue for many years, with what I feel is now my second family.
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