





Millbridge Nursing Home provides a peaceful rural setting in acres of beautiful grounds, through which flows the delightful river Hitch. Built in 1635 as a farmhouse, Millbridge has been serving the local community as a care home since 1947.
The 48-bed home is split over two buildings, a recently constructed purpose built annex and the refurbished and tastefully extended original farmhouse. Offering a range of care from residential, through to nursing...
Care Provided by Millbridge Care Home
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 Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 53 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)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Millbridge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Millbridge 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
- Talea Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Denice Howard (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2004
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Millbridge Care Home Reviews (46)
Millbridge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.493) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Millbridge Care Home has 46 reviews.
My mum was a resident in Millbridge Care Home for 8 months. We were very happy with the home, she received great care and attention from the staff and made the last few months of her life very comfortable. Thank you so much.
Thank you Kay for your kind words, it was a pleasure to care for your mum.
My mum was only in Millbridge Care Home for eight months. During that time she was happy and well cared for. The staff went above and beyond to care for her and be friendly and happy at the same time. A lovely care home on gorgeous grounds.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to care for your Mum.
I was given all the information I needed and knew I could contact the home at any time of the night or day.
I do not hesitate to recommend them.
Thank you for your kind feedback. It is always lovely to get some feedback.
Thank you to you all, very best wishes.
Thank you for your very kind comments it was a pleasure to care for you and we wish you all the best.
Very happy and relieved with my husband's care here. If I ever need a care home, please god it will be Millbridge.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to care for your husband.
Dad was in the coach house for approximately 10 months. Before lockdown, I was able to visit whenever I wished and Dad was always smartly dressed and the room clean and tidy. Most importantly the staff at Millbridge are marvellous. Sadly Dad passed away on 21st November 2020, luckily we were able to spend time with him during his last weeks and the care he received was second to none. Dad always smiled whenever any member of staff came into the room, which speaks for itself. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to care for him.
There are no words to express how grateful the family are. Thank you, every single one of you.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to care for your dad, he was a true gentleman.
After a severe stroke, my late wife spent about 18 months in Millbridge. She received excellent care and attention. I visited or phoned every day and the staff were very pleasant and kind to me. Very important for my peace of mind in particular during lockdown when I couldn't visit.
Thank you for your kind recommendation, it was our pleasure to care for your wife.
To all the staff at Millbridge for your care of my mother. You were all very professional, empathetic and kind during her stay and especially at the end. My heartfelt thanks to you all. I would recommend you to anyone!
The last thing our mum wanted was to go into a 'home'. However, when the need arose, I am glad she was able to stay at Millbridge. The room was lovely, fresh and airy, and Mum was cared for in the best possible way, professionally, considerably and attentively. The food was beautifully prepared and fresh. Mum settled quickly and was happier and content, and I can't say thank you enough to all the wonderful staff here.
Thank you for your kind words; we really do appreciate it.
My mum was taken to Millbridge Care home for palliative care. The care she received was far in excess of my expectations. Care, support and dignity were exemplary and all the staff were professional, caring and cheerful at all times. I always had the feeling that whether I was present or not, she would receive top rate care that would always go the extra mile! My family spent a lot of time there - sometimes overnight - and we were constantly being offered food, drinks and care to keep us very comfortable.
Thank you for your kind comments, the staff and I really appreciate it.
The care and compassion shown to my mother and the family was wonderful, everyone was so good and nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you for your kind comments, we really appreciate the feedback
After Mum had a nasty fall and a year in and out of hospitals and care homes for respite, she arrived at Millbridge in September 2019. The care she has received from the staff there has been incredible. I feel that each and every one of them have taken the time to get to know Mum's likes and dislikes. The room is kept lovely and clean and unlike other care homes, smells lovely. Mum is allowed to take pride in herself still, with the help of the staff, who match her outfits daily! Nothing is too much trouble. They have a hairdresser who comes on a Monday and she can have her nails painted too. Having always cared for Mum, it was difficult to let go of my responsibilities. Knowing Mum is being cared for as much as she is, I find I can relax and enjoy quality time with her now. I always said I would never put my mum into a care home, but she is very happy there and I am also very happy to see she is being well and truly cared for. Thank you to all the staff who make this possible.
Thank you for your kind comments, when we get such positive feedback it really does boost moral.
Beautiful room, fantastic care and wonderful staff.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback, it is great to hear.
I have been visiting my friend in the new care unit for several months and I am most impressed at the care she is receiving. Most importantly, there is no smell. The tables in the dining room are lovely and the food choice and cleanliness is excellent.
Thank you for your kind comments, it's always lovely to get positive feedback.
The facility is well-appointed and comfortable. The staff are particularly helpful, kind and friendly.
The 'M Team' aka The Millbridge staff team all pull together like one big happy family. All the staff from the cleaners, kitchen staff, carers, nurses and management are very caring, sharing, friendly and most are professionally qualified. Millbridge is well managed and well run, it's very clean in all areas. Suitably trained staff on-site 24/7 to handle any problem or emergency that may occur. Millbridge is a very secure unit hard to get in and hard to get out of. Great place, great staff, great food and great care.
Thank you so much for the positive comments it's always great to get good feedback.
The male staff were totally professional and respected my dignity. The female staff were easy to relate to and approachable. The kitchen staff went out of their way to accommodate me and bought me special cereal. If I missed a meal they brought it to my room.
Dad has only been at Millbridge for two weeks but I am impressed in what I have seen. The new building is very clean, fresh and bright, lovely gardens with the river. Staff are very nice, polite and attentive. Dads room is just right for his needs and nice that you can dress it up with home comforts. I am happy that Dad will be well looked after and cared for at Millbridge. Thank you for a good start in caring for him.
Thank you for the positive feedback. It is always good to hear that families are happy with the care we are providing.
The residents are treated with dignity and care by all the staff and the residents, particularly the long term ones, view the carers often with great affection and their rooms with pride.
The food is prepared with care and of good quality taking many likes and dislikes into consideration.
The garden which is well kept with its boundary just beautiful.
Thank you for the lovely review, it is always lovely to get positive feedback.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 July 2019Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 24 Sep 2021Recipient: Millbridge Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Denice Howard is a registered nurse with over twenty years’ experience as a care home manager, Group Care Manager and Group Operations Manager with a proven commitment to the holistic wellbeing of all in her care. Takes pride in her detailed knowledge of residents and staff.
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