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Formerly the residence of the Rees-Mogg family, Cholwell House was converted into a nursing home in 1985. It is an elegant, spacious mansion house with beautiful views...
Care Provided by Cholwell House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 51 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
Accreditations
- The National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS)
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees are based on Needs Based Assement.
Nursing Care funding dependant on local authority and paid straight to us.
Respite periods are for a minimum of 2 weeks.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cholwell House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cholwell 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
Owner
- Mr & Mrs Thompson
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Davidson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (10)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
Parking
- On-site car parking available
Cholwell House Nursing Home Reviews (33)
Cholwell House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.431) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cholwell House Nursing Home has 33 reviews.
It was with deep regret that we had to put my mum into a home, after trying to care for her in her own home for as long as we could. On reflection choosing Cholwell House was the best decision that we could have made. The tenderness, compassion and love that was shown to both my mum and us as her family was exactly what was needed. I would sincerely recommend Cholwell House to anybody in similar circumstances.
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to care for your Mum and lovely to get to know you all as a family
From that day on we became part of the Cholwell family. We visited whenever we wanted and was always greeted with a warm welcome.
My mother-in-law was always so happy and well looked after and I really believed she was loved by all the staff.
At 93 she has now died but I would not hesitate to recommend this nursing home to others and also feel a little sad that I will not be visiting them anymore. Thank you all.
The staff are like family to the residents and nothing is too much trouble for them. We are always informed of any developments or concerns about Mum's health and during lockdown we had handmade cards and photos letting us know she was ok.
She has a lovely size room, which is always clean as are all the communal areas. The whole place is light and airy and has a family home atmosphere.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cholwell; as I know Mum is getting the best of care. Thank you to everyone at Cholwell.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. It's very much appreciated.
At the time my mum arrived, doctors had given her no more than 3-months to live, her condition extreme both mentally and physically in her end-stage dementia. Now, nearly 5-years later, she is settled, calm and physically as good as she can be, given her circumstances.
The care, compassion and love that has been shown, not only to my parents but also to me by the wonderful family that Cholwell are, has changed both my parents and my life completely. They are all considered my extended family, and I will never be able to thank them enough for all they do. I love them all, and if mum and dad were able, I know that they would say the same.
Thank you all so much, Cholwell House, you are all totally amazing.
Cholwell is the most amazing home from home nursing home. From the moment you walk through the door you have a warm welcome, very much a family atmosphere. We have been part of the Cholwell family for nearly six years, and in all that time, have never had any concerns about the care, a very dedicated, compassionate team of cares who never fail to go the extra mile. During the lockdown, we received photos and cards and even a video on my mum-in-laws 80th birthday, again so much effort to make her day special, a cake, banners, balloons and singing! She has sadly been mostly in bed for the last couple of years and never a sore or mark on her skin, a true testament to outstanding care, she is always clean and fresh as is the whole home. I can not speak highly enough of this place and would never hesitate to recommend it, (in fact, I have and those that have also placed their relatives at Cholwell have never regretted it for one minute).
My mum has lived at Cholwell for 5 years and 8 months. I can honestly say in all this time I have never had any reason for complaint. The home is managed extremely well, staff are friendly, welcoming and always show care and compassion to all residents. Over our time here it has been a rollercoaster ride with the decline of dementia with my mum, but the manager and her team have always involved us in any changes and showed care and support to us at difficult times. During lockdown, I have had photos sent in a card with a message of how mum is, which has been lovely. I will be eternally grateful to everyone at Cholwell and can’t recommend them highly enough. I am very confident that my mum is treated with dignity and compassion which is vital with dementia. In my opinion, they not only do a first-class job but always seem to go that extra mile with the care and compassion that just seems to come naturally to them. Thank you so much.
Overall very pleased. My mother is in the lounge area of the home and my only criticism is there are only 2 carers and when they are attending to one resident, the other residents are left to their own devices, toilet etc. I appreciate 2 carers to 12 residents is probably the norm, it leaves something to be desired.
Thank you for your comment, however, we endeavour to effectively meet residents needs at all times. This is evidenced by a third member of staff being available to assist in the lounge area when required: this enhances the wellbeing of the residents and ensures continuity of care.
My sister has been at Cholwell House for 3 years and 4 months and has been very well looked after and cared for. She is very happy there. As visitors, we always find the staff very welcoming and pleased to see us. During the recent lockdown, we have been in contact with the staff and been advised all is well.
The staff are all amazing, hard-working and friendly. They make us feel part of the Cholwell House family when we visit our Mum. To hear our Mum say, "I feel this place is my home now" says it all to us. We can't thank the staff enough for all they do and keeping our Mum safe during this pandemic.
The home has a very welcoming and homely atmosphere. All of the staff are very caring and friendly. I am confident that my mum is very well looked after and treated with dignity and respect. I do not think there is anywhere that could provide better care for my mum at this stage of her life.
January: Cholwell House is a friendly home and the staff treats the residents as family. They are caring and attentive to their resident's needs and welcome visitors at any time.
April: During the lockdown, the home has been closed to visitors due to COVID-19. We have received photos of our relative and have been kept up to date in relation to COVID infections (or lack of them as has been the case).
Cholwell is an excellent, well-managed facility with a family, caring vibe. They offer residents a wide range of stimulating experiences including art, music, physical therapies, celebrations of world events, Christmas, Easter, V.E. Day, Birthday. The family are constantly kept informed of any changes which give us complete peace of mind concerning our loved one.
My father has been at Cholwell House for a year. He has been looked after with care, kindness, and dignity. His room is large, airy, and kept clean and the staff is kind and considerate. He has settled into a routine and is happy, particularly now there is another male compansion resident.
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