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In 2016 the home was transformed offering a traditional environment within a very practical dementia specific layout and a very large, safe, accessible garden area
Residents are free to walk around...
Care Provided by Alice House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Alice House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alice House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Fig Tree Dementia Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Collard(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)
Alice House Reviews (14)
Over all time Alice House has 14 reviews.
Staff have been so helpful and kind, they have taken the time to get to know my father and his needs. He has already made friends with other service users and the staff.
We knew, as a family, that this was the place for him and could cater for his needs, couldn't have wished for a better place for him to be.
They have activities, dancing, parties, singers in and a minibus to go out which my father looks forward to.
I've been impressed by the compassion, commitment and professionalism of the staff - they are exceptional - two, in particular, have stood out for me, but all the staff have been excellent. The home is well organised. It's closed to visitors during meal times when staff help people like my mother - endorse this approach 100%. The gardens are nice. Rooms are nice. Entertainment and engagement are good.
My uncle is always happy when I visit and always looks immaculate. The staff are always friendly and willing to help. This is a difficult time for him and us, his immediate family. At 94 his dementia is quite bad but Alice House and its staff are making it an excellent experience and one we very much appreciate. Thanks to you all.
Alice House provides a caring, homely and welcoming environment. My father's needs are well met by the kind and professional staff, many of whom go above and beyond to ensure he is looked after. The environment is scrupulously clean, and the gardens are lovely. My father's room is immaculate, as is his bathroom. I really have only positive comments for the wonderful staff and care he is receiving, and feel very happy that he is being looked after so well.
Our mum has been living at Alice House for over a year and we are really pleased with the care and attention she receives. All of the care staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble for them. They take the time to understand all of the residents as individuals and treat them with kindness, compassion, and dignity. They really do care and seem to go above and beyond. Thank you!
Mum has been living at Alice House for a year now and calls it home, the staff who she adores are everything you could wish for when you need someone to take care of your loved one, trained in Dementia Care, calming, caring, attentive, fun, respectful and compassionate. Importantly there is a happy atmosphere in the house, Mum particularly enjoys the live singing and a dance with her friends. The meals are lovely, freshly prepared and fulfilling, Mum still has a hearty appetite and we know she enjoys her food at Alice House. They also allow dogs into the home on visits which is great, it's lovely to see Mum enjoy a cuddle and play with our furry family. All in all Alice House is a caring happy home where the residents are respected and looked after to a high standard, I am more than happy to recommend it.
My wife has been a resident at Alice House for just over a year. The support for my wife and myself has been of a very high standard. Covid has "rocked the boat" however, good planning has ensured no cases at Alice House. Staff is a challenge in this sector of care to maintain standards as has been the case is commendable.
My mother has been a resident since September and she is receiving fabulous care. She adores all the staff and she enjoys the activities, including singing, dancing, baking and going on walks and trips. I can't recommend Alice House highly enough! I am even permitted to bring our family dog in to visit her and everyone loves her!
Alice House has provided care for my Mother on a full-time basis since April 2017. The care that was shown to her has been outstanding and they have shown that they understand her needs relating to he Dementia.!! The management kept me up to date all the time with what was happening with my mother and the care staff are a credit to Alice House nothing was too much trouble and management and care staff always went above and beyond especially when my Mother became more frail and in her last few days the compassion shown to myself and siblings was excellent myself and them cannot thank Alice House enough.
We were recommended to Alice House at the beginning of 2017 and have been delighted with the accommodation, facilities and care provided.
Very impressed with the owner's consideration, accommodation provided and costs.
I have remarkably, no negative comments about Alice House and the staff particularly the manager have been excellent and very responsive to my friend's need.
I don't think my friend could have better care from every angle. There is always prompt attention to any health issues as and when. They occur and she is treated with great kindness, respect and dignity.
The staff are all very pleasant, attentive and my friend says nothing is too much trouble for them. We live 140 miles away but have great confidence that we will be informed of any chance. The manager is excellent and my friend is very fond of her.
My dad is well cared for looked after well and happy.
My husband is well looked after and is very happy.
Alice House has for several years provided a caring and supportive environment understanding my mother's dementia. Management keep themselves up to date on current thinking and staff are given appropriate training. The care provided has been further enhanced by the recent extension providing homely living spaces and extended garden space.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 September 2025Good
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alice House
What types of Care is Alice House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Alice House have?
There are 32 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Alice House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Alice House to the centre of Weston-super-Mare?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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