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The home supports independence while providing a safe and welcoming environment. Residents benefit from wide, level corridors, a lounge, activities room, two dining rooms and a...
Care Provided by Wolborough Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Wolborough Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wolborough Court 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
- Rose Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Brown(Senior Deputy Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- No appointment is necessary and you are welcome to visit at your convenience but the home recommend booking in advance for a tour of the Care Home.
Parking
- Free parking available on-site.
Wolborough Court Reviews (78)
Wolborough Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wolborough Court has 78 reviews.
She was cared for in an exemplary way by the endlessly thoughtful staff in all departments of the home from day-to-day care, catering staff, the lady who washed all the clothes and the exceptional manager who not only addressed my mother's needs but also had time for myself when things were stressful.
My mother enjoyed the activities and the Christmas festivities which I myself was kindly invited to attend.
I could never speak highly enough of Wolborough Court as a residential home.
The new enabler has varied activities scheduled for the residents on most days.
The food, especially the cakes is amazing. The menu seems very varied. The home looks well presented with decorations for Xmas, Valentine's, and Mother's Day. The manager is excellent very approachable, professional, and very caring towards residents.
Her room is spacious with a great view over a nearby park and she has been able to add some pictures and furniture to help to make it more homely.
Food is great and the kitchen spotlessly clean. Sometimes treats are organised for tea-times.
Social activities are also good and it is really great to share photos on social media to view what has been taking place.
Mum's experience at Wolborough Court has been positive, staff are very caring and considerate of her needs. The room is spacious which she has ben able to make homely. This initially was for respite, she is now considering a permanent move due to her home situation.
I had great difficulties with higher management concerning the transfer of my brother from hospital back to the care home. It took 5 days with my brother being marooned in a busy surgical ward awaiting a decision on whether he could return to his room. This was distressing for him, his family and extremely frustrating for the hospital.
The local management team assessed him in hospital on bank holiday Monday (the manager interrupting her annual leave). I was informed within a few hours that he would be able to return subject to the owner and financial directors' agreement.
Hence the delay, the apparent policy is to contact by email only, presumably leaving a paper trail! The emails were not picked up!
This delay concerned the cost of extra staff cover and the provision of a special bed.
This is not acceptable for a caring organisation. The company's policy must change, and a 24/7 decision process should be a priority.
For the home to comply with all CQC regulations and safeguarding guidelines, we are legally obliged to ensure that we were able to safely re-admit your brother, and that...
My dad has been very happy at Wolborough Court for over two years now. I do feel they care about him and he feels very lucky to be there.
When Mum moved into her lovely room with great views, decorated to a good standard, the only picky thing is the carpet is quite stained. The facilities, e.g. laundry is done to a great standard and you even put my mum's clothes away neat and tidy. Sometimes I go to see Mum in the evening and the bins haven't been emptied from the day before. The toilet needs bleaching daily to keep it fresh. The food and drink on offer is a nice selection. We feel safe knowing the security is good. Since the new management has taken over, we can see a lot of good improvements. Wolborough Court is a well-presented care home. Well done everyone.
This is our first visit to Wolborough Court and our immediate impression was what a wonderful home for my sister. It's very clean, the staff are wonderful, the food excellent and my sister feels very safe, which was our first priority. I cannot thank the staff enough for their commitment to all the residents and how they've made my sister very happy.
Thank you for your lovely review, I am so pleased that your sister has settled in well at Wolborough Court and that she is very happy.
The building is purpose built, it is well kept and is generally clean and tidy. Mum has a large room with amazing views across the countryside which she loves. She was able to bring her own bits and pieces which has helped to make it feel like home.
The food is generally good and the lunches are varied, the roast on Sunday is always talked about.
The staff is really what makes this place, nothing is too much trouble, they are friendly and approachable and the care she receives is great.
Really caring environment and staff will do anything to help. Mum initially moved in on a temporary basis and this is now permanent. The staff treat Mum like family and will help her in any way she needs. The new manager seems to want to make more positive changes for the future that I believe this will only improve the home's environment and care further.
Dad came to Wolborough Court on an NHS placement for rehabilitation for four weeks. However, after initial reluctance, he soon came to the decision that he would like to stay permanently. He and I found the home to be kept in a very clean and welcoming state. The staff are always friendly, cheerful and helpful. With only 20 or so residents, there is a feeling of being part of a family and friends were soon made.
My mum had a sharp decline with her Alzheimer's and I had to quickly find a care home in the local area. After visiting several, Wolborough Court was clearly the one best suited - the only one of those I visited that was purpose-built to be a care-home, rather than simply converted from an existing structure. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and accommodating and are a nice mix of ages. They quickly made Mum feel welcome as well as myself and other family members whenever we came to visit. The house itself is lovely with good amenities and a gem of a courtyard (fully secure) with wonderful views across the rolling fields, which is a great place to sit with relatives on sunny days.
Thank you, James. We are so glad you are happy. I will let the the whole team know.
Given the challenging personality that our mother has developed due to Alzheimer's, we feel that they provide a good safe haven for her.
Dear Estelle, Thank you for your response. I am glad to hear you feel so happy with the care we've given to Mum.
Marvellous home! I would recommend to my friends. The staff are lovely and very kind; they help me with my Wordsearch when I can't find the words. The food is gorgeous and looks lovely. I would not change anything about this home.
She is well looked after and I used to enjoy my visits before COVID, I can’t wait to go back soon and see everyone.
It’s been tough not being able to see and take nan out these past months but now we can visit in the garden it’s so much better. A big thank you Wolborough Court for looking after her so well. You are amazing people and dedicated.
My aunt is new to needing living support after being at home for so long but Wolborough Court is doing a great job settling her into communal life. I have only seen the inside of the home via a video tour but it looks very spacious and aunty says the staff are very caring to everyone.
Mum is well looked after and seems to want for nothing since joining the home. It’s clean and she tells me the chef does wonders with the meals. Has a good space outside to now visit. As a family, we can’t thank the home enough for keeping Mum safe.
My dear friend of many years is a resident at Wolborough Court and I have finally been to see her from a safe distance after many months apart. It was lovely to see her looking well and being looked after by the hard-working staff who will always have time to update me on our weekly telephone call to the home. Carry on doing a marvelous job.
Mum has been a resident here for over a year. She’s very well looked after and very happy, gets on with all the residents, it’s like a real family. Can’t fault the home or the team. Very clean, and the food always smells wonderful. Although I can’t visit right now, I know she’s in good hands.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 February 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Rose Care Group
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