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The Mellowes is a great place to socialise, enjoy an activity or have quiet time. The home has 45 bright and airy rooms, with rooms suitable for couples. Focus is on overall wellbeing and the team treat each resident with dignity and respect.
Residents are always free to choose what they do and where they do it, whether indoors or in the pleasant, secure garden. Friends and family can pop in at any time for a visit, a meal or to join in with what’s going on.
Care Provided by The Mellowes Care Home
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Subject to assessment and room chosen. Our care home is open to everyone. We can accommodate LA funded residents depending on care needs, with negotiable top up. Price correct at time of publication in August 2024. Please contact us for more information or to book a show around of the home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Mellowes Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Mellowes 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
- Park Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Balazs Salamon (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2003
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
The Mellowes Care Home Reviews (57)
The Mellowes Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.149) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Mellowes Care Home has 57 reviews.
I live a long way from my Mum and it is reassuring to know they look after her well. She is always presentable and seems to have a good relationship with staff. I facetime my mum weekly, and staff always accommodate this, no matter how busy they are. When I do visit, I am made to feel welcome and the staff are friendly. They always ring me when my mum is unwell and keep me updated.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Mum in our care. Thank you again for your feedback.
My Mum has been a resident of The Mellowes for the last few years. During that time she has been treated with respect, dignity and patience. Also, the nursing staff have kept me well informed of any changes in her medical condition.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It is always so nice to hear from family members who feel their loved one is well cared for.
My husband has been looked after well.
Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear you feel your husband is well looked after.
My dad is very happy at The Mellowes, and he is being looked after very well. I appreciate that staffing levels have been difficult, but I feel that you are all doing the best you can in the circumstances. Well done!
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that your dad is happy in our care and that you are happy with the care provided. We hope to continue providing your Dad with the best possible care.
Far better than I expected. The whole team was very nice. I was grumpy when I came in. Felt like I had been dumped by family but not true. Loved my stay. The staff are lovely. Happy to come back for another stay.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are glad that your experience was better than expected and that you enjoyed your stay. We are looking forward to seeing you again.
I was transferred by ambulance from the hospital to The Mellowes Care Home for rehab during February and was in isolation for 14-days after, after which I could then go downstairs for my meals and activities. I have been very happy here and been extremely well cared for. The staff, both day and night are very caring and helpful. All of the patients are very friendly. The meals are very good and enjoyable. The staff make one feel very secure and in a homely environment. I would thoroughly recommend this care home to anyone at any time.
Thank you for sharing your lovely experience with us; we are very pleased that you're happy with the care you're receiving at The Mellowes. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
I know she is in safe hands, stimulated by varied and interesting activities.
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy to help you and your family through this difficult time.
My mother took a while to settle in but once she was used to the routine she was fine and she is well cared for. The staff are very kind and were exceptionally so when they organised a 100th Birthday Party for her.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such lovely comments. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you or your family.
All in all, a good home and Mum seems happy. Communication is something that needs to be worked on as well as more updates during coronavirus and no visits. They have FaceTime but do not arrange regular chats that reassure families. Also need to seriously decide on inside visits during covid, as only window visits in winter!
Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.
It was such a relief to have Mum cared for in the best possible place. Such love and care with superb meals. She needed a great deal of nursing care which she certainly received. She was always treated with care and dignity as I was also. I give thanks to you all still every day.
Thank you, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such lovely comments.
A good last home for my relative. The best thing that can be said was said by my relative himself. He was as happy as he could be, he felt safe and well looked after and he was at ease with the future. As his relatives, we had all the help and assistance we asked for, and with a smile.
We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your loved one in our care. Thank you for your praise.
My mother was at The Mellowes for 16 months. When she arrived she was very poorly. With the care she received from all the staff at The Mellowes she became much better and was able to relax and enjoy life being well looked after. It was unfortunate that her final days were during the Covid-19 lockdown, however, the staff were caring and sensitive and allowed me to visit a couple of days before she passed away. A wonderful team and we are most grateful.
We are very sorry about your loss. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you or your family.
The care my mother had could not have been better. The staff are fantastic, I cannot express how much I think of the staff in words. The home is lovely, I chose it over 2 others. My mother was happy there, her care could not have been better.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such lovely comments.
I am very impressed with the care and understanding the staff has shown to my mother and us which has been exceptional during the lockdown due to COVID-19. The most important to us is that my mother feels cared for and is happy, which I can honestly say she has felt since she has been here in The Mellowes.
It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for your kind words.
My mother has been a resident at The Mellowes for almost 2 years following a stroke. She was a quiet, shy person but the staff encouraged her to eat her meals with the other residents in the dining room and to join in with the afternoon activities.
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care.
My aunt lived at The Mellowes Care Home for over seven years, all in her 90s. From the beginning, the care she received was excellent. We noticed on our visits that she was treated with great respect and kindness. Until this last year or so she enjoyed taking part in the various afternoon activities. She liked her meals in the very pleasant dining room and was happy in her small but comfortable bedroom. She had always taken great pride in her appearance, so I was impressed to see the care with which she was helped to dress well and the attention that was paid to her hair and even her nails. All this was an indication of the dignity she was afforded and also the kindness and compassion of the staff at all levels.
Thank you for the praise. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease while trusting us with your aunts care.
The Mellowes is a lovely residential home in gorgeous grounds. Mum was there for over 4 years and we loved sitting out in the garden when the weather was dry. The carers are friendly and really care for the residents, they work so hard. There are a couple of cosy large lounges - great for when residents have visitors and for all the fun activities and events. I enjoyed spending time with mum there and am so grateful for their kindness and care.
Thank you for such a lovely review.
Thank you all at The Mellowes for my stay. It was very nice, like a 3-star hotel. The food was brilliant as was the entertainment. Thanks to the staff for our banter and also the night staff. But there is no place like home. Thanks again.
Excellent menu with a variety of healthy dishes, served in a pleasant dining room. Options are always available and staff are very willing to change the choice of a resident at a moment's notice. Tea/coffee are always available.
A good selection of activities are available and staff work hard to accommodate all who are willing to take part.
Lack of a shower in my room, limited ability to feel fresh and keep clean.
Need for a full-time gardener to improve the outside appearance of The Mellowes.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We will certainly discuss your feedback with the manager to help us continually improve our service.
Only criticism - twice towels and flannels were removed from the bathroom and not replaced until I asked. Ditto toilet roll.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service.
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Meet the Team (4)

Before taking up the role of Home Manager at The Mellowes, I was the Home Manager Designate at The Lindsay Bupa care home. I love to make a difference for my residents and their families and try to make each day special. I feel very privileged to work in our residents’ homes.
I am married with one son. I love water sports, especially scuba diving in my spare time and love showing the photos to our residents.

I started working at The Mellowes back in 2015. I have worked in various roles within the care home from Care Assistant to Senior Care Assistant and Financial administrator.
I have extensive experience and knowledge of the care sector over 14 years, nothing brings me more joy than making a difference in the lives of our residents.
Outside of work, I am very family-orientated and enjoy spending time with my children. I also have a hidden passion for cricket and football!

I began working part-time here at The Mellowes in 2012 as a care assistant, whilst also becoming a qualified hairdresser. Since then, I’ve not looked back and have worked various roles within the Home. Having spent the majority of my time here working as a Senior care assistant, I have a wealth of knowledge within the care sector.
In January 2023 I became the ‘Senior activities coordinator’ and I love my new role very much. It fills me with joy to see the residents happy and enjoying new and regular activities.
In January 2024 I became the home's HR Coordinator and I look forward to continuing my journey in The Mellowes.
Outside of work, I am very family-oriented and enjoy spending time at home.

I love coming to the residence home to work and chatting with the residents and family members.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and going on holiday.
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