
This care home is absolutely amazing. The care is second to none, nothing is too much troubleC P(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The home is bright, clean, positive and full of care and respect.Sarah G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


This care home is absolutely amazing. The care is second to none, nothing is too much troubleC P(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The home is bright, clean, positive and full of care and respect.Sarah G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The Aldbury is a dedicated dementia care home where warmth, creativity and specialist support come together to create a vibrant place to live. Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, the home combines thoughtfully planned surroundings with an uplifting atmosphere that encourages residents to remain active, engaged and connected.
Life at The Aldbury is full of colour and variety. From music, celebrations and creative activities to community events and shared moments...
Care Provided by The Aldbury
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
- 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
- Bar/Café
- 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 The Aldbury for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Aldbury 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
- Colten Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Liliana Lazaroiu (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Visiting
- There are no specific visiting hours at The Aldbury; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.
Parking
- Parking is available on site at The Aldbury, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.
The Aldbury Reviews (110)
The Aldbury has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Aldbury has 110 reviews.
My mother had never even considered living in a care home. The staff were helpful and supportive, arranging urgent assessment and admission to meet our needs. They helped us deal with all the distress associated with admitting an elderly relative in a gentle, caring and friendly way.
Everyone from the manager down, went out of their way to make us feel 'at home' and we felt welcome to visit unannounced, at any time of the day or night. It was a very positive experience.
My mum is well cared for. She enjoys the activities which are very stimulating. She likes joining in with things but finds the giant scrabble too difficult to follow. She enjoys the food, she especially likes the trips out and even gave swimming a try recently but found the water a bit cold. She is generally happy and contented.
The home provides mum with all her needs with dementia. They look after her very well.
Everyone is always really friendly and helpful to all of us and nothing is too much trouble for them. They make a fuss of my dad too, which he loves!!!
My husband has severe dementia, he attends day care 3 times a week, he is well looked after, fed and given drinks. The staff also bath him each day as I am unable to now. The staff try to include him in activities but this is normally unsuccessful as he in uncooperative. he goes to The Aldbury willingly each time and appears to enjoy it very much, he does not have the ability to talk now so I have to go by his moods. (happy/angry etc)
I/we visit mum at least once a week and have been very impressed by the high standard of care. I have witnessed several specific incidents where carers have been very, very quick to attend to any disruptive behaviours. There is a lot of care to preserve the dignity of the residents and generally good communication to let relatives know if there are any particular incidents or concerns.
My father spent his final weeks of his life at The Aldbury, as a family it was a very significant step moving into residential care for both him and my mother, however it was made as easy as possible with the help and support from staff. My father had no verbal communication, however every effort was made to accommodate this including a staff member devising a simple communication tool. Initially there were a few little difficulties but these were resolved with discussion with the family to seek a way forward in a constructive and sympathetic way. My father spent his last birthday and Christmas at the home, we valued very much the opportunity to enjoy a private family birthday meal in the coffee shop a treasured memory for us all and his final day we cannot thank staff enough for their compassionate support and the peaceful environment provided for him to slip away.
Excellent care home. First class carers/staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Residents are looked after extremely well and made to feel at home.
My dad was a resident at The Aldbury from November 2013 to October 2015 when he passed away. Dad was admitted initially as an urgent case to provide respite care for my mum, we hadn't had time to do any research, but it quickly became clear we had got the best home possible for dad. All the carers are completely dedicated and provide a personal service, bespoke to the individuals, caring and compassionate. This applies to everyone at the home, managers, nurses, cooks, cleaners and receptionists, nothing is too much trouble. Every resident is treated as an individual. Similar care was displayed to my mum when she visited. Dad was very content and happy and we are very grateful he spent his last months here.
Before when leaving him we used to worry about the care he was receiving but since moving him to The Aldbury we are quite happy to go home knowing that he is well cared for, clean and as happy as his illness will let him be. We have got to know some of the other residents and considering the nature of dementia there is always a happy atmosphere in the home what ever time of day we visit.
On a personal note I would like to thank the staff for the support given to me and my husband. We are always made to feel welcome from the time we sign in at the reception desk to the time we leave and we would recommend this home to anyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 March 2022Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (6) & Events (0)
- 09 Jul 2026
More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...
- 11 Mar 2025
Book lovers at The Aldbury were all smiles as they welcomed a fun visit by seven ‘oompa loompas’ from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Staff, relatives and residents...
- 18 Feb 2025
A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Aldbury.
Meet the Team (3)

Liliana leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have questions or queries.

Victoria is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident, through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.

My role is to support the Home Manager and Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the home. The main focus of my role is high-quality care delivery. I work closely with the care team to ensure that all care staff are equipped with the knowledge, training and understanding to provide consistently high levels of care for each resident.
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