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The home is part of the Agincare family, ensuring the continuation of this valued local service for the community.
The home provides tailored, 24-hour care within a warm, home-from-home environment that residents...
Care Provided by The Coombs
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 40 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
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
- 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 Coombs for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Coombs 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
- Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jade Mainwaring (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1996
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Free parking is available outside the home.
The Coombs Reviews (43)
The Coombs has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.496) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Coombs has 43 reviews.
The Coombs has gone downhill since it is in new ownership. Less staff. Have to buy own drinking water and tissues etc that were supplied by previous owners, new firm not interested in people only how much they can make out of them. Staff are mainly very caring but there is always an exception who thinks she is in charge and unless she is asked then things will not happen and also permits other residents to steal saying we would eventually get the phone back but this is no help to someone who is paralysed and unable to stop the thefts. Overall it is first about money now not care.
The home is exceptionally clean, and the staff are always caring,friendly, and the residents are well looked after.
They provide great activities for the residents which they all seem to really enjoy, people come in to sing to them which is so lovely to see them join in, they also play bingo and have days out too.
The food is amazing, all homemade, and the cakes and puddings are exceptional.
many times I have been asked to sit and have a meal there with everyone. They are so welcoming,
I feel my brother is very lucky to be in a a caring, home from home atmosphere.
Thank you for all your support and kindness to my brother as well as us, your kindness and support makes me feel like I'm at home too.
Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. It's a pleasure to care for your brother and it means so much to the whole team to receive such wonderful feedback.
I have to be honest that my opinion of Care Homes in general , previously was not good but after being lucky enough to get a place at The Coombs for our 93 year old mum, that opinion quickly changed . From the moment mum arrived there they were very attentive and took the time to get to know her ( and us) and find out what she liked and disliked. There were no restrictions on visiting hours which made it easy and less stressful spending quality time with mum. The food was good and plentiful usually with home made cakes at tea time . It really was like a home from home and I joked to my own children that they could book me in now because it simply was that good. I can totally recommend The Coombs and would like to thank the very very caring staff there . You are amazing
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We really appreciate you taking the time to review us and your kind comments mean such a lot to the whole team. It's a privilege to care for your mum and we're so happy she feels The Coombs is a home from home.
We all want our parents to remain in their own homes as long as possible, but there are times when you have no choice but to choose a care home for them. We couldn't have made a better choice than The Coombs! From the very first moment, it felt like a home, a warm, friendly, inviting home. And it felt like that every time we visited, day or night. Mum made friends with all the wonderful staff and she enjoyed their stimulating banter, danced and sang with them. The kitchen staff looked after her every need, which was mostly cheese and crackers - lol! There were plenty of events and outings to the swimming pool, boat trips, library and cafes. Most importantly, her health care and nursing requirements were handled with dignity and sensitivity, and always carefully monitored. As mum's closest family, we were listened to by the incredible staff and Management of The Coombs. Mum's last hours were handled with dignity, respect and love. We thank each and every one of you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, and for your incredibly kind words - it means so much to the whole team. It was an honour to care for your Mum here at The Coombs, and if there is ever anything else we can do for your family, please don't hesitate to ask.
My husband's nan has been in The Coombs since August. She has settled in really well. Such a homely environment and nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff. Activities are great with choices for all to participate, plenty of grounds to take your loved ones around when the weather is nice. It is also always very clean when we visit. Thank you for taking such good care of our nan, it's always a pleasure to visit.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write us a review. We're delighted that your husband's nan is so happy with us here at The Coombs. We appreciate your feedback, and if there is ever anything else we can do to support your nan or the rest of your family, please just let us know.
My nan is in The Coombs Nursing Home and I have had the best experience. She is happy and well looked after. The care team is amazing, nothing is too much and they always make the residents laugh and feel at home. My nan has come on so well since being admitted, when she arrived she was too poorly to get out of bed and now she is up and walking with a wheeled frame, eating a cooked breakfast every morning and loving life. The manager is always willing to help where she can and is always welcoming when coming into the home. The Coombs feels like a home from home.
What lovely feedback, thank you! It's a pleasure to have your nan with us at The Coombs, and it's wonderful to see the progress she has made since she joined us. Please let us know if there is anything more we can do for your family.
Very caring to my father, can't fault them at all. Takes part in all activities which is very good for him. The food is excellent and always well-presented. Rooms are very spacious and clean and tidy.
We're glad to hear that your father is happy with us and that he is enjoying life at The Coombs. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, and if there is anything else we can do for your father, or for you, please just let us know.
After caring for both our parents, it's very reassuring to know that dad is being so well cared for at the coombs. All the staff are brilliant with him, as well as us as a family.
We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review and share your experience, thank you. I'll pass on your comments to the team at The Coombs as hearing it does make a difference. I'm glad we've been able to support your parents.
Amazing, very reassuring, staff are caring and nothing is too much trouble. Couldn't be a better home for Mum. The staff are all incredible. I know Mum couldn't be in a better home. I am so thankful for all at The Coombs and all that the staff do.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, and for your kind words about the team at The Coombs. I'm so pleased your mum is happy there, and I know the team will be too - I'll pass on your comments to the manager to share.
Set in beautiful gardens, you feel at home as you enter. The staff are truly wonderful, and you can see they all love working there. A very well-organised management and I feel this is also why everybody gives out positive vibes. I am so happy for Mum and feel she will have many years at The Coombs. Also, makes it easier for me to leave her.
What lovely feedback, thank you! Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences at The Coombs. I'll pass on your comments to the team as I know they love to hear them.
Staff are always polite, helpful and extremely caring for residents and residents' families. The care home is always spotlessly clean and tidy and I would recommend it to anyone.
Thanks for your feedback. I will pass this on to our team.
Very happy with the care received for Mum. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Mum seems very content in The Coombs and does join in more with the activities like bingo and quizzes. I would recommend this home to others.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am pleased to hear your mum is enjoying the activities and life at The Coombs. I'll pass your comments on to our team.
The Coombs support me. The care is excellent for my husband. The staff always give so much. I would recommend The Coombs.
My dear mum has just spent four years in The Coombs, up until her sadly passing away a couple of days ago. Whilst not the most luxurious of care homes, the care Mum received was absolutely excellent and we could not have wished for better. In her final days and hours, the love and care shown to Mum was really wonderful and heartwarming to see.
The care staff at The Coombs have looked after my friend very well. They are kind, caring and friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. My friend is very happy here.
I have always had a very positive experience regarding the care of Mum at the Coombs. The staff are always very helpful and Mum is happy and content. The coombs has a "homely" feel with plenty of activities to entertain the residents and of late day trips
We are very happy with the level of care that our Mum is receiving at The Coombs. Staff are kind and efficient and whenever we visit Mum we are so pleased to see how content she is at The Coombs. Mum's room is clean and cosy and has her personal effects, family photos, mementoes etc.
All the staff are brilliant to mother I could not be happier with her care.
Visitors are made to feel very welcome and being able to go and make yourself a hot drink for yourself and any friends visiting with you makes it so much less clinical and more like a home.
The staff are always friendly and helpful.
The care and attention given is extremely good and makes her happy.
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Meet the Team (2)

Jade Mainwaring became the Home Manager at The Coombs in 2020. Working in the care sector for over 17 years, with nine years in management roles. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and a Level 3 Health and Social Care.
Starting work in a care home at the age of 17, Jade wasn’t intending to stay in the sector, but she likes to think that care chose her. Jade believes that if you are a passionate person then this line of work is one you can never leave.
Jade says that being a Home Manager can be challenging at times, but she has an amazing team who all work through the difficult moments together. Jade always ensures that the highest level of person-centred care is delivered. She also says that developing the team and implementing an open culture is highly important.
Jade said: “I am passionate about care quality and developing a model of care to achieve outstanding outcomes. I believe in OSJCT’s values and, having rejoined the Trust previously, I am excited to be back as a Home Manager."
In Jade’s spare time, she spends time with her two young children.

Jackie is our Specialist Senior Care Leader and has over 25 years of experience to contribute in this pivotal role at The Coombs.
“I initially started working at The Coombs back in April 1993. My children were getting older which gave me the time to start working again. I found out about a local job at The Coombs from a family friend and decided to give it a try – 27 years later and I am still here!”
Jackie has a brilliant knowledge of the care industry and enjoys using her experience to help other members of the care team.
“The best part about working at The Coombs is getting to know our wonderful residents and supporting the rest of the staff team whenever I can.”
It is only natural that things will have considerably changed over Jackie’s time at The Coombs, but she continues to set high standards of herself and the team which has contributed to The Coombs’ consistently high reputation in the local community. This is something Jackie is very proud of.
And the best time of year at The Coombs? Well that’s an easy one for Jackie. “We don’t have a Christmas Day at The Coombs… we have a Christmas month! Christmas at The Coombs is always a rewarding time of year when we bring the staff, our residents and the community together.”
Frequently Asked Questions about The Coombs
What types of Care is The Coombs registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Coombs have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Coombs?
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, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Coombs to the centre of Coleford?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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