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The home have vibrant communal spaces like the ‘Abbey Arms’ bar, a sensory garden, a sanctuary room and residents...
Care Provided by Abbey Park Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Eating Disorders
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 84 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbey Park Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbey Park Nursing 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tina Thompson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (84)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Abbey Park Nursing Home Reviews (121)
Abbey Park Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.814) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbey Park Nursing Home has 121 reviews.
My sister was sent to Abbey Park from hospital. She was received warmly and made welcome which made her happy. She was cared for very well and eventually became more independant with care in showering and washing. Her tablets and eye drops were administered by the nurse. She joined in all the activities . A minister and recently Salvation Army Officer came to the home and conducted a service and communion which was important to my sister. She sadly passed away recently but was happy and content to the end.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of the home. I am happy to hear that your sister settled in and joined in with the activities. We will pass your comments onto the staff team
My mother was a resident at the care home for nine months, but has recently passed away. It took her a little while to settle in as she really wanted to stay in her own home. However, the care home is clean, warm and comfortable and the facilities are excellent. Thanks to the kind, caring, professional attitude of the staff, who are very approachable, she soon settled. Mum was treated with dignity and respect as her individual needs were met and was well looked after. She formed a close bond with some members of staff and always looked forward to seeing them.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear that mum settled in and your lovely comments about the care she received will be passed onto our care team
Overall we found the care home be very good however, Mum felt it was understaffed she didn't like to press her call bell because they were busy so she often struggled to make a cup of tea or to get herself dressed. She also stated some staff would insist she could do things for herself and others said she shouldn't due to her frailty. Although there is entertainment through the week, I felt this could have been better and there was nothing at the weekend whereas it should have been staff led activities. All in all though, staff were pleasant and mum was looked after. For mum, some staff were excellent and she reaped their praises.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we are pleased to hear that you found the home to be good overall, however we take on board your comments regarding variance in staff approaches when managing mums care as well as activities at the weekends, both I and the staff are looking forward...
This is a care home that provides real care to real people, whatever their needs and should I ever need assisted living, this is the place for me.
My Mum is 93 and has been a resident at Abbey Park for almost four years now and I consider that she is very fortunate to be there. From the outset, they cared for Mum with great kindness, dignity and patience and became like an extended family to her and us. All the staff really do care about their resident's mental and physical wellbeing and they extend that to the wider family as well. They always try to encourage everyone to treat Abbey Park as if it were their own home and join in with the daily variety of stimulating sessions and regular events. With their help, Mum has eventually settled down nicely and has even regained her sense of humour which makes visiting a lot more pleasant and enables us to spend quality time together now. I honestly think that Abbey Park is a lovely place with a nice atmosphere and the dedicated staff have worked wonders with my mum, for that I am truly grateful.
My nan's very happy here - all the staff are great and she loves the different activities that she can get involved with and that there is such a range of activities. Thanks to the staff and everyone involved.
Please keep up the very good work.
Sadly both of our parents have now passed away, Mum on 15th July 2024 and Dad just 11 days later on 26th July. The whole team at Abbey Park were kind and respectful towards our family and supportive. Thank you all.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We will pass on your kind words to the care staff on both Avon and Arden. We were really happy that we were able to offer both Mum and Dad a placement at the home so they could spend their time together
Lovely gardens lovely food.
I'm made to feel welcome here. Mum does lots of activities and enjoys them, my mum had been on trips and has settled in really well.
Recommended to all.
When Mum moved in she was nervous and anxious but soon settled and made friends with the staff and residents.
The staff is hard-working, patient, kind, and caring and treats residents like they are their own family.
When I visit I feel welcome and often chat with Mum and the other residents who are all lovely, we often have a bit of a sing song, even though I may cause it to rain with my singing.
The food is fresh and tasty with choices which is good, as mum can be fussy.
Mum likes activities like Bingo, crafting, and singing, especially if there is a singer on.
The managers are all friendly and approachable, so if there are any problems, queries, or anything I need help with regarding Mum, I know I can knock on their door.
The building is spotless, clean, and tidy, with a lovely smell of air freshener, as the cleaning staff work hard to ensure that it is kept this way.
I would recommend Abbey Park to everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to review the home, it is lovely to hear such positive feedback and we will ensure this is passed onto the staff. We quite often listen to your singing at lunchtime, the residents thoroughly enjoy your company and you always manage to make them smile and laugh.
My auntie has been a resident at the home for almost three years. On arrival, she was unhappy and confused, and continually questioning why she couldn’t be in her own home. But, despite the restrictions of the Covid pandemic, she settled in well, and is now a happy member of the Abbey Park “family”. She looks well, and it is obvious that the staff are looking after both her physical, and mental health. As a member of her family, I am made to feel welcome, I always feel comfortable when visiting, and all members of staff are approachable and friendly. Residents are encouraged to socialise, and have regular entertainment and activities. I have visited several care homes over the past few years, and Abbey Park is, by far, the best I have encountered.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that your aunt has settled well into the home. We will ensure we pass on your positive comments to the staff who I am sure will be very happy to hear such lovely feedback.
My dad recently stayed at Abbey Park for a short period. The staff were so kind and welcoming. Everybody was so helpful from maintenance and kitchen staff, nurses and cares, nothing was too much trouble. The office and management staff were wonderful and couldn't do enough for us as a family, highly recommended to all.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We will pass on your kind words to the team.
The staff in the Arden Ward made my dad's last few months comfortable and peaceful - we were shown nothing but kindness.
For this, we will be forever grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We will pass on your kind words to the team on the Arden unit.
I personally could not deliver anything the quality of care that Abbey Park Nursing Home provide.
I have always found the care home manager extremely approachable and willing to listen to any comments I make. I can't think of a better care home than Abbey Park.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is always lovely to hear positive comments so we will ensure these are passed onto the staff and management team.
My step father was cared for over a period of time throughout the summer, allowing our family some time to celebrate our wedding abroad knowing he was cared for just as we could have hoped for. During his respite stay, the staff and management could not have been any more accommodating. The food, activities and staff were excellent. We could not of wished for a more perfect care home for him to stay. A huge thank you to all the staff at Abbey Park.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I will ensure your kind words are passed on to the care team.
Had a lovely visit today with Dad, it was nice to see him out of bed and looking so smart, even the little touches of Dad wearing his aftershave.
Thank you, for all you’ve done to support Dad and us as a family.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is lovely to hear your kind words, which I will ensure are passed on to the care and management team.
Whilst there are many kind carers, the home is poorly led, poorly managed by the incumbent manager who is not accountable for poor decision making and epic fails. Frequently off site, she appears not to be motivated by delivering safe nor compassionate care.
The latest let down ( there are numerous - all evidence based) our mother‘s lunch was deposited on her lap. She was left in her room with no light bulb and no TV on. She is supposed to be supported with food/is all care but frequently neglected on key aspects. This home needs an urgent CQC review without advance notice.
A high turnover of staff. A home that needs a competent new manager with a finger on the pulse. Numerous fails monthly. No accountability by the post holder. Evidence based.
Please be assured we take all feedback very seriously. I am aware of several complaints that you have made to the home and external bodies during your mother’s stay at Abbey Park, in relation to both care and management concerns, all of which have been thoroughly investigated at home level and via...
My grandma has been in Abbey Park Nursing Home on respite twice and now is in permanently. She has dementia and was currently living with my mum but it was too much for my mum to cope with Since being in Abbey Park permanently, we have been so happy with the care, the staff and manager and deputy have been absolutely amazing and so great. My grandma looks amazing and is well looked after having no concerns, my grandma looks amazing there and is happy there, they have a great understanding of dementia. I know what my grandma is like, I know she is very tearful and can be hard at times but the staff are very reassuring. I love coming to see my grandma, she looks the best she has ever looked and I know she wouldn't get care like she gets there anywhere else. There is plenty there and everyone there goes above and beyond. I've brought my children there and they love coming to see my grandma. The activities they offer there are brilliant for people with dementia and elderly, the staff do an amazing job.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I will pass on your wonderful comments to the team.
From the time we met the management staff and Dad moved in we knew it would be the right place for Dad. He arrived at the Abbey Park Nursing Home on a Thursday after two spells in hospital and needed nursing care. Straight away the staff on the Arden Suite made my dad and family very welcome. Dad was 97 years old he was treated with dignity, kindness, and respect. The end-of-life care was very good during which time the family were given all the support and help we needed. We were glad Dad spent the last days of his life in a kind, caring, loving environment. All the staff from the nursing staff to the kitchen staff are a credit to Abbey Park Nursing Home.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. It is lovely to hear such positive feedback and the staff will be humbled by your kind words which I will ensure are passed on to the team.
Have found it difficult to find a place I felt comfortable with for my wife who is in the late stage of early-onset Alzheimer’s. In Abbey Park, I have found a place where the quality of care and the friendliness of the staff ensure my wife returns home after respite both content and relaxed. First and foremost, it is so reassuring to deal with staff on a specialist unit who are so well informed and equipped to deal with younger people with Alzheimer’s. They are very professional in their care and quickly respond to any concerns or questions you as a carer might have. Home is always spotlessly clean and staff make a determined effort to become well acquainted with their residents. My wife has been in for three periods of respite, yet the care continued to be of a high quality each and every visit. For me and my family, this is our first port of call when respite is required and we will make arrangements to fit in with the availability of a bed. I can think of no higher recommendation.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is lovely to hear such positive feedback and we will pass your kind words on to the team
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 March 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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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News (5) & Events (0)
- 19 Feb 2026
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Meet the Team (3)

Tina Thompson is the dedicated care home Manager at MHA Abbey Park, bringing over two decades of experience to her role. She qualified as a nurse in 2000 and has worked with MHA for 22 years, progressing from a nurse to deputy manager, and now proudly leading the home as manager for the past 16 years.
Tina is passionate about delivering exceptional care and fostering a warm, supportive environment for both residents and staff. Her leadership is deeply rooted in a person-centred approach, where the emotional well-being of each individual is just as important as their physical care.

Claire is our Deputy Home Manager at Abbey Park care home and has worked in a variety of roles within MHA, progressing from Domestic Assistant through to Deputy Manager. Her journey reflects her dedication, experience and passion for care. Outside of work, Claire enjoys eating out and keeping active at the gym in her spare time.

Julie is our Administration Manager at Abbey Park care home and has been part of the MHA family for an incredible 23 years! Throughout her career, she has worked within the administration team, building a wealth of knowledge and experience in systems and processes.
Julie’s favourite part of her role is being able to support and guide people during what can often be a confusing time in their lives, helping to make a real difference every day. When she’s not at work, Julie enjoys spending quality time with her family.
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