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The home features spacious en-suite bedrooms, thoughtfully designed to enhance the comfort and wellbeing of those living with dementia. Each room...
Care Provided by Maple Leaf House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Lift
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- 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 Maple Leaf House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Maple Leaf House 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
- Sam Stone (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Maple Leaf House Reviews (57)
Maple Leaf House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.774) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Maple Leaf House has 57 reviews.
We can not recommend this place enough and we hope that this review will endorse this home for more families to get the specialist attention they may require.
Your comments are very much appreciated, thank you very much. We always aim to ensure that families are included in our care delivery, so if you and your family have felt this then we know that we are getting it right. You have all become a part of ‘our family’ very quickly and it is a pleasure to...
All her needs are expertly dealt with and I feel such a feeling of relief that she is in such a loving place with all her needs catered for.
Thank you for your very kind words. Your Mum is a delight to have with us and is very well loved. Although she doesn’t say much, we know by her facial expressions if we have got it right, or not. If it is a case of the latter we set about getting it right and are so pleased with the beaming smile and nod of her head.
The staff at Maple Leaf were very supportive to me before mum moved in and when I arrived with mum everyone was so welcoming.
The staff understand mum so well: nothing is too much trouble and she is treated like a person, not a problem!
Particularly lovely is being able to attend the weekly services with her now that we are no longer able to take her to her home church.
Thank you to you all!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review for us. I am so happy that you feel Mum is being treated as a person and not a problem for this is what we aim to do for everyone living with us at Maple Leaf; also really happy that you can now share the Spiritual experience with Mum by...
Finding a nursing home that is registered and properly caters for dementia is not an easy process.
I, therefore, contacted 57 homes in a 20-mile radius of Derby and visited 15.
Subsequently, I drew up a list from the best to the worst [ and believe me some were not good ] and Maple Leaf House came out as the best.
Because their standards are so high there was obviously a waiting list, but I was prepared to wait.
Some weeks later they contacted me and my sister is now a resident.
Thankfully I waited - the staff are wonderful and caring, the food is great and the accommodation is new build and fantastic, and my sister now feels very much at home.
She has never been the easiest person to please but she now never really complains at all - it's taking some getting used to!
I would seriously recommend Maple Leaf House to anyone - and already have.
I didn’t realise you had been to or contacted so many homes before deciding that you wished for your Sister to be with us here at Maple Leaf. We are really proud that what you saw during your visit was what you wanted for her. Dementia is not an easy condition to live with sometimes, so we work...
Maple Leaf is a truly excellent home (and I have looked at lots). The manager is friendly, approachable, visible, highly professional and extremely pro-active at looking after and inspiring her team to look after my fathers challenging needs. The staff are all friendly, caring and interested in knowing my father and his likes and dislikes. The layout of the home is perfect with the gardens always accessible to the residents and visitors. Visitors are made to feel welcome and valued. The food is all home cooked and beautifully presented. If dad doesn't fancy what is on the menu, they will make him his favourite sandwich. A range of snacks are always available throughout the day and night, if required. The rooms are all light and bright, all en-suite, of 4* hotel standard and kept spotlessly clean, with views of the courtyard or lawned garden. With the cafe area, 3 lounges, reminiscence room and sensory room there is always somewhere to sit. We are truly lucky to have found this home.
Thank you for your wonderful thoughts and comments. I and the team are extremely pleased to know that you are happy with the care and support given to your Father. Your feedback concerning the Home, environment and meals are valuable to us. Thank you once again.
The environment is calm and relaxing. Staff go about their work in a quietly confident manner. The rooms are all clean and well maintained. Every effort is made to keep Mum safe and comfortable.
There is a good choice of food at meal times and if Mum doesn’t fancy a meal then snacks and light meals are available.
There are a range of activities for Mum to join in or to watch. Mum is able to have her hair done each week by a visiting hairdresser.
My family and I feel that we are lucky to have found such a good placement for Mum, where she is treated with respect and care.
Thank you for your very kind words. The team will be extremely pleased to know that what they do each day and night for your Mum is not only appreciated, but just right for her. The whole team, in whatever role they play, contribute to your Mum’s care so I will make sure that they all know of your...
I would not hesitate to recommend the home to anyone; especially those requiring EMI specialist nursing care. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do and have done over the last two years for mammy. Your compassion, kindness and professionalism are appreciated at all times. God bless you all.
Thank you so very much for the kind comments. At Maple Leaf House we always take those who are in our care into our hearts and aim to care for them just as we would our own families so it is really heartwarming and appreciated to know that what we do is noticed and understood. Relatives also mean a...
The home is clean, has beautiful en-suite rooms, and staff who are friendly and will do anything for residents. This I believe is down to excellent management and the manager is excellent at her job and on the ball with her staff, who treat residents as their family.
Mum has the freedom to walk anywhere and they have a lovely garden.Lots of activities are organised and they have Christmas and summer fairs.
Also a fantastic monthly newsletter and family meetings to obtain feedback on how they are doing or what may need addressing to improve things.
The food is excellent and the staff are always friendly and smiling as you walk around the place.I know she is completely safe and well looked after do not ever worry once she is there.
Mum goes for day care and respite at the moment but would not hesitate for her to be there full time. I know the care is superb.
I would live here!
Thank you very much for your kind comments. It is so good to know that relatives and visitors to Maple Leaf experience the family atmosphere that we have tried to create for everyone, not least of all, for the residents; it is so important that they feel ‘at home’ and relaxed in their environment.
From the moment you step into Maple Leaf House, you are made to feel very welcome. In time it feels like another part of your family as you get to know all the staff, patients and their families. The staff are very friendly and approachable if you have any questions or concerns. Any issues raised with management are dealt with quickly and efficiently. The nursing staff keep you well informed of changes in your family members health. No one wants to put their loved ones in a home but the warm friendly welcome we received and the support we had settling dad in at a very stressful and emotional time really helped to put our minds at ease that we had made the right decision. I would recommend getting involved in some of the activities that take place at Maple Leaf to see the benefit it has on some of the residents. There is always something happening at Maple Leaf to engage the residents with if they wish to. A lovely home that I happily recommend to others. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We do aim to create a welcoming, family atmosphere filled with kindness and compassion for everyone at Maple Leaf. Working together as a team of staff, families and friends and listening to comments and concerns helps us to do the best we can for all of our residents.
I cannot praise the Manager and Staff highly enough; these ladies and gentlemen are living angels, who provide exceptional care to all the residents.
Working with dementia patients is an extremely challenging vocation however ALL the staff greet the residents, family and friends with a cheerful smile and a kind word
I have experienced a variety of care homes and I know that Maple Leaf is absolutely exceptional. From the design of the building, to the memory boxes outside each bedroom, the sensory room, the varied entertainment programme, home cooked food, beautiful safe garden and amazing staff, this home is a safe haven.
Methodist Homes have clearly listened to feedback to ensure their homes offer the best support to the resident and their families.
Losing a family member to dementia is heart-breaking, you are mourning the living; Maple Leaf House provides kind compassion and devoted care to all during this difficult time.
Thank you for your very kind and welcome comments. At Maple Leaf we always aim to do the very best we can to make a difference to the lives of those we have in our care and their families and friends. It is so good to have this feedback to share with all the staff. Thank you for taking the time to write and post your comments about Maple Leaf House.
This care home is a true home for my mother, She been there 2 years can't praise the staff enough for looking after all her wellbeing needs. She is always clean and tidy having hair and nails done wearing necklaces and bracelets. Staff always address any issues sensitively. We feel welcome at my mother's home anytime of the day/evening which helps with work and young family. Staff always talk to our son as it's important grandchildren feel comfortable visiting. Staff phone me regarding mother seeing a doctor and keep me updated. When I have visited staff have told me when mum has joined in activities and thanks to the many photos they take put up around the home and monthly newsletter sent out you can see yourself what your loved one has been taking part in when you are unable to be there and that this is a well run caring home. It's nice to go look for mum as she can be sat in any area of the home, The layout of the home is well done, there are areas where doors to outside gardens can be left open.
Our Dad is a Dementia and Parkinson's sufferer and moved into MLH in May 15. It was not his choice to leave his house and go into care, but despite that he settled in well and is clearly loved and cared for. He is kept clean and tidy and is very well fed, while most importantly, being kept safe.
Our Dad is Indiana Jones with Dementia, full of adventure and keen to have fun and live life to the full and beyond, but sadly with failing body and mind that became full of mishaps and many accidents.
Dad does not just sit and vegetate, but is helped and encouraged to participates in the many regular activities at MLH.
Other homes could learn a lot from this home.
Thoroughly recommend! 11/10
Maple Leaf House is nothing short of an amazing care home. Having visited over 20 different care homes with my sister in an effort to find a new care home for our mother, finding Maple Leaf House was the answer to all our prayers. The standard of every aspect of this care home is of the highest level, and is the standard by which all care homes should be measured. The manager leads by example and ensures that every member of staff performs their duties to the highest level. The staff themselves are all loving, caring people who look after the residents as if they were their own relatives, and go out of their way to provide care that is a joy to behold. The home itself is extremely well designed for people with dementia. It is spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. The rooms are all spacious, light, airy and en-suite. The secure central garden is safe, well maintained and well stocked with flowers and shrubs. Everything about Maple Leaf House from A to Z is beyond belief.
My mother has been living in Maple Leaf House for nearly five years, in that time she has received the best care I could have wished for. The home is designed to make life with dementia the most comfortable it can possible be and tailor made activities are accessible daily. The home is well run, clean and tidy, meals are varied and special diets catered for. When choosing my mum's new home I visited the premises, unannounced, at various time of the day and was very impressed, especially with the morning visit when the only fragrance present was that of bubble bath and perfume! Nearly five years on and the home still is run to the same top class standards and I have never had cause to complain. It is never an easy decision choosing a new home for your loved one, but finding Maple Leaf made things a lot easier.
Maple Leaf provided outstanding care for mum. Staff at all levels were professional and dedicated.
The design of the building is superb with an indoor walkway/corridor surrounding a well maintained garden. Three lounges, quiet sensory and reminiscence rooms together with an excellent activities programme means all resident's needs are catered for.
My brother and I are so grateful to all staff for their care of our mum
My mother has just passed away after being a resident at Maple Leaf House for over 2 years. She was really happy and comfortable there.The holistic care is excellent and the staff are very loving and always demonstrate a high standard of respect and dignity towards the residents. The ambiance is very pleasant and there is always a welcoming, happy atmosphere. It was a great comfort to us to know that Mum was being cared for in such a well managed, caring Nursing Home.
Since the 1st day of entering Maple Leaf Mum has been happy and very well looked after, her care cannot be faulted. The staff are very kind and well trained and are continually updated, they are really good with mum and 'her' Alzheimer's. The home is clean, spacious, light and welcoming, the rooms are comfortable, with on suit facilities and personal touches can be added to the rooms and there are enclosed gardens for the residents to sit or wander in. Plenty of food is always available and entertainment well organised. This home is a credit to it's manager and every one of her staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 November 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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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