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The Willows Nursing and Residential Home is a family run independent Care Home, established in 1981 by the present family partnership. The home specializes in the provision of professional quality nursing and residential care, as well as respite and day care. The Willows and its experienced staff enjoys a good reputation for the quality of its service provision. It has earned a number of significant awards for the service, including...
Care Provided by The Willows Nursing and Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 57 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact The Willows Nursing and Residential 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)
Good to Know
Owner
- Mr & Mrs J Cooper and Mrs J M Riddett
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jackie Riddett (Matron)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (14)
The Willows Nursing and Residential Home Reviews (13)
The Willows Nursing and Residential Home has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.088) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Willows Nursing and Residential Home has 13 reviews.
On my (unannounced) visits to the Willows Nursing Home over the past months I have been impressed with the attentive Nursing Staff and Carers in their comprehensive support offered to mum. I am very pleased that The Willows in Market Harborough was chosen. Mum is ver happy there. Thank You.
My mother moved to the Willows in January 2020 to be with my father who had moved there from hospital in December 2019. Their care was excellent and visiting was at any time. The staff were always available to discuss any concerns I had and were very supportive. As Covid restrictions then came into play, visiting was no longer possible and my father died in April 2020. My mother was supported through this extremely distressing time for her and all the family. I was kept informed of her physical and mental health throughout and a nurse was always available to talk to me. A monthly review of her care plan reassured me of her health. Since visiting restarted in April, I have been able to plan my visits easily and my mother appears to be well cared for in all respects. The carers are always kind and respectful to her and our extended family. All the staff have been exemplary in their care and commitment to my mother's wellbeing. They do their very best to accommodate my requests.
Mum is not the easiest person to look after and can have an aggressive temperament at times. All the staff do a fantastic job of balancing Mum's needs, whilst nurturing her moods and cooperation. Apart from her dementia, Mum's general health has remained pretty good throughout her time at the Willows. The staff are always happy and welcoming when we visit and appear to have a genuine affection for the residents. I've got nothing but praise and gratitude for all they do and it gives our family great comfort to know Mum is being so well looked after. We will always be grateful to the Willows for making Mum's last few years as comfortable as they can be.
The Willows is a wonderful place. We were worried that my Mum would not settle down (we had a bad experience with my Dad at a different care home), but she loves being there. The Willows has the ethos of a homely, family-run home. The food is very good (says Mum) and the 'carers' really do care. Knowing that Mum is being so well looked after is a great relief to me and my sister.
A pleasant atmosphere and wonderfully caring team. The Willows has a really homely feel and always feels well organised with lots of activities to join in with. My relative enjoys the wide choice and varied menu here. The care team know my relative well and always keep me updated with any changes regarding their (my relatives) care.
Staff always friendly and helpful.
Always plenty of staff around at all times when visiting.
Always let you know if there is a problem.
Staff friendly and cooperative. Also, very approachable.
Myself and my relatives are very pleased.
The staff in the care home are very professional and give the resident excellent nursing care as well as personal care. They support the resident and foster a cheerful and friendly atmosphere at all times. I would recommend this home to people looking for somewhere for a relative.
My mother is at The Willows under Section of the Mental Health Act so it is vital that she has continuity of care. The Willows has a very low staff turn over which is extremely important for her peace of mind and is indicative of the quality of staff and their working environment. I can leave her with confidence knowing that she is in a secure building, she has a very good choice of well-balanced meals, her food intake is monitored, her dignity and choices are well respected, she has 24-hour nursing care and, most importantly, the staff care.
My husband has been at The Willows approximately ten weeks. I felt after only a few weeks the kindness of the carers, that my choice of The Willows was proved right and my husband has settled in after a period of 6 weeks. Now I am happy when I leave, as he no longer gets upset when I leave. Which speaks volumes to me. I am always made very welcome and there is always laughter and fun going on. My husband is fine, always clean and tidy. I am content when I leave him.
My uncle has a very high level of care needs but I feel that everyone at The Willows does everything they can to keep him in good spirits and well looked after. The staff are lovely and treat him with the greatest respect when caring for him.
Carers are excellent, they are thoughtful, kind and very cheerful. The food is home made with lots of choices. The home is very clean and comfortable. The carers are good when taking patients to outside appointments.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 April 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 09 Oct 2012Recipient: The Willows Nursing and Residential Home
- 14 Mar 2012Recipient: The Willows Nursing and Residential Home
- 25 May 2011Recipient: The Willows Nursing and Residential Home
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Willows Nursing and Residential Home
What types of Care is The Willows Nursing and Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Willows Nursing and Residential Home have?
There are 29 Single Rooms and 14 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Willows Nursing and Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Willows Nursing and Residential Home to the centre of Market Harborough?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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