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Care Provided by Strawberry Fields
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Strawberry Fields accepts residents who are privately funded, funded by the local authority, or funded through the Integrated Care Board (ICB) where nursing or healthcare funding is approved.
For residents funded through the local authority, a third-party top-up will be required, depending on individual circumstances. This can be discussed in more detail during the enquiry and assessment process.
Please note that hairdressing, chiropody services and personal toiletries are not included within the weekly fee and may incur additional separate charges, which can be paid when and if required via personal allowances.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Strawberry Fields for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Strawberry Fields 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
- Oak Tree Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Johnson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)
Visiting
- Have no restrictions around family's visiting their loved ones except mealtimes, unless you wish to eat with your loved one.
Parking
- There are 3 designated spaces for cars to park on the drive way up the side of the home with additional spaces at the end of the drive. Cars can also park outside the front of the home.
Strawberry Fields Reviews (42)
Strawberry Fields has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.572) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Strawberry Fields has 42 reviews.
My friend is very happy living at Strawberry Fields. She enjoys the range of activities, food is well served and looks appetising, and her hygiene appearance needs are met. As her LPA, I am kept informed and feel included in her care, which is individualised and appropriate. Excellent communication continues through the Covid-19 pandemic.
The team at Strawberry Fields always show great care and compassion to all the residents. The has shown during the recent pandemic lockdown, allowing families to Skype their loved ones, holding a VE Day party and allowing relatives to call whenever they want to. Updates on social media and a newsletter letting us know what they've been up to is a big reassurance.
It is very difficult for me to answer because of lockdown as I have been unable to visit my husband during his stay, however, my experience on the telephone has been excellent. My husband has said the food is very good and he has praised the staff highly.
I am quite pleased with the care and adequate support that my aunt gets. The management and staff are always on call if I have a problem and always ready and helpful if there is one.
Excellent care. I have no worries about the care my mother is receiving. I can see that the staff care about the residents and include all residents in activities even if they don't really respond. I have been very impressed with the activity staff who encourage the residents to engage in creative and varied activities.
A very welcoming, clean fresh environment. My family member looks so well and settled. The care staff are warm, friendly and extremely helpful. Even with the Covid lockdown, I am able to contact my family member via Skype if required. Thank you for caring for her so well.
The home has a family feel, everyone is friendly and kind. The atmosphere always seems happy and relaxed and the staff are very approachable.
A brilliant care home with very caring staff they go that extra mile by trying to help with anything that worries you. They help with our relatives stay the best they can. They are all happy while they are working and getting the residents to join in when they have sing-songs and dancing. They treat the residents like family which is lovely.
It is a very loving care home. From what I see, everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Mum is well cared for and I do not have any worries at all. I know that when I am not around Mum will be ok.
While the staff are marvelous and caring, there just doesn't seem enough on duty. Mum never complains about them.
I would highly recommend Strawberry Fields as an excellent care home. The staff are all well presented, friendly, professional and caring. The care home is always spotlessly clean and the living rooms and dining room all have lovely views out of the large windows. There are excellent choices of fresh cooked meals every day and lots of different activities for residents to take part in. The bedrooms are all really homely with plenty of storage. There's always a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and staff are always happy to help.
Strawberry Fields is lovely. The staff are very helpful but more importantly kind. Nothing is too much trouble. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. All meals are homemade and fresh. Unfortunately, the exterior of the care home does not reflect the high standards of care found inside.
My mother is in Strawberry Fields and likes it very much. Her family are very pleased with the care that she is receiving. The staff are all very pleasant and really good with our mum. We always feel comfortable when we visit mum. Our mum seems very happy whenever we call and visit her.
My mother is in Strawberry Fields and I feel that she is well looked after. She is always kept clean and her hair nice. The home is always clean and tidy and staff are always friendly and caring towards residents. Would highly recommend to others.
Thank you all.
I find the care home very clean and tidy when I visit. The staff are all very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. The staff are constantly dealing with the needs of residents. They try and get the majority of the residents to interact with the activities within the home, ie quiz, bingo, baking, pamper days. The residents all seem content and happy within their surroundings. I enjoy coming for my visits.
Staff are well presented and friendly. The home always appears clean and well maintained.
I am always made to feel welcome by staff who take the time to chat.
Staff are great with the residents, caring with their needs.
Despite being busy the staff always find time to chat with the residents.
The manager always finds time to go out onto the floor and talk to the residents.
I visit the home regularly to see my mother who has been in the home for 6 years.
These included daytime staff supervision, night-time staff ratios, staff training and experience, protocol following injury, laundry, cognitive stimulation and hygiene. Residents' behavioural difficulties seemed largely uninformed by outside expertise. Many of the care assistants were lovely, compassionate people who absolutely did their best every day for the residents.
The home itself looks quite institutional on the outside but is pleasant and light-filled inside, and the dining room looks out over the peaceful and extensive lawn area. The home has potential to be a caring and compassionate space for people who need professional care and human kindness as they reach this most vulnerable stage in their lives.
The staff are excellent in their attitude towards the people in their care. Nothing is too much trouble.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 September 2025Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (4)

Sarah has been the Registered Manager since April 2022 and has over 20 years experience within the care sector working in varied settings including palliative care, learning disabilities and mental health.
Sarah is qualified at level 5 and has a great passion for developing and supporting her staff team.

Tina is an experienced deputy manager who has embedded herself within the staff team. She has tears of professional experience within the care sector and is passionate about the residents in her care well-being.

Rebecca is an experienced team leader and has vast experience within residential care settings. Rebecca is currently working towards her level 4 qualification.

Denise became part of the Strawberry Team in July 2025 as our Clinical Lead.
She has a wealth of experience and successfully leads the nursing team at Strawberry Fields
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