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Wren Hall Nursing Home

234 Nottingham Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG16 6AB
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Wren Hall Nursing Home is a purpose-built accommodation linked to the original Wren House set in its own mature grounds of approximately two acres. It is situated at 234, Nottingham Road, Selston, a quiet village in Nottinghamshire, only a few minutes from Junction 27 on the M1 motorway.

Day to day running of the Home is led by the Registered Manager, who as a Registered General Nurse, works "Hands on" acting...  

Care Provided by Wren Hall Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 55 Service Users

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
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing Care£1,595 - £1,895£1,895 - £1,895
Nursing Dementia Care£1,595 - £1,895£1,895 - £1,895

Contact Wren Hall 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

Person in charge

  • Anita Astle(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1989
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (41)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (7)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (25)

Visiting

  • Wren Hall is open to visitors 24/7.

Parking

  • Wren Hall has specific visitor parking situated near the entrance of the building and has disabled parking.

Wren Hall Nursing Home Reviews (96)

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9.7

Wren Hall Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.736) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wren Hall Nursing Home has 96 reviews.

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Review from R W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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In general, the care my grandmother has received has been excellent and the staff are excellent.
However, during Covid, the facilities haven’t been there and some of the visiting rooms and situations have not been great. At certain times common sense hasn’t been used and forward planning hasn’t been very efficient.

But overall we are happy.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I am alarmed to read your comment that 'the facilities haven't been there and some of the visiting rooms and situations have not been great'.

We offered visiting in our Christine Bates Centre, Sun lounge, Tearoom and Pond Room, as well as in...  

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Review from John A (Son of Resident) published on 13 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mum has terminal dementia, she does not speak or really make any movement, most of the time her eyes are tightly shut. In the month prior to the start of the pandemic I transferred her from another care home in the South-East, it was part of a large chain, and Mum was just a number. I am so glad I did, since moving her to Wren Hall I feel that she is cared for as a whole person. The pandemic took hold and I was not able to visit her for eighteen months. I was able to follow her care on the internet and speak to staff when I need to. I feel that the staff go above and beyond their roles to ensure the Wren Hall family enjoy life as much as is possible in these strange times. I would recommend Wren Hall to anyone who is looking for a care home for their loved ones.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for this glowing review.
I am delighted that you feel that our team goes above and beyond. This is nothing less than what your mum deserves from us all.

Best Wishes.

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Review from D C (Husband of Resident) published on 13 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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My wife has been a resident for the past six years and is expertly looked after with love and care, her well-being is second to none! I fully appreciate all the care she receives! Thank you Wren Hall Nursing Home.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for this glowing review.
Thank you for the support you give team Wren Hall.
It is an honour to support your wife.

Best Wishes.

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Review from Anna S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Wren Hall is a care home with exceptional standards. We can not believe how lucky we were to have found it. Every aspect of the care Mum receives and the management side for relatives is professional, over and above with special emphasis on caring.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your glowing review.
Thank you for trusting your wife in our care. It is our pleasure to support your wife.
Thank you too for all you do for us.

Best Wishes.

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Review from P B (Wife of Resident) published on 13 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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My husband went into Wren Hall for 2 weeks respite on 9th March 2020 just as Covid struck. Unfortunately, I had to go into isolation so he had to stay on, as I thought, temporarily. It later had to become permanent. I can only say, that if I had had years to look over other care homes, I could not have chosen better. The staff are incredibly caring while their professionalism is outstanding. The efforts to keep us involved with our loved ones over the past 22 hard months, through window visits, video calls and the online platform gave us at least a glimpse into their new lives. This was at a time when the staff were experiencing unbelievably harrowing and traumatic events themselves while dealing with family who had Covid. Thank you Wren Hall Staff. You are incredible!

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for this glowing report.
We are honoured to support both you and your husband.

Best Wishes.

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Review from P L (Husband of Resident) published on 13 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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The home has continued to be brilliant despite everything going on what with the pandemic etc to continue to take care and involve us in our dear wife and mother's care. They are consistently kind and caring no matter what challenges are thrown constantly in the way. Thank you so much, you're the very best team.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your positive review.

Please let me know what you would like to see in terms of improvement to our activities. I am sure that you are aware that we offer a wide range of activities such as daily household chores - dusting, cleaning, polishing brasses, baking, gardening, washing up,...  

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Review from Sharon R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Wren Hall provided palliative care for our dad, who passed away on Christmas Eve 2021.
The care Dad received at Wren Hall was exceptional, Dad was kept as comfortable as possible whilst we as a family were also treated with so much genuine compassion. Watching them care for Dad during those last days was a moving and honestly humbling experience and we cannot praise the staff enough.

Thank you all.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Wren Hall.
Our sincere condolences are with your family having lost your dad so recently, and particularly over the supposedly festive period.
It was our honour to support your dad.

Best Wishes.

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Review from D T (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Wren Hall provides exceptional care for my mum and support for families.
I have 100% confidence in Wren Hall. After moving Mum to Wren Hall from another home we saw a massive improvement in Mum's health and well-being. Sedative medication was now rarely needed as Mum was calm, engaged and happy with her life.
The level of professionalism and knowledge about family members individual visual needs is second to none!

Thank you.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your glowing review.
We are so privileged to have loved ones trusted in our care. I am so proud of our team and the excellent person-centred care they deliver.

Best Wishes.

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Review from Louise S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff are friendly, caring, compassionate and professional. I cannot praise them enough. It's difficult to put into words how thankful we are to them for their dedicated care to our mum. We know she is safe, well looked after and loved, despite not being able to enter the home due to Covid-19, the care and dedication are obvious!

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your glowing review; this is really appreciated. We know how hard it is to ‘hand over’ a loved one into others care. We feel honoured to be trusted by so many, and it is wonderful that you can see how many team Wren Hall care.

Best Wishes.

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Review from Kathy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been in Wren Hall since June 2020, following the sudden death of my father, who cared for her. Although reluctant to put her in a home, her advanced Motor Neurone disease meant she needed 24-hour care and although we tried to care for her initially while we all dealt with bereavement, we were advised to find a suitable nursing home. Wren Hall came strongly recommended, even then we were worried, feeling that we had “abandoned” her to some extent and that she needed her family most. We shouldn’t have worried. Despite dealing with everything Covid-19 has thrown at them, the manager and the staff have gone beyond our expectations, providing an extremely high standard of nursing care, but more importantly, a seemingly never-ending amount of kindness and patience. Despite my mother being given only a few months to live, she is still there after a year, surely a testament to the high level of care she gets. We are so lucky to have her there. Thank you to the manager and all the staff!

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home

Thank you for this glowing testimony. We understand the heart wrenching that you experienced in having to hand your Mum over into our care. We know you felt as though you were abandoning her. This was compounded by lockdown limiting visits despite all efforts trying to facilitate them. We are...  

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Review from Rosie H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Wren Hall is my husband's third care home. The 3 year wait for a place was, in the end, worth it. All sections of the care provided demonstrate a high standard, putting the residents first. The lockdown had a devastating effect on the home, but when I contacted staff for any reason, staff always presented a positive front to me, even though I knew what they were up against.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for taking time to review Wren Hall and for your positive comments.
It is a real privilege to support your husband and to know we have your trust and confidence in our abilities.
Best Wishes

Anita

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Review from Kevin F (Son of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Wren Hall is a wonderful, caring and loving environment. Despite the Covid lockdown, we have been able to access daily updates on how mum is doing and the staff are always on hand to facilitate Facetime calls. The wonderful staff have also dealt with mum's challenging behaviour with understanding and patience, working through the various ways in which mum might be entertained, distracted or pacified (depending on her mood). In previous residential care settings, the emphasis was on controlling mum through drugs and by constraining her choices. At Wren Hall, they have worked with us as a family, and with the GP, to get mum off the medication and provide more therapeutic support. At Wren Hall, mum is allowed the freedom, choice and space to be herself but in an environment that is supportive and safe. We really couldn't find a better home and family environment for her (and we have tried)! I would thoroughly recommend it.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your positive review. We appreciate that lockdown is a very stressful time. I am delighted that our FaceTime calls have offered reassurance to you. We are grateful that families trust their loved ones in our care and we also strive to deliver the best care possible.

Best Wishes, Anita.

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Review from Margaret G (Wife of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Even before the pandemic Wren Hall Nursing Home was an amazing care home, treating my husband with love, care and respect at all times. During the pandemic they have kept me in touch with the online system of being able to see every day what my husband is doing, including photographs for me to look at which has been a great comfort to me and the family. All the staff are amazing!

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your positive review.
I am delighted that our contact with you during lockdown was a great comfort to you.
I am grateful for the trust families extend to us by allowing us to care for their loved ones as you have trusted your husband into our care.
Best Wishes

Anita

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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Mum came to live at Wren Hall during Covid, so it has been extremely difficult as a family not being able to look around the home and get a feel of it. I was allowed in once to personalise her room but she has since moved rooms. The staff appear to be very kind, communication could be better around visiting and the first update email came just before the email request to put a review on which could have been a coincidence. The relative's gateway is a godsend but can be difficult to understand and at times and very repetitive. On the whole, it appears to be a good home with kind and caring staff who seem to have genuine affection for the people they care for, but the separation from our mum and limited visit due to the pandemic has been difficult, to say the least. I will rate the home as good in all areas due to the fact we actually don’t really know.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Wren Hall. The past year has seen many loved ones separated as a result of the pandemic and this has caused much upset. As you know our team have done whatever they can to connect with Relatives unable to visit using Facetime, Whatsapp and telephone calls....  

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Review from Rosemary T (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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My dad was diagnosed as end of life in hospital and needs a lot of care. He had a bad experience with a previous care home he was in for respite. Everyone recommended Wren Hall to me and I can see why. The care he has received is first class and the staff are also very friendly. We have also noticed how the staff engage with other residents and they are so caring and patient. I feel a lot happier knowing he is getting the care he needs at a very difficult time. My dad is always clean and comfortable, his room is always spotless. He says he enjoys the food. The staff have obviously been well selected and trained.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home

Thank you for your glowing testimony. We know trusting someone you love dearly into other's care is difficult. We feel privileged to be trusted in this way and to care for you your Dad.

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Review from Chris H (Wife of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff make this nursing home excellent, from cooks, cleaners to directors and all those in-between. The only problem is lack of visiting which is not Wren Hall's fault - the government have moved the goal posts many times and this place has bent over backwards to accommodate 5 visitors for each resident - they even built an extra garden room. The grounds are lovely but the care of all staff is exemplary.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home

Thank you, Chris. It is traumatic for everyone not having visitors. Thank you for recognising the steps taken to facilitate maximum visits. We are doing everything possible to keep everyone safe yet come together.

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Review from Christine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Dad was transferred from hospital just before Christmas. Because of covid restrictions dad had to isolate for 2 weeks. He was still very frail when he arrived but a video call was arranged to reassure both dad and myself. Dad's physical and mental health improved rapidly. I rang up regularly with different questions which I suspect many relatives have about care and dad's wellbeing. I also learnt to use the relative's gateway which means I never feel isolated from dad's care. I can check what kind of a day dad is having when I sit down for a cup of tea. I now visit weekly and always feel welcome by the staff. Dad is now making friends and doing activities he has not done for years. Dad is still frail but I now recognise more of his personality that makes him my dad. Dad sometimes has falls or gets upset, this is always recorded and care given. Nurses call to update me if I need to know anything about dad's care. Everything is explained to me including changes to dad's treatment and care.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home

Thank you, Christine. Sadly you have not been into Wren Hall pre-Covid, without PPE and associated restrictions. Hopefully, with the good weather, we will be dancing and enjoying one another’s company outside. We really appreciate you trusting your Dad into our care - it is an honour.

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Review from Gemma H (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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When my mum got diagnosed with dementia it was the most devastating time of our lives. Nobody gives you a book to know what to expect or do, unfortunately, my mum couldn’t look after herself any longer. So I got in touch with Wren Hall and with their support and kindness I felt a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. My mum has now been a family member at Wren Hall for three years now and the care she receives is exceptional!

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home

Thank you, Gemma. Looking after your Mum is such a privilege. Team Wren Hall really appreciate your glowing feedback.

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Review from Mags B (Wife of Resident) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have always thought my husband is receiving the best care possible which is of great comfort to me. The staff are exceptional as are the facilities. I feel I’m part of a family and always greeted with a friendly smile and a helpful manner.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your glowing review. We are honoured to support those trusted into our care.
We are proud that our care gives you peace of mind.
Best Wishes

Anita

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Review from Debbie P (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Staff are patient and caring towards my mother who displays challenging behaviours at times linked to her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. They give me peace of mind and keep me up to date with any developments regarding her health and well-being. They do a fantastic job and I would thoroughly recommend them.

Reply from Anita Astle, Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home
Thank you for your positive review and recommendation.
We understand how distressing it can be when dementia causes distressed reactions.
I am pleased that our team offer you peace of mind and support your relative to be in well being.

Best Wishes

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Date: 17 January 2020
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveOutstanding
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeOutstanding
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Anita Astle MBE
Anita Astle MBEJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 1989

Anita is Registered Manager at Wren Hall Nursing Home.

She trained as a Registered General Nurse in 1984 at the Nottingham School of Nursing, University Hospital, Nottingham. Qualifying in 1987, Anita worked as a Staff Nurse in the Burns Unit at Nottingham City Hospital before moving to Basildon and Thurrock Health Authority to undertake the English National Board (ENB) full-time course in Burns and Plastic Surgery Nursing. Upon completion of this course, she returned to Nottingham City Hospital to work in the Intensive Care Unit. She worked on this unit for two years before leaving in 1990 to run Wren Hall Nursing Home on a full-time basis.

Anita has gained a wealth of experience relating to the Care of Older People in Nursing Homes; she has commissioned newly built homes, managed groups of homes, liaised with both Health Authorities and Local Authorities and represented the independent sector at a local, regional and national level. Anita has been a proactive member of the Nottinghamshire Care Homes Association since 1993, holding positions as Company Secretary, Chairman and Nurse Advisor. Through this role, Anita has worked at a strategic level with stakeholders to raise standards within care homes. Anita was a non-executive director of Ashfield Primary Care Trust for a period of 5 years. Anita currently sits on the Board for Skills for Care and is the Regional Chair for the East Midlands Region.

In 2001, Anita completed a BSc (Hons) degree in Nursing and gained the English National Board (ENB) Higher Award as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Anita also holds NVQ level 5 in Operational Management. Anita completed the Dementia Care Mapping Course in January 2009 and she gained the qualification for Advanced Dementia Care Mapper in November 2009. Anita is currently working towards gaining a Masters with Nottingham Trent University.

Between 2012 and 2015 Anita worked 3 days a fortnight, for the Community Programme – a transformational team based at Nottingham City Hospital where she was Organisational Development Lead improving leadership, knowledge and skills within Care Homes across Nottingham/shire.

Anita was awarded the MBE in the New Year’s Honours list 2014 for 'services to older people'.
Anita has a real passion for quality care, workforce development and improving Dementia care.

Anita has had responsibility for the day-to-day management of Wren Hall Nursing Home for the past Thirty years and has loved every second of it!

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