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The team at Shawcross understand that moving in marks an important new chapter and take time to ensure everyone feels seen, heard and valued from the start of their journey into care. Personalised care plans and meaningful daily experiences help residents continue enjoying the things they love, as...
Care Provided by Shawcross Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note we do not offer Self Funded Nursing Dementia Care and Respite Self Funded Nursing Dementia Care services. Please note that these fees are base guides and could be subject to top ups and general reviews.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Shawcross Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Shawcross Care 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
- Each Other Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katie Dagnall(Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1999
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (15)
Parking
- On-site parking
Shawcross Care Home Reviews (152)
Shawcross Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.461) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shawcross Care Home has 152 reviews.
I visited one day, and the ladies were in the activity room, which was lovely, but was an absolute tip and doesn't get used very much, which is a shame.
It would be lovely if it could be stripped out and used for activities as the residents enjoy a good chat.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback and for your kind comments about the team. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, so we are disappointed to hear that you feel this is not the case in some areas. If you would like to discuss your comments further, please contact the home manager directly to arrange a visit. Thank you.
Conclusion - my wife is happy and contented, and so am I.
A lovely care home where staff and managers try to accommodate all you ask for.
Staff are very helpful.
Calming atmosphere.
Very happy with what you are doing, means a lot. Thank you.
Excellent service from both carers and management. Could not have Dad in a better home.
Very happy to board my mother-in-law here.
Thank you to all the staff at Shawcross for looking after my father. The care is excellent, and I cannot speak highly enough of the staff. They are caring, compassionate and helpful and keep us informed about my father's health and well-being. Thank you to everyone.
We cannot thank the staff enough at Shawcross for the level of care and kindness they show to my grandad every day. All of the staff are exceptional and so passionate in their roles. There are a range of activities offered, in particular, my grandad enjoyed the pizza making class. I would recommend Shawcross to anyone looking for five-star care for their family member. Thank you for everything you do for him.
I think there could be some more activities or sociable aspects like music or baking etc, if possible.
My gran came to Shawcross after a long stay in hospital. The staff are great and know my gran well, e.g. cup of tea before bed, they know she likes the soaps on TV, and they also ask how her day has been if she's been out for the day. Gran has got to know the staff and trusts them. However, the shower in the ensuite does not work, and we feel Gran is not showered enough. The food is pretty poor, resulting in Gran not eating enough unless we bring her something in. Other than that, we have had a really positive experience so far, and the nurses here are great too!
Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. I only made a short visit so can't answer some of the ratings.
He says his bed is really comfy. He likes the carers very much, and they seem fond of him. We are always greeted and offered a drink, even though the staff are busy. The home makes sure that his meals are altered and speak to us as needed. The staff include us in the care. I feel that this home is the best place for him during a difficult time. Family members have commented on how lovely it is.
When I visit my husband I am greeted by friendly, caring and compassionate staff who I have got to know like a family. We, as carers for my husband, are listened to and cared for. Food is flexible and high quality. He comments on the lovely room and that the staff are wonderful. He attends trips and events that he enjoys very much and our photo montage in his room enables the conversation to continue and so the smiles - thank you to you all!
Staff very compassionate and professional.
My mum was coming towards the end of her life, and they treated her with dignity and care.
The room was very good, with a nice view of the garden.
Nursing support very good.
Good liaison between different people.
Everyone knew the issues and my mum's needs.
On a separate issue, I am concerned that there are no showering or bathing facilities; we have been informed that there is an issue with this but have not been advised when Mum will be able to have a shower in her own room.
Thank you for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. The home manager has confirmed that there are drainage issues with the showers at the moment, but our team are looking into it and is hopeful this will be rectified soon. If...
Staff are very kind and helpful to my mum and to me when I'm visiting. Mum says the staff are lovely and very helpful. She's not very impressed with some of the food which is provided. The shower in Mum's room is out of order and has been since she arrived a month ago. I hope this is rectified as soon as possible.
Thank you for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn your mum has settled in and has forged a good relationship with our team. However, we are very sorry to hear of the concerns that you have raised and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these in...
Cleanliness is very good.
The management and staff are helpful and pleasant.
Overall experience is very good.
My sister has settled in really well and is happy with all the staff. Her room is very nice, but she says her bed is not very comfortable. The emergency mat by her bed keeps alerting the staff even though we try to avoid it. I realise it needs to be there for her safety, but we wondered whether it could be turned off while she has visitors in and then we could let staff know when we are leaving - just a thought!
Thank you for your positive feedback towards Shawcross Care Home. One of our top priorities is to provide comfort in the home, so we are pleased to hear how well your sister has settled in. On your next visit, please make the home manager aware of your request, or alternatively, give the home a...
Staff are brilliant. Roos are spacious and clean. My nan has been here for over five years, and the staff always look after her.
Thank you, Sophie, for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority, and it is great to hear that you are so pleased with the quality of our care. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Meet the Team (1)

Anoj has worked in the Health and Social Care Sector for over 20 years. He loves being able to make positive changes in his residents’ lives. He has a Level 4 NVQ in General Nursing and Psychiatry, a Registered Manager’s Award and a qualification in Mentorship Training. He spent 10 years working in a Psychiatric Hospital before changing his career path to caring for the elderly. As Home Manager, Anoj loves utilising his leadership skills by being a supportive role model for his team, to build their confidence, self-worth and drive. When he isn’t working, Anoj likes playing football and going on hikes. He is also very family-minded and loves to spend time with them whenever he can. Words of encouragement from Anoj for someone looking for the right care home would be: “To get a better understanding of what a home is like, it’s useful to research the home through carehome.co.uk.”
“My role means I can ensure all our residents receive high-quality care and are treated with dignity and respect.”
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