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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 (153)
Shawcross Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shawcross Care Home has 153 reviews.
The staff could not have looked after them any more than if they were their own relatives, so much so, that as a thank you, I help a little with their weekly bingo.
I could not praise the whole staff enough.
Thank you, Terence, for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are...
My mum has been in Shawcross a couple of years now, I could not fault her treatment in the home from all the staff, they are all polite and respectful and treat her with dignity.
Thank you, Mark, for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
Fairly reasonable.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.
A very clean and well looked after home, with friendly staff who offer a very caring environment.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.
Always feels a good, caring environment and my brother is well looked after.
Thank you, Nick, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Shawcross Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Each time I have visited, the staff have been helpful and very supportive towards the patient. The patient is happy and feels looked after.
Thank you, Donna, for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.
Friendly staff, very attentive and helpful.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. We hope to see you again soon.
Shawcross Care Home is not just a home, but a "happy home" for both patients and family. Before my husband got into Shawcross, I used to cry every night, as he had lost the will to live but now thanks to all the carers, we are all so happy, nothing is too much for them. The lady in charge is wonderful, explaining about my husband's tablet and how he is progressing and he "special" carers have even got him walking again. We all look forward to going, especially Bingo. Myself and my family are so lucky to have found Shawcross. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very...
My husband sadly died on Wednesday 20th March 2019. The staff who were there behaved in an exemplary way. Their kindness, compassion and professionalism helped enormously.
Thank you, Valerie, for your lovely feedback about your experience of our home. We are very sorry for your loss and really do appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and letting us know how we are doing, it really means a lot to us all here. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main...
I have been visiting my wife for the past three years. I have never had a problem. I have found the staff very caring and helpful.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. We hope to see you again soon
My dad has been in Shawcross for nearly three months. He has settled in well. The home is clean and decorated well. Staff are approachable and address any concerns that we have swiftly.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Shawcross Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
I came to visit a dear friend of mine on the Dementia residential side of the home, I have never visited a care home before and I could not believe my eyes, the place was immaculate and so bright (totally the opposite to what I expected due to a complete misconception of care homes) I overheard the staff having fun and singing with the residents. My friend is so happy and looking the best I have seen him in over 5 years! The female manager helped me feel at ease offering me a cup of tea and showing me to my friend's room. The care home and the staff in the 45 minute visit I had have totally changed my perception of the care system in to believing that not all care homes are like what you see on the news, on the way out I met up with the male manager who again greeted me with a smile and asked how I was.
Thank you, Jack, for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are...
The care home is very welcoming, warm and friendly. The staff are caring and treat the residents with respect. The management is very good and senior members of staff listen and react to any concerns raised. My mother is very happy and settled. Her clothes are always clean and kept tidy in drawers and wardrobes. I am happy that we found this care home and have peace of mind that my mother is well looked after.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Shawcross Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
My dad was a resident in Shawcross for a very short while, during his time he was well cared for, the staff were amazing and the outside hospice care was brilliant. My dad sadly died in the home and they made him very comfortable in his final hours.
Thank you Susan for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for Shawcross Care Home. We understand how upsetting it must have been, and are so pleased you felt that our team lived up to expectation and treated your Dad with dignity and the...
The staff were kind and caring and made dad very welcome.
The decor is bright and airy throughout the property which makes a significant difference to any home.
Although dad has a poor appetite the staff were very patient and made all attempts to find him something that he fancied.
All in all, it was a good experience for both dad and us at a very trying time.
Thank you for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Have a wonderful day.
Mum has been at Shawcross for over 12 months now and has been cared for excellently; looking after her every need.
The staff are very good in everything they do and it's much appreciated. It enables us to do our day jobs and not worry about Mum.
Thank you, David, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Shawcross Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
My wife loves being at Shawcross Care Home. There has been a huge improvement since she came to Shawcross Care Home. She is walking better and more alert. I could not have thought of a better place other than home. Shawcross Care Home is a home from home.
Thank you for your feedback about your experience at Shawcross Care Home. We are pleased to hear it has been so positive! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a wonderful day.
Such a great care home. The staff on EMI cared for my mother right until the end. We couldn't have asked for a more dignified and comfortable death for Mum. Her time spent at Shawcross Care Home we know were some of her happiest times.
Thank you, James, for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are...
The care and support offered at Shawcross is very professional, loving, caring and reassuring for the residents' family. The unit manager and her team are truly dedicated to their work and love of the residents.
My mother has received gold star service at Shawcross and she is very happy in her environment. The unit manager is excellent and the activities manager is great. Well done Shawcross for your excellent delivery of service.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very...
Showers should be provided in the nursing home. The care home states they cater for people with MS but I am the only person in here with MS and there is a lack of knowledge on this condition as most of the residents here are elderly or have dementia/Alzheimer's. Many of the carers are very good and do their best but not enough carers to cope. Food is variable. I enjoy the visiting dogs and I am treated with dignity and feel safe.
Thank you for sharing your experience at Shawcross Care Home. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your views. We have worked very hard over the past months to ensure staffing levels are maintained to ensure our residents are well looked after and safe at all times. I am pleased to...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 March 2026Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (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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