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Care Provided by Fairburn Vale
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 20 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katie Leonard(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2004
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Visiting
- The home has an open door policy, welcoming friends and family at all times. If a meeting with the Home Manager is required, please call in advance. Meal times are protected - there will be no answer to phone calls or the door during these times. Please contact the home directly for information on mealtimes.
Parking
- The home has free onsite parking.
Fairburn Vale Reviews (12)
Fairburn Vale has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.542) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fairburn Vale has 12 reviews.
Since my son has lived at Fairburn Vale, he has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are very caring and attend to all his complex needs. He has settled in and is very happy and has made good friends. He is included in all activities with help from the staff. I have definitely seen an improvement in him and his demeanour and social skills. His outings are always places that he can enjoy and participate in. Management are always on hand to answer or deal with any questions or queries. Overall, my mind is at rest with my son's care at his residency.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. We're so pleased to hear how happy you are with the care your son is receiving at Fairburn Vale. We have a great team who work hard to make every day better and deliver brilliant care. I'll pass your comments on to the team, they'll make their day!
My husband stayed at Fairburn Vale for a weeks respite. The staff and managers are lovely, nothing was too much trouble to ensure that he has a comfortable stay. Everyone was so caring and friendly. We would highly recommend Fairburn Vale, it's an amazing place. He's looking forward to going back, and its peace of mind for myself knowing he is being well cared for.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear that your husband had a comfortable and positive stay at Fairburn Vale. It's wonderful to know that our team made such a difference, and we look forward to welcoming him back in the future.
Staff go above and beyond to not only meet my mum’s needs but to make it a real home. They always think about me and my sister and what we may miss out on by having our mum in a care home. Activities staff go out of their way to make outings and family gatherings possible, even changing their shifts and working on days off to allow mum to be able to attend family parties and events. She is always really responsive when we are out and hands everything over to us with an explanation so that we feel confident taking care of mum when we are out. Other staff deserve a special mention too, including (one of mum’s key workers) and another carer. They have such an amazing relationship with my mum and our family, we feel like we can talk to them about anything, frankly and openly. All the staff overall though are simply amazing. Thank you! Mum is so lucky to be at Fairburn Vale. She has dignity, and social opportunities and is pushed to get better and be more independent as much as possible.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We've passed your words onto the Home Manager and we'll make sure the rest of the team, especially the Activities Team are aware of your kind words. I'm sure it'll make their day!
Lovely staff who care for and look after my mum. They are very polite and helpful and the room and place is always kept clean and tidy. They answer any questions and always let me know how my mum is doing.
Fairburn Vale has been absolutely fantastic looking after my mum. My mum was diagnosed with MND 11 months ago. As a daughter, it was a very difficult decision to decide on what care home would be best suited. This place came by a high recommendation from the hospital, and I am so pleased that Mum is here. I can sleep at night knowing that my mum is getting the best care possible and that she is getting looked after. My mum is looking healthier and is happy and getting the best care possible, Fairburn Vale also does events for service users and day trips. The staff and managers are so caring and always communicate regularly with family members. I really do recommend this place if you are thinking of putting a loved one here.
Hello, we're so pleased to hear that your mum is settling in well at Fairburn Vale. Thank you for your lovely review; we'll pass this on to the team, I'm sure it will make their day!
The care within Fairburn Vale is excellent. Each service user is treated with care and compassion. Activities include meals out and day trips so that the care user gets the most out of each day. Nothing is too much, and the food looks wonderful.
Hello, thank you for your lovely review of Fairburn Vale. We love to hear good feedback, and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team. Thank you.
The care home is amazing, and they go above and beyond to ensure that my mum has the best quality of life. I feel so comfortable and at home every time I visit my mum, as every member of staff is so warm, friendly and personable. It feels like a family not just a place of work. I am so grateful for all that the staff do for my mum and our family. We are very lucky that she is so well looked after.
Hello, thank you for leaving a lovely review. We're so happy to hear that your mum is settling in well!
Very clean and supportive home. My mother-in-law loves it, their staff are very friendly and always contact us with updates. Plenty of off days out and always happy to go that extra mile to help.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that your mother-in-law loves living at Fairburn Vale, we're very proud of the team there. We'll pass on your kind words.
Recently we had a family wedding. Fairburn Vale went above and beyond to make it possible for our sister to attend not just for a few hours but for the whole day. Her hair and makeup were organised and a room at the hotel for her to get ready and feel part of the experience as well as for her comfort needs. Her carers were amazing throughout the whole day taking care of our sister. We all had a truly amazing day, it was an absolute pleasure to have them at our wedding as our guests without people like them our sister would not have been able to attend. Fairburn Vale made this possible!
We are very proud of the team for making this happen and making such great memories. We hope you all enjoyed the big day.
During two weeks of respite care, I was cared for by many staff, all of whom displayed a very caring and professional attitude throughout. They dealt with all situations with utmost dignity and care. Meals were varied and flexible in terms of timing and content and of good quality.
Thank you for your review of Fairburn Vale, we're glad to hear that you had a pleasant experience and we'll pass on your kind words to the team.
Fairburn Vale have been absolutely fantastic looking after my mum. My mum has had a number of strokes over the years and this has badly affected her brain. As a daughter, it was a very difficult decision deciding on what care home would be best suited. This place came by a high recommendation from the hospital and I am so pleased that mum is here. I can sleep at night knowing that my mum is getting the best care possible and that she is getting looked after. My mum is looking healthier and is happy and getting the best care possible, Fairburn Vale also do events for service users, day trips, the staff and managers are so caring and always communicate regularly to family members. I really do recommend this place if you are thinking of putting a loved one here.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased that your mum is happy and healthy at Fairburn Vale, and that you would recommend the home. I'll pass it on to the care team at Fairburn Vale - it will make their day!
I can't grade this high enough from the top management down to everyone else. The staff are so dedicated, loyal and caring and make each resident feel cared for and special. Everyone always has a smile on their face. There is alway slots of activities going on. The carers always encourage residents to be as active as their needs and disability allow. The home always smells nice and is kept in good order. Facilities are amazing they also have plenty of outings. We are very lucky to have found this home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 November 2021Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (28) & Events (0)
- 05 May 2026
Exemplar Health Care is incredibly proud of the people who make our homes places where people truly feel cared for. The annual Values Awards are a chance to recognise those...
- 16 Mar 2026
At Exemplar Health Care, supporting people to continue enjoying their hobbies and interests is an important part of daily life. For Richard, this has taken the form of a growing...
- 25 Feb 2026
Walton Grove care home has officially opened in Oldham, marking the 60th service for Exemplar Health Care. While this milestone represents an important achievement, the opening of Walton Grove signifies...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Jul 2024Recipient: Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairburn Vale
What types of Care is Fairburn Vale registered for?
Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Fairburn Vale have?
There are 20 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Fairburn Vale?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Fairburn Vale to the centre of Castleford?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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