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Set on the historic grounds of the former Warde Aldam Hospital, the home blends modern design with local heritage. Located close to public transport and South Elmsall town centre, residents enjoy easy access to shops, a library and nearby green spaces including Frickley Park.
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Care Provided by Warde Aldam Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Warde Aldam Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Warde Aldam 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Mark Quarmby (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Warde Aldam Nursing Home Reviews (125)
Warde Aldam Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.555) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Warde Aldam Nursing Home has 125 reviews.
My auntie went into Warde Aldam Nursing Home in August 2021 following a stroke. She has needed nursing care and she is now PEG fed. The staff have been very kind to her and encouraged her to join in activities even though she preferred to stay in her room. My auntie was in Warde Aldam during the outbreaks of infection so had to isolate but still received individual care from nursing staff and carers.
Thank you for this kind review, they are always lovely to read and I will share this with the team.
My husband seems more relaxed and happier since moving to Warde Aldam. The staff are so helpful and caring. No hesitation, would recommend.
Thank you for your kind comments. All reviews are very welcome and I shall share them with my team.
I found the home very welcoming from being met at reception to being shown to my wife's room. My wife looked well, clean and well dressed. Obviously down to the efforts of the extremely caring staff. During my visit, an activity coordinator engaged with my wife and me with some state of the art equipment. I would recommend Warde Aldam to anyone in need of care.
I am extremely satisfied that my sister is receiving an excellent service and is being very well looked after. The staff are very helpful in all respects and keep me informed of any changes to my sister.
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate visiting has been very limited over the last couple of years but I am happy that we have managed to keep you up to date with your sister's health and care and that you feel reassured that she continues to receive excellent love and care in your absence.
Dad is clean and tidy, well-fed and looked after. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Thank you for the review, these are always lovely to receive. I shall share this with the teams.
Warde Aldam is an excellent care home. Nothing is too much trouble from carers, staff and management. Carers do a very good job looking after my husband who is content living there. Management are approachable, ready to answer any questions and carers and nurses keep me updated about my husband. Nothing is too much trouble, I am also made welcome on visits.
Thank you for your lovely review, these are always very welcome. We speak regularly and will pass this across to my team.
I have always received a warm welcome from all members of staff. If I need to know anything, I can always phone and get to speak to someone. It has been nice today to actually take my aunty out for a walk, as due to lockdowns, we have had indoor visits only. I know I can leave her feeling confident she is well entertained and looked after.
Thank you for your lovely review; these are always very welcome. I will share this with my team.
My mother was in Warde Aldam for only a short period, but she enjoyed her stay. The staff were brilliant and accommodating. The building and surrounding gardens were spot-on. Pleasant place - would defiantly recommend.
Dedication and care from the staff was impressive. At a very difficult time for relatives, staff did their best to ensure visiting with the safety of residents was able to take place. Everything possible was done to help my wife in very difficult circumstances.
Thank you very much for this review, I shall be sure to share it with our teams.
The care my sister received for the last six months of her life was excellent. The staff could not have been more caring and attentive, especially with all the covid restrictions in place.
Thank you for your kind review. I have noted the three stars for food and drink; this is something we are working hard to achieve a better star rating. We have changed the main meal service to the lunchtime which has helped immensely. I shall be sure to share this review with my teams.
My dad has been at Warde Aldam for over one year now and couldn't be more happier and delighted with his care. The ladies that care for my dad are wonderful, they're caring, patient and compassionate. They are a credit to the home, nothing is too much and constantly keep us informed regarding my dad's health in between visits. They work so hard with the residents with activities and engaging with them and keeping them active and involved. The home and gardens are always beautifully clean and presented and the food always smells lovely when I visit. The carers always go above and beyond. Thank you so much for everything you do.
Thank you for your very kind words, I shall be sure to pass this review across to the staff. I am thrilled that you and your family are delighted with the provision of care received.
I cannot thank this care home enough for the care and support they give my grandad since July last year, since when he has been in there. They support not only my grandad but support families too, especially through the hard times of the pandemic. This care home is like a breath of fresh air. Would recommend it to everyone. Also, my grandad says the food is amazing.
A special thank you, especially for your comments around the foodservice, this is something that we have been working hard to achieve. I shall be sure to pass your comments on to the team.
From the day Mum became a resident, I felt she was happy and well cared for. The staff kept me informed about her health, well being and interactions with others. Although her illness progressed rapidly and Mum was only there four months, I feel the care was second to none. Thank you to all involved.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I am so pleased that we met your expectations, although your Mum was with us for only a short time.
My mum has been at Warde Aldam for fifteen months. It has been a hard year with the pandemic, but she has been looked after with great care, which has been very comforting. All the staff have done their best with visiting, when we could go outside. Then the pod, which has been nice to see Mum and see her smiling face. She has just died, at the age of 97 and I thank you all for your kindness and care.
It is a privilege and our pleasure that relatives choose Warde Aldam to place their loved ones with us as there are many care homes out there to choose from. Here at Warde Aldam, we all pride ourselves on caring for our residents as we would one of our own family members and we too are saddened...
My mother recently went into Warde Aldam in January 2021, after my mother was removed from another home, where she had been since July 2020 and had been badly treated and robbed. My mother was 92 and had dementia; she had not gone to bed in 11-months. When she arrived at the home, the second night, she went to bed for one hour and the next night, she went to bed for five hours and then she had her breakfast and Sunday lunch in bed and continued to go to bed every since. I do not know how your staff managed this, but they most certainly had a professional and caring way with my mother. My mother was due to come out of isolation within a few days, but unfortunately, her health began to decline. The staff had high hopes and plans for my mother, but it just wasn't to be. The dignity and care they showed to my mother went way beyond care. My husband and I were fortunate to be with Mum for the two days before she passed; they fed us and nothing was too much trouble. I feel if my mother had been in Warde Aldam in July, she may still be alive today. I would like to thank all the staff from the bottom of my heart and I will stay in touch with the home, in case they need any volunteers to help in the home.
Thank you for your lovely review especially at this time; we had many conversations about Mum so I am so pleased that both Mum and family found comfort in her last days. I have already conveyed your comments to the team as this feedback is so valuable. Please take care and I will be in touch.
I cannot praise Warde Aldam enough. They go above and beyond for the residents and their families. The love and care they have and are giving my mum, in almost 12 months, is unbelievable and genuine. Everyone is a credit and is inspirational. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Thank you once again, as we have spoken recently. This is a very positive review and lovely to read. I will be sure to pass your comments across to the team and thank you for your comments to CQC, as these too, were very positive, so thank you.
This home is excellent. The staff are very caring and the home is clean and very inviting. I am made very welcome and it is like having another family. I would certainly recommend this home to anyone.
Thank you for your recent review, it is always reassuring to note that you have been communicating regularly and you feel positive about the home and our staff.
I cannot praise the staff too highly, my husband was taken to Warde Aldam in mid-July. The care, support and love he was given was unrivalled. Sadly he passed away mid-December, but he was treated as one of their own. I saw first hand the compassion he was shown. All staff were wonderful, I rang daily for updates and I believe they cared for me as well as him. Well done all, you have a place in my heart. God bless.
Thank you very much for this lovely review, as we spoke regularly on the phone it was very easy to help both yourself and your husband with the transition into our care home. I am so pleased this was a successful placement and I will of course ensure that the team are aware of this review, please take care.
Very friendly but mum was only there for about 3-4 weeks.
Thank you very much for this kind review, I shall share your comments with my teams.
Her care throughout her stay was unquestionable. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication and making my aunty's time with you as comfortable as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review at this sad time, this is lovely to read. I am so pleased that my team ensured they met everyone's expectations.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 September 2022Requires 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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Mark Quarmby is the registered manager at Warde Aldam
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