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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.
Excellent care provided. Particularly impressed with the Deputy Manager. Her care of my Mother in Law has been outstanding and has had a very positive impact on her well-being. My Mother in Law is treated with respect and time is spent making sure her wishes are understood and fulfilled. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely comments particularly at this very sad time, we are very pleased that we could fulfil your mother's final wishes. I shall pass across all of your comments to my team.
My husband could not be in a better place than Warde Aldam. The staff is truly magnificent, happy, smiling, not a grumpy face among them. Even though he refuses to sit and eat, they make sure he has plenty of finger food whilst he walks up and down. The care here is personalised to each resident and gives me and family reassurance he is receiving the best possible. Thank you to all staff and be assured you are all truly admired for your patience, your care, your skill, and your welcoming approach.
Thank you very much for your kind review; it is really lovely for me to read your comments and reassures me as a manager that my team are delivering as you say personalised care. Thank you so much and I will of course share this review with my team.
Since Covid-19 they have kept me informed about his health.
Thank you for completing this review at this difficult time, I am so pleased that my team are keeping you informed about your father's current health, these are very strange and difficult times. I shall be sure to pass on your comments to my team.
From moving into Warde Aldam my mother-in-law has been cared for with love and respect. The home is always very welcoming to family and friends. Whilst the home has been closed through the Coronavirus we have been contacted with updates and reassurances throughout. In this period, mum-in-laws 80th birthday was celebrated without her family but the staff made a wonderful party and sent us lots of pictures.
Thank you for this lovely review. It is very hard during these difficult times but we are trying very hard to keep families as involved as we can until our doors are open again. I am very pleased that you liked the photos.
Being the wife of a resident who resided there for nearly three years, I feel that I must say what a wonderful, loving and caring home Warde Aldam is, staff worked above and beyond their duty, always helpful and obliging. We, as a family, felt content in the knowledge my husband was happy there. Always his second family. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much for your kind words; it is always very reassuring as a manager to read these reviews knowing that what we as a team do is not only felt by the resident but the family too. When we open our doors we look forward to seeing you all again.
The members of staff are very friendly, hard-working from the management to the domestic workers.
I can honestly say they made Dad’s last 3 years happier and he always had a smile for everyone apart from when it was shower time lol.
Highly recommend Walde Aldam if you want your loved one to be looked after and not just left to sit and stare.
Thank you for your lovely comments and fabulous recommendation; these reviews always inspire my team. Reading your review helps us remember the happy times, thank you so much for that. I shall ensure that my staff read this.
My dad entered Warde Aldam early this year after having been in a couple of places the year before, and the change in him was immediate. He was happy, and he was treated with the utmost care and love by the staff there. Thanks very much for making my dads life much better for the last part of his life.
Thank you very much for this lovely review. Your dad settled into our family home very quickly, and my staff team warmed to him very quickly. I shall pass your comments across to my team as comments like yours gives them such a lift. Thank you.
Father loves it here. All the carers and nurses are super friendly, and he is very well looked after. They go above and beyond to make his time there as comfortable as possible.
Thank you for this lovely recommendation, especially at this difficult time for us here at the home. It means such a lot and I will pass your comments to the team as this will give them a big lift.
The home was clearly well run, had some great staff who dealt amazingly with very challenging residents.
I would like to thank very much for this extremely positive review. It is one of the things we strive for; treating every resident as an individual which is what you have acknowledged. I will ensure your comments are passed across to my team.
My husband recently spent 5 days respite in Warde Aldam Nursing Home. During the short stay, he was treated by all staff with such respect. His care was second to none and being his first visit, he settled in well. I would have no hesitation in returning when necessary. The dedication and love the staff have shown him confirmed my trust in their care.
Thank you for this review. This was only a very short experience but I am heartened to read that it was a very positive one, we spoke briefly about the areas we could improve upon and I would hope that on your next visit we get 5 across every area. I will, of course, share these comments with my team.
We brought my great auntie in in October 2019. She passed away 15th November 2019. She was only in there for fifteen days. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to make her happy and pain-free. My auntie's personal care was excellent, she had first-class treatment and we are grateful to the staff and management for their support and kindness.
Thank you for this review at such a very sad time; we are always pleased to receive feedback so we can share it with our teams. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
From the moment I contacted Warde Aldam Nursing Home, I was given sympathetic and professional advice. During my aunt's stay, she was cared for to a very high standard. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate her needs. I feel that because of the standard of care it helped my aunt pass away pain-free and peacefully. Thank you Warde Aldam.
Thank you very much for this review at this sad time; it is always very rewarding for our staff when they read reviews like this.
For the last sixteen months, my father has been a resident at Warde Aldam, until his recent passing in November 2019. Both my wife and I would like to thank everyone at Warde Aldam for the care and affection they gave to him during his stay there. It could not have been bettered. In the words of Tina Turner, you're all 'Simply the Best'. Thank you.
Thank you for the lovely review. Tina Turner as you say, says it all. I will of course pass your comments onto the team.
Caring, beautiful, loving, helpful staff. Couldn't ask for a better care home for my dad. Everyone is compassionate, and Dad was given the dignity and love he deserved. I would have no worries about leaving any family members at this nursing home in the future.
Thank you very much for this lovely review in that we have scored 5 across every area. These reviews are extremely valuable for our service, so thank you and I will share it with my team and I do appreciate that you have completed this at a very sad time for your family.
Warde Aldam Nursing Home has been excellent in all areas, caring for my dad while he was there. The staff were great with Dad and it was great knowing they were looking after him the way we would have looked after him if we could have. Food excellent and communication from all staff was outstanding. I would highly recommend this care home. We just wished we had found this care home sooner!
Thank you for your very positive review at this sad time; we are very glad we were able to offer a placement and provide care for your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Very pleased with the care and attention given and listened to about any concerns we may have. Management very very good and always listens to anything we have to say.
I am really pleased with this review; thank you so much as we do try very hard to listen and action any points that may be a concern.
My dad spent the final 9 weeks of his life here. Very confused and often distressed and unable to sleep. The staff in Lower Cedar were truly wonderful with him and the other residents. Caring, compassionate, loving and warm. The care they gave my dad was truly outstanding. The warmth and love radiate through the home. Thank you. Thank you. We will always be grateful for the care you have him and how well you supported us at the end of his life. You are superb at what you do.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review at such a sad time; your gifts and card to the staff was really appreciated. I shall pass on your comments to those staff that missed you, thank you again - it means a lot.
This week they hired a special coach to take a number of patients and carers including a nurse for a trip to Cleethorpes on the Lincolnshire coast. What a great day we had and everyone came back with a smile on their face.
It would be nice if we could get the local community more involved in the activities. If you have any ideas of how you can help please contact the manager who I am sure will listen to your suggestions.
Thank you for this excellent review; it is wonderful to read that you feel we have improved on the food and drink, although the seaside trip was a success it appears that we still have some work to do with activities. Thank you for assisting me with our links to the local community.
The staff very quickly got to know my husband. They identified his likes and dislikes. Despite his many behavioural problems, they treated him with dignity. Staff responded very quickly to his many problems and addressed his needs. Staff were always trying to find the best solutions to care for him. I am grateful for the excellent care he receives.
Thank you very much for your feedback and comments about my team, I will of course pass across your feedback to the team.
All the staff are very caring and helpful.
When we take him out, he's happy to go back to the home. He's been there 7 months now and the family and friends can call on him at any time of day.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review; positive feedback is always welcome offering assurances to the staff and relatives that our home continues to strive for high quality care.
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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