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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.
The home is clean and the gardens are very well maintained.
Very pleasant atmosphere.
Thank you for your review; we really appreciate feedback so that I can share it with the team.
My mum moved into Warde Nursing Home almost 3 months ago and hers and the family's experience has been excellent. Management, nursing staff and carers made a real fuss of mum on her arrival and continue to do so. The only negative is the food served is quite bland and usually cold so not very appetising. I understand there isn't a qualified chef on site, would be great if this could be improved. Patio doors would be great in the rooms.
Many thanks for this review, I am grateful for the feedback regarding the food served. All our catering staff have catering qualifications but as we involve our residents with menu preparations this is not always to everyone’s choice. However if, when the meal of the day is served, your Mum would...
Very pleasant and helpful.
Thank you very much for this review, we do really appreciate you taking the time to complete this for us. I will share this with our team.
My father-in-law was a resident for 2 months and in that time we always felt he was well cared for with great support from all the staff. He was always treated with respect in a very friendly manner. His room was always clean. The communal areas were always clean and available to both residents and visitors. The food was of a good standard. The staff were always very friendly when we visited and happy to discuss his health with us. I would highly recommend Warde Aldam. Once again thank you for everything!
Thank you very much for this review; I will share this with my team.
Warde Aldam has a warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Although busy, the staff always welcome me with a smile and quick word. It took a while for Dad to settle but the staff did all they could to make him comfortable and what I like is - they treat him as an individual - willing to listen and adapt. When they realised he enjoyed staying in contact with friends, they helped sort out his internet. When they realised he was unhappy with the menu the cook came to talk to him and listen to his needs. Maintenance staff were quick to sort out a TV and put pictures up to make his room homely.
Thank you for acknowledging the work of the team here and thank you for such a positive review.
When the nurse was challenged they said they were short staffed.
The smell in the room and in the hallway was an overpowering smell of urine and excrement and did not make for a very pleasant visit. The hygiene clearly needs attention and carpets cleaned as these were dirty too.
Once the staff took action to clean my friend up, they did this with speed and efficiency but how long would he have been left like this.
I sincerely apologise that your experience was not a positive one on this occasion and offer you reassurances that this is not the standards that we expect. I am more than happy to arrange a meeting to review the situation. Please feel free to contact me via the home.
What can I say? I cannot thank the staff enough, they have looked after my mother as though she was theirs. Their care and compassion for all my family has been heartwarming and thoroughly appreciated. Nothing has ever been too much trouble. They have constantly gone beyond the call of duty time after time. Thank you all so much for making an unbearable time bearable.
Thank you very much for this review at such a very sad time for the family, we really do appreciate this and our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I shall, of course, pass these comments to our team.
Completely overwhelmed by the care and support given to my father in his final few weeks. To grasp my dad's situation and be able to build a caring relationship with him was lovely to see by all staff. All family and friends treated with dignity and care where appropriate and making my dad feel included, even down to making his drinks hot enough.
Thank you for completing this review; it means such a lot to us as a care home. We are very happy that you and your family felt supported at such a sad time and that we achieved and captured those special moments. It is very rewarding for me to read that staff are paying attention to our residents personal needs.
We were fortunate to know friends who had a relative stay here and knew how well he had been looked after. Although we have to travel 28 miles to get to Warde Aldam, it is worth it. We think it is a wonderful care home, with wonderful staff. A Christian run home creating a heaven on earth.
Thank you very much for this review. I shall pass your kind comments on to the team.
This is by no way a complaint, but we were confused as to why all the staff have been moved around.
Thank you very much for your positive review and taking the time to give us feedback about our service. I noted that you have commented on staff being moved around, it is important that I maintain an appropriate skill mix of staff across all of the three units at Warde Aldam. However please be reassured that we always maintain continuity of care at all times for our residents.
I attend my wife nearly every day so I feel I get a good overview of the care and treatment given. I have always been very satisfied with the care and attention my wife receives. Even though the staff have to work hard and often under pressure, they still give excellent care and attention to all residents.
I do appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback on the care and treatment your wife receives, this is really beneficial for us to continue to develop our service here at Warde Aldam. I will be sure to share your comments with my team.
The staff was professional and delivered 1st class care to my father, ensuring his needs were met and were person-centred. They supported the family throughout this difficult time and was on hand throughout his stay. Sadly he died when in their care but they supported the family to ensure we all had an opportunity to say our goodbyes, in an atmosphere that helped us to celebrate his life. He died with dignity.
Thank you for your lovely words, especially at this sad time. I will share with the team.
She would laugh and joke with the carers who became her new family.
She was comfortable, very well cared for and, most importantly, content in her new home.
I have found the staff to be helpful, caring and supportive to me during a period which was hard - watching your loved one deteriorate.
Thank you so much for such a positive review. I will share all these comments with our team so that we ensure we meet all the criteria and needs of our residents, ensuring we continually reflect on our service delivery.
Surroundings kept clean and tidy.
Good variety of food, well presented.
Visitors made welcome at any time.
We really appreciate you taking the time to comment on the services your Father received. I will pass your comments to our staff.
There was a problem with a member of staff, this was dealt with, sensitively and quickly.
Thank you so much, I wouldn’t have managed without your help.
Thank you for your kind comments. Our thoughts are still with you and your family at this sad time.
My aunt has been in Warde Aldam for almost 4 years. In all that time she has been well looked after by friendly caring people. She is warm, well fed, has only to look out of her door to see people, which she couldn't have done in her own home. Her every need is catered for. She is kept clean and she is loved.
Thank you for your lovely comments; we appreciate all feedback so we can continuously develop our service. I will pass on this feedback to my team.
My father was admitted into Warde Aldam for end of life care from the hospital. He was there just a short period of just 15 days but during that time we found the staff and nurses in the home to be extremely supportive, not just too dad but to us all, knowing how difficult it was during the time and especially in the last few days. All of the team were very caring and couldn't do enough for dad. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
We really do appreciate all of your kind words; I shall ensure I pass them onto my team.
Thank you again, everyone.
I am delighted that you found our staff to be very caring and that you would recommend Warde Aldam to anyone.
My Dad has recently been on end of life care in Warde Aldam he was with them for only 2 weeks and the care he received was amazing. Nothing was a problem, all of his needs were met, the family were also looked after and listened to through this difficult time. I would like to thank each and every one of you for helping ease our burden.
Thank you for your kind words, especially at this sad time. I am so glad that we were able be there for you. I will share your feedback with the team.
My grandad spent his last days at Walde Aldam and all I can say is that the staff and management were fantastic, they never complained and was so helpful and understanding. Especially as we are a large family, we had open visiting 24 hours a day and never once was made to feel in the way, all the staff were extremely compassionate.
Thank you for your lovely comments, especially at this sad time. I have passed on these comments to my team.
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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