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As part of a drive to achieve good health and safety, while maintaining a versatile living environment, residents enjoy varied food menus and activities programmes while having personalised care packages that prepare for any...
Care Provided by Brancepeth Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day 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
- 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 Brancepeth Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brancepeth Court 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
- The Bondcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Victoria Brettwood (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
Brancepeth Court Reviews (55)
Brancepeth Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.675) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brancepeth Court has 55 reviews.
Myself and family are also more than happy with the care and entertainment that has helped my mam has stayed there. We have no complaints at all and are very happy, all the staff have been amazing and we can't thank you all enough.
Very impressed by the warmth, care and pleasant attitudes shown by every sing person with whom we come into contact. Nothing is ever too much for them to deal with.
Since my mum was taken to Brancepeth Court in October, she has been shown kindness, respect and friendship by all members of the team, as have my dad and I for whom this has been a difficult few months. Staff have picked up on things with Mum and dealt with them quickly and effectively and have always taken time to listen to our worries and concerns. I could not recommend Brancepeth Court highly enough.
I came here for respite care on the 09/06/2023 until 05/07/2023. Wonderful care here, the food is wonderful and staff were superb. Would recommend this home to anybody who needs looking after.
I highly recommend this home, they have helped my Mam so much that she is now well enough to go home. The care and management team are all amazing, the home itself is clean, today and the new decor is lovely, so inviting and homely.
We really appreciate your kind review and that of your family's support to the care home. Wishing Mum the very best!
We cannot thank the care staff and management enough for all they have done for my mum in law. The care staff have gone above and beyond to assist her to get back on her feet and to be able to return home, and management, nothing was even a bother, anything we needed was done straight away, such a caring lovely Manager they have. The home itself is very clean and inviting, the lounges that have just been decorated look stunning, we will be recommending this home to all our friends and family.
Michelle - there's not much we can respond to such a kind and reflective review. The home is reflective on its staff and the people who care so much to ensure we provide care with a personal touch. Thank you for all you do!
Lovely staff, go above and beyond. Gran is very happy with her carers.
I have a dear friend who is a resident. She is well looked after and seems content to be there. The home is clean and fresh. A pleasure to visit.
Excellent experience with kind and thoughtful care, would certainly recommend for anyone who needs temporary or long-term care. Organised music is lively and lovely to see.
I work for mental health advocacy service. I am a Relevant Person’s Representative to many clients in Willington Care Village. I have to say, Rose Cottage is outstanding in the level of care they provide. They fully interact and stimulate all residents in the unit and this is visible when visiting the unit. Residents appear happy and content. The staff show great awareness of each individual and the atmosphere is very pleasant.
Satisfied with the care given day to day. However, when issues are raised e.g dental care appointment had to be repeatedly followed up as Dad had a broken tooth and pain for over four weeks. When a light bulb went off in his room, it took four days to be replaced.
Fantastic staff. No problems. Dad very well looked after.
Thanks, Sharon for your kind review. The staff do try their utmost.
Found the home needed refreshing on the decor. The staff are excellent and very friendly and caring. Will recommend the home to anyone who asks my opinion. Thought that more staff may be needed, but those that are available are very good and professional.
Thank you for your feedback. Just for your reassurance, we staff according to dependencies. It is worth noting of late, we have struggled and have been reliant on agency use. We are currently recruiting a decorator to assist with a long-term project. Whilst we appreciate all feedback, we would always want our residents and relatives to approach us with this detail in the first instance.
Clean and tidy. The staff are mostly helpful.
Sometimes feel it is a struggle to get any information on my husband. When I ask all I get told is he is ok. It would be nice to know how things really are. I know it's been hard the last two years, but it's been hard for me also. My heart goes out to all the staff. They don't have it easy. Maybe relatives could be more involved.
My father has had palliative care at Brancepeth Court. The care he has received has been excellent. Staff is very informative, caring, and showing empathy during this difficult time. Communication has been excellent keeping us informed every step of the way and answering any questions we would have. Highly recommended!
From the initial "settling in period ", the immediate family were always kept updated and all next steps were discussed.
The layout of rooms, cleanliness of areas was impeccable and a standard to be proud of.
During my grans stay she was treated with the utmost dignity, and could not have been cared for any better.
Visitations to the home were never an issue, and all Staff were like a family having regular chats, but being professional when required, often performing over and above.
A massive shout out goes to all Management, members of staff (especially the Senior nurses ), due to my gran slowly deteriorating and sadly passing away the nursing, empathy and sympathy shown was truly amazing
These group of people are truly unsung heroes, thank you all for everything xxx
Thank you for your kind words, these mean a lot to us all in these challenging times.
My brother has really settled at Rose Cottage. The staff are attentive and actively seek to get my brother involved in activities and ensure he is socialising.
My dad trusted me to find him a place for him that would provide end of life care and 24 hours nursing. It was not a task I found easy but on visiting Brancepeth Court, within minutes of being there I knew it was a place I would feel happy for my dad to spend the last weeks of his life. It is bright and airy and the welcome is always warm and friendly. After talking with members of staff, I left without a doubt everything I would want for my dad was here. They were very kind to me too and showed great compassion.
On the whole, we find this home good, with good staff. The only thing that could be improved greatly is the stimulation of residents, not just occasionally, but in my opinion, daily. Even one person designated to this task and especially at weekends. Those that can walk made to move etc, more children entertaining from schools, dance schools - pet therapy or just a daily chat. I understand staffing may be a problem.
Activities in a care setting is always challenging in terms of cooperation with residents. We have recently reinvigorated our activities and hope this will make an even bigger difference to the impact it has on our residents.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 December 2022Good
- 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.
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