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The team of specially trained colleagues provide personalised care to all residents, ensuring their needs and preferences are met.
They pride themselves on providing a happy, friendly...
Care Provided by Picton Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 76 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
Our bed prices are all inclusive and are bespoke to each individual's needs. We have many funding options available, which we are happy to talk you through. Please contact the care home for further details.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Picton Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Picton Court Care 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 choose a care home based in Wales, you may be eligible for the Welsh NHS-funded nursing care contribution of at least £201.74 per week. This support is not reflected in the fee amount shown, and the actual contribution may be higher depending on the Local Health Board.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Hafod Care Association
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Shajitha Augustine (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (42)
Visiting
- Vistors are welcome at any time so relatives can spend as much time with family and friends as they wish. To encourage regular visits, relatives have the opportunity to purchase a key fob so that they can pop by as they please. There is Wifi, complimentary tea and coffee facilities, and vending machines to all residents and families. Arrange to dine with your family members with prior notice.
Parking
- Ample on-site parking, free of charge.
Picton Court Care Home Reviews (62)
Picton Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.538) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Picton Court Care Home has 62 reviews.
I was really pleased to get my mum into this care home as the first impressions were lovely. Mum was in there for 17 months and I was very pleased with all aspects of the home. Mum was well looked after. The choice of food was amazing as was the food itself. Every time I saw mum she was always spotlessly clean. Over the last 12 months when the home had been closed to visitors I was always well informed as to what was happening with her. The staff from the cleaners to the management were first class. There is nothing that I can fault. The staff were so caring, my mother at times was not the easiest of people to deal with but they never complained. Mum was always treated with dignity. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The entertainment was first class although this had changed over the last 12 months, Covid fault, not the home. I would recommend this home to anyone.
The care that my nan receives at Picton Court is absolutely excellent. All of the staff and care team can't do enough to look after her.
Mum is safe in the care home and gets on with all of the staff and residents. There are activities most days and there is a very friendly atmosphere.
I feel all staff do everything they can to make my mother comfortable under sometimes difficult circumstances. Marked the room as such only because a shower would have been great (falls perhaps and extra cleaning) and the food cooked on a large scale, sometimes appears a bit "tired". The manager always listens and helpful to requests.
Mum is safe, happy, well looked after and involved in activities. Grateful to Picton Court.
My mother moved in on the 20th May and so far the managed care and all the staff have been so helpful. The home is clean and friendly. I live 200 miles away but I'm confident that my mother will be well looked after.
I feel the kitchen staff always make sure they use her special milk and will also offer to make her items with her milk like pancakes.
The place is kept clean and tidy and they make sure to ask or show you worn or damaged clothes so you can decide to fix them or recycle.
They always ask after me and always include my family on special occasions (ie Mother's Day, Easter).
Picton court has provided my mother with outstanding care, love and compassion. I believe that the nursing care that she is receiving is second to none. The professionalism of all the staff is exceptional. The facilities, food and activities/entertainment are also first class. We consider ourselves to be very fortunate that my mother is being so well looked after at Picton Court.
The staff are wonderful and treat the residents wonderfully. I would happily recommend. Anyone who needs caring would love Picton Court.
Picton Court is a wonderful care home. The staff cared for my mother so well and myself and family were made to feel at home. During my mother's stay and illness, they were very supportive of myself and my family although they are very busy always had time to talk and comfort us.
My mother had the greatest of care and was treated with dignity at all times. She was encouraged to engage and participate and improved greatly during her time at Picton Court. Unfortunately, she was taken too soon.
Picton Court one of the best homes in Bridgend and staff was most helpful. Very kind and quality care in putting him first.
All the staff at Picton Court ensured that the respite care for the service user was enjoyable. From the initial telephone call to when the stay commenced was just three days. The staff enabled the service user to re-gain his strength and independence and encouraged him to socialise during his stay. Highly recommended.
Meals are wholesome and varied and there is a good range of social activities for residents. Private rooms and communal spaces are clean and airy.
At any meetings with Picton Courts managers, I have found them to be helpful and sensible in offering practical solutions to any problem encountered, with an impressive focus on the best interests of their residents.
Overall, it has been a pleasure, not a duty, to visit.
If my wife did not have the care and support I don't think she would still be here now! I can't thank the staff they are great as their jobs looking after my wife.
Thank you again
The home is a happy environment with very high standards. The staff are excellent, happy and professional.
My husband was in respite care at Picton Court Care Home for one week. The care he received was superb. The staff were so caring, it was incredible. I went in at lunchtimes to give him his meal and we were taken to the conservatory for privacy, which was excellent. I sincerely hope he can stay there again.
I cannot thank the staff at Picton Court enough for looking after Mum for the time she was there. Everyone was always so friendly, positive, reassuring and helpful in every way and their commitment to mum’s welfare and their loving care was evident. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they encouraged feedback and welcomed family involvement also.
After looking at several care homes prior to my mother moving into nursing care, I decided that Picton Court felt the best home to provide her care. She has been at the home since January 2018 and I have no complaints. The care staff are very friendly and helpful and are providing good care to my mother. Nothing is too much trouble for the care staff.
I am very gracious and thankful to all there.
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Meet the Team (2)

Shajitha has worked for Hafod since 2008 and joined Picton Court as Home Manager from 2013.
Qualifying with a BSc Nursing in 1998 whilst living in India, Shajitha has always been very committed and compassionate about care and believes her career is the most awarding job.
Shajitha enjoys supporting and leading a team of excellent and dedicated staff who do their very best to give a high level of care to all residents. Although as home manager this can be challenging, Shajitha loves being apart of the Picton Court team.

Celine joined Picton Court in 2008 as a registered general nurse (RGN) and then moved into the role of deputy manager in 2012. She loves being part of our fantasic team and enjoys working with our lovely residents.
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