Moss Park Care Home
St John's Road, Caol, Lochyside, Fort William, Highland PH33 7PR
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Care Provided by Moss Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
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
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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,652
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,652
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £267.10 per week if you’re over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- NHS Highland
- NHS Owned
Person in charge
- Caterina Gordon (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Moss Park Care Home Reviews (66)
Over all time Moss Park Care Home has 66 reviews.
The improvement has been noticeable since the last review. I have a better understanding of what is happening in the care home.
Satisfactory.
I am happy overall with the care and support the care home provides for my husband and myself. I feel all staff are approachable with any queries I have and I am always made to feel welcome. I visit my husband twice daily, and I enjoy my visits.
I have always found staff to be efficient, friendly and helpful. They have been kind and considerate to their residents and visitors without exception. The home is a modern, clean and comfortable place for all residents.
Special mention to the staff who make sure my sister has a sweet treat (which she loves) with her afternoon tea.
Activities provided by the home make it a great environment and keep minds active.
Staff very patient and caring.
This awareness of the big picture has proven invaluable. The staff and management at Moss Park took the time to give me the reassurance and support needed to better help myself as well as my father. In turn, this increased my confidence in the care given by Moss Park.
Excellent place with really nice and caring staff. Mum much improved since coming here. The staff keep me well informed of her condition. The food is excellent. The only downside is the amount it costs doesn't include things like toiletries.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for Moss Park and your feedback will be shared with the team. Unfortunately, toiletries are not included in the cost of care and this should have been discussed with you prior to your loved one moving into the service and covered as part of the resident contract with the care home.
My husband seems to be well cared for. He is kept clean and tidy and his hair is cared for.
Great review, well looked after. Treated with dignity. The staff are very approachable and helpful. Good lines of communication, good at updating.
Pleasant surroundings, good care and excellent staff.
From the moment we visited Moss Park with a view to moving my mother from another care home we immediately felt that this was the perfect fit for her and we have been proven right. It has a homely, family feel and the staff are all amazing. Within a matter of days, the staff knew exactly who my mother was, what she enjoyed doing and what her interests were. Mum visibly relaxed as soon as she arrived where previously she had been very agitated and upset. Nothing is ever too much trouble, the care is second to none, everyone is always super busy but they still manage to do everything with a smile and a cheery disposition. We live on an island and so are unable to visit as much as we like which is hard but it makes it so much easier to bear knowing Mum is happy and in such good, caring hands. I would also say that the communication is fantastic.
My mum has been at Moss Park for 12 months now and I can say that in all that time she has been incredibly well looked after. The staff are lovely, friendly and competent. I have peace of mind that she is in the best place that fits with her needs.
We have found Moss Park to be the best thing to happen for our mum and family. The staff cannot do enough for our mum and have made her feel as at home as she could be. We are always made to feel welcome at any time we visit and have no worries approaching staff in anything. We are very lucky they could take our mum at a very difficult time and it’s been a pleasure to see the improvement in her despite a devastating diagnosis of dementia.
My Father has been a resident in Mosspark for several years now. He failed to settle in any of the previous homes he was in and is now happy and content in Moss Park. He is well cared for and he thoroughly enjoys the food and there is plenty for him to take part in if he wishes. This is reassuring for me as I don’t live locally. The manager and staff are easy to contact if I have any queries and they also are quick to get in touch with me as needed. I would recommend Moss Park to anyone looking to have a family member to be cared for in a homely and caring environment.
My dad has been in Moss Park since April 2023. On arrival the staff couldn’t have been any better in getting my dad settled in and getting him involved in activities, getting out in the garden, out for a run in the bus and on the bike around the village which he enjoys. All the staff are great, friendly, very welcoming always ask if you’d like tea etc on visiting. Always very clean and tidy and the gardens are lovely too. I’d just like to thank everyone at Moss Park for taking great care of my dad.
John
I will be eternally grateful to all the staff who have taken the time to really get to know her. Each visit I make, comforts me to watch the interaction between them.
It is very obvious, this is a team of caring, dedicated and compassionate people.
When we find it difficult or simply impossible to give our loved ones the care they require, it is very difficult to hand that responsibility to strangers. So I cannot adequately express my thanks to everyone at Mosspark for not being ‘strangers’ and for looking after my sister x
They took great care of residents throughout the pandemic which was a relief. There are plenty of activities done with residents in and out of the home/garden. Staff have a great rapport with residents, which creates a wonderful atmosphere. The staff/manager keep you updated. There's a Social Media page to see pictures and it's not available except to residents' families which is reassuring. Keep up the good work.
Moss Park have been exceptional, keeping us updated with restrictions and regulations.
Everyone has felt the impact of COVID but if there was a way to contact, in any way with, your family member, Moss Park made it possible.
A great big thank you to all staff at Moss Park!
I cannot thank the staff enough for all the care and kindness they have shown my husband since he went into the home six months again. They also make me feel welcome when I go to visit.
I am very happy with the way my mother is taken care of. Any concerns are dealt with immediately and I am always contacted regarding and issues. There are always brilliant activities to take part in if they want, and it's wonderful to be kept part of the Moss Park family via social media.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Moss Park Care Home
What types of Care is Moss Park Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Moss Park Care Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Moss Park Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Moss Park Care Home to the centre of Fort William?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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