Care Provided by Apple Blossom Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 37 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Ann's Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Martin McKee(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Male only (entire home)
- Ages from 18 to 65
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
Visiting
- Visiting hours are open to suit the needs of the family and service user but the home encourage relatives to exclude meal times
Parking
- Full parking facilities are available at the nursing home
Apple Blossom Lodge Reviews (24)
Over all time Apple Blossom Lodge has 24 reviews.
These kind and caring staff were family for my uncle, who sadly passed away in July. We will be forever grateful for their kindness and compassion to him during his years living there and his end-of-life care. Many thanks.
I find the staff to be very caring and understand the needs of my father, which was lacking in other facilities he has resided in. The management are on hand if we have any concerns and are always so helpful and understanding. My dad is treated with dignity which gives us peace of mind. His room has been changed around to better suit his needs and is always clean and cosy. The staff and overall standard is excellent.
Thank you Mareta for taking the time and giving our home a positive review.
I have found Apple Blossom Lodge have provided my father with excellent care in the past 18 months. Staff and management are attentive and understanding to his needs. Both staff and management have been patient and have helped him in all of the difficulties his condition has brought on him. The home and his room are very clean and everything is kept to a high standard. Highly recommend.
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Excellent care provided at all times.
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My father has been a resident from June 22. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care, compassion and love Daddy receives. Apple Blossom is very family orientated and care is catered to each individual's needs. I was very apprehensive about Daddy transferring from hospital but very quickly I was at ease and knew the correct decision had been made for Daddy.
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On my recent visit to see my uncle I was very impressed with the staff's friendliness and attention they gave him during my visit. It had a splendid festive feel with all the decorations. My uncle was very happy and content in his surroundings especially enjoying the peaceful countryside location.
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My father is treated with the utmost care and attention, very pleased.
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The staff in Apple Blossom are very professional and courteous. They are very approachable, they treat my husband with great care and kindness. The home is always spotless and warm. My husband participates in all activities like feeding the animals, growing veg and flowers. We feel he is kept safe and secure.
Thank you Mary for your very welcome feedback. It's always great to welcome you and your family to Apple Blossom Lodge on your visits.
The staff are always professional, friendly and very approachable. The level of care shown to my father is excellent and he loves this care home. The home is always clean and fresh and has great facilities. Dad loves the daily activities, especially feeding the pigs and looking after his vegetables that he planted. We feel that Dad is safe and secure, which means the world to us as a family. We highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your review, Sharon. It's great having families back at our home. Your father just loves the country feel and the outdoor life.
We visited for my son's birthday, as usual, we were given a warm welcome. I find all the staff to be friendly and accomodating. My son had several placements which broke down due to his complex needs associated with Autism, yet with care and training, Apple Blossom has become his home. Individual care planning is second to none, open communication and being attentive has certainly made my son's placement stable. I recommend Apple Blossom.
Visited many times and recently for my brother's birthday. Made very welcome, very pleasant staff, they look after him very well, I would highly recommend Apple Blossom Lodge.
Thank you. It's great to see family visiting especially around special times. Glad you have had positive experiences and we look forward to many more.
The food is great. At Apple Blossom Lodge the staff are very good and attend to all my needs.
Friendly service, good food, and always a good sense of humour shown by all staff and residents. The manager gives the trend for a good laugh and no bad feelings from one day to the next. Minibus provided for outings around about.
I have lived at Apple Blossom Lodge for three years now and enjoy living here. All my needs are met and the staff are friendly and I would extremely likely recommend here.
They communicated well with myself and other family members, giving detailed updates of his mental and physical health. Nothing was ever too much bother and it was very obvious from all staff members that the care of my brother was always the most important.
Thank you for the review, Gerard. Thinking of you all.
They meet my needs.
Excellent food.
Father is a resident here in Apple Blossom care home. I feel very confident that my father is receiving top care and attention here and reassured that all staff take great respect in maintaining his dignity. All staff are very polite and caring, also very understanding with my father's needs, even when he becomes difficult at times. Highly recommend Apple Blossom and their highly qualified and trained staff.
I find the staff in Apple Blossom care home very caring, respectful and thoughtful of their patients. They always have time to listen to their patients and their families. I also find the home to be very clean with lovely outside views of the grounds, which also are very well kept with the added interest of the animals on the property. Great place.
Thank you for your lovely review.
I would just like to say that my daddy has settled well and the staff are great. New management has taken over and things seem to have got better and they are very approachable. I had a few concerns but when addressed to management they were very good at sorting this very quickly.
This is a lovely clean place. It is well run. Friendly staff.
Thank you for a lovely review from a lovely family.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Blossom Lodge
What types of Care is Apple Blossom Lodge registered for?
Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Apple Blossom Lodge have?
There are 37 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Apple Blossom Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Apple Blossom Lodge to the centre of Armagh?
3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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