Bramblewood Care Home

201 Gransha Road, Bangor BT19 7RB
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9.7 52 Reviews
  • Bramblewood Care Home, Bangor
Situated on the outskirts of Bangor town centre, Bramblewood Care Home is a care home that offers professional nursing care.

It adopts a person-centred approach to all aspects of care taking into account each resident's unique qualities, abilities, interests, preferences and needs in a dignified and respectful manner.

Bramblewood offers care facilities whilst maintaining a homely environment. The home has a range of comfortable, tastefully decorated and well-equipped bedrooms which residents are encouraged to personalise.

Chefs pride themselves in knowing the tastes of residents and preparing a choice of fresh, nutritional meals catering for any dietary and cultural needs.

Staff believe that social interaction between residents and staff provides great mental stimulus to residents which can be far removed from those who live in isolation with only fleeting visits from carers.

Family and friends are encouraged to visit loved ones and to attend any events that are held.

Facilities include: hairdressing and beauty therapy, interdenominational church services and access to all medical professionals (podiatry, optician, dietician, dentist and therapists.)

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Care Provided by Bramblewood Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Annie Joy Kamlian (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • All referrals
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (35)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1992
    • Last Refurbishment: 2020
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Bramblewood Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,000 – £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,000 – £1,000

  • Fees include all care excluding supplementary care such as hair and podiatry
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Bramblewood Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking

  • Free onsite parking


Bramblewood Care Home Reviews (52)

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9.7

Bramblewood Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.685) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bramblewood Care Home has 52 reviews.

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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very careing and attentive team at Bramblewood A regular daily visitor over the last number of weeks I have found staff very helpful in attending ot both my mum's and my requests.
Nice view from room to garden.
Food activities for residents

Reply from Annie Joy Kamilan, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much David in taking the time to leave us a review , we truly appreciate your feedback .Regards , Annie


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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bramblewood Care Home has been a wonderful home for my mum. The staff are all lovely and very attentive. She has settled in well and is well looked after. The staff are lovely and there are frequently activities or music/entertainment.
It is a safe and secure unit.

Reply from Annie Joy Kamilan, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means a lot to our team.


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Review from Lyn M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have found the manager and assistant manager very professional but also provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
They are supported by a team of nurses and assistants who go the extra mile for residents to ensure they settle in.

Reply from Annie Joy Kamilan, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time in leaving us the review means a lot to everyone in the home.


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Review from John R (Wife of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bramblewood Care Home is an excellent care home, the staff are very attentive and kind. I regard them as almost an extension of family. The home is well laid out and well-maintained and is kept clean. If there was a suggestion then I think they could update furniture and fixings.

Reply from Gavin Kelly, Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to place a lovely review.


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Review from Patricia K (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great management and staff are very good and make Mum feel so comfortable, always feel so welcome when we visit. All Mum's needs are well looked after and nothing is a problem to the staff. I would recommend this care home highly.

Reply from Annie Joy Kamlian, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it means a lot to our team.


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Review from Suzanne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my mum is receiving in Bramblewood Care Home.
The management and staff are very attentive and always happy to help with any questions.
Mum's room is cleaned daily and her clothes are always washed with care.

Reply from Annie Joy Kamilan, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is valuable to us.


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Review from Bryan S (Son of Resident) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A good atmosphere in the home. My mum is in good hands. Comfortable surroundings. Caring, friendly staff.

Reply from Gavin Kelly, Director at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind review! It means a lot to us that you feel positive about the care and support your mum is receiving. We will strive to continue and where possible, improve.


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Review from N N (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with Mum's care in Bramblewood Care Home. All staff are very attentive and engaging. Excellent work by carers and nurses. Lots of activities and events and great care with seasonal decoration. Always kept up to date with Mum's health, condition and care. Happy to trust everyone to give
Mum the best care possible. Spotlessly clean, well-maintained and decorated. Facilities include excellent hairdresser.

Reply from Gavin Kelly, Director at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind review! It means a lot to us that you feel positive about the care and support your mum is receiving in Bramblewood. Delighted you are happy with our activities and hairdresser. We will strive to continue and where possible, improve.


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Review from Evelyn M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad has been in Bramblewood Care Home two years now. Dad settled in very well within a few weeks. All the staff are excellent with Dad's care and needs. The manager is also approachable if I have any concerns about my dad. Overall, Bramblewood is a good care home.

Reply from Gavin Kelly, Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind review! It means a lot to us that you feel positive about the care and support your dad is receiving. We will strive to continue and where possible, improve.


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Review from Mark K (Nephew of Resident) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A well-managed care home.
The staff go above and beyond, they treat the residents with dignity, patience and respect.
The activities that are organised for the residents are fantastic.
Any queries I have are always promptly responded to.
Well done to everyone.

Reply from Annie Joy Kamlian, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you, Mark, for taking the time to leave us a review. It is our pleasure to look after your relative. Thank you for the confidence you have entrusted us, we will continue to do our best.


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Review from I D (Wife of Resident) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has lived in Bramblewood Care Home for six and a half years, during which time he has been well cared for.
I have been made welcome to visit and feel confident that my husband is as happy as can be expected, given his condition.
I chose Bramblewood for my husband because I liked the friendly
atmosphere. The staff are lovely.

Reply from Annie Joy KamLian, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, means a lot to us. We are glad that you feel confident with the care and support we all give to your husband.


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Review from Charles M (Husband of Resident) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife, who has Alzheimer's. went into the home at the beginning of January 2024.
The care staff and nurses are generally very good and helpful. A small number of them might be a little more friendly towards relatives who call to visit their loved ones.
Some things in the past have annoyed me. For
example, my wife's glasses and denture went missing and never were found.
A new manager started a couple of months ago and is very helpful, friendly and approachable.

Reply from Eldho Joy, Support Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I note that missing glasses and dentures are not located, we are sorry this happened. We are grateful for your kind words about our home manager and staff. We will continue to maintain and improve our standards where possible.


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Review from Ivor D (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been in this care home for nearly four years now, during this time he has had exceptional care throughout his time. The staff are very good, the food is also very good, and if there are any problems they are dealt with very efficiently.

Reply from Clair O'Connor, Acting Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you, Ivor; we all love your dad. One of our real characters, and it is a pleasure looking after him. Glad we do a good job.
Regards.


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Review from Maureen N (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the time my dear dad has been in Bramblewood Care Home I can honestly say he has always been treated with tender loving care and have no complaints whatsoever. All the staff always find a kind word not only to say to my dad, but to myself as well as always ready to listen when I have concerns about
his health. He was in palliative care for 5 days last year in Bramblewood as we didn't want him to be in hospital, he got the highest level of care that you could imagine, as did all the family.

Reply from Gavin Kelly, Director at Bramblewood Care Home

Thanks so much for taking the time to place a review. It's lovely to note the positive experience that you and your dad have of Bramblewood. We are lucky to have a great team. We will do our best to continue.


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Review from Deborah S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother came in February 2022, after a major stroke. The care has been exceptional. My mother is always washed and her hair blow-dried by staff. The staff, two in particular and all the girls are fantastic at their job. One other staff member makes sure the inpatients have activities to do and special
days when family can attend. The rooms are kept clean and bedding is changed regularly. The nurses are always ready to answer any question.

Reply from Clair O'Connor, Acting Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you so much. Your mum is one of our real characters, her one-liners are just unforgettable, she is great and a pleasure to care for.


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Review from Carol G (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Bramblewood Care Home for two years. She transferred to Bramblewood following a sudden deterioration in her health. I appreciated how the staff and management listened to me and helped get her back out of bed and enjoying socialising (as best she can) with the other residents.
The love and care from the staff made this possible at a very difficult time due to Covid. The staff are attentive and kind to the residents. A lot of effort goes into celebrating all occasions and the inclusion of both families and the residents. I am very happy and content leaving the care of my mum with the management and staff of Bramblewood, I am very grateful. Thank you.

Reply from Clair O'Connor, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Carol, we all loved your mum like she was one of our own. She was so lovely. Her wee voice and her little quirks were adorable.
I am glad we cared for you well too and all the staff will appreciate the fact they have been able to do a good job.
Thank you,
Clair.


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Review from Eric N (Nephew of Resident) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt, for whom I am next of kin, is presently 97 years old and has been in Bramblewood since January 2020. She has severe dementia and requires constant care. We have always been very content with all aspects of her care. The staff know her well and are very caring towards her. She is always clean,
neat and appropriately dressed. We find the staff friendly and helpful and are kept well informed at all times. We have no hesitation in recommending Bramblewood to any family.

Reply from Clair O'Connor, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you, Eric, for your lovely comments, much appreciated by all of us here. Hard to believe it has been 3 years since your aunt was admitted and as you say staff have got to know her and you well. I am glad her care is to your expectations and also that your experience and care for yourself has been good. Regards.


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Review from Amanda B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has only been at Bramblewood for two weeks. The staff are amazing, they are very patient, caring and professional. They leave me knowing my mum is in safe hands, during this very stressful time my family are going through. I can't thank them enough.

Reply from Clair O'Connor, Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you, Amanda, I am glad we have been able to meet everybody's needs, both your mum and the family. We will strive to continue to care for you all to the best of our ability. Thank you again for your lovely comments.


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Review from Carol B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum moved into the care home in November 2021. I found the home’s standard of care for my mum and the visiting family, to be excellent. My mum was always treated with respect and dignity. Whilst no one wants to move their loved ones into a home, Mum was very happy there and asked me frequently ‘how
did you find this place?’ She liked the meals served (a choice was provided) and put weight on whilst she was there having regular and home-cooked meals. Knowing that my mum felt safe, was well looked after, gave me and my family great reassurance. I’d fully recommend this care home.

Reply from Clair O'Connor, Acting Home Manager at Bramblewood Care Home

Thank you, Carol, for your lovely kind words. Your Mum was a pleasure to care for. She had a great sense of humour and always a bit of craic.
It was like I said, a pleasure to care for her.
Clair


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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum moved into Bramblewood in October 2021 from another excellent care home because she needs nursing care. I was very worried about her making such a big change, but need not have been. The staff are exceptionally kind and dedicated. They pride themselves on being like a big family and have given
my mum (and me) a very warm welcome. I've seen firsthand the kindness, warmth and affection shown to the residents and feel confident that my mum is truly well cared for.

Reply from Gavin Kelly, Director at Bramblewood Care Home

Many thanks for taking the time to place a review of Bramblewood. It can be daunting moving care homes and we are delighted that this experience for both your mum and you was a positive one. We are lucky to have a great team in Bramblewood and they will be delighted to read your kind words.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.685)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.685) out of 10 for Bramblewood Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.685 for Bramblewood Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 165 Ratings = 4.685

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bramblewood Care Home is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Annie Joy Kamlian

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2023

Annie Joy is an experienced Home Manager wh leads a great team at Bramblewood who are passionate and dedicated to caring for all our residents to the highest standards.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bramblewood Care Home

What types of Care is Bramblewood Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Bramblewood Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care & Convalescent Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Bramblewood Care Home have?

There are 35 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Bramblewood Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Bramblewood Care Home to the centre of Bangor?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.