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En-suite rooms and landscaped gardens delight residents and their families, who also have their own on-site cafe to enjoy. Health and wellbeing needs are very important and the Activities Coordinators work...
Care Provided by Acorn House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
£100 per week top-up for Local Authority funded residents. Respite is available for 4 weeks minimum.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Acorn House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Acorn House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Acacia Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Straw(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 63+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Acorn House Care Home Reviews (132)
Acorn House Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn House Care Home has 132 reviews.
How the care givers, and all the staff kept the virus out of the home is only due to their endless commitment to their residents and the families. I live in the US and my calls that turned into Skype calls, where the management would use their own personal computers to allow me to see my mum, was so kind that it leaves me lost for words. They really understood what the scare of the coronavirus was doing to the family, and friends that were no longer able to visit. I have built special relationships with the staff, during this time they shared new procedures, policy changes and any issues. They are a team, and my family is a part of that team to have the very best care for my mum. I will be forever grateful to everyone at Acorn for not only taking care of my mum but also all the other residents. We are truly blessed.
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In the final 36-hours, I was there all the time, and the staff made me really welcome, fed me and cared for me also.
The ethos of this care home is fabulous - people are treated as individuals and as if they and their lives really matter. Everyone, from management, through care staff to cleaners are thoughtful, kind and professional. The staff genuinely seem to enjoy working there, which is exceptional in today's overstretched and under-resourced care system. We also received excellent support from the local GP team who visit the care home weekly.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this care home to anyone looking.
My grandmother has been at Acorn House for nearly 4 years. In the last year she has rapidly deteriorated. When floor 2 was mentioned, as a family we were dubious, but I looked around, spoke to the manager and staff and decided with the advice given to move her. It has been a strain as she has mainly been on bed rest since her admittance but the management and staff have been extremely helpful and reassuring. Both my mum and I would not want her anywhere else. So thankful to you all.
I just want to say a huge thank you to the whole of Acorn House, from the carers, kitchen staff, domestic staff, activity team to the managers. My mama spent her last few years here until she sadly passed away on the 02.02.2020. She was very happy here, everyone knew her and she was such a big part of the home. Everyone would always want to come and see her, even from the other floors, as this is the impact she had on people. You all became family to her and you cared for her beautifully, right until the very end. Thank you so much from all the family.
I would like to come here when my time comes as it is a home from home. It's clean, the standard of hygiene is very high and the staff care about the residents and entertain them regularly.
The staff have been very supportive for me at an extremely distressing time having to put both of my parent's into care. They have helped my mum and dad to adjust to moving in as they are both on different floors needing different types of care. They try to do things that they can both join in with.
Staff are very helpful and are quick with answers relating to my relatives and have quickly learnt about the care needs of my family.
My great nan was admitted to Acorn House for respite care recently. She was very anxious about leaving her home and going to stay in care for a while. The staff made her feel very welcome and at ease, she interacted with other peers in the home and was very happy with the way she was treated during her stay. Thank you to all the staff who looked after her during her stay.
Sadly my nan recently passed away, the compassion and empathy that was shown to us was outstanding, the end of life care was outstanding and the support we received was second to none. The manager even attended my nans funeral and again supported us on this extremely sad day.
All I can say is that anyone that is looking for a care home for their loved one needs to view this home. Our only regret is she didn't come here first.
I highly recommend this home and I thank the staff for the love and support shown to us all.
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I would highly recommend this care home. The staff and management are caring, helpful and they all listen to any problems I have with my mum. I have no concerns whatsoever, I wouldn't want my mum anywhere else but here. Excellent.
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The ladies who see to mum's day to day care are fantastic. The management have been extremely helpful regarding any queries I have had.
My Aunt stayed here on respite care while my mum went and had a break. My aunt has dementia and can no longer recognise family which is very upsetting. The staff made us all feel welcome when we brought my aunt for her stay and nothing was too much trouble. The staff deserve a medal looking after people like my aunt, they are all fantastic we will definitely be bringing her back again in the near future.
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My friend came to Acorn House for respite care for 2 weeks after she had a fall and needed help to get back on her feet. The home is warm and friendly and everyone is made to feel welcome by staff. Thank you for helping my friend gain her confidence back.
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The family would like to thank all the staff for their support and kindness shown to us in our darkest hours, we would highly recommend this home to others.
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A big thank you to all the staff you do an amazing job.
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My Mum has been staying here on and off for respite for the last year and on this occasion, it was an emergency placement. The staff were fabulous. They went above and beyond again. Especially as this time, my mum's anxiety was very extreme, but yet again the staff took it in their stride. Nothing is ever too much for them.
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My mother in law was admitted to Acorn for two weeks respite while she was having some work done to her house. The staff were very welcoming and made us all feel welcome and at ease. The home is very presentable and the facilities are excellent. We would highly recommend Acorn and will be using their service again.
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My nan was admitted to Acorn for long term care. It was the hardest decision as a family that we had to make but the staff at Acorn were very welcoming and answered all our questions to put our minds at rest. Nan is very well looked after and enjoys the company of other residents in the service, everyone has been so kind to nan and she is coming on leaps and bounds. Thank you to all the staff, you do an amazing job.
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Her room is very well furnished and she enjoys the meals.
She receives regular visits from a doctor and district nurses and I have always been kept up to date with all aspects of her care.
I can heartily recommend Acorn House.
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I would like to thank the caring and conscientious staff team for the support provided to my mother-in-law. She’s the happiest I’ve known her in years, and I truly believe that is due to the care she has received at Acorn House. Thank you
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 February 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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Welcome to Acorn House!
I have been working in the sector for the past 20 years following the death of my father in 2001. While he was receiving palliative care at home I have been looking after him. My passion was always in care and making a difference no matter how big or small it was. After spending 12 years in 24-hour nursing care, I decided to move to residential care.
I came to work for Acacia Care 7 years ago and I have held many positions within the company from Night Manager, Care Manager, Home Manager and Regional Support Manager to my now current role as General Manager. I feel very honoured and privileged to have been given this opportunity to manage Acorn House and I hope my work and the work of the team will make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families.
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