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A team of qualified and professional staff provide nursing, residential, personal and dementia care within a modern home.
The home features spacious rooms, a cinema, tea room and quality furnishings to ensure residents remain relaxed and comfortable during their time at Cherry Blossom.
Care Provided by Cherry Blossom Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 80 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
All fees are subject to an assessment and include hairdressing, newspapers and chiropody
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cherry Blossom Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cherry Blossom 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 chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Allegra Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne McCay (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2015
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)
Visiting
- No restriction on visiting.
Parking
- Parking available on-site.
Cherry Blossom Care Home Reviews (80)
Cherry Blossom Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Blossom Care Home has 80 reviews.
I am very happy with how the staff keep me up to date on all aspects of care.
Hi there, what a fantastic outcome, I am so happy to read that your uncle has experienced an improvement in his quality of life in Cherry Blossom. It's a lovely home, with great staff who genuinely care about each resident. I hope your uncle just keeps getting better and better. Thanks for giving your feedback, it is much appreciated. Warm wishes
All Cherry Blossom staff are wonderful, they have given my dad the best possible care, throughout the home, always willing to answer any family questions, and took the time to build caring relationships with him. Highly recommend this home, he was happy to be there and sad to leave!
Thank you for your review. I am delighted that your family has enjoyed the service and care from our fabulous Cherry B team. It is a warm and happy home, well led by a wonderful Manager who is supported by these colleagues. Thanks for choosing Cherry Blossom and Allegra, my best wishes to your family.
Every staff member at every level has ensured my mother the highest level of care for the seven and a half years she has lived at Cherry Blossom. I am sure that all Mum's positive and genuine care was firstly implemented from the wonderful registered manager and passed on professionally to all departments of staff; housekeeping, chefs, catering, senior admin, activities and all nursing staff and amazing home services. An especially big thank you goes to all night staff caring for Mum during her final days and their loving support for me.
Hello, thank you so much for your considered and kind review. I am so appreciative of you taking the time to do this for us at this sad time. My sympathies for the passing of your mum. It means a great deal to read that you felt the loving support of the whole CB team. They are very well led by a...
Overall, I feel Mum is well looked after, and the staff are friendly and supportive.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am very pleased to see you have rated our colleagues as five stars, and indeed, the cleanliness of our home and the provision of dignified service, thank you. We will work to improve the overall experience rating that you have provided for the benefit of everyone involved. Many thanks again, with my best wishes.
The staff are very competent and attentive. My mother has settled in very well. She is happy with food, comfortable asking for help and getting to know other residents, and gets involved in activities. Great atmosphere and staff, call me by name! Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us how our service is for you and your Mum. When a Resident moves in with us, we like to ensure they get to know other Residents and the staff as quickly as possible as we recognize it's a...
Good choice of meals. Everyone is respectful to Dad and relatives.
Cannot rate this place enough. Both myself and sister felt so relaxed and happy the first day Dad was transferred.
Amazing team: receptionist, cleaners, and all nursing team.
Cannot thank you enough, you are all fab!
Thank you for your positive feedback. I agree with you completely! The Cherry B team is terrific. They're capable, committed and really genuine people doing work they love. I think that's why it's such a relaxed home. Everyone will really appreciate your kind words, thank you.
I have visited Cherry Blossom on numerous occasions this month and have always been welcomed by the friendly, cheerful receptionist by name. I've noticed that they are replacing carpets, which is lovely. The staff are always available if you have any queries. The rooms are clean and tidy and my friend has her hair done every week. There are always activities where she can attend and often visiting singers or entertainers. I highly recommend them.
Thank you Imogen for taking time to give us a good review. We really appreciate your time for this. With kind regards.
My mother-in-law rang me at 10pm to say the night staff were refusing to put her to bed. She then rang back again at 10.15 pm in a distressed state saying she was tired and stuck in her chair. She then called me back at 10.30pm and was really unhappy saying” they won't listen to me”. Whilst she was on the phone I heard the night staff shout at my mother, "As I keep telling you, stop ringing the bell, I will put you to bed when I have time". Obviously, she didn't know I was on the phone and could hear my mother being shouted at.
Thank you so much for providing us with your feedback. I am deeply shocked and disappointed reading about this experience. We will be investigating these issues immediately. It is completely the opposite experience our families and residents usually have and report on. I can only...
The staff were professional and lovely people as were the clerical staff, many became more like good friends over time. Facilities were sufficient and the hair salon staff were brilliant. I shall keep in touch with them.
Thank you for your review. As you've spent a lot of time with us, your knowledge of who we are and the way we care is thorough. That we have met your needs and those of your mum as well is really heartening for all the team. We will all take a lot of joy from your kind words, thank you. With my best wishes
At Christmas, we got a call from Allegra Care saying we owed them £30 and they wanted reimbursing. Apparently, Allegra Care Cherry Blossom had invited a ‘salesman’ into Cherry Blossom to sell scarves and handbags to the elderly patients. We were told that my 95-year-old father who was suffering from dementia had ‘wanted’ to buy my 94-year older mother who was also in Allegra Cherry Blossom and suffering from dementia, a matching scarf and handbag for £30. Both my mother and father only left their rooms to eat in the dining room. Obviously, this was money money-making scam as they were selling raffle tickets the same week to raise money for the staff Christmas party. We refused to pay and took the scarf and handbag to the Allegra management who were incredibly dismissive, stating, “Well you got your money back what’s the problem?”. The Management was really unprofessional.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. I am very disappointed to read your comments. I'm sorry if any of my colleagues offended you in any way. I can assure you we provide amply for the staff celebrations. Thanks for taking the time to provide the information. My best wishes to you and your family, Helen
My wife spent eight weeks at Cherry Blossom following her discharge from hospital and was made to feel welcome by all the staff. Her room was clean, bright and airy and she seemed to settle quite well. The staff cared for her efficiently and treated her needs with respect. Whenever myself and the family visited her we were usually greeted cheerfully by the staff who had time to answer any questions/queries we may have had. I was able to enjoy Christmas Day lunch with my wife which was much appreciated. She received cards and Christmas present and also a bunch of flowers for her birthday soon after which was a nice touch. When leaving to come home it was nice to see how many of the staff came to see her and wish us both well before we left.
Thank you for your review. To be recuperating over Christmas and your birthday is never the best plan! I am so happy to read you both enjoyed Christmas lunch and that your wife was given the birthday attention we all like to receive! Cherry Blossom is a lovely home because our colleagues are warm and friendly. They make the home something special. With my best wishes and thanks.
Cherry Blossom Care Home facilities and staff care provided were both first-class. Requests were always met and any physical problems were always reported and prompt action taken. Carers were always helpful and considerate in looking after my wife.
Thank you very much for your review. I am delighted to read how well we've been supporting your wife and you. Our lovely colleagues in Cherry Blossom really enjoy working with the residents and families. It's very kind of you to take the time to write to us, we really appreciate it. With my best wishes.
Mum has a lovely, airy, spacious room and has personal touches to make it feel like home. The carers treat her with respect and dignity and all the staff are friendly and approachable. Mum uses the all inclusive in-house salon, has daily papers and the use of a chiropodist. The home has a large lounge and a bistro for visitors to use. When it was Mum's birthday they made her feel so special with a vintage tea, banners, a cake and bouquet. I wish she was still at home with me but this is the best alternative for her.
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am so delighted to read how special your mum felt on her birthday. I appreciate that a nursing home can't compete with a loving family home but when our residents feel loved and special and the family members feel the warmth...
I am very impressed by the high quality of care she has received. Staff are very helpful when I visit or phone to check on my sister's condition. There has been a steady improvement over the two months.
I would consider the care provided by Cherry Blossom to be of a high standard.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am so pleased to read that you're receiving the kind service as well as your sister. I love the fact that the Cherry Blossom team is so friendly and warm. It makes Cherry Blossom a happy home. My best wishes to you and your family. Cheers, Helen.
Each time I have visited I have found the staff to be very caring and friendly. There are lots of activities and fun things going on. We have enjoyed the "cafe" type rooms with complimentary hot drinks and biscuits. The home is very clean, modern and airy.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. It's terrific to hear that you're enjoying the cafe, I find it a relaxing space to enjoy a 'proper' coffee and cake and I always get to chat with someone in there. Thanks again, my best wishes to you and your family, Helen.
I have never had cause to complain about the care my relative received.
All staff are very knowledgeable and caring. They have all dealt very well with difficult times over the last eighteen-plus months due to Covid.
I would recommend this care facility.
Thank you for your review. I am very pleased to read your comments about the staff's knowledge and their commitment to resident service and care. It has been a very difficult time for residents, families and staff but the support we receive from the families is one of the best elements of our work. It means so much to all of us, thank you. My very best wishes to you and your family, Helen.
My husband was a resident for several months, and during that time, he was well looked after. Staff were kind and gentile, although at times, a bit thin on the ground.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your review. I appreciate your comments about the kindness of the Cherry Blossom team, thank you. I also appreciate your comment about staff being 'thin on the ground'. I do apologise if it seemed we didn't have enough colleagues. Sometimes it's...
Kind and loving staff who cared for Mom like she was their own. Wonderful.
Thank you. We are very lucky to work with some very kind people in Cherry Blossom. They will very much appreciate your kind comment. All the best to you and your family, Helen.
Always did their best for Mum and much appreciated.
Thank you for your kind comment. Our colleagues in Cherry Blossom are very caring and will greatly appreciate your kind note. My best wishes to your family, Helen.
To fully write a review I would be writing a book, as I have so much to say, so I shall use one word...special, all the staff on the dementia ward bring their own unique personalities to the ward, to work together through long and extremely challenging days. Despite this, every single resident is treated as (and I use that word again) special. Not only the residents either but visitors also, for me an extended family, who I admire and make my visits with my wife, (yes again) special. I must include others in other areas, who from entering the door extend a warm welcome, my love and thanks go to everyone as I meet, on my journeys to the dementia ward, for making every time I visit...special.
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our home. I am so delighted that you feel this way about our team in Cherry Blossom. We have only been involved with the site since late December but we immediately felt the care and connection the staff have with the residents and...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 March 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (22) & Events (0)
- 26 May 2026
Cherry Blossom residents love welcoming visitors, and yesterday they were especially delighted to meet some very special guests! Some of the visitors had scales, others had more than two legs,...
- 26 May 2026
Residents at Cherry Blossom Care Home had a wonderful time celebrating St George’s Day, made even more special by a visit from their favourite guests — local children. The day...
- 26 May 2026
Sheila had a wonderful 90th birthday, she got to celebrate with family and the friends that she has made at Cherry Blossom Care Home. At Cherry Blossom the staff and...
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Meet the Team (4)

Joanne is the Registered Manager at Cherry Blossom Care Home and a Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 13 years’ experience working across a wide range of complex and high-risk care environments. Her background includes medium secure and forensic services, custodial settings, nursing homes, and specialist brain injury services. Joanne is deeply committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care and to improving outcomes for people with complex health and neurological needs.
She began her career as a newly qualified nurse in a psychiatric hospital and quickly progressed to Ward Manager, driven by her commitment to clinical excellence, strong leadership, and service development. Joanne later moved into a Deputy Manager role within a nursing home, where she gained valuable experience leading teams and ensuring high-quality care for residents with diverse needs. From there, she joined the prison service as Mental Health Lead, providing strategic oversight of mental health provision within a challenging custodial environment.
More recently, Joanne has worked as a Registered Manager in a specialist brain injury service, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. She brings a calm, values-led leadership style, underpinned by strong clinical expertise, robust governance, and a clear focus on continuous improvement.
Outside of work, Joanne enjoys spending time with her family — her husband, two daughters, and her beautiful granddaughter — as well as their much-loved (and very spoilt, occasionally naughty) labradoodle, Theodore. She also enjoys weekends away, taking time to relax, recharge, and indulge in a little retail therapy.

Nadiyah is a dedicated Registered Nurse, with a degree from Birmingham City University (2015). She began her nursing career in 2016 at Cherry Blossom Care Home, where she’s grown professionally within Allegra Care’s resident-centred and compassionate environment. Nadiyah’s journey culminated in her promotion to Clinical Services Manager in late 2022—a role that allows her to foster collaboration between staff and management, ensuring her team feels supported, motivated, and skilled.
In her role, Nadiyah enjoys balancing clinical practice with leadership, guiding her team toward best practices and promoting high-quality care for residents. She is committed to facilitating her team’s development, creating opportunities for them to advance their skills and careers within Allegra Care’s innovative household model.
Outside work, Nadiyah is a people person who treasures time with family, friends, and good food. Her personal values of connection and positivity shape her approach to creating a welcoming, homelike atmosphere for both residents and staff. A core believer in positivity, she views challenges in healthcare as chances to learn, grow, and lead by example.
For Nadiyah, Cherry Blossom isn’t just a workplace—it’s a community. She’s grateful to be part of a team that values care, professionalism, and growth and looks forward to continuing to make a meaningful impact.

A post-graduate with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in Marketing & Finance and ten years’ experience in the finance sector for leading multinational banks, Sam brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills to his role at Cherry Blossom Care Home. An expert in client relationship management, with an ability to grasp clients’ requirements and deliver appropriate solutions, he also holds a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering.
He became Bank Administration assistant within a couple of months of joining Cherry Blossom Care Home in 2020. He then moved on as the Home Administrator at another home in the group for a couple of months, before returning to perform this function at Cherry Blossom.
As part of the senior management team, Sam manages the home’s finance, payroll and administration matters. He welcomes residents and their families with a smile, and he is liked by customers for his gentle nature.

Home Service Assistant Nicola has been part of the Cherry Blossom Care Home team from day one. Before joining Cherry Blossom as a Care Assistant, she worked for ten years as a manager in jewellery retail. Her transition to a service assistant role was driven by excellent customer care skills and her passion for making a difference in people’s lives.
Nicola welcomes all visitors with a warm smile and assists them according to their needs. One of her key roles is helping prospective residents, family and friends with tours of the home - a responsibility she maintained during the pandemic, with all the rigorous safeguarding restrictions that entailed. A daily visitor to our residents to deliver their newspapers, Nicola knows the value of simple pleasures like a chat and a laugh.
She is also a key member of the management team, helping in the daily running of the home in aspects such as organising supplies, recruitment of staff, interviews and meetings with management. Well-liked by staff, residents, their relatives and friends, glowing feedback consistently highlights Nicola’s sunny disposition and calm efficiency.
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