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Care Provided by Barnes Lodge
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 101 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 a free pre-admission assessment. Please contact us for more information or to visit the home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barnes Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barnes Lodge 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
- Avante Care & Support
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tonderai Chinyanda (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (101)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (101)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time, but the home would appreciate it if visitors could avoid meal times as that can disturb the residents.
Parking
- Parking outside Barnes Lodge
Barnes Lodge Reviews (28)
Barnes Lodge has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.797) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barnes Lodge has 28 reviews.
On many occasions, the staff have gone over and above the call of duty. They respect the idiosyncrasies of the residents and so far, as is possible, accommodate them. I have huge respect for them and nothing is too much trouble, however unpleasant it might be.
Thank you for your kind words about our home and staff, we are delighted to hear we are going above and beyond for you.
Clean and tidy, very happy environment. Staff friendly and exceptionally helpful. Nothing is too much trouble when wanting information regarding the resident.
I thoroughly recommend this care home.
Daughter of long term resident who has vascular dementia. So very grateful for the care and kindness given to mum and for two-way communication with staff and management. Have witnessed such care and kindness by care staff at Barnes Lodge when caring for mum who is safe and cared for always. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind review, we are so pleased you're happy with the care at Barnes Lodge.
My Mother has been a resident at Barnes Lodge for over a year now and I feel that her wellbeing has improved significantly over this time. This is in no doubt, down to the excellent care and attention that she receives from the staff/carers.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, I am so pleased you're happy with our team here at Barnes Lodge
My mother had a brief respite stay in Barnes Lodge to attend a series of family functions in the region. From first arrival staff were accommodating and welcoming - her daily requirements were met in a kind and considerate manner which accommodated the somewhat varied itinerary my Mother had during her visit.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, we're so pleased your mother enjoyed her stay and we hope to welcome her back again soon.
Staff are very considerate and pay attention to residents requirements. English is well spoken, essential if a resident is hard of hearing.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review us on carehome.co.uk.
The staff are all very caring and patient with the residents. I am particularly impressed by the activities staff who work hard to provide varied activities such as cooking, flower arranging, armchair exercises and sports and quizzes.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, we're very pleased you've had such a positive experience with Barnes Lodge.
During our mother's stay, we were delighted with her care in every area. We did not want our mother to move care homes, as she was very happy 'in her bubble'. Unfortunately, she was moved due to circumstances beyond our control.
Thank you for your review, Vicki, we are so pleased you and your mother enjoyed your experience with Barnes Lodge.
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