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Opened in July 2018, Milkwood Care has totally transformed what used to be a public house, into a luxury 12 bedroom home for up to 14 residents which includes two double rooms. All rooms are tastefully decorated to the residents' colour wishes. You choose!
Each of the 12 en-suite bedrooms is individually designed and styled, each featuring a walk-in shower...
Care Provided by Braeburn Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 14 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are calculated on a needs-based assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Braeburn Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Braeburn 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Milkwood Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zoe Lester(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 70
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2018
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (10)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Open door policy
Parking
- Secure Parking available to the front and rear of the building
Braeburn Lodge Reviews (76)
Braeburn Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Braeburn Lodge has 76 reviews.
I visited my friend at Christmas and received a warm welcome from staff and some of the residents. Beautiful ambience. Lovely homemade decorations. Always look forward to seeing my friend where she is happy and cared for so well. I would be happy to come as a resident.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will share with our wonderful staff teams.
What a beautiful home, very welcoming and warm. The staff are so lovely and helpful. You can tell that the staff always want to have a positive impact on their residents. All the residents my mother included are very happy here.
What a lovely review! I will share your comments with our amazing staff team. Thank you so much.
The staff are very caring and loving and they go out of their way to make life happy and safe for Mum.
They have many activities and Mum often goes out in the minibus to singing, coffee mornings and the riverside.
The food is home-cooked and nutritious.
I would highly recommend this home.
Thank you for your lovely review. It's a total pleasure having the opportunity to care for your wonderful mother.
My mother has been a resident for about two years. The best possible care has been given to her. The staff go out of their way to be helpful and are very caring They have supported both my mother and myself through the dementia trial. I would and do recommend them 100%.
Thank you so very much for your kind review. I will share with our wonderful team.
Braeburn Lodge has been a true blessing for Mum and our family. The staff are incredibly kind and compassionate, always going the extra mile to ensure her comfort and well-being. The facility is clean, inviting and well-maintained. We're particularly impressed with the variety of activities and social opportunities offered to residents. It's clear that the staff genuinely cares about each resident and we feel confident that Mum is in good hands.
Thank you very much for your lovely review of Braeburn Lodge.
She wasn't the easiest of people to deal with due to her medical conditions but received the utmost care.
Thank you for your kind review. It was our absolute pleasure to look after your Aunt.
I visited my grandmother last week and was so impressed with the care that she is receiving. The manager and the staff were so lovely and very approachable. I was impressed that the home smelt so clean and inviting. The care she is receiving is excellent and she looked so happy. Can not thank the manager and staff enough for their excellent care.
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Every visit is like going to visit him at home, but better. There's such a friendly, homely and community feel there. Mealtimes are like a family affair lovingly prepped by their extremely fun chef.
There's a wide range of activities both on and off-site. The garden, in Summer, is stunning too.
The staff and manager, are always available to discuss and allay any issues or queries.
Most importantly, my Grandfather couldn't be happier.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Braeburn Lodge, we are so very pleased to be caring for your Grandfather and knowing he has settled here so well.
Clean, caring home, giving residents a good variety of activities to participate in. Friednly, caring staff. Accomodation good, cleanliness very good.
Pa moved to Braeburn Lodge during April 2024, since then he has made excellent use of its facilities - activities and outings, a spacious room to retire to for rest and relaxation, a varied, daily menu, beautiful gardens full of colour throughout the summer months and, so important for him, plenty of laughter! The staff are professional, caring and friendly. Pa enjoys the company of residents whenever he wishes to socialise and the care team when he requires assistance or just a chat. The care itself is exemplary. Pa's 103rd birthday was a day marked by celebrations with residents, staff and visitors. The huge bonus of Braeburn is its size - small and with a 'family' feel to it. My own family are delighted that Braeburn is now home to their amazing grandpa. The care and social interaction it provides have given him a whole new lease of life.
It is an absolute pleasure to be caring for Pa! With his cheeky humour and fabulous singing in the mornings, whilst always so happy and smiling. Thank you so very much from all of the staff at Braeburn Lodge.
A true home from home. Beautiful bedrooms, excellent food and unquestionably good care. Mum was extremely well looked after during a period of respite care at Braeburn in January this year. The staff are all lovely and nothing is too much trouble for them. I highly recommend Braeburn Lodge for the care of a loved one.
Thank you so very much for your lovely review and allowing Braeburn Lodge to care for your Mother, we hope Mum will take another break with us again soon.
My mother-in-law is well looked after, with the staff and management providing excellent care. She has a beautifully furnished room, coupled with great shared facilities such as a lounge and dining area for example. I am very happy with her being at Braeburn.
Thank you so very much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to have the opportunity to care for your mother-in-law.
The staff are so approachable and always keep me up to date with my great aunt's care and needs.
I would highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I will share this with our fabulous team!
And regular updates on social media on days out, and in-house.
All staff are very willing to please and helpful.
Everyone seems to get on well and go in with activities.
Thank you so very much for your review of our lovely home.
As with previous visits, my partner and I were made most welcome when we visited my aunt. It is abundantly clear that my aunt feels so comfortable and 'at home' at Braeburn Lodge. We were aware that in the weeks prior to our visit the residents had a very full itinerary of visits out and shows at Braeburn Lodge, the care there seems quite exceptional. Five stars all round!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will share this with all our lovey staff members.
I came to visit my great aunt for Xmas, she was very happily engaged in an activity when I arrived. The home looked very clean and very welcoming the staff were very inviting and looked after us very well with offering us refreshments and asked if they could get anything else for us, we sat in the dining area that had a very nice warm atmosphere and felt very much like a family home. My great aunt couldn’t stop talking about all the lovely staff and what she had been up to. I felt that my great aunt was very happy and was very well looked after.
Thank you very much for your kind review of our lovely care home. We are so pleased your aunty is very happy here.
Braeburn Lodge is a lovely, homely setting and the staff were wonderful with my husband. He was extremely well looked after and the professionalism and attention to detail about his dementia needs and contact with our GP was very reassuring. No detail was too small. There was plenty for him to do and I was very confident that he was in the best of care. I will definitely want him to go back there should the need arise again. A very high standard of cleanliness at all times in all areas of the Lodge. I can't praise the staff enough.
Thank you so very much for your lovely review of our care home. It was our absolute pleasure to care for your husband.
My mum is 93 and lives in an assisted living apartment. She fell and injured her hip and needed a period of respite care to help with medication during the day and night and support with standing and moving around. Her confidence took a severe dent and she was suffering great pain in her hip. After staying at Braeburn Lodge for six weeks, she no longer has pain in her hip and her movement is back to her pre-fall days. She has been very happy here and found the staff very nice to talk to and reassuring with her anxiety levels. There has been a lot going on over the Christmas period, which she has enjoyed no end and she has enjoyed simply sitting in the lounge and being part of the community. We've taken Mum out every week during her stay and she was always very happy to return and was always welcomed back warmly by one of the staff as she went in. Thank you to all the staff for looking after my mum so well and maintaining such a kind and caring home for your residents.
Thank you so much for sharing this review of our home, we are all so very pleased that Mum enjoyed her stay with us. We all wish her continued health and happiness.
What a lovely care home. My dad stayed for 3 weeks respite, the manager and all the staff are really attentive, caring and fun. The home is so clean and we love the dining room, all the residents sitting around one large table. The food is delicious. The staff really listened to any concerns we had relating to Dad's first stay with them. The room was spacious, plenty of storage and was spotless. Would recommend definitely recommend Braeburn Care Home.
Thank you so much for your kind review, it was an absolute pleasure caring for your father, he has such a great sense of humour and always made everyone laugh!
When we visit our old friend in Braeburn Lodge, the staff are always so friendly, and when we take my friend out for coffee she is always welcomed back with great warmth.
Thank you for your lovely review, I will share this with our lovely Braeburn Lodge family!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 August 2019Good
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Braeburn Lodge
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