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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 don’t get to visit often, but have been made welcome on every occasion and found Grandma in a well-cared-for state every time. The accommodation always appears clean and looked after. The management and staff have taken Covid restrictions seriously and to their credit kept the virus out for many months. They were also very responsive when there was a positive test amongst staff and prevented it from spreading. I could never afford to be cared for here.
Braeburn Lodge is small and intimate with excellent staff that are always friendly, very approachable, extremely kind and attentive to all the residents and family members. It is perfect for my mum, especially with all the visiting and resident animals. The food always looks and smells absolutely fabulous. Nothing is to much trouble for anybody involved with the running/caring at Braeburn Lodge.
I cannot find enough superlatives to describe or recommend Braeburn - they are truly wonderful. So pleased to be lucky enough to find our Mum, who has dementia, a home here - and a home is what it is, in every sense of the word. Knowing that she was being cared for by her Braeburn family in lockdown, has been a massive comfort. She always looks so happy. I love the things they do from the extra steps they take to celebrate special occasions, down to day to day hands-on everyday things such as helping fold the washing - normal things. My only wish is that my Dad could have seen how happy and settled she is, despite his fears, while he was alive about how she’d cope without him. He’d have been so relieved.
The staff are very dedicated and kind. The buildings are always very clean and well maintained. Doesn't matter when you turn up you are always welcome. I would recommend this home to anyone. Thank you for all you do.
Thank you for your lovely review I will pass this onto the staff Team.
Fantastic care home - staff are caring dedicated and wonderful with the residents. Facilities are excellent and great activities provided for residents. Medical care is very good.
My grandmother moved here in 2019 after a fall at home. She loved it from the moment she walked in. The home is lovely and welcoming and the staff really are fantastic - catering for her every need. The personal service is second to none and since she has been there, she has thrived. Highly recommended.
We are still very new to the care system, Braeburn Lodge exceeds our expectations and we would recommend it without reservation.
I'd always promised my mother I'd never put her in a home; however, it had reached the point where it was no longer safe for her to stay in her own home. I'm so relieved to know she is somewhere where she is well looked after, has lots of activities, social stimulation and lots of trips out too.
She's settled in really well and I would definitely recommend Braeburn Lodge.
Not being previously too familiar with care homes, I was amazed at the care and comfort that my sister is receiving here. The staff are enthusiastic, caring and attentive to the residents and staff. I have dined at the Home and the food is first class. Regular outings and indoor entertainments are held. Cleanliness is superb.
The communication is excellent, with every detail of mum's care being discussed and reported as necessary. The choice and quality of meals are first class with a full-time chef cooking everything from fresh.
We were very worried as a family how she would cope in a cared for environment. We needn't have, she is very much enjoying life, all thanks to the amazing staff.
Thank you for your lovely review which will be passed to our dedicated team at Braeburn Lodge.
Very friendly staff.
Excellent accommodation and staff. Happy my mother-in-law is being looked after well in her remaining years.
We are amazed at the way my mother-in-law has adapted to life in residential care and we are sure that this is in large part owing to the all-round care that she is receiving. We have been particularly impressed with the way that Braeburn Lodge has taken responsibility for her health needs, working in conjunction with her new GP. Communication from the home has been excellent both from the management and the staff.
We find our friend to be well cared for. The staff are always friendly to her and us and willing to help and answer questions. She appears to be happy and settled in the circumstances of this being a new, different experience and environment for her.
I know my husband is a difficult patient and I am really grateful for the care, patience and expertise which he is receiving. Thank you.
First time of using this or any other facility for respite care. My initial visit was very welcoming and informative. To arrange the respite care was very easy. The Lodge is very clean fresh and airy. As it’s only been open a short while as to be expected everything is in excellent order. ALL staff have been brilliant, helpful in answering my queries and thoughtful and accommodating to my mother. The activities are great with plenty of interesting outings. Food is varied and I have been delighted to see my mother eating with enthusiasm again. Big thanks to all at Braeburn Lodge for helping to make the respite care a big positive in my family’s life. Will use again without a doubt.
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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- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Braeburn Lodge
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