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Rooms are decorated to a luxurious standard with beautiful decor and furnishings, electric beds and specialised mattresses. There are dedicated nurses' stations located on each floor.
The home is of a extremely high standard and provides a warm, welcoming and friendly environment for residents including a large garden to be enjoyed.
The chef provides a range of highly nutritious and delicious meals for residents to enjoy. Any special dietary requirements are catered for.
Care Provided by Roebuck Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 63 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Roebuck Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Roebuck Nursing 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
Owner
- Fine Care Homes (Stevenage) ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Christina Hartles (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 100
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2009
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
Visiting
- Open to visitors at any time of the day and night and the home would encourage visitors to come to see loved ones as they would normally.
Parking
- Parking is free and there is a large carpark situated at the front of the home.
Roebuck Nursing Home Reviews (61)
Roebuck Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.375) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Roebuck Nursing Home has 61 reviews.
He laughs a lot here. We have no problem with his care. Everyone helps me too. We are grateful for the carers who look after him.
He likes the food here and likes it when staff come t care for him or clean the room. Thank you to all here.
Thank you for the positive comments Stella. We shall share your message with the staff. It is rewarding to look after our residents and positive comments are always appreciated. I am glad there are people here who can communicate with residents and families in languages other than English too. It shows how diverse our Roebuck community is. It is always a pleasure to see you too.
My husband has been on end-of-life care since June 2022. He is bedridden and can do very little for himself. The staff are wonderful and always treat him with dignity. He is always clean and shaven. I believe we would have lost him months ago if it wasn't for the amazing care he receives here.
Sheila, thank you for your very kind words which we will ensure are shared with the staff.
Since my dad has been a resident he has had and is still receiving, excellent care. All the staff related to the home have always been courteous and go above and beyond to ensure that my dad is looked after to a very high standard and always ensure he keeps his dignity. I could not ask for a better home for him to be looked after in. Thank you so much.
Regards
I am extremely grateful for the meticulous care concerned and humane treatment my father is getting. He couldn't be in a better place than this. The staff are amazing always helpful and always looking out for the best 'dad'. We feel blessed to have received such care.
Thank you for your very kind review and for recognising the excellent support and care that our team offer each and every day to the residents in our care and to their families.
Since moving into Roebuck I have settled in very well. Most of the staff are very friendly and help out whenever they can. I have made progress here and have lots of friends. As being the youngest in the home I have given my help and support to other residents. If I had to rate this place I would give it a 5-star 100%.
Thank you for your positive review and for the help and support you kindly give others.
My father spent the last ten weeks of his life at the Roebuck Nursing home. A fiercely proud and independent man, he had previously refused care of any kind until near collapse. So after prolonged stays in hospital and when it became clear he could no longer return home to live, we were concerned he would struggle to settle at the nursing home. However, it was quite the contrary. During his time there he was happier and more at ease than I had seen him in a very long time. The managers and staff work daily miracles in my opinion, nothing too difficult for them, no request refused. With the enormity of the added extra burden of Covid and its restrictions, this highly experienced team were always kind, patient and sensitive with both my father and my family at this very difficult time. I cannot praise them highly enough.
Thank you for your review and positive comments. We shall pass these on to the staff who will appreciate it greatly. We miss dad and it really was a pleasure to look after him; a kind, gentle and lovely man. I wish he could have completed a 1000 piece puzzle whilst with us! You were obviously very close to him and we hope you, mum and your sister are keeping well. All the best.
My Dad has continued to thrive on the care, kindness, and good food at Roebuck. The staff have gently encouraged him to go to the dayroom and engage with other residents. Both his physical and mental well-being has improved.
The staff continues to put the residents first under very difficult circumstances complying with Covid regulations and procedures. As my sister and I are essential carers we have been able to see my dad regularly as long as we do a lateral flow test and wear PPE. We take weekly PCR tests as do all the staff.
Thank you for the lovely comments. Your dad is a lovely gentleman and is very popular with the staff and residents alike. He is a pleasure to look after. Thank you to you too for all your support to the Manager and myself recently. Much appreciated. We will cascade the review to the staff. All the best.
My Dad has received excellent care from all the staff and I could not be happier with the level of care at Roebuck House. Everyone has been so welcoming and have done their absolute best to settle my Dad into his new way of life, nothing has been too much trouble. All the staff work incredibly hard and are on hand to deal with any questions or queries. My dad has received top quality food, excellent personal care and is extremely happy. This is a massive relief to us. I cannot recommend Roebuck House enough and thank every single staff member for everything that they do to keep the high standard of care, cleanliness, food and administration at Roebuck House.
Thanks for the lovely review. We very much appreciate your comments. We shall let the chef know that dad enjoys the food, he will be so pleased. We shall feedback to the staff who will be happy to be acknowledged. Thanks again.
My dad has been at Roebuck Nursing Home for four years and nine months until his passing yesterday. He had Parkinson’s and after a fall wasn’t able to walk or care for himself so was admitted to the home. It has been the best place for him as he was kept clean tidy and treated with individual dignified care. The carers and nurses through the pandemic, when we couldn’t visit, entertained and made it as homely and fun as possible, he was happy and had a good laugh with the staff. When you visit the home the first thing my family and friends noticed was how nice and fresh it smells, that is because they keep their residents and the home clean The receptionist is very helpful and welcoming. They encourage you to put their pictures and personal mementos in their room so they are very homely. Even this week whilst we have been visiting every day due to the fact he was deteriorating, whatever time of day or night everyone was very kind and caring to my dad and my family.
Thank you for the review. Dad was a special person and we were honoured to be able to look after him. I remember his cheeky smile/laugh. He will be sorely missed. I shall pass on your comments to the staff and the receptionist, who was particularly touched by your comment about her being so...
My father was in the Roebuck for 4 weeks following being hospitalised for 6 weeks. The home is clean and I received regular feedback on how dad was doing. The most amazing thing about the home is the staff. They are all very friendly and attentive and always worked with a smile on their faces. This is very reassuring and I would have no reservations about dad returning there in the future.
Thanks for the review. I shall definitely pass your comments to the staff who will be pleased. It was a pleasure looking after dad and we hope he is settled back at home.
My dad was admitted to The Roebuck Nursing Home after several months hospitalisation, in April 2020. He has advanced Parkinson's Disease and now Lewy Bodies Dementia. His time of living at The Roebuck has coincided with the Corona Virus Pandemic. I have been impressed and reassured by the Roebuck's stringent hygiene and safety protocols, which have meant my dad has, so far, remained safe and covid-free. I believe they have only had one or two isolated positive tests, and these have been notified to all residents' relatives. My dad is up to date with his flu and covid vaccinations, and I am kept up to date, on a weekly basis, with all news and activities happening at The Roebuck.
Whenever I visit, I have been extremely satisfied with the care shown to my dad; the staff are kind and obliging, efficient and effective. I have been reassured at the return of the Director who has kept me completely informed of all aspects of my dad's care both daily and going forward.
Thank you for your review; I shall pass it on to the staff who will appreciate being acknowledged. Communication is key to any successful working relationship and I am glad that you find the regular emails from me and the family bulletins helpful. I know dad loves seeing you when you visit and I...
The manager and the staff have made Mum so comfortable. My mum is a very difficult lady to get on with as she is fiercely independent, and has been so for thirty years plus.
But after just over a week, Mum has settled in the home, and she is doing word search puzzles and is happy. This is amazing as Mum has not been either of these for a few years now.
I can not sing their praises enough, so very kind and caring.
Would highly recommend this home.
Regards.
The nursing home took care of my mum extremely well during her stay. The staff were very friendly and caring. I would recommend this nursing home to anyone looking for a permanent home for a relative or anyone looking for respite care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and your lovely comments which I will relay to all the staff.
My nan was in this amazing environment for 7 weeks. She was so well cared for by every member of staff. All of the activities they arrange is one of a kind and seeing the photos of everyone enjoying themselves is what it is all about. Thank you Roebuck Nursing Home for your incredible work.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Hope you are all keeping well.
My mother was a former resident, she passed away on the 15th of February aged 99-years-old. She was treated like a queen; she met Father Christmas, and they gave her a birthday party; they did her hair and nails, and nothing was too much for the staff. They treated myself and my sister very well. My mother came from the hospital pretty poorly, and they encouraged her to do things and she got better and survived longer than we thought. We are hoping to go to the home and meet the staff face to face. I would definitely recommend the home 100%.
Thank you so much, and she was a pleasure to care for! Wishing you and your sister all the best.
My mother in law who had Dementia was cared for by the care support staff with such dignity, love and respect during her end of life care. We too as a family were given the exact same care and support throughout our time visiting and it was all the little things done we noticed that made things more homely for all.
My uncle, who has Alzheimer’s, has been cared for with love and sensitivity during his time at the Roebuck, which in October will be nine years. This is his home and he feels safe there. He loves his food and eats everything, so the chef must be good!
Thank you, Pauline, for your lovely comments, I will share them with the staff.
They arranged a lot of entertainment and activities for the residents.
The home was clean and had a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, which was also noted by other visitors I took to the home to see Dad.
It was also very much appreciated how they not only looked after Dad during his last few days but also the time and consideration they took looking after my mum and myself and making it possible for us to spend that time with him.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, it was a pleasure to care for dad.
My husband was at the Roebuck Nursing Home for 8-months. During his stay, all the staff were caring and attentive to both him and also to myself when I visited. The home was clean and had a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Hi Pam, thank you for taking the time to provide this lovely review, I will share this with all the staff and we hope you and your family are all keeping safe!
We fond the home to be very welcoming. The staff were lovely but not always enough of them as mum sometimes had to wait a while for help to get to the bathroom. The food was excellent mum looked forward to her meals especially afternoon tea and cake! And the few activities which we attended together, hymn singing and service, Diwali dancing were very good. We were let to believe there was a regular hairdresser in attendance but this was not the case and disappointing as Mum never got her hair done there.
Hi, I am sorry your Mother never had her hair done, we have a hairdresser visiting every Friday and the salon is situated on the 1st floor of the home. Thank you for your review and the positive comments regarding the staff which I will feedback to them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 April 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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