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All bedrooms are en-suite and include personal touches like mini-fridges and motion-sensor lighting, while ground-floor rooms open onto private patios. Communal...
Care Provided by Willowcroft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Willowcroft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Willowcroft 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Willowcroft Reviews (63)
Willowcroft has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.742) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Willowcroft has 63 reviews.
Mum has been at Willowcroft for nearly three years, and we cannot thank them enough for the love, care, friendship and support that they provide for her, as well as for us. It really is a home-from-home. We know that Mum is happy and content and we couldn't ask for her to be better looked after.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care at the home. We are honoured to have your lovely Mum with us.
Our relative has been in Willowcroft for nearly five years. She has always been looked after in a caring way and all her needs have always been met. The carers and management have always been wonderful. We would highly recommend this care home to anyone looking for a place for their loved ones.
Thank you for your kind review. It is lovely to hear that you would highly recommend us to others as that is the highest compliment we could get.
I am 'over the moon' with the care Mum receives. She is very well looked after. I am very quickly informed if she is ever under the weather. I can visit at any time and the home is always clean and fresh. I would strongly recommend this home to anyone, whether a dementia sufferer or for residential care
The home cared for my mother-in-law, after moving from another local care provider, where standards fell short. The staff here are caring, trustworthy and definitely go the extra mile. I would not hesitate to recommend it. When choosing a care provider for a loved one it's really difficult to select the right place. Take time to talk to the staff here. Ask them about the residents and how they are supported. They will tell you about the various programs on offer. It's then that you realise that the place is a thriving community and that it's more than a residential home.
Thank you for your lovely review, that is some good advice for potential residents when looking for a suitable care home.
Upon finding a spot for both my grandparents at Willowcroft, all the staff, from managers, office and care staff, have been amazing. They have been accommodating to every need that had arisen and have gone above and beyond to help them settle in and start a new way of life for both of them, despite my grandparent's varying needs. Willowcroft not only offers care but it provides a home-from-home. Nothing is too much or too much trouble. Both my grandparent's health has improved since becoming residents. The home is maintained to a high level and all staff are friendly, kind, patient and always full of smiles.
Willowcroft welcomed him with open arms, so incredibly sensitive to his needs and very understanding of what care he needed and what he actually wanted. This made a huge difference to him settling in.
The care given, while dealing with personal and sensitive issues, has been handled so well, we simply cannot fault this.
Alongside these needs, Willowcroft has a really extensive activities schedule which is thoroughly enjoyed by the residents, including church services and chaplain care, which has been particularly important for my father-in-law.
Overall we are so happy with the care given. Caring staff, excellent facilities and a holistic approach to care, including spiritual means we would thoroughly recommend.
That is such a lovely review, thank you so much. Your father-in-law is a lovely gentleman who we are honoured to have him living with us at Willowcroft.
Mum and Dad are very well looked after at Willowcroft. The rooms are comfortable and always clean, the food is good and the staff caring and professional. There are a range of activities and the wider family enjoy watching out for the latest pictures on the social media page. I'm extremely pleased with the love and care shown to my parents since they moved in and it's a huge relief to know they are safe and well cared for.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It’s lovely that your Mum and Dad are still able to be together and I’m happy the social media page helps the family keep up to date.
My Aunt has been a resident at Willowcroft now for 6 months, it was quite a wrench having to leave her home and independence, but the friendly staff have made the transition much easier. She has a lovely bright room with all the personal possessions she wants and is able to participate in social stimulating activities daily if she so wishes. The care staff are friendly, caring and efficient and appreciate each resident as an individual learning their preferences and respecting them. As a retired community nurse I have visited many residential care homes in the past, and can certainly say this is one of the best.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased your Aunt has settled in well and for you to say that our home is one of the best you have been in is certainly the highest compliment you could give us.
Wow where do I start, this place is just incredible! It was such a hard decision to make moving my grandparents into a care home, something which I always said I would never do. Well, it's turned out to be the best decision I've ever made. My grandparents are so happy and have gained weight, made lovely friends with residents and staff. The meals are brilliant and a varied choice too. The rooms are very spacious for all their personal belongings. The staff are amazing, very caring and very on the ball with the needs of my grandparents. They go above and beyond to help the residents and their families. I felt guilt for such a long time about moving them into a care home, but thanks to Willowcroft I no longer feel that guilt. I feel like they are extended family. I am always welcomed with a cheery smile from staff members as soon as I walk through the door. I am made to feel very welcome and involved too. Thank you to everyone at Willowcroft for everything, it means the world.
That is such a lovely review, thank you so much. We know what a difficult decision it is for family to move into a care home and do try to help ease that a little. Your grandparents are very special people and a joy to have living with us.
They always go the extra mile to keep people entertained and always help out with things, so it's one less thing for us to worry about.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your Dad is a lovely gentleman and we are so happy to have him living with us.
From our first visit to look at the facilities and room, there was an air of professionalism and friendly staff. Rooms are clean, good size and very well equipped, with low windows to allow residents to see out of when seated (something that wasn't the case at another home visited), nice furniture, refrigerator and great wetroom, toilet and shower. The food is always commented on as being tasty, hot and good portion size and choice. The team on Dad's wing are always pleasant, professional and provide positive encouragement. The standard is exceptional and it comes from the management team. Excellent.
Thank you for the lovely review. It’s very kind of you. We are aware that it’s often very difficult making the decision to move to a care home so we’re really pleased that you’ve had a positive experience.
Willowcroft is welcoming and well managed and staffed. Admin is efficient. Carers are very good at their jobs. Carers also wash me daily or I shower in my ensuite facility, and they attend to my room to help. Cook provides excellent quality menus with choices for each mealtime. Medical staff serve prescriptions with water timely as per GP direction.
Thank you for your lovely review and kind words. It is good to hear that you feel well cared for in our home and it is a great pleasure to look after you.
From the day I took my mum to visit and see where my father was going to be cared for to the day he passed to a better world, my father was treated and cared for with the utmost respect, care, dignity and yes, love. The cleanliness and family atmosphere is amazing and attention to detail is first class. The most important factor for me was Dad's dignity and that was there from the outset. Make caring a recognised skilled career!
Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was a real pleasure to provide care for your father.
My dad was treated with dignity and respect from the moment he arrived til the day he died. As a family, we were also cared for in a compassionate way and despite our grief, we were left feeling no regret at the decision to move Dad into Willowcroft. Thank you to all of the team - you all played your part.
Thank you so very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to know your lovely father and thank you for choosing our home to provide the care for him.
Mum has now been at Willowcroft for just over 3 years and we couldn't wish for a better place for her to spend her final years. We have been very happy with the care that she has received - all the staff are very friendly and treat her with kindness and respect. The surroundings are clean and well cared for and there are frequent activities for the residents to join in with if they want to.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is so very much appreciated.
My wife had two spells of short respite care before moving into residential care in May 2020. I have been extremely impressed by the very high standard of all-round care being given by the dedicated, compassionate and professional team of carers, backed by very efficient support and administrative staff. The modern, purpose-built home is comfortably furnished and although there are 60 residents, they are divided into four separate, self-contained mini-homes for 15 people, having their own little dining room (with table cloths!) and two lounges (one with TV, one "quiet"). My wife particularly appreciates the unobtrusive Christian ethos of the home. I am a retired clergyman, and in my 55-years of occasional pastoral visits to care homes, I never came across anywhere as good as Willowcroft.
Many thanks for your kind review, and lovely comments. It is very much appreciated.
The rooms are very nice and clean. The building is quite new and so, in a good standard of upkeep. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful. The only concern is that sometimes, you have to remind people about certain things regarding your loved one's care but sometimes, anywhere, things can get overlooked.
Thank you so much for the review. We always take feedback on board. Unfortunately I don’t believe we have ever met, or spoken, though I do of course spend time with your Mum regularly. Please do feel able to contact me with any issues you may have.
The last year has been difficult for everyone. My uncle has remained very happy and settled throughout. Outside visits and then visitor pod visits have been an excellent way to keep in touch. Dropping items at reception always results in an update and friendly chat. I recently took a photograph of my uncle and compared it with one when he first arrived and he looks five years younger. I cannot thank all the staff enough for their continued hard work, devotion and love. I visited the other day and my uncle said of the pandemic "my life has not changed. I'm warm, well-fed and very well looked after." Thank you.
Thank you for your very kind review and especially the comment your uncle made – that was very heart-warming to hear.
This is a very well run care home with caring, friendly staff. The manager communicates important information to families via a weekly newsletter and there are regular Facebook posts showing the activities everyone has been enjoying. Staff turnover is low and during this difficult pandemic, they have tried to accommodate visiting as much as possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. No residents have had Covid. If your loved one needs to be cared for, this would be an excellent choice.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with our care and that you would recommend us to others.
Although I have not been inside the home for some time, due to COVID, I can say without reservation, that every person who works at Willowcroft is dedicated, caring and goes the extra mile. My Mum is very pleased with her care, after having to make the difficult decision to leave her own residence, due to health problems some time ago. I can wholeheartedly recommend Willowcroft for anyone looking to move into residential care.
Thank you for the lovely review. It is so good to know that both you and your Mum are happy with the care we are providing and would be happy to recommend us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 September 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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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Meet the Team (1)

Victoria Humphrey, known to many as Vicky, is the Home Manager at MHA Willowcroft. She first joined the home in 2011 as a part-time Night Care Assistant and has since progressed through a variety of roles, including Senior and Deputy Manager. After a brief time away managing MHA The Herons, Vicky returned to Willowcroft in July 2024 to lead the home as Manager.
Vicky’s career in care began after serving as a Combat Medical Technician in the Army, where she spent five years travelling the world. Since leaving the military in 2004, she has dedicated over 27 years to the care and health sector.
She is passionate about providing care that is truly centred around each individual—recognising their preferences, needs, and personal story. Vicky also strongly believes in the power of effective, compassionate leadership and the positive impact it has on both team culture and the quality of care delivered.
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