
I know Mum is safe, cared for and loved.Nicola B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Alderwood Care Home should be made the benchmark which all other care homes can aspire to.Claudine C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have become members of a very large and loving family where everybody is important.D W(Husband of Resident/Service User)

I know Mum is safe, cared for and loved.Nicola B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Alderwood Care Home should be made the benchmark which all other care homes can aspire to.Claudine C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have become members of a very large and loving family where everybody is important.D W(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Alderwood Care Home provides award-winning, person-centred residential, nursing and dementia care from a skilled and passionate team. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission* (CQC), it is also accredited by the Gold Standards Framework for compassionate end-of-life care.
With a focus on making life meaningful, every day, residents enjoy a fun and varied schedule of activities and events designed to support their health and wellbeing. These include live performances from...
Care Provided by Alderwood Care Home
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 65 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alderwood Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alderwood Care 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Carebase
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nikki Leaney(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Visiting
- Residents' visitors are always welcome, with no restrictions as to times/days.
Parking
- Free on-site parking is available.
Alderwood Care Home Reviews (106)
Alderwood Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alderwood Care Home has 106 reviews.
The care that is provided is second to none.
The facilities on offer at Alderwood are excellent as is the housekeeping and the catering services.
The management are always on hand to speak with, and the care staff provide fantastic care with privacy and dignity.
The overall appearance of Alderwood is excellent.
From the manager to the cleaning staff, all of them have been outstanding, dedicated to their jobs and committed to providing exceptional care for my relative.
Taking advantage of a daycare option for my wife at Alderwood I soon became apparent why this facility has been classified as "outstanding". The care, love and compassion shown to my wife have been exemplary and I have great peace of mind knowing this. It is very clear that all members of staff, whatever their role strive to provide the highest standard of service, which is a testimony to the hands-on approach of the Manager. The net result of the team effort at Alderwood is a warm, friendly home from home environment and in a word it is Exceptional.
My family have all been impressed with the exceptional level of care and kindness shown by all the staff. They treat her with respect and dignity, but also show affection. They have become an extended family which is more than we could ever imagine. We feel my mother is safe, well cared for medically. Interested in the activities available and has a good quality of life. Alderwood Care Home is a very special place.
Both of our parents lived in Alderwood Care Home for more than five years. My mother making seven years. We, my sister and brother and I can't praise the staff highly enough. Alderwood has done a fantastic job for them both. They were loved and cared for as the individuals they both were. It made all the difference in the world knowing our parents were so well looked after.
I never had a moments worry during their time at the home.
The staff treated the ladies and gents in their care with kindness, compassion and love.
Very good home which puts service users above anything else. Staff are very friendly and very good attention to detail.
During a difficult few months, seeing my father passing and my mother moving into Alderwood, the care for my mother and support for the family has been fantastic.
A really 'homely' feel and great activities for families to get involved with as well.
Very highly recommended.
The care is awesome, always activities taking place and the support is incredible.
Hats off to Alderwood!
Incredible place.
Her carers have become her (and our) friends to whom we are eternally grateful.
Mum has been living here since the beginning of the year. She loves it and is so much happier. The team at Alderwood are so committed and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. So many activities and family participation. Very happy and would recommend.
We have never seen our Mum so happy. She has settled so well at Alderwood and it is so nice to come and visit to see her happy and laughing.
Since my mother moved into Alderwood I have found management and staff helpful, caring towards residents and their families. The home provides much stimulation to residents, both mentally and physically. Entertainment and trips out in the community. Music and signing are very popular and plays an important part in their lives, prompting memories of their younger days. There is a hair salon - My Mum loves her hair done, puts a smile on her face. I love the beautiful garden - a gardening club for those who enjoy this activity. All I can say is thank you for making such a difference to my mother's life. Love you all.
All the staff, from the manager down, are very friendly and caring and engage with the residents all the time and care about their families too, who are always welcome.
It is so good to know our mother is happy and so well looked after and with different activities and outings to enjoy.
Since looking mum at the start of the year, both parents were in Alderwood, the staff have been so understanding and helpful with dad.
My mother can be a "difficult" person sometimes. I have observed only patience and kindness to her, always allowing her to be herself. Solutions are found to any problems and the family kept informed of any problems, health issues etc as appropriate.
My mother is as happy and contented as she is ever likely to be because of the care and support given. I can sleep at night knowing she is safe and cared for.
This was still a frightening process for me and my father, "the unknown".
But the transition was so smooth, now a few weeks on, my father receives absolutely wonderful care and compassion and truly feels he has made the right decision.
All our stress and worries have gone - could not be happier.
I would highly recommend Alderwood to anybody in need of an excellent care home. All staff are so dedicated to their profession.
Alderwood is superb, I feel like I am treated like one of the family. Wonderful carers and nurses always ready to help and support me.
Always polite and always ready to help or to talk to you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 May 2018Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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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News (8) & Events (0)
- 10 Jun 2026
The sounds of a brass band brought back a lifetime of treasured memories for Jenny Watton, aged 89, whose deep-rooted connection to the Salvation Army inspired a special surprise organised...
- 09 Apr 2026
An Essex care home’s partnership with a day nursery is bringing generations together through shared activities and music, creating lasting benefits for both residents and children. The three and four-year-olds...
- 18 Dec 2025
Mike Short, aged 58, loved swimming until he suffered a brain injury while having surgery when he was 22 years old. Thanks to his care home, Mike is ‘making a...
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Awards / Recognitions (23)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carebase
- 31 Jul 2025Recipient: Alderwood Care Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Carebase
Meet the Team (1)

Nikki has been qualified as a nurse for over 30 years, with 23 years of experience in specialised care for the elderly in the private sector.
“Every day I feel lucky to be in a profession that I truly love and to be part of so many people’s lives. I’ve had so many heart-warming and humbling experiences over the years with some truly amazing rewards.”
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