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Bedrooms are divided between a community for people with lower care needs, a separate...
Care Provided by Barchester Elm Bank Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 115 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Elm Bank Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Elm Bank 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Larisa Bledea (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2011
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (115)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (114)
Visiting
- Visiting is 24hrs 7days a week
Parking
- Parking to the front and back of the site
Barchester Elm Bank Care Home Reviews (201)
Barchester Elm Bank Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.686) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Elm Bank Care Home has 201 reviews.
Very helpful and approachable staff making the process of Mum entering the home as painless as possible. Staff are very supportive of Mum and encouraging her to make the most of the arranged activities and staff are happy to make themselves available to discuss Mum and how she is coping.
Elm Bank Care Home has looked after my mother's needs for over four years. Through every level of care she has needed, they responded with the utmost thought and appropriate package. We as a family could not have hoped or asked for more. The staff were brilliant and she was genuinely loved and looked after in a manner I could not have given her myself. I have nothing but praise to give the staff who so sensitively looked after her every need. We know the staff went above and beyond their duties to sensitively respond to her care and changing needs.
The move went very well and she has settled in really well. In just over a month, she is now engaging with people and is speaking, singing and enjoying life. Her diet has gone from fish fingers and chips at almost every meal to properly cooked fresh food, with vegetables and fresh fruit - fabulous!
It's not easy dealing with dementia patients, but in our view, the Manager and staff at Elm Bank cannot be praised enough. We are so glad we moved our Step-mum and are thankful to the Manager and Staff at Elm Bank for making every day a quality day for her.
My sister and I were very touched by the kindness and care given to our mother in the last three years of her life. The team is excellent - the atmosphere in the home is happy and cheerful, and calm and peaceful when needed. The care was everything we hoped for. Family was always made very welcome and we could come and go as necessary. There were lots of activities and things to do and in the summer everyone would be out in the lovely garden in the sunshine for singing and crafts etc. Mum sadly passed away in June, and the staff were fantastic, she was able to stay at the home and was cared for round the clock by people she knew, rather than go into hospital - everyone was so very lovely, popping in to visit her right up til the end. My sister and I also received wonderful care and lots of hugs. The staff went that extra mile to make everything as good as it could be for us all. Looking back now we feel Mum had the best care possible, and had many good times in her final years.
She has early dementia and my grandparents were caring for her, so when it became too much it was a difficult decision as we are a close family. She settled very quickly and the staff made every effort to make her at home, including a beautiful bouquet and card on arrival, and a personalised cake on her birthday. My two young boys call it "grandmas house" and they are always welcome with hugs, snacks and biscuits (from staff AND residents!) and are allowed to play in the beautiful grounds and join in with everything, just like a family. The rooms are lovely, like hotel rooms with en suites, and kept clean. We are always encouraged to make it as homely as possible and the staff ALWAYS go above and beyond. I could write all day about how amazing every person has been and it's made something difficult as easy as possible, it's a really personal service, and everyone is much happier.
My mum has three main carers. Mam hasn't been herself lately and her main carers and their teams have gone above and beyond their duty to make sure my mother has been properly cared for. When mam was in hospital they called to see how she was doing every day! My mam loves them and I can rest assured that she is cared for 100% when I am not there I have no worries. I cannot thank them enough!
We visit Elm Bank several times a week. The Manager has been absolutely wonderful at helping us sort a lot of things out for her. The reception girls are lovely. They are so helpful and friendly and always have a smile for us. Mother gets well cared for and her needs are always attended to. All the staff (including kitchen and maintenance) are so friendly. We love coming to visit.
Care for my godfather is good. Happy to leave him knowing he will be looked after.
Mum is well cared for. My sisters and I appreciate the way all the carers know and value mum. They also know us and we appreciate the way we are kept informed. Mum is respected by staff.
I was impressed with the immediate response, given with care and reassurance, to our request for a placement in the home for an elderly lady suffering with the onset of dementia. The home itself is impressive and the facilities are first class. The staff are all well informed and eager to please, and demonstrate a sympathetic and understanding attitude. I feel fortunate that we were able to find this caring care home.
This was an ideal place to recuperate from major surgery. The care was excellent, although there was some staff shortage. The food was so much better than the hospital, and helped my recovery. The staff particularly were very helpful.
Mum was very pleased with the treatment she received during her stay. Very comfortable bed meals were very tasty and rooms clean and fresh. Overall she enjoyed her stay very much, many thanks to all the staff.
My mother's recent hospital stay has highlighted the very good care offered by Elm Bank. Level of care on the Connect floor, especially from the seniors, is excellent, plus courtesy and support for relatives....much appreciated! The Manager and her deputy are equally helpful and pleasant, and it is easy to speak to either of them if any difficulty occurs. From receptionists to laundry staff everyone is always keen to help. Most important of all my mother is happy living in Elm Bank.
Throughout my stay of 3 and a half weeks I was kept comfortable and secure. Although the food was of good quality and palatable I found that the way it was presented left a lot to be desired. There were long periods of delay at the dining table and no attempt to allow all diners at one table to eat at the same time.
Happy with everything except activities could be better.
Overall excellent service.
Very happy very nice place to live.
A few years ago, my wife and I were looking for a residential care home for her mother, but we were disappointed until we looked at Em Bank. When we went inside, I was able to compare it favourable in a quality hotel, with nice garden and communal lounges and we found that the residents were entertained and encouraged to join in games etc. to help them happily pass the time. This was and still is, by far the best local care home and my mother-in-law has spent three and a half happy years here and has made many friends, not only with the residents but also with the wonderful caring staff.
Everyone seems very happy all the staff are very approachable. Rooms are clean and tidy and the food is excellent.
My mother (87) has just spent nine days in Elm Bank House for respite. She has been helping look after my elderly father and needed to be looked after herself for a bit. The staff have all been excellent, she soon settled well. Lovely surroundings, and food. She has to have an eye operation and is going to return in a few weeks again.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 June 2025Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (140) & Events (3)
- 28 Aug 2026
Residents enjoyed a rootin’, tootin’ afternoon of music, laughter and friendship as they celebrated Cowboy Day in true Wild West style. The afternoon was full of excitement as residents and...
- 28 Aug 2026
Residents and staff enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of friendship, laughter and music as they came together to celebrate Friendship Day. The afternoon was filled with smiles and happy memories, with...
- 13 Aug 2026
August is here and we have our first three birthdays of the month, and what wonderful celebrations they have been! Birthdays are so much more than just another day, they...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (10)

Welcome to Elm Bank Care Home. I am Larisa Bledea, the General Manager, and it is my honour to be part of the wonderful team and home.
Our primary focus is to ensure that the residents receive the utmost standard of care and comfort. We are dedicated to upholding these principles.
At Elm Bank, our commitment is to cultivate a hospitable and inclusive atmosphere where each individual is esteemed and treated with deference.
Our objective is to assist our residents in leading enriching and purposeful lives, tailored to their specific requirements and predilections. I eagerly anticipate extending a warm welcome to you and collaborating to make each day noteworthy.

Hello, my name is Diana, and I have recently joined the team as the Deputy Manager for Elm Bank.
I am incredibly passionate about providing the highest standard of care and support for all our residents and their families. I believe that through open communication and dedicated teamwork, we can ensure that every individual at Elm Bank enjoys a vibrant, fulfilling, and enriched life.
I am so looking forward to getting to know everyone in our community and working together to make Elm Bank a truly wonderful place to call home."

Hello, my name is Daniel, and I joined Barchester Healthcare in March 2026.
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of a team that works tirelessly to deliver warm, compassionate and person-centred care in a beautiful setting where residents truly thrive and enjoy life. With experience across the care sector, I bring a strong understanding of supporting families through what can often be an emotional and significant transition.
At Elm Bank, I work closely with our exceptional team to enrich residents’ lives, ensuring each day is meaningful, stimulating and filled with laughter, connection and engagement with the wider community.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends and family and travel to the hottest destinations.
A key part of my role is supporting prospective residents and their families as they explore care options. I am here to answer questions, offer reassurance and guide you through your decision-making journey, helping to make the process as smooth, informed and stress-free as possible.

Hello, my name is Rob and I'm the head of the maintenance team here at Elm Bank Care Home.
My role is to ensure that my team and I keep the Elm Bank home maintained to the highest standard, ensuring that the residents are kept safe and comfortable at all times. Before joining the Barchester team, I worked in the motor trade as an after-sales manager. In my spare time, I like to go hill climbing, holidaying in my caravan with my family and riding my motorbike.

Hello, my name is Tina and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Elm Bank Care Home.
I joined Elm Bank in May 2023 as a Team Leader soon becoming the Head of Care before moving to the role of Activities Coordinator and leading the team in January 2024. My passion is to provide life-enriching activities that enhance the lives of our residents.
By providing entertainment that is not only stimulating but person-centred. Our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home of interest, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities. We are a pet-friendly home and fully support the benefits animal therapy can bring to the lives of our residents and welcome animals of all kinds to the home regularly.
Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends meetings, we can gain a greater understanding of their loved one's interests and lives before joining Elm Bank which will make for a richer activities program to be developed. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please email...
New entertainers and community links are always welcome.

Hello, my name is Amanda and I'm the Non-Clinical Head of Care here at Elm Bank. I joined the team in 2018 as a Care Assistant in our residential community for people with lower support needs before progressing to Team Leader in our Daisy Lane Community for those living with dementia.
I am proud to be part of a home that delivers care based on each person's individual needs and provides support with respect and dignity. When I’m not at work I love spending time with my little boy or going shopping, and I enjoy eating out and going on holiday with family.

Hello. I am Sophie, and I support our Head Chef to produce a varied menu every day, and I manage the kitchen team. It is very important to me that every resident enjoys their food, so I get to know exactly how and when they like their food. We also take into account any dietary and swallowing needs to make sure people get all the nutrition they need. We make lots of treats too for birthdays and events.

Hello, my name is Anna and I'm the Home Administrator here at Elm Bank. I have over 15 years’ experience in Admin/Finance as well as experience as a support worker supporting adults with learning difficulties.
I am proud to be part of a home that delivers care based on each person's individual needs and provides support with respect and dignity. I work very closely with the General Manager and the team to ensure our home's high standards are maintained. When I’m not at work I love spending time with my 2 children and husband, going to country parks, day trips and having many family get-togethers.

Hello. I am Isabel. I have been a team member at Elm Bank since 2010. I began my career in care homes in 2007.
As the first point of contact, I have the pleasure of meeting our residents and their families on a daily basis. It is important to me that families and residents see a familiar face, especially for new residents, where I can provide reassurance. I know this can be such a big step and a turning point in their lives. In my role, I also support with enquiries and conduct show rounds. I love to show the home off! I also ensure that all visitors are welcomed into the home and support our fabulous activities team.
We welcome local community groups to use our lounges for group sessions. Please pop in and have a chat with me, as I enjoy meeting people and I'm always proud to show people around Elm Bank. Every day is different here!
I am an avid reader of history, and this can build a rapport with many of our residents who reminisce about their lives and who also have a love for history. I share the same family values that I see from our residents' families when visiting their loved ones in the home, through the love of spending time with my family and grandchildren, which is very important to me. I have recently re-joined the Skittle team and enjoy social time.

Hello. I am Jill and I have lived at Elm Bank for many years so I know the staff really well. I enjoy attending all the activities and I always want to try the new things offered here. I help to put up decorations for special events throughout the year, to create a celebratory atmosphere. Staff and residents work together to make special days really enjoyable. I am a confident person and it is part of my role to liaise with the General Manager any residents who want to express their wishes but are unable to do so. I make a special point of welcoming all new residents to our home and helping them to settle in. I am very proud to be part of Elm Bank as we are all cared for like family.
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