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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.
I was very encouraged to see him so well looked after & look forward to my next visit.
Always appreciate the welcoming atmosphere in the reception area.
Thank you very much for your review and feedback, it is wonderful to hear that your visit was a welcoming and friendly one, we pride ourselves on the care and overall experience we deliver in the home.
Friendly, helpful staff helped my father in law to settle in. Facilities modern but very comfortable for residents and visitors. Good staff to resident ratio. Good feedback from local people on this care home. Reassures us to choose it.
Thank you for your review, We are so pleased to hear that your father in law has settled into the home comfortably. We understand the importance of reviews and thank you for submitting your to reassure others.
Having tried other homes. I chose Elm Bank.
Thank you for sharing your review on with us and choosing Elm Bank as your home.
I visit my friend on a regular basis. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
Thank you so much for your review and delighted to hear that the staff are very helpful and friendly.
I never thought we'd find a home good enough to look after my grandma. She means the world to us, so as you can imagine, no one could care for her as well as we'd like. Well, I stand corrected. My grandma has been given a new lease of life. I cannot thank the manager enough for supporting and enabling such a rapid move into Barchester Elm Bank Care Home. She immediately put us at ease. One staff member in particular greeted us on arrival with a warm and friendly welcome, displaying a personable, professional introduction to the home. My grandma is now engaging in social activities and has a good friend among the residents. I love the banter I hear between the team and my grandma. It's exactly what she needed. The family are all made to feel welcome when we visit and the kids love the hot chocolate when they visit grandma. Thank you to all the team, I'm sorry I can't list you all, but all contributions to her care mean everything to us.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home, management team and staff that have gone the distance to make the life of your grandma much happier and fulfilled. We strive and are dedicated to ensuring that all of our residents are given the best life enrichment possible.
All the staff are very friendly, the place is so clean and lots of activities going on.
Thank you for your lovely review. We aim to ensure that the residents home is immaculate and activities are lead well.
My brother settled well but wish he would interact more. Is encouraged but prefers his own company! So he says.
Thank you so much for your review, we encourage our residents to join in with the group activities that our dedicated team organise in and out of the home. We also provide individual room activities for those resident who may prefer one to one engagements which allows them an opportunity to have the smaller social contact.
The best asset at Barchester Elm Bank Care Home is the wonderful staff. Without exception, everyone is welcoming and cheerful. We witnessed the very caring attitude of one member of staff who was patiently encouraging a resident to try some food. As well as helping them to drink and eat, she offered several suggestions of varying items, bringing them to the table to try. Although we were only staying for a week, the chefs preordered special dietary requirements and daily checked the suitability of the menus with us. Our break was refreshing and beneficial. It felt as though we were part of a big happy family.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our home. It is so good to hear your experience of your stay with us and that you found the staff team made your stay positive. We pride ourselves on ensuring the dietary requirements of each individual resident is taken into account.
The food is great and coffee and biscuits aplenty at all times.
The entertainment/activities are regular and plentiful and residents are even taken offsite to visit places and things of interest on a regular basis.
All the staff are friendly and caring so I am comfortable that this is a great place for Mum to see out her remaining days.
Thank you for your lovely review we are very grateful for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the care being provided for your mum at Elm Bank Care Home.
My friend, who has resided at Barchester Elm Bank Care Home for the last five years, I find that he is more than satisfied with his environment and also the staff who look after him and have his best interests for his well-being.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that the care provided is more than satisfised, we aim to ensure our delivery and level of care exceeds expectations.
They have all looked after my mother and father so well.
Me and my wife could not be happier with the care and support that has been given to my parents and us over the past twelve weeks.
Thanks to all of you for helping us at this difficult time.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is wonderful to hear that the care and support that is being provided to your parents are supportive and professional, we dedicate and pride ourselves on delivering the best life enrichment here at Elm Bank.
Elm Bank is such a lovely name and Mum seems very comfortable.
Thank you for your lovely review, it is wonderful to hear that the care being provided by our care staff to your mum has given you peace of mind, we ensure that all our residents are comfortable and cared for based on their individual needs.
Comfortable in Barchester Elm Bank Care Home. Have just decided to be permanent after trying respite in two or three other places.
Thank you for your lovely review and we are delighted that you have made the decision to become a permanent resident with us at Elm Bank. We value the feedback and work hard to improve on the areas where we possibly can.
My carer was excellent on my visit to the hospital. We are more than satisfied with the care and support we receive at Barchester Elm Bank Care Home. I would recommend it to all of my friends and relations. The staff are very supportive, kind and willing to do anything you ask. We have found it a happy experience and feel much at home here. Any time, during the night or day, we can receive support within a few moments.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we work diligently to ensure that the care we provide at Elm Bank meets the needs of each individual resident and we are delighted to hear that you felt at home.
Very happy with the good, friendly care my mum gets. Always happy to help.
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to have your mum living here at Elm Bank. We are also delighted to hear that you are happy with the care that is provided and experience a friendly and helpful environment.
My mother has been at Blossom Trail for a couple of months now. She is much happier and settled on this floor. She has a bit more help which goes a long way. Well done to all staff that helps her, gives me a bit of peace of mind. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad to hear your mum has settled well, we pride ourselves on delivering the best life for all our residents and security in knowledge to family & friends of the high quality of care provided.
Following a fall, while at a previous care home, and a hip replacement, Mum has done really well at Barchester Elm Bank Care Home. She has been encouraged to eat, is fed well, has taken part in activities and been so much more socially involved with others than she was before. I am pleased with how she has progressed and happy with the level of care.
Thank you for the review. We are pleased you are happy with how well your mum is doing and the level of care she receives. Your feedback will be shared with staff who do an excellent job of caring for her.
A very pleasant home, light and airy. My partner was on the dementia floor for respite. The staff came across as caring and experienced. The room was clean with a wet room, facilities looked good. It's just a real pity I was told they couldn't have her again when I picked her up. She has a rare form of dementia; maybe if she was a permanent resident things may have been different.
Thank you for your review. I am pleased you found the care staff caring and experienced and also liked the facilities. We are pleased we were able to support your partner for some respite.
Barchester Elm Bank Care Home is absolutely brilliant and I could not fault the respite care stay for my father. All the staff are kind and nothing is too much trouble. I was confident that my father was in a safe environment being looked after.
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you and your father had a excellent experience with Barchester Elm Bank during his respite stay, we pride ourselves in the care we deliver.
My wife has come on so well since her stay in Barchester Elm Bank Care Home. She loves the company of other people. The staff are very good, those I have met have all been helpful towards her and the family when we call in. A home I will recommend to anyone.
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased to hear how well your wife is doing with the individual care provided at our Elm Bank Care Home.
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Elm Bank Care Home.
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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