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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 contacted Elm Bank in regards to respite (post-op) care and was warmly welcomed by the Customer Liaison Assistant and her team. From the moment I arrived the staff have been overwhelming in terms of care, attention as well as food, drink and basics. I have spent time with many of the residents, and all have nothing but praise for the staff in what is a physically and emotionally challenging role. Thank you so much for getting me back on my feet. I will never forget your kindness and support.
Thank you very much for your kind words and review; we really appreciate your feedback and have shared this with the team.
An excellent stay and would recommend it to anyone. The food and service all excellent.
Thank you for your kind review and we will share this with the team!
A beautiful place. Take very good care of all residents and was able to work with them within the home. The resident I spoke to at Elm Bank Care Home said it's a lovely place and overall enjoyed herself and her stay here.
Thank you for your kind words, and the team appreciates your review.
Elm Bank Care Home, you are fantastic. From the reception staff to the Bluebell staff and the maintenance crew. We moved my mother and father-in-law in there and only gave the staff 24-hour notice. The manager and her excellent staff were beyond to ensure this happened. Turning one bedroom into a lovely lounge. This has made their transition into moving into full-time care so much easier. We cannot praise them highly enough. Thank you, Elm Bank.
Thank you very much for your amazing review! We are so pleased that we are caring for your mother and father-in-law; thank you once again.
My mother stayed in respite care for 6 weeks at Elm Bank, and from the moment she arrived, she was looked after properly by the whole team. She enjoyed the activities, especially the singing. The two main carers for my mum were very caring and kind and treated my mum with dignity; they were patient and really go to know her. My mum couldn't wish for a better care home, and I'm hoping she will return very soon.
Thank you very much for your kind review and words; it was a pleasure to provide care for your mother. The team are very grateful for the review.
We have supported a family friend to move into Elm Bank Care Home and have had an amazing experience. My friend settled in straight away, support was provided by the maintenance team to get her room looking person-centered with all her own furniture to feel at home. We have enjoyed private dining and lots of events, thank you to everyone especially the ladies on Willow Walk!
Thank you very much for your kind review, we are so pleased that you are happy with our service.
The staff were all pleasant and helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased that you were happy with our care; it was a pleasure to care for your wife.
The care given is also good, however; there are odd times when it can slip when room cleanliness is lacking, and clothes go missing giving the impression that they are understaffed.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide a review of Elm Bank. I am very pleased to read your kind words about the care, accommodation and cleanliness your family has experienced here. You are welcome to speak to me if you ever feel we have missed our high standards in any area of our...
She is very fond of the staff and praises them highly. I always know when her particular favourites are away on holiday. She won’t go as far as to say she misses them but the fact that she remarks on their absence is enough to say she does.
Her health initially actually improved, and over the years, she had maintained that and is now in her 90s.
My thanks to all the staff who care for her and who have been there for both of us for longer than just the past 12-months.
Thank you for your feedback and your great review score. It is a pleasure to have had your mother here for so long, and we are delighted she has developed such good relationships with our care team. I am also really pleased that she continues to enjoy our activities programme so much - our...
Thank you, Barchester Elm Bank Care Home. You have been brilliant these last few days. My father was seriously ill in hospital, and you welcomed my mother to your home and have supported her and the rest of our family, including Dad, so well. You have been there for us at a difficult time, and it means a lot.
Thank you very much for your kind words and positive feedback, which I will pass on to all the staff who support your family. It is a pleasure to help whenever you need it.
She is now on the Daisy Lane floor, and all the carers are excellent.
I would recommend Elm Bank to anyone .
Staff are very friendly and accomodating. Very responsive to medical care and emergencies. They treat mum with respect. Mum knows the staff by name and she loves bingo.
Thank you very mcuh for your kind words and we will share your review with our team!
His new life in the home was a happy one and as you would have wanted it for your loved one. Once again thank you to Elm Bank for giving my father the best care during his 96,97 and 98 years of his life.
Thank you very much for such a touching review, thank you for allowing us to care for your father.
Thank you to all staff looking after my mum on floor 2. Great reception staff and a special shout out to the carer on floor 2 great care and whenever a problem dealt with professionally. Thanks to all involved
Thank you very much for your kind words, we are greatful for your review.
Our review was very reassuring, helpful and informative. My dad's care plan was discussed in detail e.g. his medication, weight, food and drink intake, movement/mobility difficulties, time spent in his room/lounge/restaurant, etc. Any questions/concerns we, (my husband and I) have, were answered and a few missing items from his room were noted. We left the review feeling positive and happy about the care my dad is receiving. Just to explain when I am concerned about the value for money box. Like many unfortunate "old" people who suffer from dementia, we had to sell my dad's home in order to pay for his monthly bill of £4,842.42 (November 2021). We have been informed by Barchester that this could increase by 9%. We understand that costs have increased, but as much as we want my dad to live a long life (he is 94 now), the money will not last forever! I hope you understand our concerns.
Thank you very much for your review; with regards to the finances, please contact our team ElmBank@barchester.com to discuss if you wish.
My mother has lived at Elm Bank for four years and has always been well looked after. Since new management the increase in quality has been fantastic. I am so pleased about the home and staff. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much for your great review, we are pleased you are happy with the care we provide.
I enjoy living here.
Thank you very much for your review and we are glad you enjoy living in our home.
Looked after well. If needed I would come again.
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Elm Bank and thank you for your kind review.
Been very well taken care of before and after my operation everything is wonderful.
Thank you very much for your kinds words and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
The staff have worked hard to help mother, she is a very independent person.
Thank you very much the team are grateful for the kind review.
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
- 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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