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The home with its garden has been adapted to make it more suitable for residents' needs.
Each resident's preferences are identified which ensures the caring and friendly staff can provide the best care possible. Residents are encouraged to take part in fun activities suited to their needs.
Residents' dietary requirements and preferences are catered for.
Care Provided by The Hawthorns Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 74 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Hawthorns Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Hawthorns 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Bondcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mawuli Mensa(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
The Hawthorns Care Home Reviews (67)
The Hawthorns Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Hawthorns Care Home has 67 reviews.
Very impressed with everything. Clients are well cared for. Carers are very kind and polite. The food is good, clean and fresh and clients are offered with a variety of choices. The level of care is fantastic it's warm and friendly and welcoming.
Dear reviewer, we are very grateful for your kind words. We will continue to provide the best possible care.
My father was provided care by The Hawthorns team following a difficult few months in the hospital (December 21-March 22). He spent three months being well cared for, built some really positive relationships, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He returned to live alone in his flat and, unfortunately, had two falls. Dad himself asked if he could return to The Hawthorns - as it felt more like home than home. December 22 saw him putting his flat up for sale, and he was given a choice of a few available rooms. Many of his belongings are with him, and it feels like walking into Dad's. The manager takes time to check in when we visit, and I know they check in with Dad. It is always great to visit, and many staff always seem pleased to see us! There have been some staff changes; however, many who remember Dad well remain - the newer ones are certainly getting to know him, how he likes his tea made, and to remember to ensure his meals are hot! Thanks to you all - what a testimony for a former resident asking to return!
Thank you so much for your review and kind words, I am sure the team will be pleased to know their hard work day in and day out and of course, night in and night out means a lot to you and your father, we will continue to care for your father the best we can.
Thank you so much all of you for your care and patience. We are so, so happy to see her doing so well.
Thank you for your review and your kind words, the team continue to do the best they can for all the residents in their care and I hope your sister continues to improve and enjoy her time with us.
My mother-in-law was discharged from the hospital to The Hawthorns a few days before she died. The Hawthorns staff were very kind, warm and caring. When we visited her we found that great care had been taken in unpacking her things and making her room look homely, even though by this time she was receiving end-of-life care. When we phoned, the staff were polite, helpful and sensitive. When we visited, the manager approached us and asked whether he could help us and made us feel very welcome. We wished that my mother-in-law could have been transferred to The Hawthorns sooner, as she was made very comfortable during her final days.
Dear reviewer, we are glad we played a small part in making your mother-in-law's last days comfortable and thank you for your kind words.
I could not have asked for a better care home for my husband to spend the last six weeks of his life. The premises were spotless, his room was like home-from-home, and the staff, each and every one of them were absolutely amazing, not only to my husband but also to me. Nothing was too much trouble, and there was always a shoulder for me to cry on.
Thank you very much for your kind words; it was an absolute delight for the team to be there for you and your family during a rather challenging time. Please do not hesitate to contact the home if you need anything.
Some staff are rude, do not turn my nan on her side when she has to be at all times. She has Parkinsons' and does not get helped to eat or any encouragement as she has Alzheimer's and needs to be encouraged to eat. She had missing cutlery and instead of getting her more or helping her find it they just turned and said its there. Family member later found it beside her on the bed! Nan is bed-bound and she's had a jug of water left by the window completely out of reach. Clothes been moved or taken when we have a sign to say we will do her washing, amongst more things. Me and family have visited Nan and the door was wide open, she had nothing on and no blanket on her! Occasionally cold food.
Thank you for your review and sharing your experience. I am very sorry for the experience you have had, which is totally different from the vast majority of our residents and relatives. When I was made aware of your concerns, a senior member of the management team from Head Office met with your...
In my hour of need I was desperate to find Respite Care for my mum as she became very poorly with a water infection as I was exhausted from looking after her for 4 days over the Easter Period and no one was willing to help me. The Manager was brilliant and reassured me they could help my mum. I was able to visit the next day and selected what room I would like. The day after she went in there as you can imagine I was really worried. However, there were 4 staff that gave us a warm welcome and put mum and I at our ease. The rooms are spacious and very clean. The food is lovely too. When mum went in she was very shy and didn't talk to anyone. By the time she left she was talking to the other residents which I couldn't believe! The staff are amazing kind/caring and nothing is too much trouble. My mum was there for 5 weeks and I never thought she would be able to come home so I'm extremely grateful to the staff for caring for her and making her independent again. I would highly recommend.
The care, love and support my mother and father get from Hawthorns is outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble and the staff are absolutely first class. The management always keep us informed of any issues and are very proactive in taking time to talk to us and Mum and Dad.
The care that my husband received at The Hawthornes Care Centre was outstanding, the staff (all of them) to me were so dedicated to all their roles. So friendly, happy, caring people and so understanding. The care home was clean, comfortable and welcoming to all. Patients and visitors alike. Yes this, mine and families, is a recommendation for care, a welcoming home from home.
My father was taken to The Hawthorns Care Centre for end of life care, following a short time in the hospital. The family felt anxious, fearing he would be left unattended but our fears were soon eased by the manager and his staff, who quickly addressed our concerns. Their approach was highly professional and reassuring. We were fully aware of a limited life expectancy and sadly my father passed away after 2-weeks, but during that time, his care was faultless, dignified and compassionate. The home was immaculately clean and staff monitored him regularly, making sure dad was comfortable. Other residents looked well cared for, and staff constantly interacted with them. As dad's health deteriorated, we were kept informed and supported throughout. The staff looked after my father beautifully, with sensitivity and compassion on a level I think, hard to beat. Special thanks to the manager and five members of staff in particular, but not forgetting anyone else who was involved in dad's care, you were all wonderful.
Mum is very happy and is well cared for. The activities/entertainment is excellent and is very stimulating for the residents. They have a regular GP service which is great. The senior staff are always keen to have feedback for improvements.
Mum became a resident at the Hawthorns in August 2021, after having several falls at home, a decline in her health and the onset of Dementia. All the staff are really lovely and have a wonderful approach to the residents. Mum is treated with respect, kindness and there is always someone to check on her. The staff are very friendly towards us as a family and are always ready and willing to chat to us and make sure we are happy with everything. There is a wonderful activities team that organises many different activities for the residents to join in with and they are all so enthusiastic and caring in their jobs. What was a very difficult decision for the family to make, has definitely been helped by the understanding of all the staff. I would definitely recommend Hawthorns to other families.
My Dad moved into The Hawthorns in November last year following a series of falls at home and a worsening of his dementia. The staff are really lovely, from the carers to the entertainments team, maintenance staff, cleaners, catering staff, etc. They all treat my Dad with kindness and respect, along with a bit of banter, which he loves! Staff always take the time to chat with dad (and myself on my weekly visit) and check that we are happy with everything. The team are well led by the manager who is approachable and appears to care for both the residents and the staff. (Who also put up with my many phone calls/questions leading up to my dad's admittance during the pandemic which was slightly stressful). The rooms are clean, dad says that he enjoys the food and I have been impressed by all the effort that goes into entertaining the residents with singers coming in, games organised, crafts, gardening, and the like. Overall my Dad is happy, has settled in well and I would definitely recommend this care home.
My father became a resident in February 2020 which was just before the pandemic. Despite the lockdowns, I had complete faith that my father would be well looked after. The staff are very welcoming, and above all, caring and compassionate towards the residents and relatives alike. I will forever be grateful to this care home for taking such good care of my loved one.
We had to submit a formal complaint after my Grandads time at this home, would not recommend bringing your family members/loved ones to this home for quality care.
My Dad became a permanent resident at The Hawthorns in August 2018. Since then, he has been treated with the utmost respect and the care is second to none. My Mum, sister and I visit as often as we can but we know that if we can't get to see Dad for any reason, he is being wonderfully looked after. Whenever we visit, we are treated so very kindly by all the staff and they make a point of coming to talk to us and ask how we are, etc. This makes such a difference - the staff are all extremely busy, but they always make a point of saying hello - such a nice touch. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Hawthorns to anyone; it was a hard decision to admit Dad to a nursing home, but we don't regret the decision at all, knowing that Dad is living in such a wonderful environment. Thank you to everyone involved who take such good care of my Dad.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. I will share your comments with the team.
I moved my Dad here in January from another home and although I agonised over the decision, it was the best decision I made. My Dad is so much happier here and there are always so many happy, approachable staff on duty. He has settled so well and is always treated with kindness and dignity and I am always greeted warmly too from all staff. I had The Hawthorns recommended to me and I too would highly recommend it myself.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home, it is much appreciated.
The staff are very helpful and polite in all areas.
Many thanks for your review of The Hawthorns.
I have recommended The Hawthorns 3 times, on each occasion the residents have been placed. My Mum lived here for 6 years and I can only say that I found, such an amazing team of carers, nursing staff, management, cleaning, and catering staff. Yes, I did experience some problems but found that The Hawthorne's team regardless of who I spoke with always resolved any issues I had quickly. Yes, I recommend this nursing home, looking for the right place for your relative is really such a hard thing to do, such a huge responsibility but I have to say my final decision of placing My Mum here was one of the best I ever made. Really the staff here really do care and will do anything for you. Have faith in them they really are the best! Treat the staff here well and with respect, and you will receive the very best of care for your relative. My only regret is I am not allowed to name those who excelled themselves in the care of my Mother and myself. Heartfelt thanks to you all you are so special.
Thank you so much Julie. I will convey to the staff.
All family members know that no 2 days are the same but the staff have to react to all eventualities which occur, promptly and with dignity. I visit mum 3 times a week and nearly always leave with a smile on my face. Long may it continue.
Thank you for taking the time to review our care home, all feedback is much appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 January 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- 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.
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