

Care Provided by Blair House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 28 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blair House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Healthcare Ireland Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roxy Mitrea (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
Blair House Reviews (10)
Over all time Blair House has 10 reviews.
Mum is filthy, covered in food and with food over her floor that remains from one meal to the next. She can’t use cutlery and uses her fingers to eat, but as her condition has gotten worse the staff haven’t kept up with the level of support she needs to eat. Food just turns to crumbs in her hands and then she’s left to sit in it.
Dad was not shown any respect or care, staff were even at times rude to visitors.
The final straw came when dad was wheeled to his room for our visit and he smelled bad! I checked him and found faeces on his fingers. Dad is not mobile so he must have done it in bed the night before, meaning he ate breakfast with dirty hands and also meaning that he was not checked or washed that morning. I obviously lodged a complaint and received an acknowledgment outlining complaint timescales. I've heard nothing more and their timescales have passed! That shows how much they care for residents. Dad is no longer there thankfully. Please do not put a loved one in there.
The lack of basic hygiene care and respect for my father who has Alzheimer's is absolutely disgusting.
No comment cards as of a week ago, five hand sanitisers, only one with hand sanitisers in it.
Can not wait for our father to get home.
No stimulation either for the residents in the Alzheimer's/Dementia suite, all he does is sit was his comment. Totally disgusted.
I was extremely shocked to get a letter in December 2018 to say the fees were going up £40 per week - perhaps a month, but a week - really shocking! Food should be like that on a cruise as that is what my mother is paying.
Thank you for your feedback in relation to Blair House Care Home, your comments really are welcomed. We have taken your views on board. We have recently put a new menu in place, which we will be reviewing on a regular basis. Regarding the fee uplift, although this is a confidential matter, it...
She is kept clean and attends the hairdresser every week.
For a 93-year-old with multiple needs, I am very happy to leave Mum in the care of Blair House.
Thank you for your feedback in relation to Blair House Care Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.”
He has sight and hearing difficulties and does not always have a full understanding of the surrounding difficulties in staff working.
At the same time, he does, as I do, appreciate all the time and help given.
Thank you so very much.
Thank you for your feedback in relation to Blair House Care Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.”
This is a good home and my Dad is very settled too.
Thank you for your feedback in relation to Blair House Care Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.
My review is for Strangford unit, residential only. My mother has Alzheimer's and it was important that the unit was as homely as possible. We were able to personalise her room and it was essential that there was an en-suite as my mother values her privacy. Her room and the unit generally is kept clean (no smells of urine). The staff are mostly permanent. This enables residents to trust. Shortage of staff and temporary staff can cause even more confusion and agitation for people with dementia. Relatives are treated with respect.
Thank you for your feedback in relation to Blair House Care Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback
My 95-year-old Father-in-law became unwell recently and needs lots of extra care, he needs to be fed, washed, toileted and 24 hour supervision because of a tendency to climb and/or because of a history of falls. The care he receives in the home is excellent. He has been bed bound for 1 month and has had the best care I have ever seen. The staff are professional, caring and hard working. Dad could not be in a better place to spend his last days. Well done Blair House.
Thank you for your positive feedback in relation to Blair House Care Home, your comments really are welcomed. As an organisation, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care in order to make a real and lasting difference for everyone we support. Thank you again for taking the time to provide us with valuable feedback.
Exceptional care, dignity and support from all. Care for all-round needs. Emotional support for all the family during the lowest points. My husband has been in this home for 2 years and has had a full life with EMI care has been kept stimulated and made to feel part of the family atmosphere. He is 'passing' at present and the care, respect, dignity has been above 100%
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- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Blair House
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blair House
What types of Care is Blair House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Blair House have?
There are 28 Single Rooms.
How far is Blair House to the centre of Newtownards?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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