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With 72 beautifully decorated bedrooms spanning across two floors and a whole host of amenities, the home is designed to bring people together and provide for a wide range of care types including residential care, nursing care, respite care and dementia care.
The team at Alexandra Mill understand that arranging care for a...
Care Provided by Alexandra Mill
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 72 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
All inclusive fee - from £1600pw includes:
> Podiatrist appointment every 8 weeks with Anavo's appointed private podiatrist for general footcare
> A hair salon appointment every 6 weeks with Anavo's appointed hairdresser at the Alexandra Mill salon
> Newspapers available daily in communal areas
> One annual booking of Alexandra Mill's Private Dining Room with Afternoon Tea included for four people, on your Birthday or a Special Anniversary
> All Care, Laundry, Activities & Entertainment, Breakfast, Three course Lunch, Three course Dinner, Snacks-Tea & Coffee & Housekeeping
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alexandra Mill for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alexandra Mill 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
- Anavo Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stephanie Sheer (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)
Parking
- Plenty of free parking available
Alexandra Mill Reviews (51)
Alexandra Mill has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alexandra Mill has 51 reviews.
My mother moved into Alexandra Mill in November 2023. Since being in the home, she has become more outgoing and joins in regularly with activities. She has commented that the staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. From a family point of view, we are very impressed with Alexandra Mill and the standard of care that Mum has received.
Thank you for your positive comments regarding our care home and the staff team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback is very much appreciated, we are so pleased that your mother is happy, making connections and enjoying the various activities and...
The depth and extent of the discussion were highly valuable and demonstrated the superb nature of the care that Dad is receiving.
Thank you for your positive comments regarding the high quality of Dad's care. The staff team work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your review is very much appreciated, we are delighted that your experience is a positive one. I will pass your comments on to the team. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required.
My father-in-law absolutely loves living at Alexandra Mill. He's the happiest I have ever seen him. He loves everything about it, the friendships, the activities, the staff and food. He is treated extremely well with dignity and respect and he is no longer lonely.
Thank you for your positive comments regarding our care home and the staff team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback is very much appreciated, we are thrilled that your father-in-law is happy, making friends and enjoying Chef's menus. I will pass your comments on to the team. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required.
Mum went in withdrawn, hard of hearing along with a host of other issues, this is no longer the case! Her hearing has actually improved. This is largely due to stimulation and interaction. She looks so much better also. Well done to the whole team, thank you so much.
Thank you for your positive review, it is a pleasure to be able to care for your mum.
Alexandra Mill has already transformed things for her and our family with the excellent care that is provided. The facilities, food and staff are all first-rate.
Thank you for your positive comments regarding our care home, the excellent care and staff team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback is very much appreciated, we are thrilled that you are experiencing a transformation for Mum. I will pass your comments on to the team. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required.
Everything from the beginning has been wonderful, the introduction, the help, the advice, all the staff, the lovely building and all the support given to me.
Mum has been looked after very well and nothing is too much trouble. There is always something going on, which for residents who require stimulation this is excellent and one of the reasons I chose this home.
It offers so much more than other care homes and personally I find the whole place like a hotel.
Compared to the cost of other homes this is excellent value for money.
I would highly recommend this home to anyone needing these services.
We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. We are so pleased that you are all happy. Your feedback is very much appreciated and I will pass your comments on to the team.
I was really impressed, very modern facilities, very accessible for anyone. The staff were amazing and absolutely lovely really talkative and got on with everyone. They really look after the people in the home with amazing care. They put on a lovely event for a birthday. The food provided was amazing, felt like you were at a really posh restaurant. Nothing to fault I really enjoyed my day and experience visiting. The atmosphere was lovely. Would really recommend it to anyone looking for a care home.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to the birthday event. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback is very much appreciated and I will pass your comments on to the team.
He sadly passed away on Tuesday. The standard of nursing care at Alexandra Mill is excellent. I cannot thank all the staff enough for their kindness not only to my dad but also to us as a family. It is a great comfort to know that he was cared for with such dignity at the end.
It makes such a difference to know that Dad's final days were comfortable and without distress and words do not cover how grateful we are to all the staff there, with special thanks to the manager.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback is very much appreciated and I will pass your comments on to the team.
Would highly recommend if you are looking for care for a family member. It feels like a home from home. We moved Dad here from a different home and this place is head and shoulders above that.
We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. Your feedback is very much appreciated and I will pass your comments on to the team.
My dad has been a resident for just over two weeks and the difference in him is unbelievable. He is so much happier, looks healthier and tells me every time I go that he is the happiest man around. He loves the food and that the fact he can choose his meals. His personal care is great, he is having his teeth brushed every day (he didn’t at his old place) and has had showers and even a bath (again, none of this at his old care home). He’s been out of his bed in a chair and been taken into the garden and day room (his old care home got him out once in ten months) just such a lovely, caring home and the staff seem truly happy in their role which then reflects in the care given to residents and the time spent with them. Thank you so much, it helps us, as a family, knowing he’s well cared for and happy.
We are so pleased to know that you are all happy. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Fantastic start for my grandad in his new home. Thank you to staff. Please keep up the care. He’s so happy.
Key points for him is the regular hygiene (teeth, showers) friendly staff, temperature of room. Food. He’s a happy man. Thanks
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Bed Vacancies
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 07 August 2026Beds available for General Nursing & Residential
News (11) & Events (0)
- 02 Dec 2025
We had a fabulous Intergenerational Day with Becky’s Butterflies We were delighted to welcome Becky’s Butterflies for another wonderful intergenerational visit yesterday. Becky, our local childminder, has begun joining us...
- 01 Oct 2025
On 30th September 2025, Irene Schofield marked her incredible 105th birthday surrounded by love, laughter, and a few royal surprises at Alexandra Mill, part of the Anavo Group. The Mayor...
- 05 Sep 2025
Home Manager Stephanie Sheer hosted a 2-year since opening Birthday Party for Alexandra Mill Residents and Staff Stephanie Congratulated the Staff Team for their hard work, service and dedication. Residents...
There are no upcoming events for Alexandra Mill.
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Alexandra Mill
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Alexandra Mill.
Meet the Team (1)

Stephanie is employed by Anavo Group as the Registered Manager for Alexandra Mill. Stephanie has a wealth of experience. She has worked in health and social Care for 14 years in varying different roles. She started her career as a care assistant in 2011, completed her nurse training in 2016, worked in leadership roles such as clinical lead and deputy manager finally progressing into a home manager in 2020. Stephanie has always been very passionate about care provision and has worked right through the ranks to have great insight into how challenging care can be. Stephanie has a very thorough knowledge and understanding of the Fundamental Standards from the Care Quality Commission, Safeguarding Adults and many local authorities contracting teams.
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