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Care Provided by AYS Care Ltd
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 8 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
Other Care Provided
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact AYS Care Ltd 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
Owner
- AYS Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shalinee Jeewoolall (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages from 18 to 75
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (8)
Visiting
- Visitors allowed on requests through a phone call
Parking
- Ample parking available
AYS Care Ltd Reviews (10)
AYS Care Ltd has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.250) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time AYS Care Ltd has 10 reviews.
My brother now into year three as a resident within AYS Care home & very much settled with continued stability under the care of the staff & management. This small home is the ideal setting with all the comforts of a normal home including pleasant garden & seating area. The clockwork routines around the breakfast lunch & dinners are exactly what my brother requires with lots of interim activities & engagement with staff & fellow residents in-between. I receive regular updates from the manager on a daily basis & all the staff are very friendly, helpful & accommodating to my brothers needs. As a family we are all very pleased with AYS & how things are going.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that your brother continues to be happy, settled and thriving with us after three years at AYS Care Home. We understand how important routine and familiarity are for your brother, and by taking the time to know his...
This care home has been amazing looking after my mum. The staff are kind, patient, and genuinely caring, and they always treat her with dignity and respect. It gives me real peace of mind knowing she's safe, comfortable, and so well looked after. We're very grateful for everything they do.
Kind regards Shalinee
Thank you to the staff at AYS for your continued support and care of my mother - who has now had a good period of stability and a better quality of life. I appreciate the managers good communication skills in keeping me updated on how things are and taking the time to understand such a condition.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your positive feedback. We strive to create a welcoming and comfortable home for our residents. We are so proud of our staff and their dedication. We will be sure to share your feedback with them.
It is very friendly and welcoming. Lots of support when I first came here. All staff are helpful. The food is very appetising and is freshly cooked by the cook. There are activities we can do including books for reading, colouring, painting, etch art, puzzles, crosswords, cooking, zumba, gardening, cultural themed days like Indian day, shopping, radio music, dog therapy, watching TV and having access to premium TV, going to the beach, leisure world, bowling, swimming, going to Christmas markets, Christmas parties and dinners and decorating the Easter bonnet. Family members are very satisfied with the experience at AYS Care. Approachable manager who is always eager to help. Night and Day staff check in on the residents frequently. Pampering by doing hairdressing, manicure and chiropractor. Regular eye tests are conducted. Fluids are always available during the day and jugs are provided in bedrooms every night. The home is very clean and smells nice.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback, I am very glad that you are satisfied and pleased with your care. It is my duty to provide you with the best individualised care. We will do our very best to keep your experience at 5 stars.
I visited my brother unannounced and I was very welcomed. I had drinks throughout the visit and biscuits. The manager showed me the progress of my brother which was very nice to see. Very happy with the home and staff are friendly.
Hi Paul, thank you very much for the positive feedback and for the 5-star rating. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required.
Always having lovely meals. It's nice to feel our family member is safe and well looked after.
And any concerns we are notified of and are dealt with.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Kind regards
We are very happy as a family that my mother has been placed in AYS care. They are very caring and supportive and act on feedback. Mum is doing really well there and is the happiest she has been in years. Thank you AYS.
Hi, thank you very much, your feedback helps us improve our service for our valued residents. Kind regards
Top notch! Very caring staff and management, unlike many other places I've been to where it's more to do with red tape, looks and money. Both have a number one priority - the patients. This was clear straight away. The place is run professionally, from the cleaners to the cooks to the management.
Hi Andrea, we are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us a five-star review. Thank you so much, your feedback helps us improve our service for our valued residents. Kind regards, Director.
My brother was a resident at AYS Care from September to December 2023 following suffering a stroke in December 2022. He spent most of his time up until coming into AYS in hospital and was a very troubled and unhappy person. Unfortunately he lost his life in December 2023 and I can honestly say, he was his happiest in a long time once in the care of AYS. The communication from staff was faultless and I felt that my brother was safe and cared for at all times. I would like to thank AYS for the brilliant care right up to and even following my brother's death.
Hi, it's heartwarming to receive such positive feedback. Kind regards
My brother has settled very well in the home. The staff are very attentive and caring. It's a relief for us as his family to know that he is safe and well cared for. It is a smaller home with few residents, which is perfect for my brother and his situation. How he feels is taken into consideration, this is important for residents with mental health issues.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We appreciate your valuable feedback. Kind regards
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 January 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about AYS Care Ltd
What types of Care is AYS Care Ltd registered for?
Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does AYS Care Ltd have?
There are 8 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at AYS Care Ltd?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is AYS Care Ltd to the centre of Colchester?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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