Dashwood Manor

Bradley Way, Basingstoke RG23 7GF
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  • Dashwood Manor, Basingstoke
Dashwood Manor in Basingstoke focuses on older people’s care, health and wellbeing in beautiful surroundings. The highly experienced team offers a wide range of permanent and respite care services, including residential, nursing and dementia care. They also offer sensitive end of life care.

Residents can enjoy a range of luxury facilities including a café, cinema and hair and beauty salon. Outside there are secure, landscaped gardens for residents to enjoy. Each bedroom is beautifully furnished and has its own en-suite wet room.

The team takes the time to get to know your loved one so that they can deliver personalised care and lifestyle plans to suit each individual, so every resident can live each day in exactly the way they want.
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Care Provided by Dashwood Manor

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1845
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1940
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2110
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2205
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2055
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2150
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2320
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2415

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
for respite stays.


What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access


Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Dashwood Manor to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Totka Zhelyazkova (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (70)

Dashwood Manor Reviews (66)

9.8

Dashwood Manor has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.768) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dashwood Manor has 66 reviews.

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Review from S S (Niece of Resident) published on 28 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Each staff member I have spoken to or seen at work is outstanding. For them, it is clear to see how passionate they are towards your company and the residents who they care for. There is no other care home that even came close to Care UK, which gives me comfort each time I come to visit.
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Review from Steven L (Son of Resident) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care, staff are brilliant.
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Review from Tracey L (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly, excellent care. The staff were amazing. Really looked after my dad. Clean. The food was brilliant.
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Review from Steven L (Son of Resident) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My mum was here for two weeks respite with hopefully the option of full residency. My mother's dementia condition was too much for Dashwood to handle and when her two weeks respite was nearing its end we were told they couldn't let her stay as they could not meet her needs. We had a day's notice to
find emergency respite which I think is very poor and unfair.
Reply from Samantha Debenham, Personal Assistant at Dashwood Manor
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your positive scores around the facilities, rooms, value for money, staff, cleanliness and activities here at Dashwood Manor. We are very sorry to hear that…read more
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Review from Andy B (Son of Resident) published on 24 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was only with Dashwood Manor for 4 months and sadly during that time he had a fall, but the love and care from the team were first-class. We visited 8 separate care homes in Basingstoke before settling on Dashwood Manor and I am so glad we did.
The team made the last few months of Dad's
life a pleasure and even when dealing with his end-of-life care actioned everything with dignity and compassion.
I cannot recommend the team highly enough. A huge thank you specifically to the staff for the nursing care and the staff for his day-to-day. And thank you to the staff and the entertainment team for doing just that.
The staff made the administration of his stay so easy and no job was ever too much for them. Finally, thanks to the two staff members for their smiling faces every time they greeted us at the door.
Sadly there will be people I have missed, but what a team! Please have no doubts about Dashwood Manor, their care is outstanding.
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Review from B C (Niece of Resident) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt was in hospital after breaking her pelvis, she was unable to walk and very poorly. She lived 40 miles away and I was suddenly faced with being totally responsible for her care when the hospital wanted to discharge her. I walked into Dashwood Manor and my prayers were answered. I was met by some
very caring staff who showed me around and provided answers to all of my questions. They liaised with the hospital to take over every aspect of her care. The facilities are fantastic, more like a luxury hotel than a care home. The bedrooms are very thoughtfully and tastefully furnished and decorated. My aunt has received excellent nursing care and is so much improved following her arrival at the home. She is very happy, thoroughly enjoys her food and has transitioned from living in the same house for 90 years to life in Dashwood very successfully. Thank you, Care UK!
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Review from Jennifer H (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 29 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having come to Dashwood Manor for respite care, I can't wait to come back again. It's been a very positive and enjoyable experience. Caring and attentive staff who made me feel so welcome.
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Review from K R (Niece of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care! Wonderful warm welcoming staff but most importantly we know our aunty is safe, well cared for and happy. Facilities, activities first class. From the Manager to carers everyone is so helpful and approachable. Highly recommend Dashwood Manor.
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Review from D F (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff all seem very attentive. Always willing to help if necessary. Sometimes need to keep her more occupied to stop her wandering about and disturbing other residents. Good at contacting us about things. Hopefully, the new medication will help with anxiety.
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Review from Caroline J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident here for over six months now. We continue to be happy with the level of care she receives and therefore the quality of her life at Dashwood. We have all just attended a Jubilee party which was put on for the residents and their families - it was a great afternoon and was wonderful
to see the teamwork come together.
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Review from G K (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 24 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was impressed by the dedication and helpfulness of the carers and the efficiency of the management and support staff.
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Review from Sue F (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely home with very caring staff and excellent catering. Would like Mum to join in more activities. Thank you to all the staff.
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Review from Rebecca M (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been so happy living in Dashwood. The staff are friendly and Dad is so well looked after.
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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone on the staff is very caring and our mother is very happy living in the home.
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Review from Julie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been to Dashwood Manor Care Home for respite care on 2 occasions. It is a hard decision to make to place your Mum in the care of others but I needn't have worried. All the staff have the resident's and their families wellbeing at the forefront of everything they do. It has made the decision
to place her here as a permanent resident much easier as we know she will be well looked after by both the staff and the friends that she has made.
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Review from Karla T (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dashwood Manor has made my mum feel comfortable, respected and most of all cared for and safe. For what has been a difficult year with Mum's needs changing significantly, the staff are so happy to take time to sit with you and go through any worries you have. As a relative, you feel they are there
for you as much as the person they are caring for. I will never be able to thank Dashwood Manor enough for the change that Mum being there has made to our lives.
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Review from Liam C (Grandson of Resident) published on 27 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff have treated my grandad with amazing and attentive care. A huge shoutout to Kerry who has been lovely to my grandad since day 1 of him being there and has really looked after him. Dashwood Manor is a beautiful home will great staff.
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Review from Margaret C (Wife of Resident) published on 27 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dashwood Manor is a beautiful care home where my husband is a resident. He is very happy there, and the staff are all exceptionally caring people and he is very well looked after. I feel very confident that he is in very good hands.
The home and gardens are beautifully maintained. Also, he enjoys the
meals provided.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Dashwood to anyone looking for a care home for their loved one
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Review from V T (Wife of Resident) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Very unhappy with the standard of care for my husband who was there for respite care. The home was unable to cope with the deterioration of his dementia symptoms and his stay with them turned into an ordeal for him and his family. Because of this experience, I strongly cannot recommend it for any sort
of dementia care.
Reply from Samantha Debenham, Personal Assistant at Dashwood Manor
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate your positive scores around the facilities and cleanliness here at Dashwood Manor. We are very sorry to hear that you’ve not had a positive experience and we…read more
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Review from Chris P (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I originally had Dad stay at the home for respite for two weeks as his Alzheimers had progressed meaning he was struggling at home. I thought respite would give him and me an idea of whether the time was right to move into a care home. I explained all of this to the team at Dashwood and they were fantastic
in making Dad and I feel welcome, plus have an honest unbiased assessment of his needs.
After respite ended we decided he would stay permanently and the transition was super easy with all the staff from both reception and the caregivers being amazing.
Dad has been there for 5 months now and I’m really pleased with the level of care he receives and the ease of access I have to him 24/7.
A good summary is that one of the carers explained to me that the buses to Dashwood from her house didn’t run on a Sunday morning so she had to get a taxi, but her next statement put a tear in my, she said: “but it’s worth it so see all these lovely people”. True carer!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.768)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.768) out of 10 for Dashwood Manor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.768 for Dashwood Manor is calculated as follows: ( (300 Excellents x 5) + (70 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 379 Ratings = 4.768
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dashwood Manor is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 May 2023

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Frankie

Frankie Veramu

Job Title: Home Manager

I have worked at Care UK for several years, and I have always appreciated the company’s visions and values. Their desire to help residents continue living fulfilling lives aligned with my own values.


I joined Dashwood Manor after several years as Deputy Manager at another local home. I am looking forward to being a part of the already great team at Dashwood and continuing to offer exceptional care together.


Being in a managerial role within the home requires very good listening and communication skills. You also need passion and care for the residents and the team you work with.


Each day I enjoy getting out of my office and onto the units, having the opportunity to interact with residents, relatives and colleagues.


I am excited to continue to get to know all the residents and their wonderful families.

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