Care Provided by Elm House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 34 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
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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Elm House 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)
Good to Know
Owner
- Elm House (UK) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Maxine Nichol (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
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Elm House Care Home Reviews (18)
Over all time Elm House Care Home has 18 reviews.
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Review from K W (Resident / Service User) published on 16 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Love living here. Made very welcome here.
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Review from S M (Resident / Service User) published on 16 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very happy with everything that happens here. I get to keep my independence.
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Review from M B (Resident / Service User) published on 16 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am happy with everything that I receive. I love how colourful it is.
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Review from Kathryn W (Resident / Service User) published on 16 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am very happy here. I like that I can still smoke. All the staff are lovely. I enjoy the activities.
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Review from E P (Resident / Service User) published on 16 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very happy here. Well cared for. Everyone is very kind. I feel at home here.
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Review from M B (Resident / Service User) published on 16 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very happy. It is like a hotel.
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Review from E B (Resident / Service User) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Enjoying my stay here at Elm House. I enjoy the activities and the meals.
I like that I can still have a little drink of alcohol of an evening. I like the fact that if I need assistance then someone is on board to help.
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Review from A F (Resident / Service User) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very happy with the care being provided. No concerns.
Would tell other people to come here.
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Review from L J (Resident / Service User) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very happy here. Likes the care being provided and enjoys the company, happy with the activities and the food.
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Review from J J (Wife of Resident) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My husband is in now and I recently went home - food very good, care excellent and very clean. I've enjoyed the activities.
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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Dad has a more involved and social life now. He is well cared for and safe. Staff are helpful, caring and very supportive.
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Review from Fred H (Resident / Service User) published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very good.
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Review from Samuel M (Resident / Service User) published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D L (Son of Resident) published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My father could not have been in a better place to end his days. The care and attention he was given by all members of staff was the best possible.
He got a lot of pleasure from his stay, plus the staff worked above and beyond the norm during his last few days.
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Review from G G (Friend of Resident) published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Caring staff, everyone so friendly, meals nice. Fab environment. Activities run very well.
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Review from R W (Niece of Resident) published on 1 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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This is such a nice atmosphere and staff chat to visitors and residents in a very respectful way. The place is very clean but without being clinical. There are many homely touches. Above all else, it does not smell!
I love the idea of the resident dog who was also friendly.
I love the idea of the resident dog who was also friendly.
I'm looking forward to going again.
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Review from James K (Brother of Resident) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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After a short stay of just four months, my sister and her husband have been made welcome and are being cared for by very caring staff and management.
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Review from Adrian B (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My mother was diagnosed with dementia in 2018 and for over a year, she continued living in her own flat, confused but safe. However, when she was found wandering a couple of times, her safety could no longer be guaranteed and so we started looking round for a care home. As many people would testify, it is a very difficult time and finding a suitable place that can look after your loved one is not an easy decision to make. However, on my first visit to Elm House, the first thing I noticed was the way the staff seemed to genuinely care for the residents. Now that Mum is here, I am so glad that my first impressions have proven to be right. She is still confused but appears very content. She actually thinks that she is in a lovely hotel. My Mum has always taken great pride in her appearance and whenever I visit her, she is always dressed very smartly and nicely made up. Equally importantly, from my perspective, she is safe and that's a huge load off my mind.
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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 June 2025Overall
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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 Elm House Care Home
What types of Care is Elm House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Elm House Care Home have?
There are 34 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Elm House Care Home?
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, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Elm House Care Home to the centre of Skelmersdale?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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