Abbeyfield Dementia Friendly Care Homes across England - tailored support every step of the way
At Abbeyfield, we understand that dementia is a personal journey. That's why we offer a range of dementia care services across England, designed to meet the individual needs of residents at every stage.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all residents with dementia. Our staff receive specialist training, allowing them to understand the unique challenges faced by individuals and deliver personalised care plans that ensure dignity and wellbeing.
Our Dementia Care Services:
1. Specialist Dementia Care Homes:
- Designed for residents in moderate to latter stages of dementia.
- Secure and familiar environments with specialised dementia-friendly features for enhanced orientation and calmness (e.g., clear signage, calming colour palettes, familiar layouts)
- Highly trained staff experienced in managing symptoms, creating personalised care plans, de-escalating situations, and offering compassionate support
- Engaging activities tailored to stimulate memory, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and social interaction
- Meet and often exceed the industry's strictest standards with Care Quality Commission (CQC) accreditation.
Our specialist Dementia Care Homes:
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- Abbeyfield House in New Malden, Surrey
- Speedwell Court in Southampton, Hampshire
- Westall House Dementia Care Home in Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
- Winnersh Dementia Care Home in Winnersh, Berkshire
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2. Residential Care Homes providing early-onset dementia care:
A number of our Residential Care Homes are dementia friendly and can support residents in the early stages of dementia
- Great for those who may still benefit from living in a general residential care setting
- Staffed by caregivers trained to recognise and support residents with early-stage dementia
- Person-centred approach that focuses on individual needs and preferences, promoting independence for as long as possible
- Supportive environment that fosters independence, a sense of community, and continued enjoyment of life, with features like landscaped gardens for relaxation and opportunities to pursue hobbies
- A smooth transition to specialised dementia care, if and when needed.
Our Residential Care Homes providing early-onset dementia care:
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- Abbeyfield House Bramhall in Stockport
- Bradbury House in Gosforth, Cumbria
- Downing House in Manchester
- Hill House in Honiton, Devon
- Phil Mead House in Coventry, West Midlands
- Pratt House in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
- Sandwood in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
- Westall House Residential Care Home in Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
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Experience the Abbeyfield difference
Qualified staff 24/7
Staff are available on-site at all time. Call bells are conveniently located in resident rooms for immediate assistance.
Nutritious food
Enjoy homely and nutritious food in our communal dining rooms. From familiar favourites to specially prepared dietary meals.
Designed for dementia
Stimulating environments with thoughtful layouts and features specifically designed to support those living with dementia.
Personalised care plans
Tailored to each resident's needs and preferences with the valuable input of family members.
Activities and events
Engaging group and individual activities to stimulate cognitive function and social interaction.
Adaptive furniture
To enhance both comfort and safety for residents with complex care needs.
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We understand that cost is a crucial consideration when choosing the right care option, our costs are based on each resident’s needs. We offer a free, personalised care assessment to determine the specific level of care required to ensure you only pay for the care your loved one truly needs. Our Registered Home Managers can guide you through the care assessment process, answer any questions you have about pricing, and help you look into potential financial assistance, if needed.
Dementia care homes typically support residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other memory loss conditions which require specialised care and support. At The Abbeyfield Living Society’s dementia care homes, we conduct a thorough assessment to understand each resident’s needs to ensure a safe and supportive home.
We offer two convenient ways to start your application journey:
- Fill out our simple enquiry form – find your chosen home, and fill in our online enquiry form.
- Call your chosen home directly. Our friendly staff will gladly answer your questions and assist you with the application process.
Abbeyfield Living Society has a network of specialist dementia care homes in various locations across the UK, including New Malden, Surrey; Southampton, Hampshire; Horsted Keynes, West Sussex; and Winnersh, Berkshire. Additionally, several of our residential care homes are dementia-friendly and can support residents in the early stages of dementia, offering a person-centred approach in a supportive and welcoming home.
All our care homes have laundry facilities. You can choose to do your own laundry or have your family take care of it for you. Please let the Care Home Manager know your preference.
Whether you can manage your own medication (self-administer) will depend on a personal assessment. Following Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, we assume residents can self-administer unless a risk assessment shows otherwise. This assessment considers your ability to handle medication safely and any potential risks.
If you can self-administer, your medication must be stored in a lockable cupboard or drawer in your room. Alternatively, we can store and manage your medication for you.
Absolutely! Visitors are welcome to join you for meals. Please let the home know a few days in advance, especially if your visitor has any special dietary requirements. There will be a small charge for the meal, please check with the home for specific details.
We encourage visitor participation in activities, especially if you can help with running them! As we are a national charity have you considered volunteering with us? Find out more
While we provide hoists and slings, we can typically order any specialist equipment on your behalf from the local authority. Please check with the individual home for details, as equipment provided and the ordering process through local authorities can vary by region.
We take quality assurance seriously. Our homes undergo regular audits by internal staff which includes our staff at the home, our Regional Operations Managers and our Compliance Team. Our external regulators are the Care Quality Commission (CQC) who conduct audits and we are also audited by the local authorities. The view of our residents and families on quality of care are also very important to us with feedback gathered through quarterly resident meetings and nationally through our national Resident Panel.
You'll receive an information pack upon arrival with details on how to provide feedback. In the first instance, please speak with the Care Home Manager. We also regularly seek feedback from residents and families through quarterly meetings and nationally through our national Resident Panel. We have a clear compliments and complaints procedure, which you can request or find displayed within the home. If you're unsure about anything, just ask a member of our team - we're always happy to help!