Dementia Care

What is Dementia Care?

People living with dementia can require increasing levels of care in later life and knowing when is the right time to look for help can be challenging.

For some, the decision is more obvious, but regardless, dementia care is an option that can help relieve the strains and hardships for that person and those looking after them.

Good quality dementia care treats people with respect and dignity and encourages independence, enhancing residents wellbeing.

Dementia care has some important benefits:

  • 24-hour support from staff trained in dementia care
  • The knowledge that your loved one is in a safe place
  • Social interaction, stimulation and activities

Managing the various types and stages of dementia requires a carefully considered environment and care plan.

Dementia affects people in different ways which is why it is important to treat each resident’s needs as unique. With this in mind, care plans are reviewed regularly to ensure that individual needs are met as closely as possible.

If you are considering dementia care for someone you know, you may decide to make the first visit on your own and if you think a home is suitable, then visit with them. It is important that you both feel comfortable with how the place looks and feels, and also how it’s run. Many homes suggest a trial period which can be very helpful in the decision-making process. 

Our Dementia Care Service

Stability, security and safety are essential and our homes are specifically designed with safety in mind, with clear visual prompts to help residents with all types and stages of dementia.

We create a homely, comfortable setting to create feelings of familiarity with the smells of home-cooked food and friendly team members. You’ll find circular pathways, sensory gardens, multisensory rooms and something of interest in every corner.

Familiarity and minimising potential stress are priority and our highly trained and qualified teams of long-serving dementia carers offer maximum understanding and stimulating companionship. 

You can find out more about our approach to caring for dementia in our dementia guide.

To see the supportive environment we’ve created in our homes, please book an appointment at your nearest home, where we’ll give you a guided tour,  you can meet our dementia team and ask all the questions you need to make an informed decision. 

At Westgate Healthcare, we have several homes offering dementia care services

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The standard of care in this home is exemplary. The staff give 110% at all times. They are patient, caring, understanding, kind and sensitive to my father's needs. I cannot imagine how this could be improved. I would recommend Byron House to anyone. With all the bad press around regarding nursing care this home is a shining example of how wrong this is. They are first class. Relative of Byron House resident

My dad has been at this home for nearly three years, and in that time, he has had first-class treatment by a wonderful bunch of carers. We have been kept informed about all that has been happening with him. All the staff are very polite and very helpful whenever asked for anything. The staff are very mindful and spend time with my dad and sit and talk to him. Overall, I couldn't be more happy. Son of Resident. 

 I waited over two years to get my dad into Byron House Care Home. It was the only home we visited that both myself and sister could see our dad settling into. It's very clean but still looks inviting and the staff are wonderful, they never talk down to my dad, they listen and explain what they are doing.Daughter of Resident | Byron House Care Home (Carehome.co.uk)

Find your future home

Byron House Care Home

Byron House Care Home

Address: 141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9LP
T: 01296 737 530

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Hampden Hall Care Centre

Hampden Hall Care Centre

Address: Tamarisk Way, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5ZB
T: 01296 616 600

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Riverdale Care Home

Riverdale Care Home

Address: Duggers Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BA
T: 01376 349 643

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St Pauls Care Centre

St Pauls Care Centre

Address: Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5XW
T: 01442 229 170

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Westgate House Care Centre

Westgate House Care Centre

Address: Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP
T: 01920 426 100

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