Our Bedrooms

We actively encourage relatives to bring in items which have a familiar feel about them and that may have sentimental memories to each individual. These may come in many forms, a favourite chair, a snuggle blanket, old photographs are particularly important (please be carefull of new photographs as these can increase anxiety when individuals do not recognise who the people in photographs are), even some old postcards of favourite holidays work well. It does not matter if they are chipped or tatty it’s the personal memories or comforting feelings they hold to each person that counts. These items are great when it comes to settling down for sleep each night. When each individual has changed into their night clothes, the night staff team have time to sit and talk to each person for a few minutes; these items are great at starting a conversation.

If you are living with Dementia and trying to go to sleep, struggling to recognise your bedroom brings all sorts of unsettling feelings. Familiar and cherished things around you really help you relax and feel more at home.

For the people living with advanced stages, silky or satin material gently stroked down the cheek or brushing hair with a soft brush also helps a person to relax before drifting off into sleep.

We have 33 bedrooms, most with en-suites. Three have a lounge and TV area (rooms 1, 7 and 25) and one (room 12) has a separate adjoining lounge.

Room 1