Although the home has trained Dementia carers, it is not a specialised Dementia unit so each residents are assesses by their individual care needs.
Small car park for staff and visitors.
Wey Valley House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.699) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wey Valley House has 39 reviews.
Review from Wendy N (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to review our Wey Valley House care home. The team are all very proud of the lovely environment that is created within the home and will be so pleased to read your kind comments.
Best wishes from all at Wey Valley House.
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Review from Donal H (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to pass on your kind comments - our team will be pleased to read them.
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Review from Keith W (Son of Resident) published on 1 February 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to pass on your comments - the manager and her team at will be so pleased to read your kind words.
Best wishes.
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Review from Christopher G (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2022
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Thank you so much for your comments - our team believe it is important to be flexible when it comes to care, together with ensuring an open and clear communication line with the resident's loved ones.
It is great to hear that this is working for you and that you are comfortable in the knowledge that Mum is always cared for well and safe.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences of Wey Valley House - Thanks again!
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Review from Susan K (Niece of Resident) published on 8 December 2022
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Thank you very much for passing on your kind words - the manager and her team will be so pleased to hear that they are both helping improve your aunt, and supporting you as loved ones along the way too. They all take such pride in everything that they do, so we really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience of their home.
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Review from N H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2022
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We are so pleased that our team have helped your mum get back to herself - it is great to hear that she is enjoying her time with us.
That is a useful point you make about emailing the monthly activities - we will bring this up with the dedicated Activities teams to see how they can help.
Thanks so much for taking the time to pass on your kind comments.
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Review from Josephine R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2022
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We really appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words. The manager and her team at Wey Valley House will be so pleased the whole family are really happy with Dad's home. As you know, the happiness of our residents and their loved ones is what the team strives towards on a daily basis so it's great to hear he is enjoying his time!
Best regards, All the team at WVH.
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Review from E D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 December 2021
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Reply from Iain Looms, AWVS Head Office at Wey Valley House
Thanks for taking the time to send your review - it's lovely to have your mother-in-law with us at the home and we are all looking forward to enjoying Christmas with our residents and friends.
I'll pass your kind words on to our team as they will be pleased to hear you are impressed with their care.
Best wishes.
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Review from Noni E (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 August 2021
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Absolutely wonderful to hear - thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback and we look forward to welcoming your Mum back soon.
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Review from Ian S (Friend of Resident) published on 29 July 2021
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Thanks for your lovely comments - our staff love what they do and will be so pleased to read your kind words. It's important for us that we try and look after the loved ones through the care journey as well, and it's good to see that in your case, we are achieving that too. Thanks again and best regards.
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Review from Janet G (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2021
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We are so pleased that the care teams at Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society are helping your Mum's quality of life - thank you for taking the time to pass your kind comments on.
Best regards, all at AWVS.
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Review from Katie W (Resident) published on 16 June 2021
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Hi Katie, we are so pleased that the move to Wey Valley House was the right one, for both your Mum and yourself. It's been a pleasure welcoming her into our community, and we are very happy you have peace of mind now that she is with us.
Thank you for taking the time to pass on your comments - the team will be delighted to read them.
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Review from Sue E (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 16 June 2021
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So pleased to hear that your sister-in-law is happy with us and that our team have lived up to their reputation of being friendly, helpful and approachable. Thank you for taking the time to post your kind comments.
Best wishes from all at Wey Valley House.
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Review from Penny M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2021
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Hi Penny,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your kind comments - I know our staff understand how difficult the past eighteen months have been, for not only our residents, but also their loved ones - they will be so happy to hear that you are comfortable in the fact that your Mum is in the best environment possible for her.
Best wishes from all at Wey Valley House.
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Review from Anne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2020
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Thank you for your kind words Anne - the team at Wey Valley House will be so pleased to read your comments. They pride themselves on ensuring each individual residents’ needs are taken into account so they still get as much companionship and social interaction as possible - it’s also really important to us that we support the loved ones too so it’s nice to hear we are helping support you also. Thanks again for taking the time to review us!
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Review from Richard K (Son of Resident) published on 15 October 2020
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Hi Richard, Thank you for reviewing our home and staff so positively - it certainly is a difficult situation for all the family when its clear a loved one needs support but we are so pleased you and your father both feel he is in the best possible place with us at Wey Valley House - fingers crossed we can get back to some form of normality at some stage soon so he can get back to enjoying the short walk along the riverside into town.
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Review from Margot H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2020
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Hi Margot,
Thank you for taking the time to review our team at Wey Valley House - we really do understand how awful the current situation is for families with vulnerable loved ones and our hearts go out to you! We desperately hope we will be allowed to get back to a form of normality in the not too distant future but in the meantime, our team at Wey Valley House will always be on hand to support both you and your mum throughout this and beyond. Thanks again for your kind words. It means a lot to our team as they are so passionate about providing the best possible care for everyone they look after.
Best wishes from all at Wey Valley House.
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Review from Steve H (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2017
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Review from Richard G (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2017
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The range of activities and outings
The aspects of organisation provide a great deal of comfort and support for both the residents and their relatives and friends. The fact that there is a high level of interaction with the staff on a daily basis helps to combat one of the saddest aspects of old age - namely loneliness.
Given the degree of negative press that some Care Homes attract it is reassuring to find one that truly delivers for the benefit of both its residents and their families.
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.699) out of 10 for Wey Valley House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.699 for Wey Valley House is calculated as follows: ( (181 Excellents x 5) + (61 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.699
b) 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 Wey Valley House is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 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
ii) 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 26 registered maximum number of service users is 5.2, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 10 Apr 2020
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Job Title: Registered Manager
Joined: 2015
Michelle has worked in Health and Social Care for 10 years. For 5 years Michelle worked with Adults and Children with learning disabilities. Michelle started working for Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society in 2015 as a Senior Care Assistant at Wey Valley House. She then progressed to Deputy Manager at Ridgway Court in 2019.
Michelle has NVQ3 and NVQ5 in Health and Social care and the Care Certificate. She has also had courses in First Aid, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Fire Marshall, Food Hygiene, Manual Handling and SOVA Management, COSHH, Drug Administration, End of Life Care, Diabetes Awareness, Dementia, Mental Health, Equality and Diversity, Support and supervision.
In April 2021 Michelle switched roles within the society to return to Wey Valley House as the new Deputy Manager.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2022
Nathan has been in the care industry for eleven years gaining extensive experience in domiciliary care, elderly nursing care and complex needs.
He has completed his level 2 and 3 QCF and has recently earned a foundation degree in management and leadership after completing his level five QCF.
Nathan joined Wey Valley House in 2022 and works alongside Michelle ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the home. His office is right by the front door as you enter the home, and his door is always open for both residents and their loved ones to pop in for a chat!
Outside of work, Nathan is a huge care enthusiast who likes to modify cars as a hobby. He is married with two young children.
Job Title: Operations Manager
Joined: 2001
Louise has worked for 18 years in caring for the elderly. She started working for The Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society in 2001 as a Care Assistant. Louise then became a Senior Care Assistant and then Deputy Manager.
In November 2014 Louise was appointed as the Registered Manager of Wey Valley House. Her qualifications include NVQ3 and Diploma in health and social care level 5 in care. Louise has also had courses in first aid, health and safety, fire awareness, food hygiene, drug administration, palliative care and SOVA and keeps up to date with her personal development in the care industry. Louise has an office in both homes, sharing her time between Wey Valley House and Ridgway Court.