Foxhunters Care Community

Iberis Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny NP7 9LQ
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9.9 72 Reviews
  • Foxhunters Care Community, Abergavenny
Nestling in the Welsh Valleys with views of the Blorenge Mountain, this stunning new care home opened November 2018. This luxurious home offers 70 ensuite fully furnished rooms with residential, nursing and dementia care available. A fully inclusive package is offered to include all care, meals, snacks and alcohol, laundry, housekeeping, hairdressing, physio and chiropody. There are also companion suites for couples to stay together.

The home has a gym with the very latest equipment designed for the older client, cinema, bar and a range of daily activities. A range of activities will be on offer seven days a week.

Family and friends are encouraged to visit whenever they wish with a guest suite available and private dining facilities.

Foxhunters Care Community is an award-winning home for life with the full spectrum of care available giving you peace of mind.

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Care Provided by Foxhunters Care Community

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Leah Mort (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Subject to assessment, LA rates with Top up
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (70)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Foxhunters Care Community

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,757
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,757
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,757
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,757
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,857
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,857
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,857
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,857

  • Fees are all inclusive of accommodation, care, laundry, activities including trips out, wifi and telephone calls, alcohol, hair and beauty and access to our gym/personal trainer.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Foxhunters Care Community to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • The home welcome friends, family and visitors. Please do get in touch if wishing to arrange a tour or visit a loved one.


  • Parking

  • Plenty of parking on site including designated disabled bays.


Foxhunters Care Community Reviews (72)

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9.9

Foxhunters Care Community has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Foxhunters Care Community has 72 reviews.

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Review from Del M (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On behalf of myself and my sister, we wish to add a new review on our dear mother who has been at the Foxhunters since 2019. Last October our mother became very unwell but due to the care she has received from all staff she has become stronger and has improved, nothing is too much trouble and we are
both grateful for the love and care our mother continues to receive. Thank you all.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your kind words and it is lovely to read how happy you all are and it is an absolute pleasure to be able to care for your mother. We hope to be able to see you all very soon.


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Review from John N (Resident) published on 13 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having to vacate our house whilst it was being repaired due to flood, we managed to stay at a care home in Abergavenny for respite care because my wife is certified severely sight impaired, and I am wheelchair-bound due to a stroke.
This was in Foxhunters Care Community which is a newly built home
for up to 70 residents. Each room has an en-suite shower room. The ratio of staff to residents is at least one to one, and I am in awe of them because they were constantly smiling no matter who shouted at them. Weeks came and went, and on Christmas Day, we each received a Christmas present consisting of a bar of chocolate, a bottle of eau de cologne, and some socks. Christmas lunch was up to four-star standard including a starter of smoked salmon and prawn cocktail, a full-blown roast Turkey main, all prepared by three chefs and three helpers. My wife and I could find no fault during our three-month stay and will have no worries if we have to spend the rest of our lives here.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your kind words, it has been an absolute pleasure having you to stay and we are thrilled with how much you enjoyed your time with us. We wish you all the best as you return home and do keep in touch.


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Review from M P (Son of Resident) published on 14 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Unfortunately Mum was quite ill when she went into Foxhunters at the start of March, so she wasn't able to enjoy all the home's wonderful amenities. however, she received the most wonderful care and attention from all the staff, night and day. We were aware Mum was on an end of life pathway under the
care of the hospice and I could not have wished for a better last few weeks for her life. I shall be forever grateful to all the staff at Foxhunters.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your kind words particularly during this difficult period. It was a privilege to be able to care for your Mum. With very best wishes to you all.


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Review from Philip P (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent the last six weeks of her life at Foxhunters, and I could not have asked for anywhere better for her final days. She was cared for extremely well, with compassion and consideration.
I would highly recommend the care facility for anyone considering such a home from home.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your kind words, it was an absolute privilege to be able to care for your mother. Sending our very best wishes to you all.


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Review from Betty P (Respite Resident) published on 14 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My five weeks in Foxhunters were most rewarding - I entered quite weak and in pain. The care and medical attention bestowed on me were beyond comparison. When I left respite care had done its purpose, I was able to return to my normal routine (before the accident). Thank you.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your lovely review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will come back and visit us all again soon.


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Review from S W (Friend of Resident) published on 8 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our friend died earlier this week. She was well looked after the whole time she became unwell. The staff are all extremely pleasant and caring.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to be able to care for your friend and appreciate your kind words about our home.


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Review from Sue H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just the most lovely nursing home we could have found. Mum stayed for two weeks respite following major surgery and could not have been better looked after. Every member of staff we came into contact with could not have been more helpful and caring. Nothing was too much trouble, we were welcomed as
a family, even though Mum was only there for a short stay. The activities and facilities second to none, fabulous food and welcome for visitors just amazing. Great nursing care and the assistance with a hospital visit during Mum's stay, just all made a huge difference in Mum's recovery. Would have no hesitation in returning or recommending Foxhunters Care Home to anyone. Amazing place, staff and residents. Thank you all.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your lovely words. We are delighted to hear how happy you were with the home. Do come and visit us again soon, it’s been an absolute pleasure caring for your Mum.


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Review from Lynne H (Niece of Resident) published on 19 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Foxhunters is an outstanding home. The staff are so kind and obliging and the whole place is absolutely lovely.
The residents are very well cared for and treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
My aunt is very happy at Foxhunters and my husband and I could not contemplate there being a more caring
and considerate place to spend her remaining years.

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It is our pleasure to support your Aunt at Foxhunters.


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Review from Vera Mary P (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Everyone was helpful.
I could ask questions and felt safe.
Food was very good. Staff were friendly/helpful. NB, when needing to use toilet, no toilet paper. Also there was a dead fly and dirty tissue in the drawer in the cafe kitchen. Staff weren't around interacting with residents when needed. An
argument arose between a couple of ladies as there was no one to intervene.

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Review from A I (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Foxhunters for over eight months. Her care has been exemplary and very responsive to her unfortunately deteriorating condition. She is always treated with such care, staff are mindful of preserving her dignity at all times. The support to her and us as a family has made
a potentially difficult time so much easier to contend with. As an ex-nurse who worked for several years in the care of the elderly sector, I know and appreciate that the standards of care, service and award-winning facilities at Foxhunters are rare indeed. There is a full programme of events and activities daily. All residents are supported and encouraged with engagement but are able to decide the level to which they wish to be involved. A big thank you to the Director, Manager and all the staff, you are amazing.

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It is our pleasure to support you, your family and your mum at Foxhunters.


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Review from B I (Friend of Resident) published on 24 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just visited my friend who has dementia and now resides in Foxhunters. What a wonderful, caring place. Clean, well-furnished, excellent food served in a very pleasant dining room. Plenty of things for residents to do and all helped by the most caring set of staff I have ever seen. Well done Foxhunters,
keep it up.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you very much, we are delighted with your comments and so pleased that you enjoyed your visit.


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Review from T S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely impressed with Foxhunters. The atmosphere is welcoming and the care is excellent and delivered with warmth and kindness. We cannot fault it in any way! We are so glad it opened when it did.

Reply from Marie Wood, Home Director at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your response, we are delighted that you are happy with our home.


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Review from D R (Wife of Resident) published on 16 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband who has dementia seemed well settled for his respite visit and will be happy to return, we have been made very welcome by all staff. We pop in from time to time so he keeps familiar with the environment, lovely room and what was most important to him was that he was able to wander into the
garden and weed! anytime and they also catered for this rather weird diet.

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your review, We always welcome feedback and it’s great your husband enjoyed his stay. We Would welcome the opportunity to discuss your review further to see if there are ways we can improve next time?


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Review from David H (Nephew of Resident) published on 7 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot give enough praise to the entire Foxhunter team. This is a lovely care home; very well run and with a first-class team of committed people.

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for such a lovely review.


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Review from A T (Friend of Resident) published on 31 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I regularly visit a family friend who has moved into Foxhunters. The home is absolutely beautiful, the food is fantastic and I am always made to feel welcome. More importantly, our friend is extremely well cared for, the staff are attentive and supportive and she is enjoying learning new hobbies with
so many activities to choose from. I love hearing her stories about the different activities she’s been up to each day!

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for such a lovely review.


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Review from Kathleen W (Wife of Resident) published on 29 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband came to stay for 2 weeks respite. The whole experience for me was wonderful. He was very happy with his care and support. The positive is that I know he can visit again and I can have a well earned rest without worrying.

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you and your husband back in the future.


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Review from Rachel P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 24 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed with everything about Foxhunters from the moment my mother in law care here. She has settled in better than I ever thought possible.

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Review from Dan P (Relative of Resident) published on 15 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has now been at Foxhunters for three months, I have found their staff and facilities excellent in every way.

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, It is our pleasure to support your mum at Foxhunters.


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Review from Margaret D (Friend of Resident) published on 19 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited my friend for the first time and was so impressed with Foxhunters. It's like a 5-star hotel! The staff were all so friendly and the food was outstanding. There was also so much going on and I was even invited to join in an art class. I had the most wonderful lunch and offered a glass of wine.
I would have no hesitation in moving in here at all.

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for such a lovely review.


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Review from Sharon W (Friend of Resident) published on 12 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I attended the garden party. The first impression is overwhelming. The environment is beautiful, decor very warm and inviting. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed. The staff are exceptional. Very friendly but professional.Well worth the money in every aspect. Highly recommended. Well done!

Reply from Marie Wood, Manager at Foxhunters Care Community

Thank you for your lovely review.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.857)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10 for Foxhunters Care Community is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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 4.857 for Foxhunters Care Community is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.857

  • 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 Foxhunters Care Community is based on 17 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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 17 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.

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Leah

Leah Mort

Job Title: Home DIrector

Joined: 2022

I am delighted to be appointed as the new Care Home Manager at Foxhunters, Abergavenny.


I started my career as a care assistant in 2005 working my way up to home manager. I eventually moved in to a regional role supporting homes all over the UK.


I am extremely excited to be able to support the wonderful team here at Foxhunters as well as ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional care to the ladies and gentlemen who live here.


Heather

Heather Treharne

Job Title: Deputy Home Director

Joined: 2018

I qualified as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) in 1998, working for over 20 years in a secure hospital environment caring for adults detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Although challenging at times, a very rewarding job culminating in opening up a small rehabilitation unit teaching life skills.


I joined Foxhunters when they opened and was thrilled to find a home where i can use my skills. I am passionate about delivering the best care possible to our ladies and gentlemen at Foxhunters and am proud to lead a fantastic team of experienced and skilled nurses.


Kyle

Kyle James

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2020

I have worked in the catering and hospitality industry for many years and specifically in the care sector for over 10 years. I studied culinary arts and is my intention to use my experience and knowledge to provide the very best service to the people who have chosen to live in care. I only believe in using the very best produce and luckily Foxhunters is situated in the town of Abergavenny and we have the very best produce suppliers of South Wales.


I am excited to provide the very best food and service to the ladies and gentlemen who reside at the Foxhunters Care Community. There will be a wide range of excellent menus on offer, and I fully enjoy bakery and sugar-craft work, there will definitely be a lot of cakes and patisseries on offer in our Cwtch Cafe, daily.


The team I lead are equally as passionate as myself and I am excited to mentor the team to success and to provide the very best dining experience.


Katrina

Katrina Morris

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Joined: 2018

I have been at Foxhunters since the very beginning and I have loved my job throughout. I came on board as a domestic assistant and I have since been promoted to Head housekeeper.


It's not just a job here at Foxhunters, it's being part of a family and i look forward to coming to work and seeing the ladies and gentlemen.


Donna

Donna Hemlsey

Job Title: Activities Manager

Joined: 2018

I have been working as an activity coordinator for nearly seventeen years now and have been at Foxhunters since we opened back in 2018. The team within Foxhunters is without a doubt the best, not only are they supportive and really try to get involved but they also assist in the delivery of activity and are always coming up with ideas that we can use to entertain our Ladies and Gentlemen.
Whilst I have been at Foxhunters, I have completed my level 3 in health and social care along with various other training delivered by Oomph, which has benefitted me greatly and given me the confidence to expand my ideas and try new things. I have developed my own training which focuses on the delivery of activity and how this can benefit the wider team.
I find it hugely satisfying being able to enrich the lives of our residents and make every day enjoyable.


Michaela

Michaela Jeffries

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2021

I am overjoyed to have joined the wonderful team at Foxhunters Care Community as the newly appointed Home Administrator.
I have worked in the Health and Social sector for many years and, now, I have the pleasure of working with a company that shares the same values and embodies the same ethos that I aspire to.