Windmill House

14 Browick Road, Wymondham NR18 0QW
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9.6 154 Reviews
  • Windmill House, Wymondham
Windmill House is pleasantly located in the Wymondham area of Norfolk, with scenic gardens and countryside surroundings, in order to achieve an environment in which a relaxing retirement can be enjoyed and professional care standards achieved.

The accommodation and staff expertise are both ideal for the requirements of people with a form of dementia, including Alzheimer's, incorporating innovative practices where they may assist with mental health well-being.

There are fifty-seven rooms available in total and carers can be contacted at all hours of the day and night.

Care Provided by Windmill House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 59 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maria Paranal (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Admission is confirmed upon a satisfactory pre-admission assessment and confirmation that the needs of the potential resident can be met.
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (59)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (57)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2019
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Windmill House

  • 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 £1,150
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,150
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,300
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Windmill House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building.
    In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.


  • Parking
  • The home includes dedicated parking spaces.


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9.6

Windmill House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.642) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Windmill House has 154 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everything is very good. Mum very happy. Staff and treatment very good. Really happy with her care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent, giving the home a real family feel, treating each resident with care and warmth. The home is clean, fresh, lovely outdoor space and the rooms are bright and airy. The food is excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are professional, caring and empathetic. Mum is very happy with all staff and catering - they go the extra mile to stimulate activities and interests.
The home is always clean, tidy and welcoming to residents and families - there are areas to go and have private time with loved ones. Meals
are always monitored to ensure residents are eating and drinking well. Residents are given their own space if they want it. I would really recommend this care home - it takes the worry off my shoulders as I know mum is happy and cared for 24/7 - thank you :)

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Management and staff are always approachable and friendly. Any worries are listened to and followed up. Staff "go the extra mile" to encourage dad, such as walking a little when he had been wheelchair and stand aid only on arrival.


Other professionals are called in as necessary. Families are welcomed

and encouraged to join in with a range of activities and events.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I found this home to be extremely pleasant, bright, light, airy and clean. The staff are helpful, informative and genuinely care for the residents. The garden is super, the residents are encouraged to participate in all the events that take place. The activities are thoughtful and fun.
They go out
of their way to get to know the ladies/gents likes and dislikes, hobbies and the jobs they used to do. I personally would be happy to live there. Most residents are happy/cheerful and mobile.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice care home. Most staff are very helpful. My grandad seems very happy here and loves that he can go out into the garden from his bedroom. Lots of activities and entertainment going on. Staff members have also taken grandad out for walks which is lovely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the care that is provided. Staff are very helpful towards their needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have visited people who have been looked after in the care home, also come regularly to the worship service on a Wednesday afternoon as I belong to a Church in Wymondham.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have only visited the home on 5 or 6 occasions but each time it has struck me as very clean and fresh. The entertainment is very good and carers are very caring and helpful. The best home I have visited.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A purpose built home with excellent social activities. Nicely furnished, with very good care staff, put simply "The cares care they are in the job for a reason, for the right reasons.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good service and meeting our needs well. Service provider welcomes friends as well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is a resident there and is very well looked after. The staff are very caring and she seems very happy there. I wouldn't want her to be anywhere else.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident for four and a half years now and I previously left a review in 2014. I'm still very pleased with the way he is being looked after. The staff are a happy dedicated and well trained group of workers who care and interact with the residents in a professional and dignified
manner and most of the present staff were there when I last left a review. The home is always clean and tidy, the food is good and varied with a choice of menu. Activities are organised daily such as entertainment and craft work by an experienced activity lady as well as visiting groups from the local community. The management and staff maintain a high standard of care within a family type atmosphere. Regular relative meetings are held for both sides to exchange views and to receive updates. Many improvements have been made since my last review to make things more resident friendly. Windmill House as an ideal place for families loved ones to spend their later years with care and dignity.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law, who recently passed away, was in Windmill House for nine months. While he was there he was treated with great kindness. The staff were caring, patient, respectful and had a good understanding of his needs.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.642)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.642) out of 10 for Windmill House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.642 for Windmill House is calculated as follows: ( (234 Excellents x 5) + (65 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 321 Ratings = 4.642

  • 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 Windmill House is based on 27 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 59 registered maximum number of service users is 11.8, which has been reached with 27 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 2 Aug 2023

Overall
Inadequate

  • Caring

    Requires improvement
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Requires improvement
  • Safe

    Inadequate
  • Well-led

    Inadequate

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Maria

Maria Paranal

Job Title: Home Manager

Welcome to Windmill House! I have managed a few care homes, was heavily involved in quality and compliance and helped out other managers before joining as the Home Manager of Windmill House. I always believe that caring for the residents is done through a partnership between families and everyone in the care home including the members of the multidisciplinary team. What makes Windmill House special is our commitment to making this a homely environment where visiting the residents is like coming to their own home and seeing friendly faces just like we are all one happy family. My whole team here in Windmill House is exceptional and everyone is willing to go over and beyond. Please feel free to visit our lovely home to see and experience it for yourself!


Ricki

Ricki Lincoln

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Throughout my career in the care sector, I have gained a wealth of practical experience, knowledge, and skills in caring for elderly and vulnerable individuals. My career progression has spanned various roles, beginning as a care assistant and moving up to becoming a care team leader before advancing to the position of Deputy Manager. These roles afforded me a robust foundation in the core tenets of caregiving, including personal care, medication administration, and support with daily living activities. Furthermore, they enabled me to develop my leadership abilities, allowing me to lead, guide, and mentor colleagues to deliver the highest level of care to our residents. 


My experience also encompasses staff training and development, with an emphasis on boosting employee skills and productivity through the resourceful utilisation of available training materials. This leads to better outcomes for our residents, as staff are better equipped to provide specialised care to individuals with diverse health conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson's disease, and other mental health conditions. I have gained an in-depth understanding of the intricacies and specialised skills needed to provide compassionate and person-centred care tailored to individual needs. At Windmill House, I am privileged to be part of a team that shares my values and remains committed to providing a comfortable, safe, and homely space for our residents. Our approach to care enables us to offer exceptional person-centred care, which aligns with my values and motivates me to maintain a consistent standard of care.


Fran

Fran Annis

Job Title: Lifestyle Coordinator

As a Lifestyle Coordinator I have a lot of experience in the field of delivering engaging, stimulating activities. Making sure that the residents are involved in their local community. Getting to know the residents and what they like to do in delivering person-centred activities. We are here to live life to the fullest, and in Windmill House, we make sure our residents and families get the support they need to enhance their health and well-being.


Jayne

Jayne Smith

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2023

My name is Jayne, and I have worked at Windmill House since July 2023 in the role of Administrator. The home is very welcoming and friendly with a very friendly team to work with and always happy to help if there are worries and concerns.


Simon

Simon

Job Title: Maintenance

Hi, my name is Simon, and I'm the Maintenance Man at Windmill House. I've had the pleasure of working here for many years, starting my journey as a care assistant. Over the years, I've developed a deep connection with the residents and enjoy being part of their daily lives. While my role now focuses on maintenance, I still find great joy in interacting with the residents whenever I can. It's incredibly rewarding to be part of such a caring community, and I take pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly so that everyone feels comfortable and well taken care of.