Dementia Care
If you’re considering dementia care for a loved one, we understand how hard that choice can feel. It’s natural to want the very best and to feel uncertain along the way. At Iden Manor, we’re here to offer not only specialist care, but also reassurance, guidance, and a home that feels safe and familiar.
For us, dementia care is about so much more than managing symptoms. It’s about preserving dignity, nurturing connections, and helping each day hold meaning. Every resident is seen as an individual – we take time to learn their routines, the things that bring comfort, and the small details that make life feel like theirs.
Our dementia care community, The Good Shepherd, is a secure, purpose-designed space where residents are supported by specially trained staff who understand the challenges of memory loss, confusion, and behavioural change.
ving with dementia brings unique challenges, but with the right care, life can remain rich and meaningful. At Iden Manor, support includes:
- Gentle help with personal care, eating, and dressing
- Medication management and medical monitoring
- Calm, reassuring behaviour support
- Daily routines that reduce confusion and bring comfort
- Life story work, memory aids, and personalised interaction
- Secure spaces indoors and out to ensure safety and peace of mind
- A dedicated dementia unit with safe, calm surroundings
- High staff-to-resident ratio for more one-to-one support
- Carers trained in dementia-specific communication and care
- Close input from GPs, nurses, and memory specialists
- Life histories used to create familiar routines and connections
- Safe gardens, sensory experiences, and activities designed to bring joy and connection
We believe that engagement is just as important as care. Residents living with dementia enjoy:
- Gentle exercise, music, and sensory activities
- Arts, crafts, gardening, and seasonal celebrations
- Reminiscence work, memory books, and life story sharing
- Visits from entertainers, animals, and community groups
- Activities tailored to each resident’s history, interests, and abilities
Memory may fade, but the person - their spirit, their story, their individuality - always remains.
Life at Iden Manor is about living well and feeling at home. Residents can choose to enjoy freshly prepared meals in the dining room, surrounded by company, or in the privacy of their own room. Our gardens provide space for fresh air and gentle walks, while regular outings - from local trips to Hastings to visits around the Kent countryside - bring a change of scenery and plenty to talk about.
There’s always something happening here. From crafts, music, and gentle exercise to visits from entertainers, therapy animals, and local groups, days are filled with variety. And when a quieter pace is preferred, our light-filled orangery and welcoming lounges offer a place to read, chat, or simply unwind.
At Iden Manor, daily life is about choice, comfort, and the things that make each day feel meaningful.
The best way to understand our dementia care is to see it for yourself. We’d be delighted to show you around, answer your questions, and talk about how we can support your loved one.
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Iden Manor Nursing Home, Cranbrook Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0ER
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