The Amwell
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Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0HN
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,350.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Inadequate |
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Meet The Manager
Aarti is Home Manager at The Amwell.
Aarti is the dedicated home manager of The Amwell.
The Amwell Care Home is located in the beautiful market town of Melton Mowbray, adjacent to the River Eye. Our home is a private, luxury care facility that offers superior accommodation, with 88 beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms. Our experienced and dedicated team provides residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care.
Our home is based on the belief that all residents deserve to live a full and meaningful life; our professional team takes pride in providing care and support in a homely environment.
Come and see this luxury care home for yourself. Use this simple form to book a visit.
The Amwell
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Diabetes. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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The safety and wellbeing of our staff and residents is paramount and we work in accordance with government and local healthcare regulations to ensure that all policies are adhered to which include: |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Our Building and Facilities |
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The Amwell Care Home has been purpose-built and designed entirely with residents at the forefront of all decisions. From the relaxing gardens to the peaceful library, the luxurious hair and nail salon to the cosy, fully stocked library, we strive to personalise all services to residents’ individual needs. Our staff are professionally trained and dedicated to providing a high-quality standard of care, allowing residents to focus on living life to the fullest every day. We proudly present a warm and comfortable environment and a truly unique retirement living experience in Melton Mowbray. Come and see this uniquely welcoming Leicestershire care home. Use this simple form to book a visit. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Brochures |
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| Amwell brochure 12pp _Feb.pdf |
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| Description |
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The Amwell Care Home has been finished to the highest standards, providing residents with comfortable, luxury accommodation within a beautifully designed setting overlooking the riverside.
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| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 88 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 88 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,350.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,450.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,350.00 |
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| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to a Bistro.
Residents have access to a Restaurant
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
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With an abundance of benefits that come from an active lifestyle, our staff at The Amwell encourage residents to visit our state-of-the-art gym regularly and are always on hand to assist with equipment and routines in any way they can. We invite residents to make themselves as comfortable as possible while watching their favourite films, viewing alone or with fellow residents. With space to seat between 12 and 15 people, residents are also welcome to rent out our cinema room for visits from friends and family or for a special occasion.
Come experience daily life at this luxury Melton Mowbray care home. Use this simple link to book a visit today. |
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| Timetables |
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| Amwell_brochure_12pp__Feb_nW8EOBO.pdf |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Partial |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Partial |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
In-home and community projects that protect the environment
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Do you carry out projects that support wildlife? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Pets are welcome at the managers discretion. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Asfordby Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 0HN
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Inadequate |
| Safe | Inadequate |
| Well Led | Inadequate |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Inadequate |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 10th February 2025 |
| Published Date | 23rd May 2025 |
| Current Report | |
| Historic Reports | |
| Registration Date | 28th February 2017 |
| Service Provider | Melton Care Limited, SL1 7LW |
The Amwell Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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