Business Details
25 Years
experience
Specialist Dementia Care Homes in Weston-super-Mare
At Fig Tree Dementia Care, we have dedicated ourselves to improving the quality of life for individuals living with dementia since 2001. Our approach is rooted in person-centred care, ensuring each resident receives tailored support within warm, home-like environments. We prioritise independence, community engagement, and normal life experiences, offering accessible gardens, daily activities, and regular outings via our minibus. Our highly trained team focuses on minimising medication where possible, embracing innovative practices and measured risk-taking to enhance daily outcomes. We maintain transparency through publicly available CQC inspection reports, reflecting our commitment to accountability and quality.As a local, family-run business, we combine decades of hands-on experience with continuous professional development, ensuring our practices align with the latest advancements in dementia care. We actively involve families and healthcare professionals, fostering trust through open communication and compassionate support. Our three homes in Weston-super-Mare provide flexibility for residents and carers, including respite and day care options. We remain dedicated to creating environments where dignity, respect, and wellbeing are central to every aspect of care. This ethos, combined with our proven track record and community involvement, establishes us as a trusted choice for specialist dementia support.
Services
Dementia Residential Care
Respite Care
Day Care Services
Community Outings
Personalised Care Plans
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We provide person-centred dementia care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Our homes feature accessible gardens and community outings for enriched living experiences.
- We maintain low medication regimes through specialist training and innovative practices.
- Our team undergoes bespoke training to manage complex dementia-related challenges effectively.
- Three CQC-registered homes offer flexible respite, day care, and residential options.
Associations and certifications
- Care Quality Commission
What people say
Welcoming smile and tea
High standard of care
Safe and caring environment
Excellent facilities
Maintained dignity
Services
Dementia Residential Care
Our residential care homes offer round-the-clock specialist support tailored to individual dementia needs. Residents enjoy person-centred routines, secure environments, and trained staff prioritising independence and dignity. Families benefit from transparent communication and regular updates on care progress.
Respite Care
We provide flexible respite stays to give carers temporary relief while maintaining continuity of care. Spaces accommodate urgent or planned breaks, with seamless integration into our homes' daily activities and social networks for residents and families.
Personalised Care Plans
Individual care strategies are developed through family consultation, incorporating medical history, lifestyle preferences, and emotional needs. Plans undergo regular review to adapt to changing requirements, ensuring consistent, responsive support aligned with CQC standards.
People
Charlie Larkin
Owner & Director
Co-founder with over two decades of dementia care experience, Charlie oversees operational standards and strategic direction for all homes, ensuring alignment with best practices and continuous quality improvement.
Tessa Larkin
Owner & Director
Co-founder actively involved in daily operations, Tessa focuses on family engagement and staff development, leveraging extensive frontline care experience to maintain the business's original vision and compassionate ethos.
Oliver Larkin
Manager - Fig House
Residential manager with specialist dementia expertise, Oliver leads daily care delivery at Fig House, implementing person-centred approaches while maintaining close communication with residents' families and healthcare professionals.
Questions
What specialist dementia care services do you offer?
We provide residential, respite, and day care services specifically adapted for dementia needs across three CQC-registered homes with tailored support plans.
How do you involve families in care processes?
We encourage family participation through open visitation, regular updates, and collaborative care plan development, ensuring transparent communication channels with our staff.
Are your care homes inspected for quality standards?
Yes, all homes undergo regular Care Quality Commission inspections with reports publicly available for reference before admission decisions.
What community activities are available for residents?
Daily activities include gardening, domestic tasks, and minibus outings. Trips occur thrice weekly, with seasonal events and social gatherings forming part of our active schedules.
Reviews (2)
Gemma Walker
Mar 13, 2021
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I rate the staff and management 100% Debbie is amazing they always go above and beyond for staff and especially residents are always well looked after im so glad to be a part of the team
Robert Hutchings
Jun 28, 2019
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Review for staff only appalling treatment of staff if any one asked me I would say don't go to work with them .
