Dementia & Memory Care

Specialist, person-centred dementia support that protects dignity, routine, and family connection.

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Memory care rooted in patience, familiarity, and respect.

Dementia affects people differently. Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia each present in distinct ways — and care must reflect this. Our teams are trained to understand the specific characteristics of different dementia types and to adjust support accordingly.

At Abbey, dementia care is built on four foundations: familiarity, calm, dignity and meaningful engagement. We use structured daily routines to reduce anxiety, sensory-rich environments to support wellbeing, and individual life history work to connect with each resident as a person — not a diagnosis.

Staff member and resident doing a puzzle at Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home

Structured daily routines to reduce confusion and anxiety
Life story work and reminiscence therapy
Regular family updates and carer support
Safe spaces designed for confidence and dignity

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Dementia Care Homes Near You

We provide specialist dementia care across our CQC-registered care homes in London, Essex, and Surrey.

Lounge and nursing station at Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home

Essex Care Homes

Abbey Care Complex
23-29 Abbey Road, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7NE
0208 554 3743
Ashbrook Nursing Home
217-219 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 3XS
01708 736 588
Forest Place Nursing Home
Roebuck Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QN
0208 505 2063
Moreland House Care Home
5 Manor Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 2EB
01708 442 654
Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home
4 Gordon Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1SN
0208 553 2841

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London Care Homes

Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home
3-6 Ravenscroft Park, Barnet, London, EN5 4ND
0208 449 5222
Abbey Uplands Care Home
254 Leigham Court Road, Streatham, SW16 2QH
0208 769 9944
Bhakti Shyama Care Centre
1 Balham New Road, Balham, London, SW12 9PH
0208 772 1499
Parkview Nursing Home
1-3 Eversley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3PY
0208 771 5234

Surrey Care Homes

Bridge House Care Centre
280-282 London Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7DJ
0208 647 8419
Parkside Nursing Home
Park Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3DL
01737 361 518

Looking for another location? View all our 11 Care Home Locations across London, Essex, and Surrey.

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Questions about dementia care at Abbey Total Care

Still unsure? Call 0208 505 2063 and talk it through.

What does dementia care at Abbey involve?

Dementia care at Abbey is built on familiarity, calm, dignity and meaningful engagement. Teams are trained to understand different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular, Lewy body and frontotemporal dementia, and use structured daily routines, sensory-rich environments and life history work to connect with each resident as a person.

Do all Abbey homes offer dementia care?

Yes. Dementia care is one of the nine services every Abbey Total Care home keeps, so all eleven homes offer it, each with its own team and setting. Suitability is agreed individually after an assessment of the person's needs. See all our locations.

Which Abbey dementia care home is nearest to me?

The care home finder shows where the eleven Abbey homes are, from Ilford and Barnet to Wallington, Banstead and Streatham. Or call 0208 505 2063 and the group will point you to the nearest home offering dementia care.

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