Dementia Care Near Langley Green at Ferndale Nursing Home

Dementia care in Langley Green

Ferndale Nursing Home sits on Malthouse Road in Crawley, just a short drive from Langley Green, and we welcome residents and families from right across the area. We offer 24-hour nursing care with specialist dementia and Parkinson's support, delivered by a long-standing, qualified nursing and care team who know our 28 residents well.

We're rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and recommended on various care directories, and we're proud to support families from Langley Green, the rest of Crawley, Horsham, the Gatwick area and the wider Mid Sussex area. If you'd like to talk through what dementia care might look like for someone you love, our team is only a phone call away on 01293 520368.

What to do when a family member has dementia

Finding out that a family member has dementia can leave you unsure where to turn first. A good starting point is usually a conversation with their GP to confirm the diagnosis and review current medication and support, followed by an honest look at whether care at home is still manageable day to day.

Mum has dementia, so where do we start?

If Mum has dementia and you're weighing up the options, it can help to try a respite stay before making any permanent decision. A short stay at Ferndale gives her the chance to experience 24-hour nursing care and dementia support in a calm, family-run setting, and reassures you of seeing how she settles before committing to anything long-term.

How do I know if Dad has dementia?

Common early signs include repeated forgetfulness, confusion about time or place, changes in mood or personality, and struggling with everyday tasks that used to feel simple. These signs are worth discussing with his GP for a proper assessment, and if dementia is confirmed, our team has long experience supporting families through every stage that follows.

We have created an early signs dementia checklist that is simple to use, enables people to answer questions and provides them with the right answers and next steps.

When is the right time for a care home?

What are the signs that dementia is getting worse?

Increasing confusion, wandering, difficulty recognising close family, more frequent falls, or needing help with washing and dressing can all suggest that dementia is progressing and that more support is needed than can safely be given at home. These are the moments many families start looking seriously at nursing homes with specialist dementia care.

Do dementia patients do better at home or in a nursing home?

There's no single answer, as it depends on the person, the stage of their dementia and how much support is available at home. Some people manage well at home for a long time with family and carers around them, while others become safer, calmer and better supported with 24-hour nursing care, which is why a respite stay at Ferndale can be a gentle way to see what suits your family member best.