Activities & Life at Rickeston Mill: Our Approach to Wellbeing
How meaningful activities — music, gardening, reminiscence and more — support wellbeing, dignity and quality of life in dementia care.
Our home
Rickeston Mill, set in the peaceful Pembrokeshire countryside.
Comfortable communal spaces
Bright, homely lounges to relax and socialise.
Gardens & grounds
Secure, landscaped gardens to enjoy all year round.
Specialist Dementia Care · Pembrokeshire
Where Compassionate Care Meets the Tranquillity of Pembrokeshire
Rickeston Mill is a specialist dementia nursing home nestled in the Pembrokeshire countryside. We provide personalised, high-quality care for up to 28 residents in an intimate, family-like setting where every individual is known, valued and respected.
A Home, Not a Facility
Our established, cosy home accommodates 28 residents, focusing exclusively on nursing dementia care. Rickeston Mill is well-appointed with spacious bedrooms, plentiful communal areas and attractive gardens where residents can relax in the Pembrokeshire countryside.
Our ethos is simple: every resident should feel warm, safe, secure and comfortable. We have a dedicated team of nurses and healthcare support workers who offer a high standard of personalised care, taking time to understand each resident as an individual.
Our staff enjoy getting to know our residents — providing a wide variety of leisure activities tailored to their individual preferences, maintaining dignity and promoting wellbeing every day.
More About UsSpecialist Dementia Care Services
Every aspect of our care is designed specifically for people living with dementia — from our trained nursing staff to our thoughtfully designed environment.
Nursing Dementia Care
Compassionate, round-the-clock nursing support for individuals living with dementia. Personalised care plans that prioritise dignity, comfort and quality of life.
Learn MoreComplex Dementia Cases
Specialised care for advanced symptoms and challenging behaviours. Our experienced team uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs.
Learn MorePalliative Dementia Care
Focused on comfort, symptom management and quality of life for those with advanced dementia. Compassionate end-of-life support for residents and their families.
Learn MoreWhy Families Choose Rickeston Mill
We are not a general care home that also accepts dementia residents. We are a specialist dementia nursing home — every member of our team, every room, every activity is designed for people living with dementia.
28
Residents in our intimate, family-sized home
24/7
Qualified nursing care around the clock
3
Specialist dementia care pathways
4mi
From Milford Haven, in peaceful countryside
Life at Rickeston Mill
Every day at Rickeston Mill is shaped around our residents' preferences and routines — not ours. From gentle morning starts to engaging afternoon activities, life here is designed to feel familiar, purposeful and enjoyable.
Activities & Engagement
Arts, music therapy, gentle exercise, gardening, reminiscence sessions and seasonal celebrations — tailored to individual preferences.
Home-Cooked Meals
Wholesome meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We cater for all dietary requirements and preferences.
Pembrokeshire Countryside
Attractive gardens and peaceful surroundings — the natural environment is part of our care approach for residents living with dementia.
What Families Say About Us
The trust of our residents' families means everything to us. Here is what they have to say.
★★★★★
Highly recommend this place. The staff is friendly, lovely location. They looked after my father during his last 12 months with great care and dignity. A++
Google Review
★★★★★
Upon entering the jolly atmosphere was immediate! I knew Dad would be happy here from the smiling faces and the obvious effort by staff to create a homely environment. Every month they have a schedule of activities for the residents to enjoy. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Rickeston Mill.
carehome.co.uk
★★★★★
It is the staff that makes it what it is. They are caring, attentive, helpful and cheerful and seem to enjoy what cannot be an easy task. They all know each resident well and are responsive and sensitive to their individual needs.
carehome.co.uk
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Find Us
Rickeston Mill Nursing Home is conveniently situated approximately 4 miles from Milford Haven, on the Dale road just beyond Herbrandston.
Rickeston Mill Nursing Home
Rickeston Bridge
Haverfordwest
SA62 3DJ
Phone: 01646 695 142
Email: enquiries@sricares.co.uk
Parking: Ample parking for visitors with a designated entrance area.
By bus: Milford Haven to Dale service stops 100 yards from our home.