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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Hayley P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My Nan has been a resident at Dorrington House for the last year and I believe it was the best thing we did for her. The staff are great, always time for a chat when I visit and are brilliant with Nan. She can be quite stubborn at times (and at 91 will speak her mind!) but they deal with her patiently

and with a smile. I'm kept informed at all times of anything medical, and whilst I've been unable to visit recently due to having an operation, they have enabled us to speak over video call. The events and daily activities they have on offer are very good (and the team encourage her to join in). Other things such as she has access to a hairdresser and chiropodist are good to have and I am happy that she is well cared for.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Paul S (Son of Resident) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother has been a resident of Dorrington House for nearly two years. She had reached the point where she was no longer able to look after herself safely and needed the 24 hour care that a care home can give. Dorrington House made her time their very comfortable and enabled her to be able take part

in activities she would not have been able to do living on her own. She had people she could talk to all the while and had a team around her who could ensure she had all the care she needed. It has always been obvious speaking to the staff that they cared for mum and spent the time to get to know her and to understand what help she needed. It also greatly helped me to know that she was being cared for and kept safe. If there were any medical issues the team were always on top of them, ensuring that mum got all the medial attention she needed.

Overall I am very pleased with the care that mum got at Dorrington House. The home is very well run and has a team of caring staff.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Katie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I had never been in a care home before when my mum was placed at Dorrington Watton with the help of social services. We quickly realised what a special place this is. It's been about 3-4 months now and twice last week Mum told us how much she loves living there. She never feels lonely and there's

always something going on and plenty of people around her. I didn't realise how special all staff in care homes are, we visit mum nearly every day and all the staff interact with the residents like they are their own families. I could never do what they do, but I'm extremely grateful that they can and are.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Shirley W (Sister of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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All the staff at Dorrington House Watton are very friendly and caring towards the residents. I have never once seen them be anything but happy and attentive. I feel happy that any concerns I might have about my sister's health are dealt with swiftly. She is very happy there and likes all the staff

immensely, she enjoys the trips out to the church once a week and there are plenty of activities for the residents to join in.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Dereham)
from Robert B (Husband of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I find the home very pleasing to my wife. They try to do all they can in difficult jobs.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Dereham)
from Karl S (Son of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Good communication from team. Meets all needs and plenty of variety in activities.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Dereham)
from Jan G (Friend of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I have been a close friend of a resident since we met in The Salvation Army in Sheringham where we were both soldiers - also we were both nurses. The resident was living in a housing association flat in Sherignham with minimal care - not appropriate to her needs - what a relief it was when her social

worker found Dorrington House - I visit her several times a week and can't fault anything! If I need care this would be my first choice! Thank you for the care she receives!

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Michael A (Son of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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the home is very professionally run the staff excellent and very friendly the activities at the home are very good there is always something going on the food is well presented and mum seems to like it

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Tracey M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I just wanted to say a huge 'Thank you' to all the wonderful staff at Dorrington House.
Dad has been here for 2 years now, and we couldn't be happier with the excellent care, warmth, company, and attention that he receives every day.
Dad can be quite unsettled at times, and I know that you all treat

him with such respect and thoughtfulness, putting him at ease. This alone is very much appreciated. I feel happy knowing that he is so well cared for.
Dad loves the food, and always says 'What a good chef they have' and the lovely staff are often making him his very favourite cheese sandwiches.
You all go above and beyond your duties and we are incredibly grateful.

THANK YOU ALL. Xx

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Linda T (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum went in for respite care ,but stayed longer term after the sad passing of her husband.I have found the care home to be lovely!So happy and supportive to the residents and their families,my mum has settled in well and has thrived being there .
The dementia care is top notch ,I can't recommend

them enough!

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Jane K (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Staff disinterested, bad communication, food poor, toast and cereal every day for breakfast, severe dementia residents disturbing other residents through shouting.. other residents telling them to shut up, lack of response from care workers, manager lacks communication skills..... I dread visiting

dad, his deterioration in the months he has been resident is appalling...

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from K J (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Overall Dorrington House has proved the right choice for mum. The carers from the senior staff through to the cleaners and general staff are always kind and helpful and will always try and address any issues or concerns
as quickly as they are able. Mum is 93 and will soon have been in Dorrington for

2 years.
I do think the decor throughout is starting to look like it requires some freshening up and updating, however that isn't to take away from how well mum is cared for and looked after.
Whenever I visit I am always made welcome, all the staff stop to chat, whatever their job or position.
Nothing is ever going to be perfect, but all in all I think Dorrington House does an extremely good job and
I am pleased with our choice of carehome and I know she is being well looked after.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Lisa S (Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Enthusiastic, friendly members of staff are always there to help with dad, and they work so hard. They always let me know if there was a problem. They always say hello when I am there, which does mean a lot as dad doesn't like coming out of his room. So they always make time for him. Couldn't ask for

anything better for dad, he loves it there.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from Maria B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mums been at Dorrington House for over two years. While the decor may need some updating I can't fault the home and its staff, they really do care. We have worked together to settle mum and deal with any issue that arise's. For the first time in mums life she has a social circle the ladies in the Lounge

are good pals encouraging each other in the activities. It's a joy to see them interact with each other even if some days they're muddled. They have a busier calendar than me!

If you're looking for a home for a family member which you can trust I would 100% recommend Dorrington House I'm kept updated. It's up to you on how much you're involved. I'm very involved and always feel welcomed no matter what time of the day I show up. They have nothing to hide the residents wellbeing always comes first. Well done Dorrington House.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Dereham)
from Teresa A (Niece of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I am very pleased with the care my aunt has received since she has been at the home. Staff are knowledgeable and attentive, and I feel that my she is in safe hands. I would happily recommend this care home.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Dereham)
from R P (Regular Volunteer) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I am a volunteer for the church and visit monthly and join in other times with activities. I am always impressed with the happiness of the residents the staff always attending to their needs and going above and beyond to join in the fun and activities. We love singing all together and it's a great atmosphere.

I would recommend Dorrington House to anyone and would send my relatives here.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Dereham)
from L T (Wife of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

Skeleton staff on Sunday. Clean throughout and tidy, with a really nice friendly atmosphere. Nice carers, all very friendly; my husband seems happy here and warm. If he's happy that's what it's all about.

Reply from Steven Dorrington, Service Provider at Dorrington House (Dereham)

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Review of
Dorrington House (Dereham)
from F L (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We find the care the staff give to our Mum excellent they are always very supportive and helpful to any of Mum's needs. Any concerns they are always quick to inform us either by telephone call and or email.
Thank you team we really appreciate all you and the staff do for Mum

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Review of
Dorrington House (Wells)
from G H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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For ten years my husband's mother in law was cared for at Dorrington. She was wonderfully looked after, professionally, respectfully, but also lovingly. I am sure that her good care was why she lived to a very old age.

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Review of
Dorrington House (Watton)
from R B (Brother of Resident) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I find Dorrington House to be an excellent place for my sister to be. The carers are excellent and very helpful, kind and considerate. The premises and bedrooms are all very clean. And best of all I am always offered a cup of tea "LOL". Overall, an excellent home.

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