
Nothing is too much troubleMargaret G(Resident / Service User)

The level of care is first classKarl M(Grandson of Resident/Service User)


Nothing is too much troubleMargaret G(Resident / Service User)

The level of care is first classKarl M(Grandson of Resident/Service User)


Murdoch House Care Home is a renovated Tudor-style property that offers both residential and respite care, from a talented and efficient team of caregivers.
The home's policy is to appreciate the personal wishes and independence of residents, looking to empower their lifestyles throughout their retirement without falling short of care standards.
Murdoch House has well-planted gardens and a conservatory where residents enjoy relaxing during the summer weather, with relatives often welcome to...
Care Provided by Murdoch House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Accreditations
- The National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS)
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees negotiatble on needs
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Murdoch House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Murdoch House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Belmont Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Patrick Gonsaro(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- It is important that you are able to maintain a social life and keep links with family, friends and community networks. Visitors are welcome at the Home at anytime. However, please be mindful that the Homes are ‘home’ to many people so ask that mealtimes and late night visits are treated with courtesy.
Parking
- Full parking available on site
Murdoch House Care Home Reviews (66)
Murdoch House Care Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.473) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Murdoch House Care Home has 66 reviews.
Staff are fantastic. The home has a lovely homely feel. Mum is very well looked after.
Thank you, Mike, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Murdoch House Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
My grandmother moved in roughly about 4 years ago and it took no more than a few minutes visit to be reassured of the caring nature and commitment of the staff.
It seems that there is nothing that they will stop at to help us and make the residents feel more comfortable. There is a real family atmosphere within the facility and the dedication is evident from the staff through to the managers.
We were truly blessed that my grandmother was able to spend her final 4 years at this location.
Thank you, Derek, for your kind comments about your recent experience at Murdoch House Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I very much enjoyed my 10-day stay. Nothing was too much trouble for all the caring staff who without exception were respectful, kind and caring they really do care so Murdoch House is truly a care home.
Thank you, David, for your kind comments following your stay with us at Murdoch House Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I am extremely pleased with the care my mother receives at Murdoch House. I know when I come away after visiting that she will be valued and respectfully treated.
The staff have become good friends with my mother and my family member. I feel confident that she will always be listened to and encouraged to make the most of each day.
The atmosphere is always cheerful and uplifting, just what elderly folks need.
The rooms are comfortable and "homely". Spotless and peaceful.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Murdoch House Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I would like to say that I am extremely happy with the care that my mother in law gets at Murdoch House. The staff are excellent and treat everyone the same, in fact, it is so good I would go there myself.
Thank you for your kind comments, John. We're happy your experience of the staff is excellent.
I also know that my cousin was very happy and content at Murdoch House, which is the most important thing.
We took our aunt to Murdoch House for respite and she loved it.
So this year, again she went for respite and they put her in a permanent room, as then if she wanted to stay she could, which she did!
She is extremely happy, which makes us very happy too.
The house is warm, friendly and a good safe environment and I would definitely recommend it.
Lovely en suite room, nice pleasant staff, food good, my family always welcome. Happy as can be. This home deserves a medal!
My mother is a resident at Murdoch House and I feel confident knowing that she receives the best possible care which is very comforting being as I am so far away. On my various visits to Murdoch House, I couldn't help but notice the kindness/patience and exceptional care of the staff. Regardless of how busy they are - there is always a friendly smile and a good happy atmosphere at Murdoch House. Another thing I should mention is the great food served up each and every day. Friends and family visit my mum and email me often telling me how happy and well looked after my Mother is. My thanks to the manager and all the staff.
Mum decided after 50+ years in her own flat that she wanted to go into a care home where she would be cared for on a 24-hour basis. She subsequently went into Murdoch House Care Home and could not be happier and neither could her immediate family. Murdoch House Care Home generates a real family atmosphere where everyone is on first name terms (staff and residents). The staff are very caring and considerate to all individual needs (both reasonable and unreasonable). Mum also says,"the food is very good!" Most of all she is happy in her new home.
There is a beautiful notice board with lots of activities and outings.
My aunt is extremely happy here at Murdoch House and settled in very quickly. The staff are very kind and helpful, food is wonderful, she loves sitting in the garden and has made friends with some of the residents.
I'm treated like family by the staff.
Her room over looks the beautiful garden. My aunt said she wouldn't want to be anywhere else, she very happy, they are all so kind and caring and she said she feels safe.
It's a very homely home, I came in as respite and now staying permanent, staff very helpful, treated with dignity. I would not want to be anywhere else, they are so kind, nothing too much trouble. Food is nice, home cooking just what I like.
My mother has just spent a week's respite care at Murdoch House while my husband and I went away on holiday.
My overriding impression is of the wonderful staff who made us feel at ease immediately and helped everything go smoothly all along the way.
The staff were cheerful, polite, and communicative.
The respite room my mother stayed in was large and bright with an ensuite shower and toilet. As well as a bed and adequate storage there were 2 arm chairs facing the television and a dining type chair. Everything was spotlessly clean.
Even though my Mum was only there for a week a hairdresser visited and cut my Mum's hair and the entertainment director took my my Mum for a walk outside in a wheelchair.
I feel so comfortable when I visit mum, the staff are so nice and always have time for a chat, it like visiting her at home.
Refreshments are always offered as soon as I walk in the door, couldn't wish for any where better.
My Mum spent only a short time in Murdoch House, convalescing in the respite room they keep aside for short term care, after she suffered a fall at home. She was delighted to discover that Murdoch House is not like the typical image of a care home. The residents are active and spend their time as they please, either in their rooms (where meals are served if they wish), or socialising together. She was full of praise for all the staff and enjoyed her trips around town with the activities co-ordinator.
I am very happy living at Murdoch House. The staff are very helpful, kind and caring. I enjoy the meals and the choice of food offered. I am as happy as I can be.
I'm fortunate to have my wife live locally able to visit daily. The management and staff have made my wife and I very welcome and have gone that extra mile to make us comfortable.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 26 Sep 2022Recipient: Belmont Healthcare
- 26 Sep 2022Recipient: Belmont Healthcare
- 01 Oct 2021Recipient: Belmont Healthcare
Meet the Team (1)

Patrick has been in the care sector for over 20 years. He loves seeing the bond between the residents and the team, and all of the fun that they have.
He began her career in care as a cook. He went on to become a carer and gain her NVQ qualifications. He got her first position in management in 2014. She is very proud of receiving a ‘Good’ CQC rating in the last two homes that she has managed.
Words of encouragement for someone looking for the right care home would be: “Look for somewhere that feels like an extended home. Look out for staff who are happy in their work.”
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