
She is the love of my life and I demand only the best for her which I am getting from Sunnycroft.David M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Her room is lovely and was re-decorated for her. The care home is very clean, the food is greatAmanda F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

There is always staff available to help. The setting of the home is nice and quiet.A W(Son of Resident/Service User)

She is the love of my life and I demand only the best for her which I am getting from Sunnycroft.David M(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Her room is lovely and was re-decorated for her. The care home is very clean, the food is greatAmanda F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

There is always staff available to help. The setting of the home is nice and quiet.A W(Son of Resident/Service User)

Rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission in June 2018, Sunnycroft offers modern dementia care in a homely environment.
Activities are a particularly highlight of life in the home, with a busy and varied programme of events that all the staff get involved with under the guidance of the enthusiastic activities co-ordinator.
Sunnycroft's cooks ensure all tastes are catered for with delicious meals that are freshly-prepared on the premises.
All of the...
Care Provided by Sunnycroft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Sunnycroft 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
- Nick Hawkins
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mel Bryant (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2013
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (15)
Visiting
- The home invites visitors at any time
Parking
- On site free parking available
Sunnycroft Reviews (85)
Sunnycroft has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunnycroft has 85 reviews.
We especially like the way that all residents are treated individually.
Over the past, very difficult year, the manager and her staff have gone the extra mile to make sure not only the residents are cared for but also that friends and family are aware of what is going on in the home.
We can't express fully how grateful we are to all at Sunnycroft, for the love and care they show the residents.
My mother has been there for four years and is very happy there. She is now 100-years-old. So, I think this proves they take very good care of their residents.
My Mum has been in Sunnycroft care home for the past 2 1/2 years. I must admit I didn't want her to into a home at all but when I visited Sunnycroft, as soon as I walked through the door, I just knew she would be happy there. All the staff is lovely. They are the most caring people, giving love, patience, and understanding every day of the week. They are all perfect angels, working above and beyond to keep everyone safe and not one case of COVID-19, which I do find exceptional. The Manager is perfect. She is calm, caring and everyone loves her. Nothing is too much trouble for all the carers and I thank them all, from the bottom of my heart, for not only caring about my Mum, but also for the other residents. It is a care home where kind words, a cup of tea and a hug goes a very long way, and this is what you get at Sunnycroft.
Mum lived at Sunnycroft for nearly 3 years. The staff there are very special. It was such a comfort to know that they were caring for Mum and they also supported our family so kindly, especially during her final days. There is a regular variety of fun activities and the location is very peaceful with a beautiful view. It has a very family-friendly feel and I would recommend Sunnycroft to anyone considering a caring home for a loved one.
Mums' stay at Sunnycroft was made a home from home for her by the Manager and all the staff. They are all extremely friendly, caring, and totally professional. Their kindness in the last week of Mum's life was exemplary to us and we will be forever grateful to them. Well done to the whole team.
Sunnycroft is a very caring home for both residents and staff. Everyone is on first name terms and it's like one big happy family.
Right up to the very end, all the staff were very kind and attentive to Mum and they treated her with the utmost respect. They were also very kind to me and my two sisters, especially during the last week of Mum being with us. We couldn't be more grateful for everything they did.
Mum spent 2 years in this care home where she was always happy and felt at home. She enjoyed all the activities which were varied and professional. Mum was always treated with respect and dignity. She always had a smile for all the staff and a "hello my love". We were always welcome to come and join in with any of the activities with mum.
My mother is very happy, well looked after and is treated as part of a family. The internal and external parts of the building are maintained and cleaned to a constant high standard.
I do not have to worry about any welfare issues, and when I visit, I am always welcomed with an update and a smile in a very friendly atmosphere; 100% great.
During Mum's time there she was treated with the utmost love, dignity and respect. Nothing was too much trouble. Any medical needs were always dealt with quickly, and we as a family were always kept informed.
The staff's caring and professional approach made a difficult time easier to cope with. I would highly recommend Sunnycroft.
Now Mum is gone, we genuinely miss seeing the all! Thank you.
I never envisaged my mother ending up in a care home, for someone active all her life, but dementia was diagnosed. It is a difficult time for all concerned, but Sunnycroft has provided my mum with love, care humour and a home from home. I know she is well looked after and there is always continuity with the staff and consistency that the same carers have been there all this time, which gives routine. I cannot thank the staff enough; quality service.
I have been extremely happy with the loving care Sunnycroft staff have given to my cousin. It has been such a relief to know that they always had her best interests at heart and that she was happy and well cared for. Whenever we visited we were always welcomed and we were kept informed of our cousins health at all times. We have appreciated all their hard work and care. Thank you.
The care was of a high standard and I could find no problem with any of it. I would like to say that the care offered to my cousin was of the highest standard. Well done to all and a very big thank you.
I'm very happy here in living quarters. I have no wish to live elsewhere.
My stay at Sunnycroft has been a pleasure thanks to the staff and friendliness.
Mum doesn’t like to leave her armchair to go anywhere but no matter what her mood she always perks up when we arrive. The first ‘Hello!’ always feels familiar to her. Even though Mum’s memory is covert bad when we leave she is full of praise. ‘What a lovely bunch of girls they are’. She comments on how lovely the food is.
The effort the staff go to for fun, themed days is amazing. Even though it’s not necessary, Mum’s clothes are always freshly washed when we collect her. They’ve made birthday cakes for Mum and she gets gifts at Christmas etc. The care home feels like a big family and I’m 100% happy with their care.
We are encouraged to treat the care home as our own and are always made welcome. Mum's incredibly well looked after, she's given one to one and is taken out. Her room is lovely and was re-decorated for her.
The care home is very clean, the food is great (all home cooked). Mum's kept busy with activities - quizzes, memory exercises, bingo etc.
They let her bake cakes, organise summer fetes, Easter egg hunts and Christmas parties. The staff are amazing, always friendly, patient, understanding to Dementia. I can't emphasise enough how great Sunnycroft is! Other care homes should learn from them. Mum's very happy there.
They do all they can to make the residents happy.
There is always staff available to help.
The setting of the home is nice and quiet.
Mum feels safe here and it is her home - we are all welcome to visit at any time and feel part of the community that is Sunnycroft.
The care aspect is just that - there is a sense that all the staff do care about the residents, rather than just provide care. Whilst her dementia has progressed, the level of support has developed to meet her needs but ensuring that she retains as much independence as possible and doesn't feel a burden.
The support they have given us, as the wider family is also exceptional, caring about how we feel and what is happening in our lives. This has been especially important in helping my children come to terms with what has happened to their Gran and feeling comfortable visiting her.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 June 2018Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 10 July 2026En-suite bedroom now available for immediate occupancy.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 10 Jun 2021Recipient: Sunnycroft
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Mel is our manager, back for a second stint in the hot seat. She previously managed Sunnycroft from 2009 to 2014.

Deputy Manager and Mel's right-hand woman. She's been here so long, she's part of the furniture!
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