Dapplemere

Shepherd's Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth WD3 5HA
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  • Dapplemere, Rickmansworth
For the past 25 years Dapplemere has provided for the needs of the elderly with the philosophy of running a family home. Professionals ensure that rights and independence of residents are respected at all times and that they receive the necessary attention and service in the most professional manner.
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Care Provided

Type of Service

    Nursing Home
  • For a maximum of 22 Service Users

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1300 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1300 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1200 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1200 – £1500

Fees are based on a needs assessment and will vary from person to person. The stated fees are intended to be a guide price and we encourage you to contact the manager to a more in-depth discussion.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Dapplemere to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Patricia Thurbon (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (22)

Dapplemere Reviews (38)

9.4

Dapplemere has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.370) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dapplemere has 38 reviews.

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Review from Malcolm T (Son of Resident) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You'll see that my previous review was only back in June 2025 and everything I wrote then still applies.
However, this is my final review. Mum passed peacefully away at Dapplemere in mid-August at the age of 91.
So, I must add that since her passing the support from everyone there has been exemplary.
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was given all the time I needed to say a private goodbye to Mum. On a subsequent visit, and with welcome assistance, I was able to collect personal things from her room and, again, with no time pressures.
Other reviews refer to the 'Dapplemere family'. As a regular visitor I've felt very much a part of that and I'll miss seeing those people with whom I've shared time during my visits.
Finally, I'd like to take the opportunity, on behalf of Mum's family and friends, to express our thanks for the care and love given by the staff over the last four and a half years.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Hi Malcolm, you will always be welcome at Dapplemere, pop in any time. Mum was a joy to look after and she will be missed by us all.

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Review from J D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband and I have found Dapplemere to be a friendly, caring place for his mother, who has been there since October 2020, and is happy there.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you J for the review, your feedback is most welcome.Thank you again

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Review from Sorrell S (Friend of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Activities Coordinator, she is so kind to the residents, she is calming when needs be and up beat when the residents are partaking in activities. The whole atmosphere is completely different and positive when she is working! Just a shame she can't be there every day. What a difference she has
made to all the residents.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated. I will pass on your comments to our activity coordinator. We strive to improve our service and I will take on board your comments.

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Review from M M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy with the care received by the staff. My mother is happy, clean and cared for.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you very much for your feedback. I will pass this on to all the staff at Dapplemere.

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Review from Robert O (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dapplemere is not smart but it provided the most wonderful care for my mother in her final months. With its modest size (22 beds) and many very special members of staff, it has a truly 'family' feeling. Excellent nursing care, supported by good local GP practice, is enhanced by amazing, dedicated carers
and completed by home-cooked and friendly, personal ancillary cleaning and laundry service. A great team and huge support to our family.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for your lovely comments. I will pass this onto the team.

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Review from S S (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum needed to move from a residential setting for more 1:1 nursing. The staff were very kind and caring from the day of her transfer. Although Mum passed away only a few weeks later as was very frail, the staff were amazing and we were very happy with the care she received. Thank you!
Reply from Titi Peneva, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for your kind words and support during this difficult time for your family.

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Review from Sarah J (Wife of Resident) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dapplemere has now become a home away from home for my husband and myself. My husband is well cared for by caring and compassionate staff. As his wife, I also feel well-supported by the staff and the Home Manager. We really feel like we are part of the Dapplemere family. My favourite quote from Dapplemere
by the Home Manager is "this is your home and you can go to bed whenever you like and eat when you like". Now that is really like home.
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Review from Jill T (Friend of Resident) published on 5 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am visiting from Western Australia and have either worked and visited many care homes over the years (including my mother) and I have never been so impressed as I have observed the care and support of my long-term friend (and other residents) whilst sitting in the communal lounge area. It is truly
a home-like environment with individual needs and preferences catered for, including meals or socialising. I must say I thought how much a similar facility would be appreciated at home for both my family, or indeed myself when I am in need of such care. Thank you for such lovely care of my dear friend.
Reply from Titi Peneva, Manager at Dapplemere

Dear Jill, Thank you so much for your kind words and awesome review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We work hard to meet all individual needs. We'd love to continue providing great service at Dapplemere nursing home.

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Review from P W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for nearly 7 years. She has dementia and is in a wheelchair. She has been looked after extremely well and seems happy. She is always very well-dressed and groomed. The home seems to do well in retaining staff who are friendly and caring although, like many care homes, there
is a shortage of staff it seems to me sometimes. While it is not the smartest of buildings, it is very homely and has a beautiful garden.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate the reveiw.
Thank you.

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Review from Rachel L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad went into Dapplemere after a long stay in hospital. As I live abroad, I didn't see him for a few weeks, but when I did, I couldn't believe the change in him. He was so much happier, far less confused and enjoying eating again. It was like getting my dad back. Everyone was very kind to him and
I was touched that someone made his memory box for him and it was perfect. He always looked clean, neat and comfortable. He died peacefully in his sleep and it meant a lot to me that they had been checking on him during the night and notified the family within an hour of him passing away. They didn't hurry us to clear his room. At all times I felt he was cared for and treated with respect and I'm grateful his last weeks were comfortable and peaceful.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for you review. Your father was a pleasure to look after and we all have fond memories. Our thoughts are with you.

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Review from J D (Wife of Resident) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursing home. My husband has the best care. Food is excellent. All people are treated with care and compassion, could not ask for more. Staff are the best, nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for your kind words and review. Your husband is a pleasure to care for and always lovely to see the family. Thank you, Manager.

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Review from D P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A tranquil home where our father is well cared for by staff sympathetic to his dementia needs. Food preferences are well catered for. Excellent key worker.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for your feedback, this is much appreciated and will pass on to the team.
Thank you.

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Review from Rosemary H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visiting Brother-in-law (resident) from Australia. Reassuring to know the resident is cared for with respect, kindness and love. All the resident's needs are met. If you can't be in your own home, you are the next best thing.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you so much for your feedback, we appreciate your kind words. I will pass this on to the team.
Thank you again.

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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience at Dapplemere was the staff were so very friendly, kind and considerate and the care home itself was clean, tidy, bright and very welcoming. It's somewhere I am very proud that my father has come to for care and I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs care.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you very much for your kind words. We appreciate your feedback.
Thank you.

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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We came to visit Dapplemere on Monday 12th June with regards to my dad coming to stay as a resident. We were met by the manageress whose is very lovely and treated us with the utmost respect. We are very impressed with this care home and the kind and very knowledgeable staff. The residents all seem
very happy. The rooms were lovely, nice and spacious with big windows looking out over the very pretty garden. We met the chef, who has been there for over 25 years and her menu sounded amazing. We’d have no hesitation in recommending this care home.
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Review from M N (Wife of Resident) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff were very kind and patient with my husband. Bedrooms were adequate, bedding was changed regularly. Overall, the care home was clean and reasonably well furnished although it could do with a refurbishment. Having said that it is well worn and has a homely feel suiting most of the occupants.
Not having tried the food, I think it was ok.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for your feedback, very much appreciated. I will pass this on to the team.

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Review from D D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Although Dapplemere is out of the way, small and quirky. It needs some tender loving care regarding decoration. Clean and tidy. Most of the cares have excellent skills in looking after residents. However, it is really necessary to put your caring skills onto residents and take their needs into consideration,
their way and not yours. Management needs to improve their listening skills and not poo-hoo what the residents are saying. Unfortunately, you cannot run a care home on a shoestring budget.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience. We try hard at Dapplemere to ensure that the home and the management do everything they can to ensure that the residents have a high-quality of care.
We are in the process of redecoration schedule to improve the home.
I am more than happy to discuss any concerns that you may have.

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Review from E M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding treatment and support for my brother-in-law from all members of staff at Dapplemere.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you very much for your kind words. I will pass this on to the staff.

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Review from M G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are kind, attentive and obviously have my mother-in-law's best interests at heart, we couldn't be happier.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.

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Review from G C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was a resident at Dappemere for four years. He died there in February. I cannot praise all the staff highly enough for the level of care and kindness they showed him and us, the family, especially in his last few days. A brilliant home with a brilliant manager. All the staff contribute to
the high level of care and warm, friendly atmosphere. A very big thank you.
Reply from Trisha Thurbon, Manager at Dapplemere

Thank you, we miss him too. I want to say a big thank you to you too for all your support.
Take care.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.370)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.370) out of 10 for Dapplemere is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.570 for Dapplemere is calculated as follows: ( (67 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 93 Ratings = 4.57
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dapplemere is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 22 registered maximum number of service users is 4.4, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Sep 2022

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dapplemere

What types of Care is Dapplemere registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Dapplemere have?

There are 22 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Dapplemere?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Dapplemere to the centre of Rickmansworth?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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