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Care Provided by Maurice House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 77 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We do not provide nursing dementia care and our fees are exclusive of hairdresser, chiropody, and incidentals such as newspapers and bar spend.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Maurice House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Maurice House 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Royal British Legion
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- tracy tremble(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
- Ex-Service men and women and their dependants
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1999
Room Information
- Single Rooms (77)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (77)
Maurice House Reviews (40)
Maurice House has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.055) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Maurice House has 40 reviews.
Hello, I would love to say thank you for the care attention warmth and understanding given to my dad since he has lived with you, this makes me comfortable knowing he is in safe hands. Dad has been very unsettled recently due to illness and worries about moving away from the area town he knows best, but the smiley happy staff that you employ really make a difference to everyone's mental well-being. Thank you for everything.
Thank you so much for your review. I will pass your review on to the whole team. We are often thanked for the care but it means so much to know that we are providing the holistic care we aim to give.
The relaxed atmosphere in Maurice House suits his needs very well and results in him being calm and happy. I am always made to feel very welcome when visiting.
Thank you so much for your review, moving into a care home is difficult at any time but was especially hard during covid. Thank you for trusting us to look after your partner.
The home itself is clean, bright, tidy and well-maintained and the staff are caring and diligent.
There are lots of activities organised if the residents are able-bodied enough to join in.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review. We are pleased that we were able to help you and your family. We regard it an honour to look after Mum. I will pass your kind words on to the wider team.
We were always made welcome and The Lodge became my second home. The care given by the management, carers and housekeeping is unique and priceless, they are without doubt sterling people and I am indebted to them for the care they gave my dear wife.
Kindest Regards
Staff are caring and efficient. Any concerns dealt with promptly.
Thank you so much for your review. We do have an extensive 7-day-a-week activity programme and are keen that we are inclusive. We have a new well-being lead starting on the 3rd of April so please come and speak with her, meanwhile we will continue to encourage participation.
I am always kept up to date with any developments. Her longevity, ninety-three now, is due in no small measure to how she has been looked after, including her recovery from a broken hip.
Thank you for your lovely review. We take great pride and pleasure in providing a good quality service
A comfortable, nicely furnished home in lovely grounds. Staff are attentive and caring and residents are provided with a wide range of stimulating activities and opportunities take part in visits around the local area. The menu is varied and of good quality and visitors are made to feel welcome. My father has complex care needs but is always treated with compassion and patience. Medical issues are dealt with in a highly professional manner.
Thank you for such a lovely review. We take great pride and pleasure in delivering a good service. Kind Regards
Mum's mobility has waned, but the care hasn't. As a family, quite often other duties call, so it's reassuring to know Mum is in good hands. The food and facilities are excellent, I often fancy a break there myself getting waited on! It has a nice vibe and every member of the staff is very upbeat. Obviously, nothing is ever perfect, but any issues are responded to and resolved. There is always updating and improvement going on. The grounds are beautiful and restful. It's lovely to have a beer in the bar when Mum's up to it, or on the verandah in sunny times. Or grabbing a free coffee on arrival for a visit is nice. So all in all, top marks.
Thanks.
Thank you for your recognition of the care and support we provide. It's always lovely to see you
My mother has received first-class end-of-life care - all staff, from cleaning to nursing staff and management, have provided a caring, sensitive service. There have been challenging moments caused by her condition, which have been met valiantly! Maurice House does need updating - but the people who work and care for the residents don't. The staff make the place a welcoming environment.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are currently working on plans to refurbish the communal areas on the ground floor.
Mum moved into Poppy Lodge approximately four months ago. Her room is lovely and always kept beautifully clean. All the ladies/gentlemen caring for Mum and the other residents are extremely helpful and friendly. There are plenty of activities and the minibus outings are really enjoyable for Mum. The food is really good - I myself have sampled the roast Sunday lunch.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It is much appreciated by the whole team at Maurice Poppy Lodge. It's so good to hear that Mum enjoys the trips out.
The en-suite is amazing with everything Mum needs and if she wants to have a bath there is a great bathroom with everything to assist getting in and out.
The staff have been excellent throughout, very approachable and nothing is ever a problem and they also always look in on Mum with a friendly face to see if there is anything she needs.
The activities downstairs are on throughout the day with a visual board for everyone to see and a printed leaflet delivered to all the residents. From carpet bowls, chair yoga to fun games like bingo, all are encouraged to participate.
You have a large patio with a pagoda to the rear leading to six acres for you to walk and explore.
We, as a family, are more than happy to recommend Maurice House.
Thank you for the good review of the care and activities we provide at Maurice. We appreciate your positive feedback.
The staff are very friendly, caring and available for any concerns. There are lots of different activities organised every week for the residents, and there is a good varied menu that caters for everyone's needs.
Thank you so much for your review. It is good to receive positive feedback, we will share your comments with the Wellbeing and Catering teams.
Thank you to all the kind caring staff who were involved in my wife's admission today. Wonderful professional staff who made everything seem so easy on what could have been a distressing day. Maurice House is more like a luxury country hotel than a nursing home. Thank you.
Thank you, Robert, for your wonderful review. We always aim to provide our residents and families with love and warmth as well as professionalism and it's good to hear we are achieving that. We appreciate it's particularly stressful when your loved one comes into care for everyone involved and it is a privilege to care for your lovely wife.
I always thank everyone as I don’t think relatives realise what’s out there in respect of quality of care. Premises can be shiny and new but if you don’t have the team to deliver that top notch care (Dad's previous home a prime example) I was still worrying about him, now I don’t have to if I can’t get in for a week or two!
I can’t praise any of the team enough! Thank you for everything you do!
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of the care at Maurice House. Your comments are so good to hear - We will share your wonderful review with all our team which will be very much appreciated and they will continue to make a difference.
Kindest Regards
All in all, an excellent home!
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. Your lovely comments are much appreciated by all the team. It was a privilige to care for your mum here at Maurice House. Kindest Regards.
Mum lived at Maurice Lodge Dementia Unit for her last two and a half years. She was so well looked after, loved and cared for every day. The staff are amazing and always treated Mum with respect and saw the person behind the dementia. They are amazing people and deserve medals for all the hard work and commitment we will always be thankful.
Thank for taking the time to write this review. I am so pleased that you and your mum had such a good experience at Maurice House, the manager and the team work very hard to provide the best service they can to our residents and will appreciate your kind words.
The care staff have been outstanding in their care, compassion and professionalism during a difficult period.
Thank you. I will make sure all the team see this review. Kindest regards.
Father has been a resident for approximately two years. The room is spacious, clean and residents are encouraged to bring personal objects. Staff are always happy, polite and helpful. Full range of entertainments, activities and outings for residents stimulation. Visitors can make own refreshments. The home itself is large, well decorated and maintained. There are no unpleasant "smells" which so often accompany care homes. Maurice House provides both residential and nursing care, depending on personal requirements.
Our family are so grateful to have found Maurice Lodge as Dad's new home. The caring attitude and respect shown to our dad and all the residents are amazing and so reassuring and heartwarming. Dad has a wonderful extended family at Maurice House. There is always something going on to keep the residents' minds and bodies active (thanks carers). We feel so welcome and love the Facebook web page. Thank you all.
Thank you for this lovely feedback. I will pass it onto the team.
The staff are endlessly kind and helpful. My mother was helped last year when at the end of her life she found life very difficult. My aunt has said the food has improved so much and she feels cared for.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 July 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked at Maurice House since 2011, initially as a Deputy Manager then in 2014 I became the Registered Manager. I am passionate about providing person-centred care for all of our residents and their families.
I am a Registered Nurse by profession and specialise in end-of-life care.
Our vision at Maurice House is to enjoy life to the full.
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