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Upton enjoys a reputation that is a reflection of the ability, dedication and professionalism of its well motivated and highly trained staff.
The home has been established and run by the same family for over 40 years and...
Care Provided by Upton House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 20 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Upton House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Upton 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)
Good to Know
Owner
- Peter & Patricia Jolin
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Davis (Registered Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (16)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Upton House Reviews (70)
Upton House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.678) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Upton House has 70 reviews.
We are completely happy and very pleased the care my mother-in-law receives. The home, the surroundings and staff are wonderful. The entertainment provided and food that is all home cooked is presented very well. We are always welcome with a smile and happily allowed in anytime.
A wonderful place to spend your final years.
A* all round.
Safe, warm, friendly environment. Fabulous activities, food, singers. More than satisfied at the excellent care my father receives.
Would highly recommend Upton House.
My mother was welcomed by all the friendly staff and settled in. Her mobility was encouraged and immediately improved. I am very impressed with the appetising menu delivered daily and the activities that are organised regularly for all the residents. My mother has been in Upton House now for 9 months and seems very settled, happy and content, which was always my goal.
It's lovely to see my nan so happy, well looked after and has a laugh. It's nice to see the carers come and sit and have a chat with her. She loves living here.
Lovely home, always feels welcome, staff are excellent. The care my nan receives is amazing. She is so happy to be living at Upton House.
Upton House gives outstanding care for my nan very friendly to myself and other members of my family. Always very clean and tidy food looks great. I will always know my nan is in safe hands at all times and will be happy.
Staff are superb at managing care providing mental and physical stimulation and exercise. The home puts on continual engagement and entertainment. Residents are all happy and kept in excellent condition and presentation is immaculate. All residents are addressed by name and adapted to depending on their individual needs.
A very well run home with caring staff. The residents are supported and looked after very well and encouraged to join in activities.
I have visited Upton House on a weekly basis for the past 18 months and have always found the staff welcoming and all rooms fresh and clean. Staff are cheerful and interact well with residents, maintaining a professional approach. The food seems good quality and I have noted meals varied to suite residents needs and preferences. Entertainment is television, films and games, by visiting musicians and an activity therapist. Whilst residents are never 'left alone' there is always the opportunity to find a 'quite corner'. As a relative I am encouraged to visit at any time of day and invited to regular special events such as birthdays and garden parties. Senior staff are well informed as to my sister in laws personal condition and are always approachable, informative and reassuring when the need arises. Whilst she cannot always convey her thoughts herself my sister in law usually seems relaxed and appears well cared for in a 'homely' rather than in an 'impersonal home' environment.
Her health needs were well looked after and the GP came and hospital visits were supported. A lovely homely atmosphere.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Upton House
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Upton House
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