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Crest House offers a wide range of care for the over 65s, such as:
- Short Term Care / Respite Care
- Long Term Care
- Transitional Care
Residents are able to maintain a lifestyle as active or as relaxed...
Care Provided by Crest House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 21 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are only indicative and will vary according to personal requirements and rooms available. We consider the most important factor to be that the individual receives the right care in the best possible way. Please call us for a chat, we are very happy to help and we can tailor according to a persons requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Crest House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Crest 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
Owner
- Crest House Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lily Ripley (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (21)
Visiting
- Please call to arrange either a video viewing or in person
Parking
- Plenty of on-street parking
Crest House Care Home Reviews (70)
Crest House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Crest House Care Home has 70 reviews.
The staff have been so caring and accommodating under the circumstances of covid and given him a second family here.
Knowing this, it’s really helped our family to know he is well looked after and genuinely loved there, more importantly, he is very happy. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff we are so lucky grandad found a home like yours.
Very nice staff, good food and I like my room. No complaints.
Clean rooms and good food. Always music playing and things going on.
Good staff and good home. Better than most and helpful to residents.
We were met at the door by a very friendly cover who was delightful. Chef offered a drink which was appreciated. The home was warm and friendly and the staff attentive. Great Aunt is very happy there.
Staff very kind and caring.
Very well looked after food very good.
Dad came to Crest House as an emergency admission after yet another fall at home. We had always aid I never want to end up in a care home. However, all at Crest House provided such an excellent experience, the family were able to convince him he really would now be better living here. Dad has settled in very well and is enjoying being looked after. He especially loves the meals. Food has always been very important to him.
"Attends" quickly when called.
Crest House is homely and comfortable. Always feel very welcomed and always smells nice and clean. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a care home. 10/10.
When I arrived I could hardly do anything, I was so poorly. However, the staff looked after me and all of my needs. The care I received was so good I have recovered to the point of getting ready to go home.
The catering is first class with fresh cooked meals every day. The accommodation is worthy of a gold star with everything one could need.
Most days there is some activity to enjoy from singing to yoga. I would recommend this care home to anyone.
The home is comfortable, well run and friendly. The staff are kind, caring and thoughtful. The food is delicious.
So pleased to see mum smiling again! She has made friends, has company and lovely to see her mixing again.
I lead a group of parents and children who go into Crest House regularly. We aim to interact with the residents by singing, eating and crafting together, ending with a storytelling session. We are always made to feel extremely welcome and staff join in when possible. The residents are so happy and relaxed and comfortable. They look forward to our visit and we all chat amiably together. We raise the roof singing! Crest House is such a friendly place where the Staff are consistently attentive, unflappable and so obviously care, if not love, the residents. It is always spotless. Crest House is known in the area for being a small, friendly and highly a respected care Home, reaching out to the local community where possible. The owner is passionate that no older person should be lonely, giving opportunities for free coffee mornings.
When I come and visit nan, she's always happy telling me about the puppies or animals that come to her home for pet therapy, she's a lot happier being there with new friends.
Calm and homely atmosphere.
Very caring and respectful staff.
Always clean, comfortable temperature, friendly, kind and helpful staff. Food looks good. Equipment usually works if not it is soon fixed. A secure and helpful haven.
I think Crest House is a very homely, well-run care home. My friend likes it there very much.
I visit my friend once or twice a week since September 2015. She has severe mobility and other problems and remains ion her room most of the time. She uses a Zimmer and wheelchair to access the bathroom (basin and toilet) and dining room. She is assisted by a carer. A bell is provided to obtain any immediate care. The room is comfortable, attractive and very light. My friend has many of her personal things to make it homely. When necessary, extra medical advice and care have been requested from the doctor or surgery. The proprietor and carers are always very welcoming and pleasant. The Crest House is homely, warm and comfortable. Much is done to make the surroundings pleasant.
The management and staff of Crest House are amazing. They looked after my mum so well during the time she resided there. I was always greeted with a warm friendly welcome. They offer secure and homely accommodation and would recommend Crest House to anyone seeking accommodation for an elderly relative.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 January 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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: 24 July 2026Spacious and comfortable en-suite rooms are currently available. We have a passenger lift to all floors and very experienced and professional carers. If required, staff can provide an escort in the lift. Respite or Longer Term care, all individually tailored to your own requirements!
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: Crest House Care Home
- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: Crest House Care Home
- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: Crest House Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello and welcome!!
Please feel free to email or call me regarding our wonderful care home, Crest House. We are a residential care home of 21 rooms, for the over 65s, which has a very homely and friendly atmosphere. We offer short-term or longer care - whatever your residential needs are, I am sure we can cater to suit you!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Lily.
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