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The house has a sun lounge and dining room, as well as a large garden. Staff provide a choice of freshly...
Care Provided by Dorley House
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 33 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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 Dorley House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dorley 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
Group / Owner
- St Michael's Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chalika Udugampola & Sharon Vincent (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (25)
Visiting
- Visiting times are not restricted to any time frames Please note during this pandemic that you ring and ask for more information.
Parking
- Parking available on site and off road free
Dorley House Reviews (34)
Dorley House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.576) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dorley House has 34 reviews.
They have coped very well with my husband and he seems very well, settled and happy.
We appreciate your kind words about Dorley House and will let the staff know about your positive comment. :)
From the very first time I met a member of staff, my sister and I felt very welcome. All the staff are extremely kind and helpful. My sister feels very happy and secure here.
We appreciate your kind words about Dorley House and will let the staff know about your positive comment. :)
My mum was a resident at Dorley House for 16 months. From the first day she arrived she was warmly welcomed by all the staff, which made her settle in very quickly. This gave us the re-assurance we needed knowing that she was being cared for in a safe and caring environment. I could not have wished for more loving and caring staff to take care of mum. The care home was always very clean and tidy and the staff always treated the residence and visitors with the utmost respect and kindness. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home. I will forever be grateful for all the love, kindness and support they gave to my mum and myself.
Hello Kate, we are all grateful for your kind words. Your mom will always be in our prayers :)
The staff are very kind and very supportive of all the residents. They have been wonderful and kind to Mum since she came to Dorley House. They keep the residents entertained with lots of activities and visitors. They ensure all Mum's needs are met.
Thank you so much for your kind words . I will pass it on to the team
The team at Dorley House work very hard to create a warm, welcoming and happy environment. The building is old, but it is kept very clean. The staff are gentle, friendly and thoughtful. They have built a lovely relationship with my mum. Mum, after a respite stay, has asked to stay forever. She particularly enjoys the lovely garden and the food. They have an outing each month, and all the facilities they might need are brought to them. Long may Dorley prosper. This is a really lovely home.
Thank you very much for this positive review. I will pass this message to the staff. This kind of feedback motivates them to keep going despite the struggles of their hard work.
My mother spent her final three years at Dorley House. All the staff were caring and supportive. They are professional, knowledgeable but most of all kind. I am so thankful to everyone there for making mum's time with them special.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We will most definitely share this with the staff. It was our pleasure looking after your mom, and we will miss your weekly visits to Dorley. You have always been nothing but supportive.
Dorley House had a lovely friendly vib as soon as I entered with my dog. All residents seems happy, content and well catered for. We look forward to our next visit.
My husband has settled well into Dorley House. The staff are caring and understanding of his needs.
The staff are very well led. They do magnificent work in a challenging environment. the home itself could do with a face lift. All residents are cared for with utmost respect, kindness and love. Thank you.
The staff and care given to my husband is excellent couldn't wish for more. He took a while to settle but the staff have taken all the time and care for him to be settled. He now seems content and happy.
Many thanks for this wonderful review. I will pass this on to our staff.
My husband has been in the home for 9 months. He has always been treated with care and respect. He had a few problems setting in but the staff supported us both through this transition.
Many thanks for this wonderful review. Our care staff are extremely competent and do everything possible to make everyone feel comfortable, especially during the transition period. I will pass this information over to the staff.
Since mum arrived she has seemed very happy. The staff are extremely kind and helpful. They have made mum very welcome and when we visit we are greeted like old friends. The main room is bright and residents interact with each other well.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review about the home and the care staff. The credit goes to all the staff who care for your mom. I will pass this information on to the staff.
Dorley House has cared for my mother for several years now and I am extremely happy with her care. She is very settled and happy.
We appreciate your valuable feedback and all the credit goes to our wonderful team of staff.
The caring staff are always kind, friendly, attentive and professional and do everything to keep our mother looked after and well cared for. We know she is in excellent hands and enjoying the welcome and family days we share there. They exceed our expectations.
We appreciate your valuable review and I will pass this information to our incredible staff to whom the credit should be given.
This is a wonderful care home, which looked after my very elderly aunt who had dementia and who recently passed away. She was always treated with dignity and respect. The staff treat their residents with obvious compassion and love. They were always really helpful and delightful to talk to. We had to travel a long way to visit and were always offered food and refreshments. We received regular updates and newsletters and the care was first class. I would not hesitate to recommend Dorley House to care for your loved one.
Thank you for your lovely review of Dorley House. I will be sharing this with the team. It was a pleasure to have met such a wonderful person like your aunt.
All the staff are always friendly and happy. My mother is always happy and has good things to say about the home.
My wife suffers from vascular dementia. She was a resident at Dorley House for respite for a 2-week period, for her, and my, first time. After initially settling in, she was fine and safe. She was not anxious. I would certainly consider her return to Dorley House.
Thank you. That is indeed good to hear. Take care.
My Mum spent two years in the care of the staff of Dorley House. I have nothing but the highest of praise and infinite thanks and gratitude for the way my Mum was cared for in her last two years. I was kept informed of any issues, increased medications, concerns and welfare. The staff are marvellous, simply the best anyone could wish for in caring for a dementia patient.
Thank you Paul for the great feedback. It's good to hear that Mum was Happy. Take care.
Dorley House has provided an excellent service of care and support, they are very understanding and keen to meet all my Mother's needs. They take time to listen to any concerns I may raise about her health and address them very quickly, keeping me informed on any decisions or extra support she may need. Dorley House has a wonderful, caring, cheerful and friendly atmosphere, always welcoming, providing an excellent and loving service. Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful comments. We will continue to provide and maintain the service based on needs and choice.
My husband is looked after very well. The staff are kind, friendly and efficient. My husband always seems happy as are the other residents. The staff always do activities and there is always music on. The care home is very homely.
Thank you. Will pass on the the team at Dorley.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 June 2023Good
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorley House
What types of Care is Dorley House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Dorley House have?
There are 33 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Dorley House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Dorley House to the centre of Eastbourne?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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