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Care Provided by Mill River Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mill River Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Mill River Lodge 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
- Shaw Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cristian Diaconu (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Mill River Lodge Reviews (61)
Mill River Lodge has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.545) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mill River Lodge has 61 reviews.
What a lovely place. First class in every way. Care, food, everything 1st for all they do. Well done. The carers are all superb, could not ask for more.
My mum is only on day 3 of a 2-week respite stay. So far, lovely staff, clean and warm. Mum is being well cared for.
I am totally happy with the way my wife is cared for. In fact, the carers are amazing the way they look after the residents. The great entertainment and number of activities they have is so different from other homes. I am so very confident that my wife's every need, including the care and attention given to her is wonderful. I also feel very welcome every time I visit. When it's my time I would like to stay here.
My husband is well cared for and I am always informed of any problems. The staff are very caring and work extremely hard to make the residents happy and valued. The food is very good and presented in an appetising way
The staff here are wonderful but more permanent staff are required so they get to know the residents. The agency staff really don't know or understand the needs of the residents as each resident has different needs and understanding.
Carers who really do know my mum's nursing care needs and treat her with dignity and respect. I always feel welcome when I pop in to visit. Thank you.
Generally clean. The majority of staff are friendly and kind to my dad who loves the food and seems happy when I visit.
We are a private user of this home and although the staff are lovely, the fees are extortionate. Food is basic and so is the care. My mother is not bed bound and doesn't need specialist care. Her fire door has been broken since she has been there (1.5 years) and now her rings have gone missing. We would move her but she is settled there now.
My wife is very happy at the day centre she really enjoys the interaction with the wonderful staff.
Mum has been in Mill River Lodge for one and a half years and the care has been amazing. She is well cared for, clean and tidy. She is very happy and contented. We love that every day there are lots of activities and she is encouraged to join in. I would recommend Mill River Lodge.
I enjoy Mill River Lodge very much. The staff are always kind to me. I like drawing and making things. Everyone is so helpful.
My mother has used the service for over a year in the day centre. This is my family's lifeline that enables us to rest and work. Mum is so happy and relaxed here looked after by the amazing and caring, hardworking day centre staff at Horsham. Well done team, thank you for your ongoing care and support.
My mum spent the last year of her life in this wonderful home. I can’t thank enough the hard-working, dedicated staff for all their support and kindnesses. Their jobs are not easy but every member of staff that I have had the privilege to meet or to discuss mum with have shown both extreme professionalism and understanding. This can be sometimes a challenging environment, with not enough time and money to stretch to all the demands made upon them but as a team, they rise to each challenge with patience and determination. They deserve my heartfelt gratitude and I wish them all the luck in the future.
My sister has been a resident at Mill River Lodge since 31st March 2016. She is very happy there and has for some time regarded it as 'home'. The staff are extremely efficient, obliging and kind and I am very grateful to know that she is receiving suitable care in very pleasant surroundings.
Very good purpose built home.
Kind and helpful staff, happy atmosphere. Rooms well equipped.
My mother is very well cared for by her carers who always give their very best. Her clothes are always clean and her meals are good.
I cannot praise the care and attention that my mother has received enough. All staff have been extremely caring and any concerns with my mother's care or problems with her health, my sister and I are contacted immediately. We always get a very warm welcome too when we visit our mother. Many thanks to all.
A bright and homely environment, matched by caring and helpful staff.
My mother is resident because of Alzheimer's and at nearly 95 has other health issues. Since being cared for at M R Lodge she has calmed down considerably because of the routine she has and the feeling of stability means she can enjoy what life she has. The staff are caring and considerate and welcome visitors.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 October 2021Good
- 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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Meet the Team (2)

My name is Oluwatosin Omisakin, you can call me Tosin. I am the clinical lead at Mill River Lodge, and I assist the service manager in running the home.
I started my nursing career in 2013 in Nigeria and I have garnered a wealth of experience in adult nursing over the years.
I am very passionate about making a difference in residents’ lives and delivering excellent quality care. This resonates with the values of Shaw Healthcare and made me join in March 2022.
It also encouraged me to get a BSc degree (Nursing Science) from the University of Derby in 2022.
I am involved in leading and supporting the nursing team to achieve exemplary care services for our residents, as well as supporting families on their care journey.
Feel free to approach me for a chat.

I am a seasoned professional in the field of care home management with over 5 years of experience. Before my current role as Service Manager, I served as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) in the A&E department for several years, bringing a wealth of clinical experience with me.
In my previous position, I played a key role in revitalizing a care facility that was facing declining enrollment. Through my dedication and leadership, I successfully increased patient enrollment and elevated general satisfaction levels among existing residents.
My commitment lies in the continual improvement of services offered to care home residents. I am devoted to creating an ideal environment that caters not only to residents but also fosters a welcoming atmosphere for staff, friends, and family, ensuring a holistic and enriching experience for all.
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