Dorrington House at Watton is a purpose-built home for older people, established in July 1999.
Accommodation is provided in single rooms with en-suite facilities and communal areas include a bright and airy lounge with large windows. There is a large flat screen television in this all the lounges for residents to enjoy and all entertainment takes place in this room, including the use of smart TV facilities. There are also two...
Dorrington House at Watton is a purpose-built home for older people, established in July 1999.
Accommodation is provided in single rooms with en-suite facilities and communal areas include a bright and airy lounge with large windows. There is a large flat screen television in this all the lounges for residents to enjoy and all entertainment takes place in this room, including the use of smart TV facilities. There are also two smaller quieter lounges for residents to use if they prefer. A bar area for residents to use is run by 'Friends of the Home'.
There is good Wi-Fi coverage at the home with video visiting and online care plans available. All areas of the home are accessible, including a large 21 person lift.
Communal areas far exceed the Government's new standards, meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents with privacy, dignity, choice and independence. A large lift provides access to the first floor and a varied menu is offered with special diets catered for, including diabetic, vegetarian and religious requirements and more.
Families are encouraged to take part in the care and spend quality time with their loved ones. Please contact the team for username and password details to view the care plan from home.
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Threshold for Social Services support is £23,250.00 please e-mail for help and advice to secure support Our fee policy insures fairness and continuity when self funders go below the threshold and apply to NCC avoiding being moved.
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Dorrington House (Watton) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dorrington House (Watton) has 99 reviews.
These guys do a teriffic job, helping to make...
These guys do a teriffic job, helping to make sure the residents are well looked after.
Thank you for your kind words. The staff care very much about the residents and their families, Steve & Lorraine Dorrington, steve@dorringtonhouse.com & lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Providers)
My husband has been a resident just over 2 years now. He is being cared for extremely well. Always clean & dressed well. He is nearly always up in his chair & in the lounge & listening to music. Music is the only thing he likes. He used to read, but unable to now. Dorrington House has been a...
My husband has been a resident just over 2 years now. He is being cared for extremely well. Always clean & dressed well. He is nearly always up in his chair & in the lounge & listening to music. Music is the only thing he likes. He used to read, but unable to now. Dorrington House has been a blessing as I was unable to look after him at home.
Thank you for your kind words. The staff care very much about the residents and their families, Steve & Lorraine Dorrington, steve@dorringtonhouse.com & lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Providers)
Good quality care and attention in sometimes difficult circumstances.
Management always ready to discuss matters.
Occasionally, apparently reduced levels of staff mean routine, non - urgent care delayed (I.e. washing and dressing in the morning).
Good quality care and attention in sometimes difficult circumstances.
Management always ready to discuss matters.
Occasionally, apparently reduced levels of staff mean routine, non - urgent care delayed (I.e. washing and dressing in the morning).
Thank you for your kind words, Lorraine and I are always happy to receive e-mail. Thank you Steve Dorrington
My wife have been in the care home for about six months she have severe dementia which she is in bed all the time she is not an easy patient as she hits out at the carers went they go to touch her when getting her washed and changed but the carers are so patience and kind with her she is definitely...
My wife have been in the care home for about six months she have severe dementia which she is in bed all the time she is not an easy patient as she hits out at the carers went they go to touch her when getting her washed and changed but the carers are so patience and kind with her she is definitely in a right place I can't speak highly enough of the people looking after her
Thank you for your kind words. The staff care very much about their work, Steve Dorrington
Dad...
Recently dad has deteriorated healthwise and the staff have been unbelievable in their level of attention, support and constant phone calls and email updates to me. I can't thank them all enough
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
My father in law has dementia and has been on palliative care for a while after recurring chest infections of which we were informed at the outset and kept up to date with medications and progress. He has been a resident since November 2024 and despite being bedbound says he is happy and is treated...
My father in law has dementia and has been on palliative care for a while after recurring chest infections of which we were informed at the outset and kept up to date with medications and progress. He has been a resident since November 2024 and despite being bedbound says he is happy and is treated well. We find the staff easy to talk to and feel that my father in law is in good hands
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Home always short staffed at weekends, food mediocre at best, floor staff/carers are always friendly and try to be helpful, but most have English as a second language, always have to tidy Dad's room, laundry team are diligent and very helpful and friendly.
Home always short staffed at weekends, food mediocre at best, floor staff/carers are always friendly and try to be helpful, but most have English as a second language, always have to tidy Dad's room, laundry team are diligent and very helpful and friendly.
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Massive tele in the main lounge where everyone gathers but has smaller rooms if u want some peace a quiet.
Massive tele in the main lounge where everyone gathers but has smaller rooms if u want some peace a quiet.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
Staff are kind and caring . Activities are good too ,
Staff are kind and caring . Activities are good too ,
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
I have always found the staff at Dorrington House to be very efficient and caring and deal with any problems promptly. I raised concerns that Mum didn't seem herself at our last visit. They made sure that she saw a doctor and gave me regular updates.
I have always found the staff at Dorrington House to be very efficient and caring and deal with any problems promptly. I raised concerns that Mum didn't seem herself at our last visit. They made sure that she saw a doctor and gave me regular updates.
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The food is of good quality and there is always a choice at every meal.
The food is of good quality and there is always a choice at every meal.
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The staff are friendly and helpful
The staff are friendly and helpful
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The staff are friendly and always helpful.
The staff are friendly and always helpful.
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bed bound due to spinal problems as well having Alzheimer's and dementia, he can be difficult and uncooperative at times. The staff at Dorrington have shown the utmost patience and regard to his condition and he repeatedly says they are wonderful. He has fallen out of bed a...
I think the level of care is excellent as is the level of communication
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider) (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider) (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
Dorrington House (Watton) promptly follows up/refers on/up medical concerns relating to my relative and provides prompt feedback working hard to keep us, the family, in the loop. Staff and managers are very friendly and helpful.
Dorrington House (Watton) promptly follows up/refers on/up medical concerns relating to my relative and provides prompt feedback working hard to keep us, the family, in the loop. Staff and managers are very friendly and helpful.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider) (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
My father when...
I feel assured he is being well looked after and in experienced and caring hands.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider) (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
My mother was transferred to Dorrington House following a few months stay in hospital after suffering heart failure and a stroke. She took a few weeks to settle down as she wanted to go home although owing to her condition this was not possible. All the staff have been wonderful, they are patient...
My mother was transferred to Dorrington House following a few months stay in hospital after suffering heart failure and a stroke. She took a few weeks to settle down as she wanted to go home although owing to her condition this was not possible. All the staff have been wonderful, they are patient and caring and she is happy with them. It is really encouraging to see her joining in and she has made some friends with the other residents, which has been difficult for her as she is hard of hearing and needs her hearing aid. I especially would like to mention Hayley who organises the activities. She has been wonderful and is great with all the residents, making sure that everyone is included. The care home staff deal with a lot of challenging residents and I have always seen everyone treated with respect and on the whole it has a lovely atmosphere.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
We have now visited on a couple of occasions, and found the staff to be helpful and friendly, as well as informative regarding Mum. Everywhere seems very clean and tidy, as well as bright and cheerful for the...
It's great that they have managed to integrate Mum in the group events, as she has been quite isolated in recent years. Her partner of over 30 years unfortunately passed away soon after her admission to hospital, so it's fabulous that she has adapted to life away from her home.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
My Nan has been a resident at Dorrington House for the last year and I believe it was the best thing we did for her. The staff are great, always time for a chat when I visit and are brilliant with Nan. She can be quite stubborn at times (and at 91 will speak her mind!) but they deal with her...
My Nan has been a resident at Dorrington House for the last year and I believe it was the best thing we did for her. The staff are great, always time for a chat when I visit and are brilliant with Nan. She can be quite stubborn at times (and at 91 will speak her mind!) but they deal with her patiently and with a smile. I'm kept informed at all times of anything medical, and whilst I've been unable to visit recently due to having an operation, they have enabled us to speak over video call. The events and daily activities they have on offer are very good (and the team encourage her to join in). Other things such as she has access to a hairdresser and chiropodist are good to have and I am happy that she is well cared for.
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My mother has been a resident of Dorrington House for nearly two years. She had reached the point where she was no longer able to look after herself safely and needed the 24 hour care that a care home can give. Dorrington House made her time their very comfortable and enabled her to be able take...
My mother has been a resident of Dorrington House for nearly two years. She had reached the point where she was no longer able to look after herself safely and needed the 24 hour care that a care home can give. Dorrington House made her time their very comfortable and enabled her to be able take part in activities she would not have been able to do living on her own. She had people she could talk to all the while and had a team around her who could ensure she had all the care she needed. It has always been obvious speaking to the staff that they cared for mum and spent the time to get to know her and to understand what help she needed. It also greatly helped me to know that she was being cared for and kept safe. If there were any medical issues the team were always on top of them, ensuring that mum got all the medial attention she needed.
Overall I am very pleased with the care that mum got at Dorrington House. The home is very well run and has a team of caring staff.
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Service Provider established 1979
The care home lists weekly fees per person between £955 and £998 for residential care (respite between £955 and £998) and between £955 and £998 for residential dementia care (respite between £955 and £998). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority.
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 52 Single Rooms.
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, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
11.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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