





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...
Care Provided by Dorrington House (Watton)
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 52 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dorrington House (Watton) for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dorrington House (Watton) 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
- Dorrington House
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Geri Ashforth(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1999
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (52)
Visiting
- No set visiting hours. Please be mindful during mealtimes, Gp & nurse visits, or when staff are dispensing medication they may be busy. Visitors welcome to spend time with their loved ones, helping, simply ask the staff for advice. You can always e-mail Steve or Lorraine Dorrington, the owners anytime to answer your questions or concerns.
Parking
- Ample Car Parking, close to the town centre, no steps footpaths to the shops for summer walks, weather permitting.
Dorrington House (Watton) Reviews (99)
Dorrington House (Watton) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dorrington House (Watton) has 99 reviews.
All the staff at Dorrington House Watton are very friendly and caring towards the residents. I have never once seen them be anything but happy and attentive. I feel happy that any concerns I might have about my sister's health are dealt with swiftly. She is very happy there and likes all the staff immensely, she enjoys the trips out to the church once a week and there are plenty of activities for the residents to join in.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously and you can email us anytime. Thank you.
the home is very professionally run the staff excellent and very friendly the activities at the home are very good there is always something going on the food is well presented and mum seems to like it
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The dementia care is top notch ,I can't recommend them enough!
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as quickly as they are able. Mum is 93 and will soon have been in Dorrington for 2 years.
I do think the decor throughout is starting to look like it requires some freshening up and updating, however that isn't to take away from how well mum is cared for and looked after.
Whenever I visit I am always made welcome, all the staff stop to chat, whatever their job or position.
Nothing is ever going to be perfect, but all in all I think Dorrington House does an extremely good job and
I am pleased with our choice of carehome and I know she is being well looked after.
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Enthusiastic, friendly members of staff are always there to help with dad, and they work so hard. They always let me know if there was a problem. They always say hello when I am there, which does mean a lot as dad doesn't like coming out of his room. So they always make time for him. Couldn't ask for anything better for dad, he loves it there.
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)
Mums been at Dorrington House for over two years. While the decor may need some updating I can't fault the home and its staff, they really do care. We have worked together to settle mum and deal with any issue that arise's. For the first time in mums life she has a social circle the ladies in the Lounge are good pals encouraging each other in the activities. It's a joy to see them interact with each other even if some days they're muddled. They have a busier calendar than me!
If you're looking for a home for a family member which you can trust I would 100% recommend Dorrington House I'm kept updated. It's up to you on how much you're involved. I'm very involved and always feel welcomed no matter what time of the day I show up. They have nothing to hide the residents wellbeing always comes first. Well done Dorrington House.
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)
I find Dorrington House to be an excellent place for my sister to be. The carers are excellent and very helpful, kind and considerate. The premises and bedrooms are all very clean. And best of all I am always offered a cup of tea "LOL". Overall, an excellent 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) (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
Absolutely brilliant, wonderful staff who really go above and beyond,in the true sense of the expression. Dad is really happy there kept active and involved and always tells me about his new friends. He really loves the food as well and has put on weight (in the good sense) since arriving there. Thank you all so much.
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)
All the staff are very friendly and nothing seems to be too much trouble. I had mixed emotions when we needed to find a care home for mum, we visited a few in the area and chose the Dorrington as it seemed so friendly and very welcoming, the overall standard of care looked to be very good, and we haven't been disappointed it been 4 months now and mum is very happy and has settled in very well.
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 friend is being looked after well and over the months he's been at Dorrington, has accepted personal care that he wouldn't accept at home from carers or anyone else. There's a lot of activity going on, which is good to see even though it's not something he would want to take part in. I am a little disappointed that nothing has been done by way of a hearing test as his deafness is a further barrier for him. He's been referred but months have gone by since then. Also, I have been told about personal care provided in front of him, which seems disrespectful.
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)
Dad was accepted with great warmth and kindness upon arrival at Dorrington House Watton. He settled very quickly and has really benefitted from the excellent level of care and the outstanding range of activities which are so important to keep him and all the residents stimulated and active in so many different ways. Not only that but he really enjoys all that is presented to him and it keeps him and so many others smiling! Thank you to the lovely team at Dorrington House
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 dad has recently arrived at Dorrington House, and I have been so impressed with the standard of care and empathy that all the staff at all levels shows to my Dad. The improvement in his health and well being is amazing in such a short time, and continues to improve. Its a pleasure to visit Dorrington House and see the day to day workings of a busy environment which is second to none, the food and snacks served are a good quality and all areas of the house are immaculate.
The care team are always in contact with me and when I call for any updates whilst my Dad transitions into his new life at Dorrington House, I am always dealt with in a very professional and caring manner, nothing is to much trouble.
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)
Very caring, helpful staff who are always attentive. The only issue that we have encountered is occasional disturbances during the night, however these are usually dealt with promptly. The facilities are well organised and, if required, management are available at almost any time to listen to concerns.
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...
Mum has been a resident at Dorrington since April this year and I can honestly say I feel she is very well cared for. All the staff seem friendly and helpful. I like to attend any medical appointments with Mum and am offered this opportunity which I value. I am kept updated with important information and if I have voiced any concerns these have been noted and addressed. As someone who has worked in Elderly Care myself, I can honestly say Dorrington House is a lovely Care 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) (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider) (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
My mum is bedridden so she relies on the carers to provide her only interaction. My mum is always laughing, and teasing and is happy every day at Dorrington House. She has a smart video device in her room and often the carers help her play music or have a sing-a-long or sometimes other residents go in her room and have a dance. As her daughter, I find it reassuring to see her laughing and happy. The carers are amazing.
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)
All the staff are helpful and happy on arrival mum always seems happy and pleased to be at the home there's always the TV on and background music to keep them entertained and I like the activity which happens during the week all in all a great place for mum to be.
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)
Always find the staff kind and caring towards mum. The home is always clean and well-maintained. They go out of their way to entertain the residents with many things. Mum has been there for a good number of years and I am always kept informed of any issues with mum which they deal with speedily. A very good care home in my opinion.
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)
As I am disabled I find it hard to get to be able to visit as much as I wanted but the wonderful people have put some things they have been up to on social media they pleased everyone who knows my husband to share his time there is so lovely we can see his settling in now and that's very comforting to know so thank you so much
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 Dad has been a resident for the past 10 months and although it took a while for him to settle in everyone has been very kind and caring and helped Dad to feel comfortable in his new home. Dad now joins in with activities and especially enjoys the exercise classes. If I have needed to raise any matters with the management they have always dealt with them quickly and kept me informed where necessary.
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 great very attentive, and always happy to answer any questions we might have. There are activities and exercises most days including weekends, a good choice of food and plenty of hot and cold drinks, my mum is always clean tidy and happy. I like that the residents who are bed-bound or want to stay in their rooms do not get missed out and also can enjoy the activities, as the staff bring the activity to their rooms.
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)
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 October 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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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