





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.
Very good in all departments of the home.
Steve and Lorraine Dorrington would like to thank you for your support and please feel free to contact us any time steve@dorringtonhouse.com
Dorrington House is very homely and staff always make me feel welcome when visiting Dad. They have been very understanding and supportive helping us understand Dad's condition now. I would like to see some of the staff engage more with residents, but this is only a few as most of them do chat when they have time.
It is hard to get activities organised, but it would be nice to see things in the Bluebell Lounge where Dad is. Also, I would like spiritual support for the residents that want it. Again, Bluebell misses out on this. On the whole, I just want to say thank you.
Steven & Lorraine Dorrington thank you for your support, please feel free to e-mail us steve@dorringtonhouse.com anytime
The home is very good.
Steven & Lorraine Dorrington thank you for your support, please feel free to e-mail us steve@dorringtonhouse.com anytime
I've found all the carers I've met to be very, very helpful and kind and also the management is on hand to answer any questions I have.
I find my mum to be treated with a lot of dignity and respect. Excellent.
Steven & Lorraine Dorrington thank you for your support, please feel free to e-mail us steve@dorringtonhouse.com anytime
My family and I have found Dorrington House to be a very friendly place to come and visit and know that my husband is safe and cared for. I have no problem in recommending this care home.
Steven & Lorraine Dorrington thank you for your support, please feel free to e-mail us steve@dorringtonhouse.com anytime
I would happily stay there when I need care and am unable to remain in my own home.
Steven and Lorraine Dorrington, the manager and all the staff at Dorrington House Watton, would like to thank you for your support.
My mother has been extremely reluctant to accept that she is unable to live independently at home. The care and attention she has received since being admitted to Dorrington House has been appropriate and every attempt made to put her at ease and every attempt made to put her at ease and cared for in the home.
My late wife's sister was placed in Dorrington House together with her husband at their request (her husband has since died). Her condition has since deteriorated and she is dependant upon the staff at the home for everything. The staff at the home are professional, caring and I have complete faith in their care of my sister in law. She always seems in good spirits and happy. She is also monitored as regards her health and sees the doctor if necessary. I have great comfort in knowing she is in good hands.
Steve & Lorraine thank you for your support, please e-mail us at steve@dorringtonhouse.com anytime
Overall was pleased with all elements.
Thank you for your support, please feel free to e-mail us anytime Steve & Lorraine Dorrington steve@dorringtonhouse.com
My husband has been in Dorrington House (watton) for over two years now and has been very well looked after and until fairly recently the staff have managed to keep him very involved with life and actually joining in sometimes. Sadly now due to his illness and age, he is less able to participate however when visited he always seems content and happy in his own world and obviously feels 'safe'! The staff are always friendly and helpful. I should perhaps mention that my husband can be very aggressive and violent at times.
Thank you for your support, please feel free to e-mail us anytime, Steve & Lorraine Dorrington steve@dorringtonhouse.com
Mother has dementia and is not very responsive but she seems to be happy and is quite content with her dolls.
Thank you for your support, please e-mail Steve & Lorraine Dorrington anytime.
My brother, who is 83, suffers from dementia but when myself and my family visit him we have always found that he is being treated well by staff. He can be difficult at times if he does not wish to wash or dress, but the staff seem to find ways of persuading him with chocolate treats, which he loves.
Many thanks for your support, e-mail us anytime Steve & Lorraine Dorrington
Staff are very friendly and professional. The residents are extremely hard work and the staff are superb at putting them at ease and safe.
Many thanks for your support, please fell free to e-mail us anytime, Steve & Lorraine Dorrington.
The staff are very good and do try to help as much as they can, but there are some who do not bother about the truth and to me that is most important.
Thank you for your support, please feel free to e-mail us anytime Steve & Lorraine Dorrington steve@dorringtonhouse.com
My wife has been in the home for four years, I find the service and care has been very good and the staff are very caring.
Many thanks for your support, e-mail us anytime Steve & Lorraine Dorrington
My mother has settled well into Dorrington House and is very pleased with her new lifestyle.
Many thanks for your support, e-mail us anytime Steve & Lorraine Dorrington
My brother who died 18 months ago was a resident, all the staff there are kind, loving, compassionate, informative, polite and understanding.
Residents are treated with dignity - I have often said to my wife that should I ever need to go into a nursing home. I would hope it would be of this standard - me (my wife and I) have complete peace of mind in regards to our much loved sister-in-law.
Many thanks for your support, please fell free to e-mail us anytime, Steve & Lorraine Dorrington
The staff at Dorrington House always give excellent care they are professional, warm and friendly and fully understand mum's needs especially as her communication skills are very restricted. We always feel welcome when visiting and nothing is too much trouble.
Many thanks for your response. Please feel free to e-mail me anytime.
I find this home to offer excellent care. very clean, food had great choices. The staff are warm friendly kind and understanding. The manager is very approachable and welcoming.
Many thanks for your kind words and support. Please feel free to e-mail me any time, thanks.
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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