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Dorrington House (Dereham) is a purpose-built facility that is located close to the town centre, with ample parking and one acre of established gardens. All rooms are ground floor single with en-suite facilities. The home offers Wi-Fi facilities for video visiting, and all care plans are available online.
Communal areas include a spacious main lounge/dining room as well as a bar area. Entertainment is also held in this room as well...
Care Provided by Dorrington House (Dereham)
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
- 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
- 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 (Dereham) for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dorrington House (Dereham) 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
- Louise Daglish(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1990
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (45)
Visiting
- No set visiting hours. Please be mindful during mealtimes, Gp & nurse visits, or when staff would be dispensing medication they may be busy. Please e-mail Steve or Lorraine Dorrington, the owners anytime to answer your questions or concerns.
Parking
- Ample parking 100yrds from the market place. Easy footpath access to the Town Center, convenient for shopping with residents, weather permitting.
Dorrington House (Dereham) Reviews (78)
Dorrington House (Dereham) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dorrington House (Dereham) has 78 reviews.
Very clean home. Carers are doing their 100% and more. Residents seem very happy.
Thank you very much for your review. We welcome your review and take them very seriously. You can email us anytime 24/7. Thank you.
My sister has been here just over a year and has done well. She has had falls which have been dealt with appropriately and professionally. There have been hospital appointments which have been dealt with to our satisfaction. All good with sincere thanks.
Thank you very much for your review. We welcome your review and take them very seriously. You can e-mail us anytime 24/7 at steve@dorringtonhouse.com and lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
Very nice establishment and clean. The staff have always been very polite, friendly and helpful. Many years ago my grandfather's father was in this establishment and now my grandfather is.
Thank you very much for your review. We welcome your review and take them very seriously. You can e-mail us anytime 24/7 at steve@dorringtonhouse.com and lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
Very friendly staff. Very good with the residents.
Thank you very much for your review. We welcome your review and take them very seriously. You can e-mail us anytime 24/7 at steve@dorringtonhouse.com and lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
I was concerned about leaving Mum in respite care for the first time but Dorrington House staff and management were wonderful in working with us to settle her in. We were more than happy with the care Mum received during her stay and we would use Dorrington House again.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously, and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 at Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider)
I am very happy living at Dorrington House. The staff are friendly and caring. I like the activities. I have made lots of friends. I like the garden area. I enjoy helping and joining with different jobs/events.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously, and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 at Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider).
Always very pleased with the care and treatment of the resident. Staff are very caring and friendly, could not ask for a better environment. Please thank all your staff.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously, and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 at Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
We used Dorrington House (Dereham) for a two week respite care period for my mother-in-law who has dementia. Staff and management were really supportive in taking into consideration specific needs and requests in the care plan. We felt confidence leaving Mum and were reassured every time we rang. On picking Mum up, she was happy and enjoyed her stay. I would not hesitate to use Dorrington House again.
Thank you very much for your review. We take these very seriously, and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 at Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
Everyone is so friendly and caring. They look after our dad very well. We are pleased with how well he is looked after and cared for. He seems very happy.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can email us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com. Thank you.
Since my mum has been in Dorrington House, we have noticed such an improvement in her general mental and physical well-being. The staff are just amazing and treat my mum with such respect and dignity. I can't say what peace of mind it has given me to know she is safe and well looked after. So thank you to everyone at Dorrington for your care and dedication.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously, and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 at Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
I've found everybody to be very helpful and always smiling, nothing is ever too much trouble. It's a lovely place to live for those unable to live alone anymore.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can email us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
The King's Coronation Part, what a joyous time was had by all the residents and families who popped in! I really enjoyed a good sing-along. Visiting my mum is never a chore as the staff are absolutely amazing, caring and kind. Nothing is ever too much trouble their home is your home. Awards should b given.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
I am quite happy with my husband's care. Staff are always helpful and friendly, I have found all the staff cheerful and welcoming and happy to have the dog visiting, which is very important to my husband.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
It's like a home from home. I love to see Mum active and involved in social and craft events via the social media page. Always she is very clean, well fed and engaged in Dorrington, I could not wish for a better place for Mum.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
It is a pleasure to speak on the phone to the wonderful staff. The home is pleasant in lovely surroundings and there is always plenty of activities and things to do. My mother could not be in a better place and that gives me such peace of mind.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
I am so impressed with how homely and welcoming Dorrington House staff have been towards my nan. She has settled in extremely quickly and is more than happy with her new home. The staff have clearly taken the time to get to know Nan, her preferences and her personality. The management of the home made the move for us as a family very straightforward and stress-free sorting everything out for us. The little things really make the biggest difference.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider).
My friend was moved here from a different home. I am so pleased with the care she is receiving here. Since arriving she has been happier and better cared for. The staff are friendly and helpful. There is an excellent atmosphere.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you.
In the short time, my dad stayed at Dorrington House we were struck by how caring all the staff were, nothing was too much trouble. The team leader even came in on her day off to see how my dad was. All the staff took time to explain how my dad was and the process of palliative care was also explained. One person, in particular, was exceptional in her listening, she is a credit to your team.
Thank you very much for your review. Lorraine and Steve take these very seriously and you can e-mail us anytime 24/7 Lorraine@dorringtonhouse.com & Steve@dorringtonhouse.com Thank you. (Name: Steven Dorrington Email: steve@dorringtonhouse.com Position: Service Provider).
My wife is a resident of this care home. She has been there for over two years now and the care she gets from the staff and management, in my opinion, is first-class. I only have praise for all involved in the running of this home.
Many thanks for your support. We take these reviews very seriously and welcome them anytime.
The moment I walk through the doors of Dorrington House (Dereham) I knew my husband would be happy. The gardens are beautiful and the staff are all very caring and treat my husband with dignity.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 January 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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