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Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Hair dressing, Foot Health care and any items purchased from the in house shop are charged as extra.
Contact Furze Hill House 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
- Pilgrims' Friend Society
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tina Dawson (Interim Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2005
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
Visiting
- Welcome visitors any time of the day. Family & friends able to come and have meals with their loved one at anytime
Parking
- Parking is available on site. Including Disabled spaces
Furze Hill House Reviews (55)
Furze Hill House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.613) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Furze Hill House has 55 reviews.
Our close, family friend has been a resident of Furze Hill for 3 years. Since leaving her own home, where she was struggling to cope, she has taken on a new lease of life, and couldn't be happier. She is so well looked after in every respect - all the staff are so friendly, helpful, always smiling and polite, very caring. The surroundings are modern and the facilities are excellent - outings and in-house entertainment are great. Food is great, with a good choice at every meal - an excellent 'hotel'!
Mum has been at Furze Hill for 10 months and the change in her has been remarkable. From wanting to stay in her room all day and waiting to die, she now joins in most of the activities and has an interest in life again.
I cannot praise the staff enough. Nothing is too much trouble and every Saints Day/festival or what have you is celebrated with fancy dress, themed food, entertainment etc which I think the staff enjoy as much as the residents! All the staff are pleasant, caring and seem to enjoy their work. Management is very approachable and friendly.
The home is clean and well kept with no unpleasant smells. The rooms themselves are spacious and comfortable with a large en-suite shower room. Almost every day there is some sort of entertainment or activity and a programme is given to all the residents so they can plan their week ahead.
I am made to feel very welcome when I visit. The fresh flowers on the tables are a nice homely touch.A well run caring care home.
My mother thoroughly enjoyed her stay at Furze Hill, despite her health at the time which led to her going on to hospital. It was great having a choice of having meals in her room, the dining room or upstairs, where she sometimes would entertain family and friends. The attention and care were always there and this gave her a sense of security and reassurance. Staff were pleasant. The facilities and layout excellent and the whole experience was very positive.
As far as I see it everything at the above home is excellent. The staff are very friendly and so approachable this also applies to management.
Thank you for your feedback. It is important to us that Residents and their families are pleased with the Home.
Brilliant care home with a variety of activity to do, staff are lovely. Would recommend this place if anyone needs to go into a care home.
Thank you for your kind comments. :)
All Staff from the office to the kitchen are always on hand with a friendly smile.
The chaplain is an added bonus as faith is important to my aunt.
Thank you for your kind comments :)
The lack of activities in recent months has been worrying and little attempt has been made to book one-off providers.
Thank you for your feedback, Geraldine. Our new activities team leader starts on the 12th November and this is a full-time role. However, there has been a provision of activities whilst recruitment was in process although we accept that this does not meet our standards. Fruit is served at breakfast...
All the staff at Furze Hill have been so warm and welcoming to my grandmother as well as to our family. The home is always clean, tidy and welcoming. The support we have received as a family has been invaluable. Thank you all very much.
Thanks for your kind review, Samantha. :)
I genuinely feel that the carers have the best interests of the residents at heart.
Thank you for your review.
My mum has been at Furze Hill for just over a year. She has flourished with the care provided - her mobility has improved as has her general wellbeing. The staff are wonderful - I witness lots of interaction with residents when I visit and mum clearly likes them very much. There are lots of activities for residents to join in with which is great, and the bedrooms are all spacious with en-suite shower rooms. I haven't been present at mealtimes but mum assures me that she enjoys the food and has lots to eat! It's a big weight off my mind to know mum is safe and well cared for.
Thanks for your kind comments Christine. It's a pleasure to care for Mum.
It would be difficult to find a better care facility than Furze Hill. I did visit a considerable number of care homes prior to choosing Furze. The management team here are friendly and efficient and are always available to discuss any of the problems that inevitably arise with dementia patients. The care staff are superb. Nothing is too much trouble and the commitment and kindness that they show to residents and relatives is so reassuring. We still have the occasional hitch with hearing aids that go missing or not fitted correctly. Overall excellent.
The staff are friendly and a cheerful bunch, who care for the residents with respect and warmth. The rooms are bright and modern, with good quality fittings. They are a really good size, with large walk in shower rooms in them all. The soft furnishings have recently been replaced, and residents were asked to choose fabric designs they liked for their rooms, which I thought was lovely. There are lovely views from most rooms over the gardens or countryside, and many quiet areas to sit. I would highly recommend this home,as I know my mum is safe, warm and well looked after at a time in her life when failing health make life very difficult for her.
My wife was a resident of Furze Hill House for one year and the attention and care was excellent.
Mother seems very happy. Place is always clean and tidy. Mum joins in as much as able as she is blind, this sometimes is difficult. She enjoys quizzes and bus journeys out and singers/musicians. The carers are always kind and helpful. She mostly likes the food. The reason she sometimes does not is because of nausea, not to do with the food.
The home is light and airy. All the rooms are spacious and have a view over the gardens or countryside. The staff are kind and caring and take an interest in individuals. There are activities every afternoon for those who want to join in and trips out. A comfortable, happy and friendly home.
Thanks for such a lovely review!
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Meet the Team (2)

Debbie has worked at Furze Hill House for a number of years in a supervisory role. Debbie has gained further skills and knowledge around business management since being in her current role. Debbie has a passion for person-centred support of the residents, staff and related personnel.

Tina has been working at Furze Hill House since June 2026 and has worked at a number of Pilgrims' Friend Society homes over recent years.
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