- UK Care Homes Search
- Care Homes in England
- Care Homes in South West England
- Care Homes in Dorset
- Care Homes in West Dorset Area
- Care Homes in Lyme Regis
- Fairfield House Residential Care Home







Fairfield House is situated on a hillside overlooking Lyme Bay and Lyme Regis. The home is tastefully decorated and furnished throughout and offers several lounges, dining areas and conservatories to socialise or relax in. The home has its own fully equipped hairdressing salon, and a selection of specialist bathrooms including a hydrotherapy bath.
Fairfield House provides mild dementia care as well as residential care. The home also offers respite stays and...
Care Provided by Fairfield House Residential Care Home
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 36 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please check with the Manager regarding fees, as they relate to the level of care needs and type of accommodation. The team will be able to find the right balance for your individual requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fairfield House Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fairfield House Residential Care Home 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
- Safequarter Private Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jane Ellis-Morgan(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Please contact the home for details
Parking
- Parking
Fairfield House Residential Care Home Reviews (40)
Fairfield House Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.341) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fairfield House Residential Care Home has 40 reviews.
During our visit on 6th October to visit my sister Nicola, my partner and I were very pleased with the location of the home, the condition of the premises and surrounding gardens, the views over Lyme Regis and the sea are breathtaking. The rooms and facilities within appear to be in very good condition, and the activities provided to residents are interesting and entertaining. The staff are friendly, helpful and very professional in their duties. We feel fortunate that my sister is cared for in such lovely surroundings, and by such delightful people.
I am so proud of the team we have here at Fairfield. and our lovely residents.
My mum has been in Fairfield Residential Care Home for a year now. The care she has received has been outstanding, I cannot fault anything. The staff are amazing, so friendly and do the very best they can. When mum needed to be in the home it was quite a traumatic time at home for the family, but the management and staff at Fairfield really supported us and the help and care mum received was such a massive relief with everything else going on. Everything is so well organised and the meals mum receives are excellent. I live quite a long way from Lyme Regis but I know mum who has Alzheimer's is being very well looked after and I do not need to worry about her. Whenever I call and visit I feel so welcomed and looked after too. The house and grounds are beautiful and my mum has such a beautiful bedroom with a beautiful view of Lyme Bay. I feel so grateful she is in such a lovely caring home, I cannot thank them enough.
I can't believe it has been a year already. Your mum has settled so well, and we love to hear her stories of all that she has done. Working in the bank and also in my office. We are so very lucky with our lovely residents, and their supportive families.
My mum moved into Fairfield House in January 2025 as her dementia had got to severe for me to support her at home. I can't fault their support, kindness and care of my mother since she has been living there. All the carers are calm, patient and kind, they always have a smile and good sense of humour. The home is very clean and bright, with a lovely well kept garden and spacious modern rooms. They have activities and days out supporting the many varied and different needs of the residents
Your mum has become part of the Fairfield family and it is lovely to see her going round the home feeling so comfortable. Stopping at the office and being with the other residents.We pride ourselves on being a happy home, that residents and families always feel welcome and supported.
I am always kept informed about my step-mother's progress and needs and there is great partnership between us over her care and well-being. I am delighted we found Fairfield House.
I am so pleased that your stepmother is coming on in leaps and bounds. We are all so very proud of her. Thank you for the support you have given; it has made such a difference to your stepmother to keep us updated. Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks' time.
Been made to feel welcome right from the time we looked at the home to see if it was right for my brother. We have had lunch with him a few times now, which is very good and the staff are very good. I know my brother is looked after well and is safe.
Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to enjoying Christmas Day with you all.
I am extremely satisfied with the way my mum has been looked after. The staff are always so kind and helpful towards my mum. I would definitely recommend Fairfield.
Thank you for your kind words, we are so pleased that you found the home warm and welcoming. The staff are a wonderful bunch as you say, and they are rightly proud of the work they do. Thank you so much for recommending the home. We hope to see you again soon although we do know visiting can be hard for relatives who live a long distance away.
My mum moved to Fairfield House in October 2022. Her room was fresh and newly decorated, also airy and bright with a beautiful view. She was treated like a family member and well-loved by the staff. I was also made to feel welcome on visits. Mum always looked well turned out, with regular appointments at the on-site hairdresser, and attention to detail with her choice of clothes. There was always good communication with the management at Fairfield. Mum had the opportunity to join in a varied timetable of activities during the week if she wished. I always had peace of mind that Mum was being well looked after, and am confident to recommend Fairfield House to others.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate your feedback and ongoing support. We are thankful for the ratings/reviews you submitted. We are grateful that you feel confident with recommending Fairfield House Residential Home, thank you.
From the moment I walked into Fairfield House all the staff knew my first name which I found very welcoming and appreciated. The chef had been made aware of my dietary needs and would chat with me if they were in doubt about anything. I was very comfortable in my room which had a beautiful view.
Thank you for your review and your kind words. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon, take care.
Fairfield House is a lovely environment where all staff treat residents with respect and compassion. Deciding to move a loved one into a residential care home is never an easy one but, Fairfield made the whole experience really easy and as stress-free as possible.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Your kind words are appreciated and I will pass your feedback on to the Fairfield House Team. Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this review.
I have power of attorney for a long term resident who was a neighbour. I don't visit frequently, but when I do, I always get a warm welcome. The staff are always focused on my resident friend's welfare and check she is ready to see me, offering us tea, even at busy times. Her room is always neat and clean and there is often an activity going on when I pop in. They are very good at informing me if my friend has any health or welfare issues.
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your ongoing support. Please remember, you are always welcome to contact us, anytime.
My mum has been a resident of Fairfield House Residential Care Home for over three years. The current management is communicative and considerate to residents and family members and the excellent staff are empathetic to my mother's needs and provide a high standard of care.
Thank you for your feedback; we appreciate your insight. May I take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing understanding and support.
Overall I have found the staff in the care home to be kind and courteous to my mum, who has been a resident here for nearly two years. Due to her disabilities she needs things done in certain ways to help her, which everyone has managed to accommodate. Unfortunately the outside of the property appears a bit shabby which really doesn't do the care provided within the home justice.
Thank you for your honest feedback. We are listening, we will continue to improve the outside of the home and we thank you for your insight. Your feedback is much appreciated.
Over the past few months the quality of meals has improved. Care staff are always prompt in answering bells and attentive. Management have been most helpful in organising transportation for my mother to attend dentist appointments.
Thank you for your honest feedback. We appreciate your ongoing support.
The family have absolute confidence in the care that Mum receives on a daily basis. Mum enjoys all aspects of the activities and the detail the staff take to ensure that body and mind is kept active. From art classes, crafting, word/number games Mum finds both fun to do and entertaining and provides conversations with other residents over the endless daily themes which overlap into the catering which too provides interesting mealtimes. There isn’t a day that goes by without treats, fun and laughter. Mum also enjoys the outings to surrounding beauty spots in the area. The family are so very happy with Fairfield House and enjoy the social media page too, we are grateful for the attention to detail with regard to the important never ending tablet runs and attention to Mum's health and well-being. The management are visible, approachable and catering, maintenance and care staff are kind with the friendly cup of tea!
Thank you for your kind words. We are grateful for your ongoing support. Thank you for taking the time to share your views.
The home is clean, the team is welcoming, and Mum is having a great time joining in all the activities as best she can. Mum is still more than capable of letting us know if she feels something is wrong so we’re confident that she is settled and happy.
Thank you so much for your kind words; the team at Fairfield House appreciate your insight. We are thankful for your ongoing support.
We enjoy looking at Mum's artwork, displayed in our dining area.
The staff have been excellent and have provided wonderful care for my mother, especially as dementia decreases her mobility and awareness. They seem to treat all residents with respect and dignity. They are communicative with the family and I am always made to feel welcome whenever I visit. I would highly recommend it.
The staff and management are very nice. Pleasant rooms, very comfortable. The food is very good. Friendly.
Good Staff, and an excellent manager.
The staff are very helpful and communicative. Very pleasant environment.
My Dad was a resident of Fairfield House for the last 4 years of his life. It's hard to put into a limited number of words how much they cared for him. The staff at the house are wonderful and went beyond for him many many times over. In all the time he lived there we had no reason to find fault with any aspect of his care from the food and the cleanliness to their quick responses to his needs. In lockdown, many of the staff did not see their own families and not once did anyone complain. Sadly Dad did not recognise any of his family towards the end of his life but his carers still managed to find glimpses of the man he was and always responded to him with warmth and love. I cannot recommend Fairfield House enough. If you are thinking of placing your loved one in their care - I can assure you they will be in safe warm hands.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 October 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for Fairfield House Residential Care Home.
There are no upcoming events for Fairfield House Residential Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Fairfield House Residential Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

Jane has a caring and compassionate attitude and firmly believes in maintaining the dignity and privacy of all our residents whilst ensuring people enjoy an excellent standard of personalised care. Please feel free to contact Jane at any time to discuss care requirements, she will be happy to assist with any queries you may have.

Sarah has worked in the care industry for over 20 years and is trained to NVQ Level 5. Sarah has demonstrated a keen interest in supporting those with memory loss and dementia, her caring and gentle attitude is evident in prompting Mental Health and the well being of all our residents.

April is based on the front desk at Fairfield and is the first point of contact for all visitors. April's friendly and positive manner makes her the perfect candidate for meeting and greeting all those who visit our home. April also assists with providing initial advice and information about Fairfield.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield House Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Fairfield House Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Fairfield House Residential Care Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Fairfield House Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Fairfield House Residential Care Home to the centre of Lyme Regis?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Fairfield House Residential Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Fairfield House Residential Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.