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They offer specialist care at Clarence House to assist people living with mild to moderate...
Care Provided by Clarence House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 29 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Respite is for a minimum of 2 weeks. Chiropody and Hairdressing available at an extra charge. Local Authority funded accepted with an additional 'top up ' charge if needed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Clarence House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Clarence 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
- Southey Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Neil Hardy (Registered 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: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome any time. Time table of daily activities is you wish to call ahead so the person you are visiting does not miss out on the activity.
Parking
- Car park on site.
Clarence House Reviews (40)
Clarence House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.296) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clarence House has 40 reviews.
Mum only lived at Clarence House for a short time and has now sadly passed away. I have nothing but praise for the staff for caring for Mum with compassion, dignity, respect and good humour. The measures and reaction to the lockdown were fantastic. The staff do an amazing job of making you feel welcome and at home from day one. I would have no hesitation in recommending Clarence house to anyone.
Mum moved into Clarence House, Mid January. We were welcomed like a member of a family and instantly made to feel at home. I cannot fault the care mum has received from the staff and in her own words "they are all lovely, so friendly and caring and always cheerful"
To me, one of the most important standards is the staff who cared for Mum. The carers are both kind and caring. The turnover of staff was low and feel that shows the home is a good and happy place to work. The patience shown as Mum's dementia increased was excellent and at no point after visits did I have any concerns when leaving.
Excellent care home with excellent and caring staff.
I was always greeted at Clarence House by a friendly member of staff. I was able to visit at any time which made me feel that although mum was being cared for by others, she was still my mum which was important to me. As a family, we could take mum out to family functions and enjoy her company and then return her to Clarence House knowing she was safe which gave us peace of mind. Extra care was given to her as needed at the end of her life.
My father always turned himself out smartly when in his prime. I was grateful that at Clarence House his clothes were carefully washed, ironed and hung so he always looked as well-presented as his stooped state permitted. The same care went into the cleaning of the premises, which were spotless. The sound of the cleaning trolley was part of the background of my visits. Even the planter by the front door was well-tended.
I also experienced Clarence House as a generous place, including the countless cups of tea which we were offered. Dad's meals looked appetising and he was offered a choice. He enjoyed the food at Clarence House and the good nutrition must have contributed to his recovery. Staff were generous with their patience towards Dad, which was touching to see.
Manager and her team are very caring and kind to the people in their care. Cheerful atmosphere, teams friendly, patients very happy.
If you are in the position where you need to put a loved one into care, Clarence House should be definitely strongly considered. I know that I made the right decision for my Mum.
My mother passed away in her sleep at Clarence House last Thursday. It was unexpected in one way but at 92 with a failing heart, it was not a huge surprise. Living a good distance away, I have been visiting when I can and my sisters between them on a daily basis.
Mum was so happy there, she often mentioned the good care that she received. She loved the staff and I believe that was reciprocated.
It took me four hours to drive down. The doctor had not been, but the staff had arranged the covers and mum so beautifully and even found flowers for her pillow - flowers that mum loved so much.
There is a wonderful atmosphere in the home, the staff treat the residents as friends. All four of us have nothing but heartfelt gratitude for the provision and staff. We wondered how mum would get on at living in a residential setting, Clarence House exceeded all our expectations.
Thank you, everyone, for making mum's final years so happy and fulfilled
The key to all this is the excellent management, supported by the trained and consistent staff, who remained virtually the same for the whole three years. Some of them have been there for much longer than that. In addition to that, they have the superb activity management.
Clarence House is highly recommended in our view.
Clarence house has been the best possible place for my grandmother. We knew from the day we went to visit and were met int he car park. It made what we anticipated to be a difficult decision very easy and the care she has received ever since has been fantastic. In addition, the staff have been incredibly kind to visiting family members.
She was very well looked after. The staff couldn't have been kinder and she passed away at the beginning of July and it was so sad she never really appreciated the care because she wasn't with it.
The staff and management so a wonderful job. They treat the residents as they would do for their own family. The food was always prepared on time and any drinks required during the day are provided. The days out with the staff were always looked forward to by the residents. The exercise and games were always fun and laughter for those able to participate.
The care home is always clean and bright. The staff are all friendly and if we need to discuss any matters they are always as helpful as they can be. My nan has improved a lot because of the care given to her.
I was always made welcome and kept fully transformed of all developments. The atmosphere is cheerful and sympathetic to a variety of complex needs. I have been highly appreciative of all their care.
My mother-in-law had stayed in Clarence House for a number of years before her final illness in April. She had become very withdrawn and quiet in her dementia, so it would have been all too easy for the staff merely to cater for her physical needs. Such physical care was exemplary. However, we also saw countless examples of true compassion in their dealings with her and never felt any anxiety whilst she was in their care. It is noteworthy that the staff regularly dropped in for a quick word as they were passing on their other duties. As a final example, during the last illness, the manager even took her laptop and office work up to my mother-in-law's room so that she would not feel alone. My wife and I were always made to feel welcome and encouraged to ask any questions we might have.
I can honestly say that we would be entirely happy to stop at Clarence House ourselves were the need to arise.
My husband spent the last 4 months of his life in Clarence House suffering from dementia. I could not have wished for better care than he was given by all members for better care than he was given by all members of staff. My husband was bedridden but the staff spent time with him and genuinely liked spending time with him. Even though he couldn't speak they joked with him and he smiled a lot. He was treated in the most caring way and their dedication made it so much easier for me to leave him after each visit.
Good care, my mother had 2 weeks at another rest home with a very bad experience. Delighted to say absolutely no problems here at all.
My mother was a resident at Clarence House Rest Home for 2 and a half years. In that time, the care and respect she was given was faultless. All of the staff were excellent both towards my mother and her family. Nothing was ever too much trouble which made her stay there so enjoyable and easy. I would not hesitate to recommend Clarence House Rest Home to anyone who requires caring, friendly, helpful staff and peace of mind for their families. A truly lovely care home.
My only regret is that Mum was here for a relatively short time, we did think she would be at Clarence House for a few years, but it wasn't to be. But in that time everyone treated us with care and friendship and we were so impressed with the care and compassion given to all the residents living there. If only all care homes could be like Clarence House!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 June 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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- 01 Feb 2014Recipient: Clarence House
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