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This is achieved by offering residents independence and privacy, companionship, comfort and care.
Staff are employed in sufficient numbers and with the relevant mix of skills to meet residents' needs, and provide at all times an appropriate number of staff with qualifications in health and social care.
Care Provided by Shire 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 22 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are based on the size and location of our rooms. Care needs are taken into consideration. Laundry and Toiletries are included in the weekly fee along with any dietry requirements. Hairdressing and chiropody are extra.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Shire House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Shire 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
Owner
- Sentry Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie Bunao (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Shire House Reviews (55)
Shire House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shire House has 55 reviews.
I find the overall experience at the care home very positive. The residence all have differing abilities and challenges. The staff do their best to cope with these in a compassionate and caring manner. My mum gets the care and attention we as a family were struggling to give her.
Shire House is a wonderful residential care home. My aunt is always looked after superbly, with dignity, friendliness, humour and expert care. I have access to her whenever I want, and she seems genuinely happy and peaceful and healthy there. It is value for money. The staff are always available to talk to me and respect my wishes. I recommend this care home wholeheartedly.
Very friendly and understanding staff, who always respond very quickly to any request for advice or practical assistance. Good wholesome meals. Plenty of creative activities to stimulate my parents and engage them with other residents and the staff. The staff have really helped my parents to settle into Shire House after quite a difficult time coming to terms with having to leave their own home.
Fantastic home! Excellent care. Staff are very pleasant, skilled and caring. The accommodations is very nice. The meals served to the residence are excellent. The is an exceptionally run home. Well done.
The staff are very attentive and extremely accommodating when we visit. The house is always clean and the residents are really well looked after. I can tell they take pride in ensuring the residents' well-being as often we visit unannounced and everytime my mother in law is always immaculately presented. They go above and beyond as they often include my father in law in the activites and ensure he is kept updated when he is unable to visit himself. I am very grateful to the staff. They truly are very hard working and they truly care
Shire House is not only a beautiful elegant house, it's a warm cosy home. Everyone who lives there looks so well and happy. My mother has been in Shire House for three months, her health and mobility has improved, she is more stimulated and interested in what's going on. The food is delicious and is not in short supply! It's very reassuring to know my mother is so well cared for. We feel very lucky.
I find Shire House very friendly place. The staff look after mum very well. The food is at a good standard, the odd time I have had lunch with mum. Overall there is a nice quiet ambience to Shire House.
Lovely pleasant staff who will do all they can to assist and tend to patients needs. Mums needs are quite unique and its been a learning curve for everyone along the way.
My father started at Shire House the last week of July 25. We have found the care home staff very helpful and caring they can't do enough for you. They are very polite respectful and do their very best for all residents, they try to make everyone part of the care home family. So lucky to have found Shire House.
The staff are friendly, professional and most importantly very caring. My Mum recently moved from a care home in Wiltshire where she was ignored, under-stimulated, and on twice the amount of co-codamol needed. In Wiltshire, she was left to be a vegetable and given no help with speech, etc. Here at Shire House, they all do their utmost to help and stimulate, my Mum is ferally happy!
Interactions with residents is exemplary and a marked improvement on my Mother-in-law's previous care home.
Can't thank the staff enough.
Thank you.
I am very happy and feel well looked after and cared for, the staff are all very kind and helpful.
The care for my grandad is outstanding. The time and patience each member of staff takes every day to make sure he is clean, tidy and comfortable and nothing is too much trouble. They all greet you with a warm welcome and offer cups of tea and biscuits. The activities coordinator is always thinking of new fun ideas to keep everyone entertained. Hats off to the staff who put together their first summer garden party where all the family could attend and fun had by all.
My brother seems happy and content. It's comforting to know he is well taken care of.
I cannot fault the care my grandad receives at Shire House, it has a warm and friendly atmosphere and it certainly is a home away home. Shire House is always clean and tidy and there is always tea and biscuits. The staff are always more than happy to answer any questions you may have, nothing is ever too much trouble. The residents receive fun and fulfilling activities that always put a smile on their faces.
The surroundings and ambience are first class and the atmosphere is very pleasant and relaxed. The staff are efficient while being patient.
Shire House is a lovely, caring, friendly home. Always made to feel welcome. Excellent care is given to family member. Always laughter in the home. Great communication from all staff.
Dad has settled really well. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. We always feel welcomed and comforted in the knowledge that dad is very well cared for. Thank you.
My husband has settled well. Staff are always gentle and courteous. Always make me and my family feel welcome.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 February 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Shire House
What types of Care is Shire House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Shire House have?
There are 20 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Shire House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Shire House to the centre of Lyme Regis?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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