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A particularly attractive, detached and extended stone built former farmhouse believed to date back to 1740. There is outside seating areas where residents can sit in fine weather to enjoy the lovely garden, or watch the world go by from the front terrace.
Internally the care home is as impressive as...
Care Provided by Moorlands Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 16 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Moorlands Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Moorlands Residential 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
- Ritzi Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jayne Dadzitis (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: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (15)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (15)
Visiting
- No set visiting hours and no need to phone in advance.
Parking
- Parking at the home and on the road in front.
Moorlands Residential Home Reviews (16)
Moorlands Residential Home has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.423) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Moorlands Residential Home has 16 reviews.
He settled quite quickly and always says how helpful and friendly the staff are.
He enjoys the social activities they provide especially the quiz and music.
Whenever we visit the staff are always willing to chat and discuss how he has been and again they are all very approachable.
I am very happy he is being well looked after and cared for in his later years.
Thank you to all the staff that have made the transition as easy as possible.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your experience with Moorlands.
We are delighted to hear that your father settled in so well and that he enjoys the activities and companionship within the home, especially the quizzes and music sessions. Its wonderful to know that our...
The staff are caring, kind and go above and beyond for all the residents ! From the moment you walk through the door, there is a genuine sense of calm, kindness, and community. The staff take the time to truly get to know each resident as an individual, which creates a homely atmosphere rather than an institutional one. What stands out most is the compassion shown daily. The team treat residents with dignity and respect, Moorlands Care Home has made a difficult transition much easier, and we are deeply grateful for the dedication of Jayne, Michelle and all the amazing staff
We are so proud of our dedicated team, and your recognition of Jayne, Michelle, and all our staff will mean so much...
Overall a friendly & comfortable home. Short on staff at times which obviously puts pressure on the others. Do feel SOME staff are not perceptive enough with noticing basic needs & things in general & have to be asked/reminded to do things . Cleanliness is very basic & not always consistent. Do feel the whole home could do with a clean & freshen up/renew maybe ie: carpets, curtains in rooms, cushions & throws in lounge areas etc. I feel happy visiting & enjoy speaking with staff . I am confident my Dad is safe there. I am fond of the staff, they all seem ok & we all get along. Food is good & varied though teatime bigger helpings would be nice such as 2 x crumpets not just 1 !! Or maybe a better selection of bread, a nice thick wholemeal would be nice as opposed to always white bread & also maybe an accessible fruit bowl for residents to help themselves. In a nutshell a friendly & happy residence. You have asked for my honest opinion, this is it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and honest review. We truly value all feedback, both positive and constructive, as it helps us continue to improve the experience we provide for our residents and their families.
We are very pleased to hear that you find Moorlands to be a...
If you want a personal touch and have your family member feel like family, Moorlands is the place to be.
It's those little touches the staff provide for the residents which give the homely experience to the home, which for me made me feel happy and confident that my relative would be well cared for here and I was not wrong.
E S, Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback. Thank you again.
I would highly recommend Moorlands to anyone looking for a placement.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and the lovely comments. I will share this with the team at Moorlands as I know they will be delighted to receive such positive feedback
Moorlands Residential Home continues to provide excellent care for my father. The care given by the staff is wonderful and caring, and he could not be in a better place. The environment is homely, and the resident activity coordinator ensures a wide range of activities to stimulate and entertain everyone. I would recommend anyone who needs to place a loved one in care, either permanently or for respite to consider Moorlands Residential Home. We a very happy with the care and are always kept informed.
Thank you for your feedback, the staff team will be very pleased to read your appreciation. It is a pleasure for us all to care for your father.
Our mum sadly passed away in March, the home was able to provide her end of life care, and were so amazing with Mum (and the family) showing that they deeply cared for my mum. I was able to be with Mum each day, after showing a negative covid test so I was able to witness the excellent care our mum received.
We were so pleased we chose Moorlands for our mum as she was so happy there and we’d have no hesitation in recommending Moorlands.
My mother, who was very frail on arrival, has put on some much-needed weight and looks much better since she moved in a few months ago. She feels secure, cared for and warm, and her medication is managed responsibly, resulting in an improvement in her general health and well being.
Suggestions are well-received. Staff at every level are keen to make any changes that would improve the quality of life of the residents.
Lovely food.
I never leave after my visits, worried that I have left her at the home because I know she is well cared for. It is a very "homely care home", with very good staff.
My mother is 101. We cannot express our thanks enough for the care my mother receives from Moorlands. Everyone of the staff are very caring and take so much interest in each of the residents - real quality care and would highly recommend this home.
In 2017, my mother was evicted from a failing care home that had run into financial difficulties, along with 20+ others. I was very lucky to find Moorlands. Unlike the previous home, Moorlands is privately owned and has had the same manager, for a number of years. Also unlike the previous home, my mother's new home scores consistently high on CQC inspections. The staff turnover, always a key indicator, is very low. The manager runs a happy home for both the staff and the residents. The catering is good, with many of the meals prepared using fresh produce grown in the grounds of the home. There is excellent provision for activities, run by a lady who spends time with the residents. The home is always clean.
All in all, a very well-run place, and one I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Moorlands Residential Home is a home from home with the comfort and care that you would expect for your loved one. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and will go that extra mile in making sure residents are happy and feel safe. There are varied activities every day including a day set aside for pampering such as hairdressing and manicures on a Friday. Food is freshly prepared every day with a varied menu. There are several outings arranged every year which the residents enjoy and many outside entertainers visit the home every month encouraging the residents to take part in singing and using musical instruments.etc. All in all, Moorlands is an extremely good care home and is run sympathetically by its manager and proprietor.
They are always willing to answer any questions I might have and if they can't help, they will make sure someone gets back to me.
My mother has lived at Moorlands Residential Home for over ten years and has been very happy. The staff do all they can to make everyone enjoy their stay. It is a real home from home. I would (and have) recommend moorlands to anyone needing to move into care. This was an excellent decision for my mum. I can not fault any aspect of the care provided. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, they really care about both the people they work for and their relatives.
We cannot thank Moorlands staff enough for the kindness shown towards mum since her arrival.
Nothing has been too much trouble in any respect, either during the day or night. In mum's own words, she considers herself very fortunate to have found a 'home from home' and feels very secure and well looked after.
As a caring family who have it found it hard to accept that we can no longer cope with mum's needs at home, we are very grateful to have peace of mind that she is now being properly cared for. We visit most days and always feel welcomed into a warm and friendly environment.
Mum enjoys the range of daily activites and looks forward to the hairdresser service on Fridays. As a very fussy eater, mum reports that the food is home cooked using fresh produce.
At almost 95 years old, and having been lovingly cared for in our family home for 14 years, it is a relief to have found this gem where attention to detail can provide a safe and happy haven.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 December 2022Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Jun 2014Recipient: Moorlands Residential Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Registered Home Manager over 20 years of experience

Michelle is very hard working and liked by the residents and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions about Moorlands Residential Home
What types of Care is Moorlands Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Moorlands Residential Home have?
There are 15 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Moorlands Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Moorlands Residential Home to the centre of Merriott?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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