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The home provides spacious accommodation with contemporary wet rooms, alongside welcoming communal spaces including comfortable lounges, a coffee lounge, hair and beauty salon, and outdoor terraces where residents can relax, dine, or enjoy time with family and...
Care Provided by Somerhill Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note that the above are guidelines. Rates vary depending on the assessment of needs and room grade. Prices increase annually due to staff pay and other inflations.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Somerhill Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Somerhill 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Cedar Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Linda Brown (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (39)
Visiting
- A telephone call to make an appointment is recommended although casual visitors are always welcome.
Parking
- There is a car park at Somerhill House.
Somerhill Care Home Reviews (75)
Somerhill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Somerhill Care Home has 75 reviews.
Beautiful location with stunning gardens. The staff are so respectful, polite and friendly. The room is clean and personalised. Food is beautifully cooked and presented. Social activities are fun and not complicated. Safety is well thought through.
Thank you for taking time to complete such a positive review. It is a lovely location which adds to the overall ambiance of the home.
Somerhill is an excellent care home. The home itself is light and bright, the large expanse of garden is absolutely beautiful and the countryside view is stunning. Most importantly the staff and managers are excellent, the interaction from carers to the residents is commendable. I have seen such kindness and the staff are happy and caring. My mother is happy and well cared for which makes me happy.
Thank you for such a lovely review. Our aim as a team is to provide a homely atmosphere and for the residents to feel a part of our community and be happy. We are very pleased that you are happy with the care provided.
My aunt has been at Somerhill Care Home for 3 very happy years. Recent;y new flooring throughout has been completed and gives a lovely new clean & crisp finish. Staff are exceptional all so caring and never with out a smile. Food is a big thing with most people & here it is the best.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. It is lovely to know that your Aunt is so happy here. Your kind words are very much appreciated.
My sisters and I are very happy to have our father so well looked after. Whenever I have visited, there is a welcoming feeling. Staff are kind and friendly. The food always smells delicious and I know that there are no complaints from our father. There is always something happening in the lounge which I know our father enjoys. The nursing care is competent and caring. The home is clean and fresh, as is his room. The grounds surrounding the home are beautiful which complements the view perfectly. Overall we are very satisfied with his care.
Thank you for your kind comments about our caring staff, the food and the beautiful gardens which are much enjoyed by the residents and their families during the warmer, drier weather. I am pleased you and your sisters are happy with your Dad's care at Somerhill Care Home. Your Dad is a pleasure to know and an important member of our community.
My Dad is happy at this care home, he is treated kindly and with respect by the staff, who are without exception caring and friendly individuals.The home is clean and well maintained. The management is excellent and responsive. The food is well cooked and presented.The gardens are beautiful with accessible winding pathways and plenty of seating.
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about you positive experience of Somerhill Care Home. It is lovely to receive your compliment and very much appreciated.
My grandad has been in Somerhill for almost 18 months now. The staff are warm, friendly and exceptionally kind. The facilities are accessible, bright and homely. The kitchen always smells delicious. The garden in particular is so beautifully maintained and a lovely place to spend time together - particularly with active little ones visiting as well. Would highly recommend it.
My father is so well cared for at Somerhill. The staff are always so kind, caring and welcoming and treat the residents with dignity and respect. There is always something going on and the food is freshly prepared every day. The views are amazing and it is bright, fresh and immaculate.
Mum loves her room with a view of the garden and the well kept gardens are a delight for visiting family members too.
Somerhill definitely gets 5 stars from us!
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased we are viewed in such a positive light. It is a pleasure to have your Mum in Somerhill and being able to enjoy the relaxed and positive community.
Staff friendly. Facilities amazing. The impression and feel of the place is very positive and friendly. Nursing staff excellent and very communicative. Excellent activities mother-in-law has dementia and is benefiting from the social contact. The manager is an absolute star. 5 stars from me!
Thank you so much for such a great review. I am so pleased that you are very happy with the home and that we are seen in such a positive light. As you know my door is always open and I am there if needed.
Only positive things to say about Somerhill and the amazing, caring staff that work there. They looked after my mother for over two years until she recently passed away and she (and her family) were treated with the utmost kindness at all times.
Thank you for a delightful review and I am so pleased that you and your family think this way about Somerhill, this makes all the teams hard work so worthwhile.
My father has been at Somerhill for five months and is grateful for the kindness and care shown by staff. As demonstrated recently when he has been ill and required bed rest to enable him to recover. When I approached the Manager and Clinical lead nurse regarding planning a way forward by introduction of time sitting out in his chair, they were very co-operative and began to rearrange the room that day accordingly. The carers worked so well together, preparing my father to be hoisted, making him comfortable and safe. I know how grateful he is to be making the first steps to recovery after being so unwell. I really appreciate that in raising a concern, it was dealt with immediately. The staff will continue to assess how well my father adapts to the new routine. At Christmas, my father and I enjoyed Christmas dinner together with other residents, which made a special occasion for us all
Thank you for your review. We believe in enabling the residents and following their wishes as far as possible. It is a pleasure to look after your Dad and listening to him talk about his past.
Overall experience was very good. All staff showed a caring attitude and willingness to help both patients and visitors. All the residents appeared happy and content.
Thank you for submitting a review. It is very pleasing to know that the overall experience was positive. The staff team are extremely welcoming and friendly and always does their best to assist residents and visitors. We try to make the experience of the home a happy one for everyone.
The staff are exceptionally caring, kind, and helpful, both to my Mother and my Brother and I. The manager and clinical manager are always supportive and willing to listen to any concerns or queries and will always try to sort out anything we raise promptly. We are very happy that our Mother is so well settled and cared for.
We are so pleased that your mum is happy and settled at Somerhill. Our aim is to provide person-centred care to Mum and being open, supportive and willing to listen enables us to address anything as and when needed. I hope your mum and yourselves continue to be happy and feel supported by the Somerhill team. Thank you for your kind words which I will share with the team.
We are very happy with the whole experience of this great care home.
Thank you for a super review. It is very pleasing to hear that you are so happy with everything and it is a pleasure to be looking after your mum.
My mum received excellent end-of-life care at Somerhill Care Home. She was in the gentle hands of the nursing and caring staff who were kind, attentive and professional at all times. The manager was very welcoming, easy to communicate with and genuinely caring. The rooms were lovely and comfortable. The setting and grounds are stunning. Thank you to the Somerhill Care Home team for the compassionate and professional care you provided for my mum.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review and giving us lovely feedback. It is very reassuring to hear your observations regarding our staff team, they all go above and beyond to care for our residents. I will share your feedback with the Somerhill team.
I am so grateful. You really all do a brilliant job! Thank you.
Many thanks for taking time to review Somerhill and for the review to be so wonderful. It is lovely to hear you are so pleased with how your Aunt has progressed while she has lived with us and that the experience is positive. I will share the review with the team who will be thrilled with the review.
My brother was very well cared for during his end-of-life care. The senior staff were all friendly, helpful and respectful towards my brother and the rest of the family. I was kept notified all through the last weeks of his life. The nurses and support staff were all very kind and preserved my brother's dignity all through his time at Somerhill. The room was excellent, ensuite, modern, well-maintained and spotlessly clean.
Thank you for your lovely review and for taking the time to do the review. I will share the feedback with the team.
My cousin received wonderful care during her seven years at Somerhill Care Home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. Your cousin was an absolute pleasure to know and an inspiration to us all. I will, of course, share your lovely comments with the Somerhill team.
Thank you for the care you deliver.
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that Somerhill Nursing Home is viewed in such a positive light. We have enjoyed getting to know your Mum and she is a pleasure to have with us. Mum being able to have her siblings and friends visit is such an important part of her life. She thoroughly enjoys seeing her sister who brings her dog to spend time with her.
My father has been at Somerhill for the past ten months and the care, love and compassion that he has been shown has been second to none. The staff always try to make my dad laugh and it is apparent that his happiness is of the upmost priority to all that care for him. The peace of mind that I get from Dad being there is immeasurable.
Thank you for your great review. Our vision is for our residents to feel a sense of security, contentment and a sense of belonging and I believe your dad has achieved this.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 December 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
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- 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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Linda manages the Somerhill care home and overlooks day-to-day activities.
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