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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.
Thank you.
Thank you for your great review. I am pleased that we were able to support you and your family through the difficult journey at the End of your Mum's Life.
I must congratulate Somerhill Care Home for an excellent Christmas Day. The family and my mother had a fabulous day! The staff were amazing!
I am so pleased that you had a brilliant Christmas Day with your mum. This is such a special time of year for many, and to be able to have a family Christmas meal and spend time together as you wish is the aim of Somerhill Nursing Home.
Overall experience was good. The staff were friendly, helpful and caring, however, training or new/inexperienced staff could be improved. More attention to dietary requirements and preferences would have helped.
Thank you for your honest views. I am pleased the overall experience was good and that the staff were friendly, helpful and caring. We have a robust in-house training in place for all Cedar Care staff however, we do not do this with the agency staff and this is possibly the staff who may have...
Very good, no complaints at all. Will be even more wonderful when completed. Thank you for looking after my beautiful daughter.
I am so pleased you are happy with Somerhill Nursing Home and the service provided. We look forward to the gardens being completed but there is now a vast area that can be accessed and we are able to admire the beautiful view. It is a pleasure to have your daughter living here and being able to enjoy the environment.
I attended the Summer Garden Party with my father. Despite the rain making frequent appearances, the manager and her staff worked so hard to ensure all the residents had an enjoyable and memorable day. The manager's ‘leaf dance’ will certainly be remembered by residents and staff alike! The care staff were, as usual, very attentive and thoughtful. Thank you to all staff for your hard work.
Thank you very much for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed the Summer Garden Party, I know the residents did. The 'leaf dance' was inspired by the atmosphere and the entertainer. Your kind words are much appreciated.
My father resided at Somerhill Care Home for five months before he passed. He received the highest level of care, compassion and love from all of the staff. My father suffered with dementia and at first, was very confused about where he was when arriving in the care home. The staff worked tirelessly to ensure my father felt safe and he believed he was back at home. We shared meals with him in the dinning room which we were able to book on a number of occasions. The grounds have recently undergone a major upgrade with accessible paths, lawn, flowers and seating areas. The home is a lovely place for a loved one.
Thank you for this wonderful review of the care given to your father and yourselves at Somerhill. The fact that families are left with positive memories at such a difficult time is all the reward the team would wish for. I know that these reviews will be used by others when looking to choose a home for their loved ones. So thank you for taking the time to complete it.
Each time I visit, there is a lovely atmosphere. All staff are kind and caring with the residents. There is a happy atmosphere. It's well-maintained and clean. The resident I visit speaks very highly of the manager and the staff.
Thank you for a lovely review. We are so pleased to have such positive feedback.
I very much appreciate the wonderful care that both my mum and dad have received at Somerhill. The carers have been like family to my mum, especially during her final days.
Thank you for the lovely review; your parents were a pleasure to care for and were very much a part of The Somerhill family.
My mother was very happy here, during her fourteen-month stay. She suffered from dementia but they dealt with her arrival with kindness and respect. When we visited we found all staff to be caring and polite and my mother always said goodbye to us with a smile and a wave. We noticed in the months before she died, the increased activities improved her well-being. Our only criticism would be the design of the bathrooms. The staff were all beautiful people.
Thank you for your compliments. It was a joy to have your mother here with us.
My aunt has been at the care home since 2016 and has enjoyed her time there. In the beginning, she was in the old building and then moved to the new one. She enjoyed and partook in all the activities for the first few years. They were excellent, and as far as I know, still are. My aunt was bedridden for a couple of years and received excellent care. During her final days, her care could not have been better. The staff were compassionate and caring to my aunt and myself. Treated her with dignity and respect throughout. High recommend.
Thank you very much for your marvellous review. We are pleased that your Aunt enjoyed living here and joining in with the activities and that the care given was excellent.
I remain very impressed with all that Somerhill Care Home and the staff did for my mother. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Staff are always kind, friendly and helpful. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It is extremely rewarding to know that our residents, family and friends are happy with the home, the care and the services we offer. Warm Regards, The Cedar Care Family.
Very happy with the level of care and service provided to my mother. They went above and beyond from the time Mum entered the home in July 2021 until her last hours - being beside her and giving her final care. Thank you to all the team at the care home.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It is extremely rewarding to know that our residents, family and friends are happy with the home, the care and the services we offer. Warm Regards, The Cedar Care Family.
I found my stay at Hill House to be much better than I anticipated. Staff very good; warm, friendly and efficient. I would be willing to return there when necessary. Just wish costs were considered lower, but I am from Yorkshire.
My family are very grateful for all their help and our mother couldn’t be in a better place.
I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Everybody is helpful.
My mother has been well cared for at Hill House for the last nine years. The staff treat the residents as they would treat members of their own family - with love and respect. It has been a huge reassurance to me that my mum has been a resident in Hill House, especially over the last year. Thank you to all the wonderful staff and for all you do.
Hill House have been utterly lovely throughout the pandemic and provided such kind attentive care. It is a delight to see Mum's face light up when the carers come into the room when we are on a video call and gives us such comfort. Whilst it has been heartbreaking not being able to see Mum in person during the pandemic, we know that Hill House are doing everything correctly and keeping Mum safe, well and happy and we couldn't be more grateful.
Although we've only managed 1 visit since March, our father is quite content with living in Hill House and receiving regular virtual assistant 'drop-ins' (he is blind and so cannot use a phone). I accidentally listened in to a catheter change recently and the nurses were very kind and patient with him, even though he kept repeating himself. We receive regular updates of any medical issues and feel he is in the best place.
I have been constantly in awe of the amazing care, patience and love that my sister has received from the team at Hill House. The professionalism and dedication of all the staff have created a wonderful, safe and caring home where my sister feels secure and valued and I am so grateful for the calm devotion she has experienced throughout the pandemic months. I also appreciate the time they find to keep me fully updated on any changes in my sister's condition. I am constantly reminded that she is in the most perfect of environments.
I'm very happy staying here. The carers are kind and considerate.
We appreciate your positive comments and are very happy to have you here with us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 December 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.
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Linda manages the Somerhill care home and overlooks day-to-day activities.
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