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At the same time, residents enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that a caring and...
Care Provided by Hourigan House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Hourigan House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hourigan 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
- Minster Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne Nelson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1999
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Hourigan House Reviews (31)
Hourigan House has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.813) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hourigan House has 31 reviews.
Her care is superb, all the staff are very attentive, friendly, well trained and sympathetic to residents needs. So Hourigan House, I give you top marks.
The food is good and my mum enjoys it. There are lots of activities and outings which my mum enjoys. I have attended the celebrations of special events and birthdays which are very enjoyable, The atmosphere is very relaxed and whenever I visit the residents are very happy, they all enjoy a chat and a sing-along with the music, which is playing. Visiting my mum is always a good experience and I thoroughly enjoy seeing her and interacting with the other residents.
I am very happy that my mum is being cared for so well and that she is happy and contented.
Thank you very much, it is always nice to receive lovely feedback.
We didn't think he would settle but soon adapted. He always seems happy, he has dementia but insists he is happy. The staff are lovely towards him and he enjoys the tips out.
The staff and management are what makes Hourigan House a lovely place for my sister to live.
My father has been in Hourigan House since November 2018. It took a couple of weeks to settle but has since been very happy. He loves the staff who have all been very nice to him, the food too is something he comments on and he joins in most events and activities. He has his owns pals and is quiet, but very happy and content. The manager and all the carers have been great with my family, answering all our questions and concerns. Highly recommend it, it's a lovely atmosphere here.
Hourigan House is a very comfortable, clean and friendly care home. Staff are very caring and friendly. My Mum has been living there for 18 months and is quite settled and happy. Food is very good (she tells me). There is a very pretty courtyard garden which some of the more able-bodied residents are encouraged to take care of. There are activities some of the time, bingo, dominoes etc. Trips out for meals and entertainment. Visits from local children's schools/nurseries. Visits from animals. And parties for birthdays etc with singers to entertain. My mum's only problem is constantly losing her hearing aids, and staff don't always have the time to look for them. We often struggle to converse on my visits. On the whole, a pleasant place to live.
3 years ago my brother became a permanent resident in Hourigan House. In this time, with continued support, his health has improved. This gives me peace of mind, knowing he is safe and being well cared for. Today he celebrated his 70th Birthday, something which I never dreamt of happening. Staff at Hourigan House are extremely hardworking, nothing is too much trouble for them no matter how busy they are. There are plenty of activities for everyone. I cannot thank everyone enough for how they take care of my brother. Everyone is so polite and friendly. I would fully recommend Hourigan House for your loved ones. Also thank you to staff today on duty, for making his birthday today a special one.
All the staff are caring and nothing was too much trouble for them to ensure she received the best possible care.
We felt as though we were also members of a caring "family".
Hourigan's events' manager organised various in-house activities and visits e.g. Barge trip.
When it was decided that mum could no longer manage to live in her own home, my brother and I had the task of finding the right care home for her. We visited many none however met our high expectations until we visited Hourigan House. We were immediately welcomed in and were impressed with the happy, caring atmosphere that is Hourigan House. Mum has settled in well and says she couldn't be anywhere better. The manager and all her staff are caring, friendly and supportive to mum and also us. Hourigan House is spotlessly clean and residents happy. We are very happy with Hourigan House, thank you.
Last year we were told by the hospital that our mother needed 24 hour care. My sister and I looked at many care homes before we called at Hourigan House where we were welcomed and treated better that the others had done. The place is light and spacious and the staff treat the residents with the utmost care and respect. Our mother has been there for seven months and we continuing to be pleased with the care and more than satisfied with the attention she receives.
The manager was particularly helpful and often out and about the home, very friendly and spoke to other residents by the first name of their preferred name. Highly recommend this home. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 December 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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