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The home is located in its own grounds, and each room is equipped with en-suite facilities and have garden views and easy access.
Residents can enjoy a homely atmosphere, whilst being in the company of...
Care Provided by The Gatehouse
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 31 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- 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
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The fees are assessed on the room provided and the Care needs of the individual the rooms with en-suite Bath/Shower are a premium.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Gatehouse for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Gatehouse 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
- The Franklyn Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Emerson(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- The home is open to visitors, they do ask visitors to respect meal service to ensure their Residents are not distracted from eating their meals, however visitors are encouraged to join in meal service where practical.
Parking
- Plenty of on-street parking is available
The Gatehouse Reviews (35)
The Gatehouse has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.161) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Gatehouse has 35 reviews.
My Mum has settled in so well to the Gatehouse having had a bad fall. She really enjoys the company of the other residents and the family feel. She regularly comments that life is way better with the company and she feels safe and cared for. The staff are kind and jolly and care about the residents. I thoroughly enjoy visiting my mum either indoors or in the garden, weather permitting, it is also easy to take her out for trips.
My husband has been in The Gatehouse since July this year and there is nothing the staff will not do for him to make his stay happy and comfortable. I would certainly recommend this home to anyone. I am made so welcome when I go.
Thank you for taking the time to review The Gatehouse, it's lovely to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us.
My Mum receives the highest standard of care from the compassionate and friendly staff at The Gatehouse of whom I have always observed a high ratio of staff to residents and with whom she clearly enjoys a joke or two. From her early residency, during the pandemic when she was confused following her stroke, Mum has regained her sense of humour and sociability due to the kindness and professionalism of the staff and now feels that The Gatehouse is home. I have always been met with smiles and friendly greetings from all staff during my visits, and have valued the time given to me when needed.
Thank you for your lovely, kind words. It is always nice for the staff to receive such nice things said about them. Your mum certainly did join us at The Gatehouse at a difficult time but has become very settled over her time with us. We look forward to many more laughs and making happy memories with her in the years to come.
All of the staff I have had the pleasure of meeting have been friendly and supportive.
Thank you for these kind words, everyone knows how difficult the last couple of years have been - particularly for people moving into care and their families. It is gratifying to know that you have felt supported throughout this difficult time.
My mother has been at The Gatehouse for a year now. She is well cared for and enjoys the excellent food and the daily activities. The staff are kind, knowledgeable and always friendly. As I live so far away, it gives me peace of mind to know she is in good hands.
Thank you for these kind words Linda, the team and I appreciate your review. I am especially pleased that we are able to give you peace of mind through our regular communications and hope that our home continues to be your mum's home for many years to come.
In her final weeks, the staff stepped up a notch, because we couldn't visit due to the pandemic. We were assured of phone access 24 hours a day, and when we set up video calls, staff dropped everything to make sure we had some video time with our mother. The day before she died, one member of staff stayed on after her shift to enable us to have as long as we wanted on the video. We cannot thank them enough.
On behalf of family "Gatehouse" thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure looking after mum and a pleasure meeting you all. All the best.
The gatehouse is furnished in a comfortable homely way. The bedrooms are spacious with en suite. The communal rooms are bright and well decorated. The food is excellent. The care staff are attentive and sympathetic.
My mum-in-law feels really safe and comfortable here, it's a real home from home. Here they understand she has anxiety and sometimes needs reassurance that everything is ok. Her personal care is handled sensitively and the staff ate friendly and do a marvelous job. My mum-in-law was really nervous about entering the are home system, but now she is really glad we chose The Gatehouse.
On behalf of the team here at The Gatehouse, thank you for taking the time to review us, we really do appreciate your feedback. All the best.
This is the best care home that I have ever visited. It is warm, open, friendly and caring. There is no smell, the food is excellent and everyone treated with kindness, dignity and humour.
Thank you for taking a moment to review our Home, the team really does appreciate it. We try our best and will continue to do so. All the best.
The Gatehouse is an excellent care home, well managed with very good, caring staff. We looked at several care homes and The Gatehouse seemed the best by far and it is the best!
Thank you for reviewing us, we are blessed to have your Dad here, the staff work tirelessly and are very grateful for your comments.
Having moved my mother into the Gatehouse we have found that nothing is too much for the staff to settle her in. I have also been accepted into helping with the ins and outs of how my mother likes to have everyday things done and be around her. This whole process has been very hard for my mother as she really didn't want to leave home as many others I'm sure, but she is now settling well and all efforts to improve her experience are undertaken by the happy and diligent staff. The management are right in the mix of everyday affairs in the home and often get involved with helping the residents themselves. I don't think we could be much happier with the service.
We are delighted to have your Mother live with us and hope that she will come to think fondly of The Gatehouse, thank you for your comments, they are warmly received.
The Gatehouse provides a very homely, personal setting for residential care, with the owners closely involved and the standard of care very high. My mother has been a resident for over 5 years, with some staff having been there throughout her stay and has been well looked after. Carers and staff are attentive to residents and their individual needs, they encourage independence when they can. They are always welcoming to visitors and provide updates on care and well-being. The rooms are pleasant, airy, clean and well-maintained and the garden (and hens) provide a colourful setting. Menus are well chosen, varied and imaginative. The food is to a high standard. The activities and events are entertaining and varied, with music (often live) being a strong feature. There is a warm and caring atmosphere which ensures confidence in a safe and comfortable environment being provided for the residents.
Thank you on behalf of the entire team here at The Gatehouse for your kind words.
Placing my mum in a home was the most difficult decision I've had to make. Finding a home that was as near as possible to being a "home" was most important for me and my mum. The Gatehouse care home is warm and friendly and the care staff and management are truly caring people and cannot do enough for everybody. Mum is really happy there. All the staff at the home interact with the residents to make their days enjoyable. Whether it's playing bingo, dominoes or doing quizzes and with professional entertainers coming in throughout the month to sing or play music, it's like a 4-star hotel. The food is good and varied to suit all tastes and if special diets are needed, then this is catered for. Mum is happy at The Gatehouse and I am happy and relaxed that I know mum is well looked after.
Thank you for your very kind words, we try our best. Many thanks from all of us here at The Gatehouse.
The Gatehouse is very homely and friendly with a very nice garden and even 2 very fat hens, it is also very easy to visit and very welcoming.
Thank you for taking the time review us.
She is settled and content, simply because it is like her own home but with excellent care, both from all staff and management.
The lounge and dining room are beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean, as are all areas and the bedrooms.
It is really like stepping into someone's home.
The most important thing is the care, and contentment for the resident which in turn helps them to settle into a new home.
All the staff, care team, chefs and management are so friendly and very professional. It really is such a happy place.
I and family would not hesitate in recommending The Gatehouse to anyone, which we already have done.
Thankyou for taking the time to review us, it is greatly appreciated
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 December 2022Requires 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.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 22 July 2026Residential room with en-suite facilities. The Gatehouse is a Residential Care Home not a Nursing Home.
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