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Residents can take advantage of a hydrotherapy room, off street parking with level access and weekly visits from a hairdresser.
Each resident is treated with respect, their privacy protected and their dignity preserved.
Care Provided by Summerhill
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 29 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Summerhill for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Summerhill 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
- Carewise Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Caroline Thomas (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (29)
Summerhill Reviews (44)
Summerhill has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.362) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Summerhill has 44 reviews.
What a wonderful place to call home. I am really happy my friend has settled in so well at Summerhill. It is the most friendliest home I have ever visited and so spotlessly clean and all the staff are so dedicated and nothing is too much bother for them. Not forgetting the kitchen staff providing delicious meals every day.
My dad has been a resident at Summerhill for just over a year. He has been extremely well looked after during that time, taking away the worry I had when he was living on this own. He loves the food and has a comfortable room. The home is very clean and maintained to a high standard. I believe the high staff ratio and quality of staff employed are what makes Summerhill exceptional. The kindness shown to him and care of all his needs are paramount. There is also a good range of activities ongoing and he especially likes his weekly outings on the bus trips.
A brilliant home with friendly staff in such a safe environment.
Need more activities.
My father lived in Summerhill for two and a half years. I will never be able to thank them enough for the kindness and professionalism they showed whilst looking after my Dad. In caring for him and keeping him safe, they never lost sight of the fact Summerhill was his home. Summerhill provided daily activities and entertainment which he loved and kept his mind active. I cannot sing their praises highly enough.
The compassion shown to us when she passed was second to none.
A great care home with brilliant staff.
I work in care myself and it would be an honour to work in such a well run home.
The staff are always friendly, caring, polite and helpful. On occasion, the food is not quite hot enough, often at breakfast when it's served in the room. The drinking jugs and cups are too heavy when full. A lighter (non-plastic) vessel would be helpful. This care home really tried to do as much to ensure the resident is made comfortable and personalise their room.
I love my home and it is very clean.
My husband has been a resident in Summerhill for just over a year now and is settled and happy. I have found all aspects of the home at a very high standard. All the staff works as a team given professional care whilst ensuring all residents are treated with dignity, compassion and consideration ensuring all their needs are met whilst at the same time creating a very homely atmosphere. Communication between staff and relatives is excellent, relatives being informed immediately of any problems or difficulties arising.
I am totally satisfied with my care and room.
The staff are great I have lots of privileges. I get out and talking to a lot of people. The house is warm.
Trips out. Efficient. I like the food and the staff are efficient.
Wonderful.
This particular care home really goes the extra mile to ensure each residents personal needs are catered for and additionally, it caters for group entertainment and activities as well as regular outings for those that are able.
I would be very happy to become a resident myself, in due course.
We moved my 97 year old relative from another home to Summerhill as my relative and our family members agreed that Summerhill had a better feel to it. My relative is happy in Summerhill, although gets a bit annoyed about the elderly men in wheelchairs, who slow down everything!! Family and friends are impressed with the friendliness and dignity shown by the staff. Contact from Summerhill is excellent; regular telephone calls keep me up to date and if any issues arise. My relative is impressed with the food choices. Regular medical check-ups are actioned. Visiting is really flexible, which makes it easy for everyone. My relative took the opportunity to move rooms, when offered; a very flexible positive approach by the excellent Summerhill manager. My relative understandably took a while to adapt to residential home life having lived alone and it is a compliment to the management/staff of Summerhill that my relative is content and relaxed about her continuing situation.
Our mother has been a Summerhill resident for 3 years and, although recently struggling with her health, she has enjoyed a happy time in a lovely environment with the very professional, caring and considerate staff. She settled quickly and loved the entertainment, especially the minibus trips and, of course, the parties!! She enjoyed the companionship of other residents and the excellent accommodation. Now confined to bed, she is still given full attention to all her needs and is never alone for long. We cannot thank, nor praise, more highly each and every member of the Summerhill team.
I cannot praise Summerhill enough for every aspect of care my mum received. It should be a flagship for all care homes! The manager and her team are the absolute best and they go all out for every resident in their care. My mum loved being there. The home is friendly, clean and has a lovely atmosphere. The staff were always available if I needed to talk giving guidance and advice when needed. This home is 5 star.
My mum is currently in Summerhill care home with dementia. Her memory is almost non-existent now. The staff are amazing and show a great understanding of her needs. The manager is proactive and respected by her staff. The care my mum receives is very holistic and all her needs are met. She is treated with dignity and respect. The cleanliness is excellent. When visiting, staff morale is always good and the staff work together as a team. The activities and entertainment is very much enjoyed by mum. The overall care is excellent.
At 96 years old she is encouraged to do most things she is a little frail and forgetful but most of al very happy and content.
Summerhill provides excellent staff, facilities and environment for residents of all abilities and positions of health. The staff are so flexible to each resident's personal wishes which extends to the overall wellbeing of the whole ambience.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 December 2024Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Summerhill.
Meet the Team (1)

Caroline Thomas who has over 20 years’ experience in elderly care.
Caroline is passionate about providing every resident at Summerhill with the absolute
best experience that the team at Summerhill can offer. Everyday provides another
opportunity to make someone smile!
Summerhill has a home from home atmosphere, and we consider ourselves a family;
many of our staff have been with us for many years.
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