
I cannot recommend Dormy House highly enough, care giving at it’s best and totally person centeredRebecca D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



I cannot recommend Dormy House highly enough, care giving at it’s best and totally person centeredRebecca D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Dormy House in Sunningdale provides the highest standards of residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for up to 88 elderly residents, including trial stays, short stays, convalescent care and long-term care for individuals or couples. The team at Dormy House will get to know your loved one well so they can anticipate their needs and help them to enjoy each day to the full.
When moving into Dormy House your loved...
Care Provided by Dormy House
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 88 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dormy House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dormy 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)
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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carmela Magbitang (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (88)
Visiting
- The home operate an open visiting policy at Dormy House, where friends and family may visit at the times which are most convenient to them.
Parking
- Parking is available at Dormy House
Dormy House Reviews (107)
Dormy House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.732) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dormy House has 107 reviews.
We are very happy with the care my father receives. The management have been very welcoming and very helpful as we have been settling my father into Dormy House.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your father is receiving such great care and settling in well at Dormy House. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Home is clean, staff are excellent. The facilities are wonderful. My husband works in a care home and thought his was nice, but this is better.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We're happy to hear that you've had such a positive experience at Dormy House. Our team works hard to provide the highest standard of care, so thank you for your kind words. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Friendly staff who are approachable and a caring management team who are very understanding of needs and are supportive.
Many thanks for your positive review. We're so pleased that you're happy with the care provided at Dormy House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and their loved ones are extremely important to us. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
As usual, we found the home very clean and tidy. I was given a warm welcome by all the staff. All the residents appeared to be very happy and content. The atmosphere was very soothing and peaceful.
On behalf of the Dormy House team, we would like to thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience during your visit. We take great pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our residents and their loved ones. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
The staff are very helpful and polite. My brother is very happy with all the treatment and care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your brother is receiving such great care at Dormy House. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
I wish on behalf of my wife who has been a resident in Dormy House for just over 3 years. She is very settled and being bedbound is very well cared for. Everything in Dormy House has improved significantly and continues to do so since the takeover of Aria Care.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We're delighted to hear that your wife is settled and receiving such great care at Dormy House. It's great to know that you've noticed the improvements. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Attention to detail that surpasses all expectations. My mum was taken ill at home and suddenly became incapacitated, therefore she needed to moved to a care home with her husband who she was looking after. The staff at Dormy House attended to every need with compassion and care. They frequently communicated with our family with awesome ideas that made what was a frightening situation for my mum to one of comfort and peace. Thank you to everyone at Dormy House, you are wonderful. Don't forget the Chef, great grub!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We're happy to hear that your mum is receiving such great care at Dormy House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents are extremely important to us, so we're delighted to hear that you and your family feel supported. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Since mum was transferred from hospital to Dormy House, she has changed her lonely life on her own to meeting other residents. It's going to take time to come out of her shell. What I can see so far the staff have been kind to her and very helpful, meeting her day-to-day needs. Keep it up, Dormy House.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad to see that mum is starting to meet other residents and settle in. We understand it takes time to adjust, and we're here to support her every step of the way. It's great to know that our team have been kind and helpful in meeting her needs. We'll...
I am very happy with my husband being at Dormy House. He has settled in very well after a couple of week. Everybody is very friendly. When I leave my husband there I feel content knowing they are looking after him and that means everything to me. The management inform us of what is going on.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We're happy to hear that your husband is receiving such great care and feels settled at Dormy House. It's wonderful to know that our team's care has given you peace of mind. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
The Team seemed to sensitively understand that it was a very different experience for me than what we had shared together previously. The Dormy House Team are proactive in their care for residents and not simply reactive! Every staff member seems to naturally offer support to residents and relatives. Even although they are busy with routine tasks. Their care and understanding are such a huge comfort to me on this difficult journey. Thank you Dormy House Team for everything you do.
Thank you for your positive review. We're delighted to hear that you were able to enjoy Valentine's Day with your husband. The team at Dormy House works hard to ensure that residents and their loved ones can spend these special moments together. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
The House is in very pleasant surrounding - semi rural. Plenty of car parking. Secure entrance leading into a reception area. No unpleasant smells. Pleasant decor. The staff are very pleasant and helpful to visitors and residents alike endeavouring to make everyone comfortable. The rooms are clean and pleasant. There were a variety of activities on offer. There was plenty of drinks and snacks on offer. The dining room was well presented there were choices on the menu and the food looked appealing.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Dormy House. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Made us feel very welcome. Biscuits and games provided for the children. The staff were lovely today.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so glad to hear you felt welcome at Dormy House, your family are a joy to host and we hope the little ones enjoyed the visit too! Our team will be very happy to hear your feedback.
Total transformation to the home since the new company took over. The staff and managers are so lovely and treat my mother with dignity and show genuine concern and care for her. I would not have her stay in any other care home as Dormy is the best.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, we're so glad you're pleased with the many changes we've made at Dormy House! We really appreciate your lovely praise of our team and the care and respect they show to our residents, they work very hard to provide the high standard of care our...
This is an amazing care home. Super clean. The staff are excellent. The food looks fantastic. A big effort has been made to run the care home. I hope to end up here. The staff are fantastic. Residents all look clean and cared for and I definitely would not move my mother-in-law anywhere else. The care home is fantastic it is like a hotel.
Thank you we really appreciate your thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that you've had such a positive experience at Dormy House and noticed the effort we put into maintaining a high standard of care and cleanliness as well as the delicious food our hospitality team serves. Your trust in...
My mother came to Dormy House for 2 weeks respite. She was looked after very well and though the staff were universally very kind and attentive. Her room was large, comfortable and spotless. It took a good week for her to adjust to life in a care home and the staff make great efforts to make her feel welcome. Many thanks.
Thank you so much for your review, we're thrilled to hear that your mother enjoyed her stay at Dormy House and our team's kindness and attentiveness left a lasting impression with her. We know it can be difficult for residents to adjust to life in a care home, even during a short stay, but we hope...
Wonderful care home with amazing, caring and loving nurses and staff. The home has been recently renovated and has a lovely large conservatory. The food is excellent with a very varied menu. The activities and entertainment are first class. Excellent care home all round!
Thank you for taking the time to share such fantastic feedback with us, we're so happy to hear that our lovely team have made such a great impression! We appreciate your praise of our activities and entertainment as well as our tasty food - our wellbeing team and hospitality team both work very...
Good facilities, friendly staff and first-class nurses.
Many thanks for your positive review. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team at Dormy House who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
The staff are very attentive and have built a great relationship with Dad.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it's a pleasure having Dad at Dormy House!
My stepmom's husband, my father, passed away during July. It was a difficult time to inform our stepmom who has vascular dementia. The care home ensured our stepmom was kept safe and secure and ensured her welfare was maintained at this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss, and we hope we can help to make things a little easier for your family during this difficult time. We really appreciate you sharing your feedback.
My mum is looked after really well, they are meeting all her complex needs. She is very happy living at Dormy House. I feel they have improved the home in all areas. I've recently recommended the home to others who are looking for places for their loved ones.
Thank you so much for your review, we're delighted that Mum is happy at Dormy House! Our team really appreciate your feedback and recommendations.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 July 2024Requires 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
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News (58) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

Originally from the Philippines, I am a nurse by profession and I’ve been working in the care sector for more that 20 years, since moving to the UK. I continually try to enhance my knowledge and skills as a nurse. As a Home Manager, it allows me to make a difference across the wider community.
I was part of an NHS pilot project designed to reduce hospital admissions, not just in residential care but for any elderly person at home. It was a fascinating project, and I am proud to have been at the forefront of this initiative.
What truly resonates with me is the personal connection I foster with the residents. I prioritise spending meaningful time with them, integrating myself as a familiar presence rather than just an authority figure, and ensuring their comfort and well-being. I sit next to them and find the time to check the whole home’s environment and work closely with my wonderful team here at Dormy. For me, caregiving is a heartfelt commitment to providing the level of care I would want for my own family.
Drawing from my upbringing in the Philippines, where intergenerational living is customary, I approach each resident as a cherished member of my own family, overseeing every aspect of their care with meticulous attention.
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