
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.
Since my lovely mum has lived at Dormy House, I have had peace of mind. She is very comfortable and happy and is very well looked after 24/7. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for Mum at this stage in her life.
Thank you very much for your kind words and taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your mum is receiving and that it has given you peace of mind. You feedback has been shared with the team.
The staff are all very helpful and all aware of Mum's needs. The food is very good. The standard of care my mum receives is of a high calibre and cannot be faulted.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Richard. All comments will be passed on to the team including our chef! Your mum is a joy to have with us at Dormy House. Thank you again for your positive review.
I have been extremely impressed with the care and attention shown by all the staff at Dormy House. Nothing is too much trouble. She has been a resident for a month or so, but we are suitably impressed.
Thank you very much for your kind words, David. Nothing will stop us from delivering outstanding person-centred care for our residents at Dormy House. The team join me in thanking you for your positive comments.
The home has been great. The staff are all very helpful and patient and always keep me informed about any changes regarding the resident. We were even allowed to bring in Weasley, the pet guinea pig.
Thank you for your words of kindness, Oliver, very much appreciated. Your lovely comments will be passed on to the team and thank you again for the review. Look forward to Weasley’s next visit!
Many activities are organised at my grandfather's home which helps massively to keep him motivated and active. The care is extremely high and all carers and staff always have a smile on their faces.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, Kieran! We're happy to hear that your grandfather is receiving such great care and activities at Dormy House. Your kind comments will be passed on to the whole team, they will be so pleased to hear that their care exceeds your families' expectations.
Very good facilities. The carers are very good.
On behalf of the Dormy House team, we would like to thank you for your wonderful feedback. Thank you again for your review.
I cannot thank the carers, nurses and management of Dormy House enough. Times have not been easy for them with Covid, the love, care and dignity given to my wife are outstanding. I am forever in their debt. The lead clinical nurse is an angel.
Thank you very much for your kind words, Jeremia. Nothing will stop us from delivering outstanding care for our residents at Dormy House and your wife is a joy to care for. I will pass your wonderful comments on to the team.
My mother has been a resident at Dormy House Care Home for twelve years or so. I have peace of mind knowing she is in such safe and caring hands. The staff go above and beyond. I am constantly blown away with how thoughtful the Dormy House team are; from little touches like making sure Mum’s hair and nails look nice to arranging a range of activities to keep her entertained and put a smile on her face. The past year and a half have been hard on us all but knowing Mum was safe and being cared for so well was very comforting. Can’t thank the Dormy House team enough for everything they do.
The staff have always been so nice to Mum and the effort they went to for Mum's birthday during lockdown brought a tear to my eye. Mum likes helping the hairdresser and sometimes gets involved in the many activities.
She has settled down and in general, seems happy.
Mum was admitted to Dormy House following discharge from hospital. Mum was treated very well, washed and dressed every day and encouraged to sit in the chair. Initially, we found arranging visits frustrating as there was some confusion between staff over the amount of time Mum had to isolate for. Visits were restricted which although we understood, found hard as Mum struggled to communicate with anyone and was most responsive to immediate family. Mum passed away at Dormy and was treated with care and dignity. During her last days, we were allowed to visit as much as we wished and treated sympathetically by the amazing nursing team.
My mum moved to Dormy House in February from another care home after my father suddenly passed away. The staff have been amazing, helping her to settle in and be comfortable with her new surroundings. Mum suffers with Parkinson’s and other complications, meaning she is in a wheelchair and unable to feed, dress or care for herself now. The staff are always smiling and joking with Mum and she is so much happier than in the other home. It’s lovely to see her smiling every time I walk through the door.
On visiting my mother although her condition is worsening it is to do with her age and health. The care she receives here is excellent. I have found dealing with management and reception easy and productive. The doctor provided at times was caring and excellent. Will happily recommend,
Good nursing care.
My grandmother was a resident of Dormy House for several years and Dormy have been really supportive throughout, they communicate really well especially through such difficult lockdowns. The nursing staff are fabulous, they are attentive and are always on hand to provide any information. Credit to the activities team, they are great and provide a constant stream of entertainment and fun for residents. As well as allowing us to see Gran via Skype!
My aunt often said that she felt she was staying in a five-star hotel because of the food, care and ambience. She felt she was surrounded by friends rather than carers. It was always so lovely to visit her and meet the staff who gave us such a warm welcome.
Dormy House is very welcoming. The staff are always friendly and approachable. When visiting dad, he always looks clean and settled. Because of COVID, a member of staff stays in the room and is happy to answer any questions about dad's general health and well-being. Dormy house are very encouraging about visits and keeps relatives updated with Emails and Newsletters. They sent me some photos of dad celebrating his birthday during lockdown, which was lovely and very much appreciated. I have no complaints about the staff and facilities and am grateful for their dedication and caring nature.
My mother was due to go into Dormy House straight from a hospital stay. She was going for an interim stay whilst a transfer to a local care home near to me in Cheshire was completed. The communication was fantastic, the staff had called me on a number of times to ask me for information on my Mother to gain good background knowledge, he was very kind and thoughtful in his wordings. Going by my calls with him I would have liked my Mother to of gone there. It was a shame I never got to meet him as I feel he is like a friend we had some good chats.
My mother was a resident of Dormy House from August 2019 until January 2021. Mum was not the easiest recipient of a care home but she did acknowledge that Dormy was excellent. From the start, there was a very extensive programme of events and trips out which she loved. As the Covid pandemic happened times were extremely difficult but Dormy did their utmost to keep us involved in what was happening. Obviously, they had to sort technology and explain to residents the reason for the technology which was not the easiest of jobs. They also arranged a zoom call very early on in the lockdown (April 2020) to enable us to celebrate her 100th birthday. All of the staff were very caring and somehow they succeeded in keeping the home safe and free of Covid (which was no mean feat). Anytime we wanted to speak with Mum it was facilitated asap Mum died in January 2021 - just old age - and all staff were very caring and supportive through that difficult time. Thanks everyone.
Very nervous about going into a care home but with the attention given I am now very happy.
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
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- 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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