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The home's services are ideal for the care needs of older people, as well as respite and adults with a physical disability.
At Solent Cliffs every individual receives a personal care plan and 24/7 access to carers, while all professional are well-versed on safety plans.
New refurbishments have gained five rooms looking onto the Isle of Wight/ Solent.
Care Provided by Solent Cliffs Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
If deemed eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC) contributions this amount will be deducted from the weekly room rates.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Solent Cliffs Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Solent Cliffs Nursing Home 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
- Beneva Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hayley Kramm (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Open visiting policy
Parking
- Parking onsite
Solent Cliffs Nursing Home Reviews (43)
Solent Cliffs Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.637) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Solent Cliffs Nursing Home has 43 reviews.
The home smells pleasant and it is clean.
The building is quite large and a little confusing at first. Limited space in rooms and corridors.
My mum went to Solent Cliffs as end of life. The manager and her staff were so caring as my mum would not settle as she wanted to be at home but the level of care she needed the home option was out of the equation. All nursing staff won my mum round and her 3 weeks there before she passed away we could not have wanted a better home for her.
The staff at Queensmead, are so so caring and attentive to all their clients and families. Nothing is too much for them, I don't have to worry about my fathers well-being, which helps to enjoy being there with him. The food is excellent, in that they have a varied choice and good portions. Also it's very clean, it feels like home from home in some ways. Excellent!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 June 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Beneva Care
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Beneva Care
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Beneva Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Solent Cliffs Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I began my career in care at the age of 18 at Solent Cliffs Nursing Home, where my passion for nursing first took root. I went on to train as a nurse at London South Bank University; once qualified, I gained valuable experience as a stroke nurse at King’s College Hospital. After two years in the fast-paced environment of a London hospital, I returned to the South and joined the cardiac intensive care team at Southampton University Hospital. I later returned to Solent Cliffs as a registered general nurse before stepping into my first managerial role at another nursing home, where I earned my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management. Following this, I worked at Beechwood, another Beneva home, where I progressed from RGN to clinical lead and eventually deputy manager. When the opportunity arose to return to Solent Cliffs as manager, I felt a strong calling to come back to the place where my journey began. I am deeply passionate about delivering person-centred care, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring all residents—regardless of age—can live with dignity and comfort. I also enjoy mentoring staff and promoting growth within the team. The home at Solent Cliffs benefits from a wide variety of experience and a rich, multicultural background, something I value deeply, as it brings diverse perspectives and strengthens the care they provide.
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