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Care Provided by Westcott House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Exact weekly fees will depend on each resident's care requirements
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Westcott House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
Owner
- Y & M Care Westcott Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lakshmi Radhamaniamma Chandrabhanu(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (57)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (49)
Parking
- There is plenty of parking for visitors.
Westcott House Nursing Home Reviews (21)
Westcott House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Westcott House Nursing Home has 21 reviews.
Staff always helpful, friendly. Good care to my sister. Thanks very much. I know she has a lot of needs. Thanks for looking after her.
Thank you for such lovely feedback and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Westcott House seems to be a lovely caring home everyone is very friendly and helpful. I have not been coming long but am very happy with how my brother has been looked after.
Thank you for your helpful and positive review and we are pleased to hear that you are made to feel welcome when you visit and that you are happy with the care we provide for your brother.
Every time I visit my aunt (Monica) I see the dedication and kindness of all the staff team here. I can see that she is safe and beautifully looked after and always has a smile on her face. Today a male staff member made me a pot of coffee, which was so kind.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review. We are happy that you feel your aunt is well-cared for at Westcott House.
Dad came to Westcott House after a spell in hospital. He settled in well after the first couple of weeks and now is happy with the staff (who are very kind and friendly). There are lots of activities provided - we went for a lovely trip to a garden centre last month which I joined too. Although Dad has a lot of pain, the nurses keep him as comfortable as possible (he has a button he can press to call someone if need be).
Many thanks for your positive review. It is good to hear that both you and your father are happy with the care he receives at Westcott House.
Truly wonderful setting with loving staff that treat your love one with the same level of love and care as you would if you could keep them at home. Watching your love one slowly be consumed by dementia causing them to depend on others more and more each day is for all a traumatic and a distressing time in your life but at Westcott you are supported each day by the kindness, advice and knowledge shown to the families though routine visits and the many family events which take place throughout the year allowing for memories to be made. Thank you all
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review!. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
It's very friendly and welcoming home with great carers.
I feel very comfortable that Mum is well looked after. The staff try hard with activites, the food is prepared on site and families are encouraged to visit.
Thank you for your valuable feedback; it's very much appreciated.
I have 3 relatives at Westcott Nursing Home, my sister still remains. My relatives have all been treated with dignity. The staff are kind and caring. They all do an amazing job. Residents dietary needs are well catered for and the food is very good. Relatives are kept informed of any changes in residents health, appetite etc. I have always been contacted if one of my relatives required a doctors visit or medication. Management is very good, approachable and quick to implement any changes. No concerns. A great home.
Thank you so much for your kind comments; it really is very much appreciated.
I cannot fault the staff/management at Westcott in any way. Facilities, care of patients, support for all, and activities for patients.
Thank you for your positive comments. It's much appreciated.
Very good. Residents looked after. Kept very clean and tidy. Staff very helpful on all requirements. Information on residents all up to date.
Thank you for taking the time to review us; it's very much appreciated.
Care is excellent. Carers very kind and caring. Nursing excellent they are looking after his medical needs so well especially when he contracted pneumonia this month. Happy to listen and act is possible on all concerns. Very happy with all facilities, clean rooms and excellent food.
Thank you for your kind words; we are so happy to hear that you feel your relative is well taken care of and that you appreciate our staff, facilities and food.
Lovely, kind staff. Very clean setting.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience
My wife has been at Westcott House for over 2 years and I can say that I am very happy with the care that she is receiving. The manager is very supportive and always ready to help.
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience
Mum seems more settled now and always appears to get on well with all the staff who appreciate her banter. They speak fondly of her which is reassuring.
Your feedback will be so gratefully received by the team, thank you.
My partner has been resident for over 3 months and what I've seen at Westcott House is superb the home is well maintained , food, room's, facilities are excellent. I myself is made to be very welcomed, and treat me as one of them, also they are very family orientated. I couldn't ask for my partner to be in a better place. And would like to give one big thank you to staff who are brilliant. Thank you Westcott House.
Thank you for your very positive review - it is much appreciated and we are pleased to hear that you feel that your partner is is so well cared for.
Dad arrived at Westcott House in July 2025 after a lengthy stay in hospital. When he arrived he was very poorly, barely able to walk and very confused. He was made to feel very welcome by all staff and after a short period of time he really picked up. He gained weight, began to walk unaided and expressed his happiness at being in a sociable and mentally stimulated environment. I visit dad at different times of the day and he is normally involved in some sort of activity! I am always made to feel very welcome and any questions that I may have are always answered. I feel that Westcott House was the best thing to happen to dad. I am so relaxed knowing that he is looked after and cared for.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Westcott House. We are delighted to hear that your dad is content and that you are happy with the care we provide for him. We will also share your positive comments with our staff.
Westcott House nursing home is a very special place. I feel everyone works towards the same aim, the care and respect of each resident. Nothing is too much trouble. Friends and family are treated as part of the Westcott family, always addressed by name and made to feel very welcome. I have great admiration for the staff, caring is a job that needs dedication and a love for humanity.
Thank you so much for your very kind review - we will be sure to share it with the staff team who are always delighted to hear that residents and relatives alike are happy with their work and the overall experience at Westcott House Nursing Home - it is to us a very special place and its great to hear that you share that as well.
The staff are all extremely kind and hard working, and it feels very reassuring for my dad to be in their care. The home is a huge improvement since the new management took over.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are so grateful for this and I know that the team will be truly appreciative of your kind words. I will make sure these are relayed to them.
The staff and management have shown pure compassion and determination in providing my father with the care and support that her needs.
Thank you so much for your kind Feedback. We are very happy to see that our care and dedication is greatly appreciated.
I write few words, sum up - excellent!
Thank you so much for your kind Feedback. Much appreciated
Mum has been a resident of Westcott House for just over 7 months now. The staff are lovely; many of whom have worked there for a very long time and there is always a happy smile and a warm welcome. Since Mum has been there, she has put on some weight when we were struggling to get her to eat properly previously so she is extremely healthy and content now. There are plenty of activities to keep the residents engaged and interested and often when I visit, I get involved too which I really enjoy. This home is run very well and you never get the impression that staff don't want to be there but they are passionate about their roles looking after our relatives. I feel confident that Mum is receiving the very best care.
Thank you for your positive review; your kind words mean a lot to our team.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westcott House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Westcott House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Westcott House Nursing Home have?
There are 57 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Westcott House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Westcott House Nursing Home to the centre of Dorking?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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