Dussindale Park Care Home

26 Mary Chapman Close, Dussindale, Norwich NR7 0UD
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Dussindale Park Care Home is a fifty-capacity Countrywide Care Homes accommodation located in Norwich, suited to a wide range of elderly care and nursing needs.

The majority of rooms are en-suite and carers look to ensure that privacy and dignity of residents is always respected, while being available round-the-clock for any issues.

Respite, convalescent and palliative care are all available from Dussindale, which looks to support community needs in any way its carers' expertise enables.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1331
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1476

Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Dussindale Park Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Adina Radu (Care Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (58)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • No restriction on visiting hours.

Parking

  • On site parking available.

Dussindale Park Care Home Reviews (70)

9.7

Dussindale Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dussindale Park Care Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from Anthony S (Husband of Resident) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife dislikes being here, owing to the circumstances she cannot be at home, as I am sure you can understand. I, her husband, will complete/rate it as I find it.
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Review from Teresa W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Dussindale since coming out of hospital in March this year. We needed somewhere where she could receive good quality nursing care as we couldn't manage the situation at home. I visited the home and met the manager who was very friendly, open and stated that wound care was one of the
things they had good success with. This immediately made me feel this was the right place for Mum.
She is in a bright and cheerful room which she loves. All the staff are lovely people, nothing is too much trouble. The nursing staff have a great deal of experience and always answer questions or find out information. Our special thanks to the manager who goes out of her way to make sure the residents have everything they need and all their needs are met. In the eight years she has been there she has turned the home into a Good CQC rating and this is evident when you visit the home. We really feel Mum has a much better chance of recovery being under the excellent care at Dussindale Park.
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Review from Debbie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was suffering in the hospital as it was very noisy and short-staffed. He was 92 years old and put on palliative care. With the help of one member of staff liaising with the manager, Dad was quickly moved to a lovely sunny room for his last days. The manager and her team were outstanding -
very caring, supportive, friendly and gentle with Dad. Always respectful, and they always consulted me and my brother on our wishes, explaining everything and being very responsive to requests. The best ending for Dad!; dignity, peace and care. Special thanks to the manager and her team.
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Review from Anne R (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a daughter of a resident who lives in Scotland, I have been totally reliant on the team at Dussindale Park Care Home to ensure Mum received the care and attention she needed. The last two years have been remarkably challenging for anyone working or having a relative in the care sector but the team
at Dussindale have not only coped but excelled in what they have achieved. Every department member from the gardener, maintenance, laundry, housekeeping and catering has contributed to the well-being of my mum, who has loved the engagement and conversation she has had over and above the exemplary nursing and care she has received. Over the pandemic, we had FaceTime calls facilitated by the reception/administrator, plus lots of calls and when restrictions were lifted I have been able to visit in person many times and enjoyed sitting in the beautiful gardens with Mum. I am equally grateful for the care and attention I have received from the full team, including the night team. Thank you.
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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
From the moment my mother visited the care home to look around and ascertain her feelings about becoming a full-time resident, it has been a wonderful experience for me and my sister. We step into the reception and are always greeted by wonderful caring staff who create a fabulous ambience throughout
the home. Nothing is ever too much trouble for any of the staff (regardless of what position they hold). Everyone is helpful 100%, when my mother has health concerns they are always actioned so reassuringly to both myself, my sister and mother. We truly feel we are experiencing care of the highest standard at Dussindale Park Care Home.
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Review from Lee B (Son of Resident) published on 13 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are warm and friendly, the care is first class. When choosing a home for my mother, I visited several homes and this one was by far the best. I know Mum took time to settle in, but she quickly realised she was safe, cared for and well looked after.
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Review from Judith A (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident since October 2021. It's been very hard for us as she has late-stage dementia but the care and kindness the staff are giving Mum has helped enormously. All the staff genuinely seem to care and if we are worried about Mum they find the time to reassure us. The home is extremely
clean and the food is very good. I would not hesitate in recommending Dussindale Park. Our thanks to all the staff for your care and compassion.
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Review from Anne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff genuinely cared and were concerned for Dad's welfare. This is a huge reassurance as I live in the next county. Dad has settled really well which is aided by the staff's attitude, friendliness and compassion. He is treated with dignity, respect and his wish for quiet at times is acknowledged
but he is given time to talk when he wants to. Many thanks to all the staff, I really appreciate all you do.
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Review from Andrew L (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is hard to nominate individuals for special mention as all members of staff, that I have interacted with, treat my father with care and dignity.
I would not have wanted to place my father in a nursing care home but due to his deteriorating condition, his needs were considered palliative and beyond
our ability to cope.
He is looked after well and, despite the last year of Covid restrictions, making visiting very difficult, the staff keep us informed of his needs and condition.
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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 14 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dussindale has been extremely caring with my husband, treating him with care and respect whilst doing a difficult job. I can find no fault at all. Thank you all so much.
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Review from D D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are friendly and very caring people. Always happy to help when help is needed. Mother-in-law is made to feel at home at all times. Rooms kept clean and tidy at all times!
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Review from D P (Husband of Resident) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My comments in this review reflect that the home has been under covid-19 restrictions since March 2019. During this period Dussindale has had a few outbreaks of the virus and sadly lost some residents, as expected morale amongst the residents is reflective of isolation, they have had to endure which
is fairly low. Dussindale does have a high turnover of carers subsequently the level of care does fluctuate, the workload is very demanding and unfortunately one or two of the most experienced and senior carers have left. At the moment the home has a high percentage of young carers; some of whom are indifferent and lack empathy with residents. These could be reasons for workloads or lack of experience. This could be mitigated by having senior carers daily on each floor. The level of care over weekends is noticeably different to that during the week, everything seems to take that much longer to complete, this could be due to staffing levels or poor supervision. The management work extremely hard under difficult conditions to maintain standards, they have been extremely diligent in keeping the home and the residents safe and secure.
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Review from Gillian C (Wife of Resident) published on 9 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband is looked after extremely well here and deals with his sometimes odd behaviour well and are very patient with him. Staff always helpful and understanding even in times of stress. Food good, accommodation clean and large enough so the room doesn't feel just like a bedroom.
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Review from Michael E (Son of Resident) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find that the home is always clean and tidy, and the staff are always friendly and very helpful.
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Review from Benjamin W (Son of Resident) published on 24 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Dussindale Park Care Home for 6 weeks following a major stroke in October 2020. She has settled in well and has a very nice spacious room on the ground floor. She is being very well looked after by all the nurses and seems happy with the care and attention she is getting. The nurses
are all very kind and helpful and she likes them all. They are pleased with her progress and are encouraging her to eat and drink more orally. It will be good when she can have speech therapy and physiotherapy. Hopefully, this will be possible soon as had to be stopped during the pandemic. I am happy that she is in a nice home where the staff are genuinely interested in helping my mother towards recovery. It is so good that visits are allowed and I hope that soon I will be able to visit my mother every day.
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Review from Christine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was welcomed by a carer who put me through the procedure of the lateral covid test. I returned to my car and she told me to go inside for the result when it was ready. She was very friendly and efficient. Another lovely carer told me my mother was ready for me to see her. Mum had even had her hair
trimmed for my visits. I was taken with mum to a lounge and when the 30 minutes was up the carer came in and walked me back to the reception area then looked after mum taking her back to her room. I cannot fault my visit.
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Review from Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Unfortunately last May my mother required 24/7 care, which I couldn’t provide myself, so a place at Dussindale Park was found and since then me and my brother have been able to see her regularly with window visits, which was great as it was confusing for her at times but the staff have been very helpful
and caring towards her. All staff are very welcoming and the care provided has been good. I have been able to see her every week with a few exceptions when positive testing occurred but regular phone calls have been great with staff happy to take the time to take her the phone.
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Review from Kaylee A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely clean friendly home. The staff are friendly, helpful and happy to help, answer any questions. Management are warm helpful and approachable, happy to help you with any concerns. So happy we found this home for our family member.
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Review from Helen D (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff friendly. Clean environment. Service users well cared for. Management and deputy are extremely helpful. Would not want my family member moved from this facility.
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Review from F B (Niece of Resident) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first difficult meeting with the manager and my aunt in hospital where she was shown respect and kindness while very distraught at the thought of going into a home. She has been treated with kindness by all members of staff who often put their heads round the door to say hello. They have done
all they can to settle my aunt, who has not always played ball with them. Her room is nice and the food good. This is a very well run care home.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.705)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10 for Dussindale Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.705 for Dussindale Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (102 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 139 Ratings = 4.705
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dussindale Park Care Home is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Jul 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Adina

Adina Radu

Job Title: Home Manager

Hello, my name is Adina and I have been serving as the Manager at Dussindale Park Nursing Home for the past six years.


In this role, I oversee the daily operations, ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of care and support. My responsibilities include managing staff, coordinating with healthcare professionals, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for both residents and staff, fostering a community where everyone feels valued and respected.

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