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Care Provided by The Old Rectory
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 47 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact The Old Rectory 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kerry Dempsey(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visiting is anytime.
Parking
- Limited parking
The Old Rectory Reviews (32)
The Old Rectory has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.676) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Rectory has 32 reviews.
The most important thing to our family is that my mum is very happy living at the Old Rectory, she never has anything to complain about, loves the staff, the food and enjoys all the activities, which are numerous. Having been transferred from hospital to there last year during the lockdown and never seeing her old home again I expected at least some settling in problems but the staff were amazing, especially as I could have no input, due to covid. She got the love and family atmosphere that we could not give at the time. Words cannot express our thanks. Would recommend this home, without a doubt.
My late husband was a resident at the Old Rectory for only a short period of time. I was given a great deal of support and consideration, and the Care team were kind. The residents who were mobile seemed very happy, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. Lots of activities and entertainments for those who were able to ‘get around’, and the surroundings and outdoor areas felt ‘homely’. Due to the situation with my husband's health and the pandemic, he was unable to benefit from the facilities mentioned, and I cannot give a precise comment on the food and drink because he was on a restricted diet. However, it must be said that I was permitted to visit him twice a day at a time that was crucial to us both and difficult for the home and for that, I am especially thankful to the manager and also to her and the medical team at the care hjome who was all in full support in aiding me to get him home for his last few days.
My aunt received good care in her time at The Old Rectory. My family are very grateful to the staff for their sensitivity and compassion during her final days there, especially as we were unable to visit her.
I have been helping here for a very short space of time, however, the care provision, atmosphere, love and compassion felt as soon as you walk in the door is absolutely outstanding! There is no doubt in my mind that every single staff member cares deeply for their resident, from the cleaning staff right through to the owners and directors of the company, every single resident is treated with respect, love, fondness and dignity. I for one would highly recommend The Old Rectory to everyone. They are a pleasure to support and I absolutely love seeing how everyone smiles on a daily basis.
Although my father was in The Old Rectory nursing home for less than a week, he really enjoyed being there and was treated with loving respect and professional care.
Thank you for your kind comments.
The staff were very supportive to her and her needs and were always informing us as a family of changes to my mother's condition or if anything had happened.
I would like to take this moment to say a massive thank you to you all, I have worked in the care sector for 17 years and I know how hard it can be but to remind you that what you do has a massive impact, not just on your patients but the families also, so thank you.
With some trepidation, we brought my mother to The Old Rectory not knowing how she would adjust to living here having lived independently in her own flat for six years. We had no need to be concerned. My mother was made very welcome and immediately took to the activities that the home organised. Special mention should be made of the man who sings old favourites in the lounge - which is normally packed when it is his turn to appear. Altogether it has been a very smooth transition and we are now confident my mother will be happy here.
My Mother-in-law received excellent care at the Old Rectory Nursing home. Her care was delivered with compassion, dignity and loving care. We could not have wished for a better place for our mother. The nursing team delivered and managed her medication regime, she was comfortable and pain-free. The home has so many things to offer with a friendly, homely environment. They were an amazing team. Nothing was too much.
Always doing everything they could to keep my mother happy and comfortable. So often when I was approaching my mother's room, I could hear the care staff seeing to mum, how they were speaking to mum was so lovely. No wonder my mum was happy, even though she suffered sometimes they did their best to make sure she didn't.
We found this home to be great for mum, the carers love and cared for her right to the end. We couldn't have asked for more. If we had any problems I spoke to the manager and we came to an agreement to suit both sides which was great, although maybe not perfect. The level of care was very good.
The staff were all so amazing, making this feel like a real family home, we can't thank them enough, and will definitely be still popping in for a cuppa, when we are passing.
Thank you all so much again.
A brilliant home, with an outstanding atmosphere. Well done to you all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 June 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 20 Sep 2019Recipient: The Old Rectory
- 16 Nov 2018Recipient: The Old Rectory
- 08 Jun 2018Recipient: The Old Rectory
Meet the Team (2)

As of June 2020, Kerry Dempsey has taken on the role of Home Manager and Group Clinical Lead here at the Old Rectory Nursing Home and the Southern Healthcare group.
She is a Registered Mental Health Nurse and has worked in the NHS and social care sector for the past 30 years. She has experience in managing hospitals and care homes across the whole of the South West.
We are very excited to have her as a part of our team here, making use of her extensive knowledge of the care world as well as her bubbly self in and around the home.
Kerry is always welcome to any phone calls or emails if any relatives/friends would like to ever get in touch.

Sharon is the Home Administrator at The Old Rectory Nursing Home.
She has been working at the Old Rectory since 2023
Sharon will be on hand to assist with any inquiries, and will happily be your first point of call. Sharon works closely with all departments, staff, residents, families, and professionals to ensure the smooth running of the home.
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