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Clare Hall is a homely, intimate home with 43 single rooms and 4 rooms specifically designed for couples, 26 of these rooms have en suite toilet...
Care Provided by Clare Hall Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 57 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fee rates are provided as a guide only. Actual fees are dependant on an individual's needs, type of accommodation provided and level of care required.
Our fees are exclusive of funded nursing care (FNC).
We are very happy to provide a quotation upon request. We are able to offer assistance with navigating the various options available around paying for care.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Clare Hall Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Clare Hall 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
- Cherry Garden Properties Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsty Atkins (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome to visit anytime. They are however, requested to contact the Admin Team to book for visiting time. The home encourage visitors to do their Lateral flow Test before visiting if they can - this is to help them control the possible spread of Covid-19 in the Home.
Parking
- Parking on-site
Clare Hall Nursing Home Reviews (54)
Clare Hall Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.593) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clare Hall Nursing Home has 54 reviews.
The staff couldn't do enough to help me and I am very grateful.
Thank you for your feedback and kind words, We will continue to do our best to provide the best care to our residents.
The staff here helped me/the family with all questions/queries we have had through the process of sorting 24/7 care. I am always made welcome to visit now Covid restrictions have been lifted.
What a lovely day the Jubilee garden party was. Staff organised a day where all the family were welcome to join their loved ones.
Thank you.
Dear J B, thank you for your feedback and kind words; and thank you for joining us during our Jubilee garden party - our staff have put lots of effort to ensure all our residents and their loved ones will have a great time. We look forward to welcoming you on your visits and if there's anything else we can do to make things better - please let us know. Take care and keep well.
As set out in ratings - everything is good.
Dear L L, thank you for your feedback. We take delight and are really grateful that the hard work of our staff are being recognised and appreciated, especially during these challenging times. We operate on an open-door policy hence if there's anything else we can do for your loved one - please let us know. Take care and keep well.
My husband is treated with respect and staff are there to give support when needed. Activities are provided every day for residents.
Thank you for your feedback and kind words, we will endeavour to continue to provide the best care not only to our residents but to their loved ones as well. It is always a delight to see you around. Take care and keep well.
Very good experience. Perfect staff.
Thank you for your kind words and we are glad that you're having a good experience here at Clare Hall. We always strive to provide the best care and service to all our residents and their families. If there's anything else we can do for you, please let us know. We wish you well.
Visited Mum, who at 95 has slight dementia, but is well cared for, and we visited on a hot sunny day, so the helpful staff quickly placed Mum in a wheelchair, so we could enjoy the garden. The care she received dipped a little with staff shortages, and Covid pressures, which is understandable, but in the last few months resourcing has improved significantly, and new staff seem very respectful, adding to an already competent staff. If I had written this 6 months ago, the score would have been good, and a little wary of it dipping further, but now I say it is again excellent.
Thank you very much for your kind words and your great support for Clare Hall as it transitioned with all the challenges and changes in the last few months. We will continue to endeavour to provide the best care for your mum and for all our residents. Take care and best wishes.
During these years she always received the best possible care. All of the staff have been friendly, kind and considerate to both her and myself.
Thank you for your kind words Stuart G! We at Clare Hall Nursing Home strive to provide the best care for our residents and their families. All the staff are honoured to have had the chance to care for your wife and we are glad to know that she had great times here at Clare Hall. We wish you well.
My grandmother passed away on the 5th October 2021 and I came to collect her belongings the following day and expressed I wanted to sort these myself and told me this was okay. When I arrived I found her items just dumped in black bags in reception.
Thank you for your review. We regret that you feel this way. Since you have raised your concerns, we have responded and investigated this accordingly and provided you with a full and prompt response. We have acknowledged some of the shortcomings in this particular situation and have learned...
My Nan has been staying at this home for a fair few months now. At first, it seemed nice, well looked after and catered for. But that soon went downhill very quickly. My Nan has taken a dive with her health, not just because of the COVID-19 but because of the lack of care that she has received. I know that this review I am posting will probably be taken down because they don't like the outcome of my remarks, but nevertheless, she has been left without any fluid chart or paperwork about the falls that she has had. They tell us that they have given her the care that she needs but has still not been fed for a week or fluids for a few days. They have not been creaming her as they should be twice a week or given any other supplements for her food intake. If this is happening to her I worry for the other residents in their care. I have worked in a nursing home for years. I know what they are supposed to do and this is not it. What they are doing is dangerous.
We regret that you are using this review platform to express your feelings of discontent. It is very unfortunate that your nan contracted Covid-19 and did not tolerate her usual diet and fluid intake. This particular matter was looked at by the local safeguarding team, who - at the outset -...
I felt most happy and content in this place.
Thank you so much for giving us an outstanding rating and we are pleased to hear that you felt happy and content at our home. We will pass on your praise to our staff and hope all is working out for the best.
We are so grateful for the care and kindness of all the staff at Clare Hall. I would highly recommend it to anyone. My mother's room was spacious, light and nicely furnished. Everywhere, both rooms and public spaces, are clean and attractive - homely too. We felt confident that she was safe and well cared for at Clare Hall.
Thank you for taking the time to post such a positive review of Clare Hall. Most importantly, we are so pleased that you feel that the care we provided Mum with was highly satisfactory. Thank you again.
I feel like Clare Hall is an excellent facility. Staff are always positive - willing to provide additional support and feedback. It is a very personable environment. Clean and homely.
Thank you very much for taking the time posting such a positive review. We are pleased to hear that you're very satisfied with Clare Hall's staff and environment. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better.
I can't praise Clare Hall enough. All levels of the staff team show empathy, patience, kindness and understanding with my mother who has dementia. Staff are always happy which reflects on mum as they always appear to have a good rapport between them. There's a wide range of activities, handicrafts, quizzes, music etc, coffee mornings and opportunities to go to coffee mornings at the village hall or church. Mum rarely joins in but it is satisfying to know the option is there. There's a varied menu and meals are well presented and appetising with a variety of vegetables. I am always informed of any changes or concerns in mum's health and well-being etc. We are both very happy.
The staff of Clare Hall do a wonderful job of looking after my mother who remains very happy and settled. I am glad she now spends more time in the middle lounge and joins in with the well-planned activities. The Christmas party was very enjoyable with excellent food.
Thank you very much for taking the time posting such a positive review. We are pleased to hear that the Christmas party was very enjoyable. Our Chef did go out of his way putting on a good spread. Thank you again and please do let us know if there is anything we can do better.
Staff are welcoming and help and support family when it's needed. You can have a chat and laugh with them to lighten the mood.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a positive review. We will take on board the areas that haven't received the rating we expect. Please do let us know if there is anything else we can do better.
The family was kept up to date on her progress and felt comfortable coming and going any time of the day or night.
Thank you very much for taking the time posting such a positive review. We are so pleased to hear that we have made a meaningful contribution to you, your family and most importantly, your mum, which was a difficult time for you all.
My mum was in the care home for respite following a broken leg. She was on the pathway between hospital and home. The nursing home is brilliant for my mum's needs. The only problem I have is mum can never do her books as she cannot reach them on the locker.
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit such a positive review. It is much appreciated and your kind comments will be shared with our staff. We have taken your comments on board re: locker and will make sure this will not be an issue going forward.
My 93-year-old mother stayed for the first time for 2 weeks respite care at Clare Hall and really enjoyed it. She liked spending time with other residents and joining in the activities. Everyone made her feel welcome. Also, I found the management to be efficient and accommodating. Their friendly professionalism was appreciated when organising her stay. My mother will look forward to her next respite break there in the knowledge that she will be well looked after.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a positive review. We are delighted that your mum has enjoyed her respite stay and we are looking forward to welcoming mum back. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do to meet mum's care needs even better.
My daughter and I are very happy with the level of care my husband receives at Clare Hall. The staff are very kind and attentive and fully aware of all his needs. There might be the odd minor hiccup now and again but this would be the case in any care home. I would not hesitate to recommend Clare Hall to others, indeed I have done so. What I particularly like is that Clare Hall does not just care for residents in terms of their personal well being, it also offers a wide and varied programme of activities so that residents are both stimulated and entertained.
Thank you so much for your very kind comments, which will be shared with the wider team. We are very pleased to hear that your husband has settled in well. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better.
The grounds are always beautifully kept and very colourful.
The food is quite nice and you have a good choice, always very hot.
Thank you so much for your positive review. Your kind words will be shared with the wider team. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do better.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 August 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Nov 2019Recipient: Clare Hall Nursing Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (5)

Kirsty started in December 2020 as an Activities Co-Ordinator and has had various job roles at Clare Hall throughout her employment.
Her career in Health & Social Care began in 2011 when she became a Care Assistant, and her passion and dedication have continued to grow ever since.
Kirsty completed her Level 5 in Health and Social Care in Spring 2024 and then became a Registered Home Manager in Autumn 2024.

Karen joined our team in 2020 as a senior administrator, in 2025 she became group senior administrator, assisting the group business and compliance manager, overseeing the four homes in the group.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys watching rugby and is secretary to a local carnival club and likes to keep busy.

Sarah joined our team in 2017 as one of the home's administrators, looking after the HR and residents' admin paperwork, meeting and greeting visitors to the home.
Outside of work, Sarah has a passion for donkeys and tries to visit the donkey sanctuary in Sidmouth as often as she can.

Hello, my name is Isaac, and I am the Social and Wellbeing Lead at Clare Hall Nursing Home. I have over a decade of experience working in healthcare across both the public and private sectors, in a variety of patient-facing and back-office roles.
I am passionate about people and about ensuring that we not only meet, but exceed, the expectations of our residents and their families. Having worked in healthcare for many years, I strongly believe that learning and development are essential, and I am always focused on continuous improvement in every aspect of my work and environment.
My role allows me to manage the wellbeing team’s social media and back-office responsibilities, while also being actively involved in events and meaningful, person-centred interactions with our residents.

Jon joined our team in 2022 as a maintenance officer. He maintains all equipment at Clare Hall to the highest standard as required. He is also responsible for the home's plumbing, electrics, general building duties, decorating and day-to-day maintenance, dealing with emergencies when needed.
Outside of work, Jon enjoys going to the theatre, walking his dogs and has a keen interest in electronics.
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