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The home has a tranquil feel and is furnished in a traditional style, ideal for inner calm while also being suited to adults with reduced mobility.
Residents are encouraged to be as active as they wish, with many interests and group sessions to enjoy as well as meals made professionally on-site.
Care Provided by Victoria House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 30 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
- 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
VVTV in communal areas to keep our residents safe
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Victoria House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Victoria House 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
- Care Homes UK Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Prime(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
Visiting
- The home observe a protected meal times policy and would ask if possible visiting is outside of meal times where possible. CCTV Privacy Notice for Care Homes CCTV Use in The Care Home The team use CCTV in care homes to help keep residents, visitors and staff safe, and to maintain the security of the buildings. Cameras are located only in communal areas, entrances, and external spaces. They do not use CCTV in private areas such as bedrooms, bathrooms or toilets. Why The Home Use CCTV They use CCTV for: • Safety and security • Safeguarding and incident investigation • Crime prevention and building protection Lawful Basis for Processing The home process CCTV images under the lawful basis of legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR). The legitimate interest is to ensure the safety of residents, visitors and staff, and to protect the premises. What The Home Record CCTV captures video images only. They do not use audio recording or facial recognition technology. How Long The Home Keep Footage Footage is retained for 30–60 days, unless required for an investigation or legal purpose. Who Can See the Footage Access is strictly limited to authorised staff. All access is logged and monitored. Footage is not shared unless required by law or for safeguarding purposes. Your Rights Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: • Request access to CCTV images of yourself • Request correction or deletion where appropriate • Raise concerns about how your data is used Contact The Team If you have questions about CCTV or how your data is used, please contact: Data Controller: Steve Smith Regional Manager Care Homes UK Email: steve.smith@care-homesuk.co.uk
Parking
- Free parking onsite
Victoria House Reviews (67)
Victoria House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.855) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Victoria House has 67 reviews.
The care and love that my mother in law receives from the staff at this care home is exemplary. We could not ask for more and we definitely could not nurse her as well at home. We really appreciate everything that is done for her to keep her safe, well and happy in her final years.
I live in Dubai and it brings me great comfort to know my grandmother is so well looked after. Before moving to Victoria House, she was depressed, highly vulnerable and isolated. Now she is safe, interacts with others and generally her well being has improved. The staff treat residents like family and never make you feel unwelcome when you visit, always making time to update you even though they are clearly busy. Victoria House is always clean and never smells, which is something, unfortunately, that happens at other care homes I have visited. The staff have so much positive energy. It really is a great place for my grandma to live and I can't thank the staff enough for all the do for my grandma in my absence.
Victoria House team are very special from carers, kitchen, tea ladies, managers and owners all make the residents happy to be there. The looks given from them to the carers are full of admiration and respect. Games, music and laughter between both and the same attention given to visitors. Lots of homes get bad attention which is upsetting. But not ALL homes are the same. Victoria House to my family are simply the best
I know a lot of nursing and residential homes get a lot of bad press, but my review of Victoria House and the staff means so much to me, as I entrust my mum into their care, I have no doubts about leaving her, as I know the staff from watching and listening to how they treat them with kindness, dignity and respect, but mostly as a person who matters to each of the staff.
I can't praise them enough.
Truly supportive.
My husband was transferred from a care home (now requiring nursing care) mid-April. He is well cared for and content. The care and kindness cannot be faulted. I feel completely happy when I leave him in their care. I visit most days and everyone has made us as a family very welcome.
All the team go out of their way to make visitors welcome. They show care and compassion for residents way above providing the basic care they need. The team make the effort to really get to know the residents and treat them as individuals with dignity. They provide a wide range of activities to suit all residents and keep them stimulated. The home really is a home for the residents.
I have nothing but praise for the staff at Victoria House and their devotion to the residents in their care, sometimes in trying circumstances. It gives me great comfort to know my mother is safe and cared for with love, respect and humour and that I can visit at any time. I would not hesitate to recommend this care home to anyone who asked my opinion.
Caring, clean, happy people and staff make this place a home so you are a person, not a number.
I find that all the residents are treated the same. They are clean and drinks are served plentifully. All the staff and management treat all the residents like they are their own family. They are all friendly and approachable. I applaud them for how well the home is run.
The manager and the staff are brilliant with my dad and I couldn't ask for more they are really caring and go the extra mile, the home is clean and tidy and the food is really good, I am always made welcome when I visit. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for somewhere nice and friendly.
Brilliant care is given to my husband and all of us could not ask for more. The staff were so loving and caring they did everything we requested and more we were treated like family. We were so relieved to get this care for my husband that it was making me ill and they let me stay with as much as I needed cannot praise them enough. Just being able to spend precious time all together was amazing the staff were on hand but never took over they even gave us food and drinks whenever we asked. Cannot praise them enough.
My dad was taken into Victoria House for end of life care. The team were amazing and catered for his every need. We as a family were well looked after and made to feel welcome. The staff are caring and attentive. The support provided by the team made a really difficult time as comfortable as possible for both my dad and my family. We cannot praise them all enough for the amazing job they do.
My mum was a resident of Victoria House Ryhill for 4 1/2 years after she suffered a stroke which had left her with lots of problems. The care and love that all the staff showed my mum and all the family has been so, so wonderful. We are all forever grateful and couldn't have got through the difficult times that my mum went through. On the last few weeks of mums life, the care my mum was given was just so loving and nothing was too much trouble, she got everything anyone could have asked for. On the day my mum passed away the compassion we were all shown and the personal care and love we were shown was so lovely they couldn't do enough for each of us. It was made a special time for us as a family, will never forget. Thank you all, from a family who will never forget your kindness and love.
I now attend as a visitor for a coffee morning help weekly, for friends of Victoria House. We all have someone who was a resident and has now passed away. The home is a wonderful place to visit and I wouldn't hesitate in placing a family member in this home. I recommend Victoria House to everyone who may need their help.
We had to find accommodation for my mother as the home she was in was closing down. We rang Victoria House and viewed it the day after, within days everything was arranged for mum to move in. No hassle or grief for us as the management and staff arranged everything. It all went smoothly. My mum has had a severe stroke and can do nothing for herself. She has settled in very well and is looked after brilliantly. She is always clean, smart and tidy and always has company. The staff are always in attendance and show care and attention to residents and visitors alike. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
I would personally like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and excellent care provided. The sensitivity and support of your fine staff has helped us through a difficult time. I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to everyone concerned.
My family are very happy with Victoria House we did not think we would get such a lovely caring home for our mum but we have never had anything to complain about. Mum has been looked after in the most caring way by all the staff.
Victoria House has a warm, friendly welcoming atmosphere. Staff are fantastic always available to help and care for my mum. They are committed and patient with her, nothing is too much trouble. Lots of activities to join in with for both residents and visitors. I would gladly recommend Victoria House to others.
This home is excellent, it provided such excellent care for my mum, and at her death she was treated with such love and care and dignity, which made the whole process so much nicer for us to deal with. The home was home from home, and it was easy to visit mum there with her new family and I became a daughter once again not a carer, mum was mum again not someone I had to do everything for. After mum passed away the home provided such support and helping the grieving process which made my life so much more bearable. The love and care provided to all friends and family on the day of the funeral was outstanding. Since then I still attend the coffee morning for relatives where the love, care and friendship is still given by those who know me. You are made so welcome and treated with so much care, very professional outstanding home.
My mother spent the last few months of her life in Victoria House, they are a superb organisation providing excellent care in lovely surroundings. Since mums death both myself and my wife visit in a regular basis. In September I ran the Great North run to raise funds in order to give something back to the wonderful staff at Victoria House.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (2)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Victoria House
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Victoria House
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