
Sowerby House has a fantastic team, and the ongoing improvements are noted by all relativesC S(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Myself and my family would not hesitate to recommend Sowerby House.J H(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Everything about the care given at Sowerby House must be celebrated. Thank you everyone.Linda O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Sowerby House has a fantastic team, and the ongoing improvements are noted by all relativesC S(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Myself and my family would not hesitate to recommend Sowerby House.J H(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Everything about the care given at Sowerby House must be celebrated. Thank you everyone.Linda O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Sowerby House has undergone significant improvements, not only to the environment but also new systems and working practices have been introduced to the home, resulting in higher standards of care for all residents.
Sowerby House is a beautiful, Edwardian property that has been converted into a modern residential care home for older people, located in scenic surroundings, on the outskirts of Thirsk.
The home is spacious with lots of communal areas for...
Care Provided by Sowerby House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 51 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
We would be happy to discuss our fees with you, please call the home for further funding information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sowerby House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sowerby 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- We Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie Adams (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)
Visiting
- Visiting allowed on an appointment-only basis.
Parking
- Parking available onsite.
Sowerby House Reviews (48)
Sowerby House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.276) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sowerby House has 48 reviews.
My uncle stayed for a short respite stay. It was very obvious how happy he was. The whole staff group were very friendly and always welcoming. The home was always clean and had a lovely family atmosphere. The manager was so kind and understanding, especially with all of our questions! Myself and my family would not hesitate to recommend Sowerby House.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is wonderful to hear how happy your uncle was during his stay with us and how friendly, kind and understanding all the team were. I will share your lovely comments with all the team.
I have been very pleased with the care my husband has received. I have been away a few days this month and have been very confident about his care. My only concerns are the ratio of staff to residents to be able to meet all needs.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Sowerby House. It is lovely to hear how pleased you are with the care and support your husband receives at the home and how confident you were about his care when you were away for a few days. We would like to assure you that the care and safety...
Very kind staff - they look after me well.
Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear how kind the staff are and how well you are looked after at Sowerby House. There is no better endorsement for a home than from someone who lives there!
My mother now has a stage 4 (highest on the scale) pressure sore that is tracking towards her spine. I have now been informed that due to the severity of the sore, it requires a vacuum pump to help it heal and Sowerby House does not have the necessary qualifications to maintain this equipment, so they have served my mother with 4 weeks' notice, meaning we now have to look for alternative care for my mother.
She is laid in a bed, 24/7 with a TV that has black horizontal lines across the screen. Some days she doesn't even recognize her own family, despite apparently having full capacity.
We are really sorry to hear about your experience. Sowerby House always puts the best interest of residents first. As you are aware your mum had a vulnerable area when she was admitted into the home and was being supported by the District Nurses to manage the wound, which then subsequently...
My husband has been in Sowerby House for 5 months, the first 2 weeks in isolation with no TV. Moved to a very small room, then to another room, his view out of his window is a large shed just a few feet away, not a good outlook. Only a few days ago I asked why hasn't he got a water jug? The reply was, we have more new residents and not enough to go around! I asked for a drinking cup as my husband had spilt his coffee yet again, the one they gave him was disgusting and well-chewed at the tip. I went and purchased 2 new ones along with a water jug. I also noticed there was a grey fleece on his bed, curiosity got the better of me and I pulled it back and discovered no duvet. Is this a shortage too? All bedding is so washed out I also bought some for my husband's room. Staff are overworked but still do a fantastic job in dire conditions. The owners need to spend some money on the property and make it look like a place you would want your family member to live in. The Hindu Gods ornaments need to go!
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for your comments. We know how difficult it is when your loved one moves into a care home and would like to reassure you that we have more than enough cups, bedding and other items needed for the comfort and benefit of all our residents and...
Staff are friendly when I call etc. Mum seems happy, though she has picked up on staff concerns about various things relating to the home. Mum seems happy, and carers look after her well. More contact about Mums stay and how she is doing would be good. Overall, happy with the care Mum is provided.
Kindly, Sowerby House Team.
At the time, my aunt lost her twin sister, the staff could not have been more thoughtful or kind.
The building is light, airy, clean and welcoming.
My aunt appreciated that her feedback is sometimes followed through - for example, fresh fruit is now much more available than in the past!
She does not always like the meals on offer and often opts for a baked potato instead. However, sometimes the cooks will provide her with a healthy salad alternative and this is much appreciated!
My aunt is very mentally alert and takes an active part in activities; she helps to write the quizzes and enjoys knitting and sewing things to fundraise at fetes etc.
Kindly,
Sowerby House Team.
I was very grateful to Sowerby House for taking my aunt at very short notice (one day!) for 5-weeks of respite care. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room had a good garden view, and the garden was nice. As a private client, I also recognize the price is very reasonable relative to other homes. My aunt was regularly plied with cups of tea. Staff all appeared to be knowledgeable about her welfare at any moment. My single regret was that staff did not take the initiative to take her out to the garden, but I understand that such initiative for desirable things may be difficult when there are so many necessary tasks to perform. The home took Covid security seriously, which was good to see.
Thank you very much for sharing your lovely experience with us. We are so glad that you were pleased with all the efforts put in by the team here at Sowerby House. We hope to continue to provide a positive experience for all our residents and their families at our home.
Kindly,
Sowerby House Team.
I cannot visit very often as I live 230 miles away and have been prevented by Covid restrictions for a lot of the last 18-months. Carers are always very pleasant, and my aunt speaks highly of most of them. They were very kind when she lost her twin sister in April this year. She is quite able in body and mind and appreciates being taken out for walks whenever possible. Her biggest gripe is the food. She only likes plain fare, so often has to have a salad or jacket potato as an alternative to rich, spicy food. She loves fresh fruit, which was sadly lacking until things improved a few months ago. Unfortunately, since the takeover, the fruit has become scarcer again.
Thank you very much for sharing your honest experience with us. Your comment will be shared with the management team so we can keep improving.
Kindly, Sowerby House Team.
My father became a resident in March 20210 and has enjoyed his time at Sowerby House. He is engaging with staff and other residents and appreciates the high level of care he is receiving from attentive staff. He enjoys his meals and comments on the high level of assurance the 24-hours staffing provides.
We are pleased to see you and your father enjoy the care we provide. I will share this lovely review with the team. I am sure they will be very happy to hear your kind words.
Staff I have met, friendly and welcoming.
Kindly, Sowerby House.
My mother has been a long term resident at Sowerby House and I have seen many improvements during this time resulting in a well-run care home with staff who really do care bout their residents. I have always been made to feel welcome whenever I call and been made aware immediately if my mother feels ill or has had a fall. My sister and I are very satisfied with the care our mother is receiving at Sowerby House and the staff have been great over the past weeks.
Welcome greeting at main entrance. Very pleasant staff, give helpful advice. Mum very happy in 'her' room, lovely lounge and dining room. Good food. Bingo session a hoot!
We have been very pleased with the quality of care and the helpfulness and patience of all staff. We have been in the home for approaching a year and the consistency of care over this period has been excellent in spite of apparent staffing difficulties on occasion. The food is very good and the flexibility of the catering staff in accommodating short notice request for the odd extra meal has been very good.
The home is always clean and tidy and a pleasure to be in. The staff are always polite and very helpful. I am very happy with how they look after my grandad!
The home is always clean, staff always polite and helpful. My grandad is happy and likes the staff. We have always been happy with the care he has received.
My Dad is always clean and tidy, he gets fed well and is happy and content. The home has made improvement to the appearance of large parts of it. The staff are attentive to my Dad and give him good care. Overall I am happy with Sowerby House and the care it provides.
I come to see a friend who is a resident of Sowerby House. It was very welcoming and staff are very nice. There was an entertainer, which residents seemed to enjoy.
Staff are friendly and always make you feel welcome. They always offer refreshments when you arrive and take time to talk to you even though they must be very busy.
Visited a friend at Christmas and was made very welcome all the staff are lovely and friendly, the home looked very clean & tidy, would highly recommend this home to anyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 September 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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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Marie Adams, Manager at Sowerby House has worked in care for over 13 years. She originally took the role of carer as a temporary role as she wanted to be an advocate to help people get their voices heard. However, as soon as she started working as a carer she loved it and has developed and thrived in the role ever since.
She has gained a wealth of experience providing care and support to older people to enrich their lives. She is passionate about her role, particularly in providing person-centred care to the residents in her care.
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