
I would definitely recommend Linden House as a care provider for dementiaH E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Our mother has thrived on the companionship, numerous activities and frequent mini-bus trips.Sarah P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


I would definitely recommend Linden House as a care provider for dementiaH E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Our mother has thrived on the companionship, numerous activities and frequent mini-bus trips.Sarah P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Created exclusively for people living with dementia, Linden House brings together specialist expertise with an environment designed to feel calm, uplifting and reassuring. Set in the coastal town of Lymington, the home reflects the latest thinking in dementia care while helping every resident continue to live with confidence, familiarity and purpose.
Life unfolds within smaller household communities, where consistent teams take time to understand each person's story, routines and preferences. Bright...
Care Provided by Linden House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 77 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Linden House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Linden 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
- Colten Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Priya Joseph(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (77)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (77)
Visiting
- There are no specific visiting hours at Linden House; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.
Parking
- Parking is available on site at Linden House, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.
Linden House Reviews (139)
Linden House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Linden House has 139 reviews.
Very friendly staff, lovely lounge and dining rooms. Large sized bedrooms with nice bathrooms. My gentleman settled in very well and enjoys the company around him. The gardens are beautiful and easy and safe to walk around with lots of places to sit outside and have a coffee from the cafe
Very caring, attentive staff. Very friendly, nothing ever too much trouble to meet the needs of the residents. An overall feeling of a family community. Nice atmosphere, clean and a happy home.
We have found the staff to be caring, professional and friendly in helping my mum to settle in at Linden House. The home has excellent facilities and my mum's room is lovely with a view of the garden. We couldn't ask for a better environment for my mum to be cared for.
The care my sister received in the last few months of her life was exceptional. All of the staff at Linden House went out of their way to help both her and us as a family. They were always kind and nothing seemed to be to much trouble. There was a wealth of activities to join in with and there was always lots of laughter and fun. Even when she was confined to her room in the last weeks of her life the staff were always happy to sit and chat with her. As a family, we are all very grateful to everyone and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for somewhere for their loved ones to stay.
Linden House is a bright cheerful place. The professional staff, from reception to nursing, give a reassuring feel to the home. Staffing levels seem high and it is always possible to find an appropriate person to discuss matters with. Residents are clearly well cared for and treated with friendly respect.
Their care and help is outstanding. My wife deserves the best care and she is getting that here at Linden House.
Despite the very different needs of each resident, the staff always provided outstanding care to each, as soon as needed and did everything to make them comfortable, content and enthused about life. As well as helping them when distressed by their condition or in need of confidence building. The experience and qualifications of the staff seemed paramount in this as they calmly and professionally coped with whatever situation often somewhat unpredictable in dementia cases occurred. The outstanding team spirit of staff members also played importantly in this.
What a fantastic place. My mother was welcomed by all on her first day and has continued since. I have found that all the staff are pleasant and extremely helpful. The quality of food on offer is amazing. All rooms and surrounding areas are spotlessly clean. The personal hygiene of residents is excellent. Extremely happy with Linden House thank you.
Mum has been in the home for a short while. During this time, mum has been treated with dignity, respect and care. Her personal needs are complex and the home have worked with the family to monitor and review her care plan and alter accordingly. We are extremely pleased with how she is settling down.
Linden House is a lovely comfortable home. The staff are kind and very caring. The level of care I have found to be high with all needs catered for. The food is of a high standard and every care is taken to supply dishes that are nutritious. Entertainment is provided every day and the residents look forward to this. The residents personal rooms are large and comfy although a little warm and not a lot of ventilation due to the windows only opening a small amount.
Thank you for your comments about the excellence of the staff, care, food and entertainment at Linden House. On your point about ventilation and the extent to which windows can open in bedrooms at a dementia care home, please accept that the safety, comfort and wellbeing of all our residents is...
A slick and thorough admission procedure. Rooms light and clean. Wonderful garden. Allow (and encourage) family dogs to visit which is great. Staff very committed and caring. The most important aspect of Linden House and the most significant for my mother. She is well stimulated and not patronised. Occasionally communication between staff is poor. E.g. found mum being served food she is allergic to despite regular warning. Also they were slow to notice oral thrush developing but overall happy with her care.
Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to hear that you feel your mother is well stimulated and that you are happy overall with her care. This can only be achieved through clear communication between care staff. We sincerely apologise that on one occasion a lack of communication among our...
Very impressed on all facilities. I can see that my aunty is very comfortable and cared for.
All of the staff at Linden are caring, kind, patient and loving. I cannot find fault in any department. What more can I say? Linden is spotlessly clean, with very pleasant surroundings. All staff seem to go that 'extra mile'. Overall - excellent.
My son is so happy at Linden House. The staff are all friendly, caring and welcoming. I visit him when I can and sometimes stay for lunch, the food is always lovely. I always look forward to visiting him, it's a really nice home. The staff take great care of my son and they know how to make him laugh which he and I both love.
Staff are genuinely caring and very efficient. It is the best place that my godmother could be in at this stage of her life. Thank you to everyone at Linden House for making this possible.
Beautiful and well maintained facilities throughout; always spotlessly clean and smelling fresh. Over and above the importance of the facilities is the caring and dedicated staff. Nothing is too much to ask and I can honestly say I have only ever seen all residents treated with empathy, kindness and dignity. First class care.
Uncle admitted for respite care. I left him feeling very happy with his surrounding. Subsequent visits found him in excellent mood, looked and sounded like a different person. Very happy with the way he is being looked after.
Overall pleased with the care mum receives. We would like to see some carers on a more frequent work pattern, in order for mum and the carers to understand each other and for the carers to understand mums need are i.e. Bathing, creams, clothes ect and eating i.e. meals. Reception staff both during the week and weekends are marvellous, very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. Also the activities team are friendly and helpful. As is our resident hairdresser, who always finds us an appointment at short notice. Big grateful thanks to all who help us and mum. We are very grateful.
Thank you for your comments about the care at Linden House, including your kind mentions of our reception staff, activities team and hairdresser. With regard to the frequency of carers’ work patterns, we do our very best to ensure that Senior Care Leads and the vast majority of other care staff in...
I cannot fault any aspect on the care of my mother. The staff are caring, cheerful and efficient. The premises are spotless light and well planned. Trying to get hold of my mother can be hard (she has a phone in her room) because she is usually out of her room socialising or taking part in some activity. My wife and I are always made welcome and kept informed. We cannot thank you enough.
Total satisfaction with the care and food my husband receives.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 November 2017Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 09 Jul 2026
More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...
- 18 Feb 2025
A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...
- 18 Feb 2025
Colten Care has trained 32 team members as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to help colleagues maintain and improve their work-life balance. Colten Care has prioritised the training as part...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
Meet the Team (3)

Priya leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have questions or queries.

Mitch is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident, through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.

My role is to support the Home Manager and Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the home. The main focus of my role is high-quality care delivery. I work closely with the care team to ensure that all care staff are equipped with the knowledge, training and understanding to provide consistently high levels of care for each resident.
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