
Outstanding care throughout my mum's stay. All staff are so caringVicky R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Outstanding care throughout my mum's stay. All staff are so caringVicky R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Opened in December 2009, Tallis House is a modern purpose built care home offering en-suite rooms and flat screen TVs as standard. Residents enjoy comfortable surroundings, freshly prepared meals cooked by the head chef, a relaxing café, a hairdressing salon and lovely gardens to take a walk through.
The home is closely linked with the local School and Church and was named after Thomas Tallis, the 16th Century composer who...
Care Provided by Tallis House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 101 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Tallis House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Tallis 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
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Georgina Braithewaite (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (101)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (88)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Tallis House Reviews (117)
Tallis House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tallis House has 117 reviews.
The standard of the food provided is dreadful, I have witnessed first hand the food provided and it is lawful.
Finally, there is a distinct lack of entertainment for all residents. My father was on the second floor and spent all day sitting in front of the telly watching the news. Dementia patients need stimulation and interaction. I believe there is a cinema room not once in 2 years has this ever been used.
For some residents the staff and other residents are the only people that interact with, surely it wouldn’t take a lot to run bingo sessions or arrange a sing-a-long once in a while.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review. I am sorry to hear that you had a negative experience within our Home. We take all concerns regarding the quality of our service provision very seriously and we apologise for falling short in stimulation activities including other issues...
It was a difficult decision to put our mum in a home. When we visited Tallis Houe many of our worries were immediately dispelled. The rooms are clean, airy, a good size and well-equipped. All of the staff are, without exception, polite, caring and friendly with residents and relatives alike. There are plenty of activities for residents and visits from local schools etc. The residents can sit back and enjoy life as everything is provided.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback and comments mean a great deal to us at Tallis House, we are pleased to have met your expectations, we will continue to work hard to ensure we offer the very best support and care to all our residents.
The care and love shown to my friend in the last 18 months of her life was exceptional. With the onset of dementia, the care given added to her life and enabled her to be able to enjoy life in the best possible way. Cannot thank the staff enough, in all aspects.
Good afternoon Geoff, thanks so much for sending your full recommendation for Tallis House. Our team are honoured by your kind words. Thanks again for the brilliant review.
My Dad had dementia, the care that the staff give is marvellous and so kind. Weekends less staff I would suspect ti have more staff but the level of care that everyone gives is really good.
Outstanding care throughout my mum's stay. All staff are so caring, friendly and approachable. They made Mum's last days calm and comfortable. A big shout out to the staff.
My aunt has been in this care home for over a year now, through all the covid lockdown, and I have to say that through all of this, I have been extremely satisfied with her care. The senior management have been so helpful and equally the carers on her floor have always been very caring and supportive to her needs. I cannot fault them. When I visit (which is quite often) I always feel I am in a very happy atmosphere. Thank you for looking after her with love and care.
Thank you for all your kind care to my mother. All the staff are first class.
My mother has been a resident of Tallis House for many years, over that period she has received first class treatment. The staff are very caring and I am very happy with the overall care she receives on a daily basis.
Fabulous care facilities, the staff are all so caring and friendly.
On regular visits to Tallis House, we always see the devotion and outstanding care that all of the staff give to their residents. The manager, nurses, care staff and housekeepers are superb, always smiling and friendly. We have observed all of the staff working tirelessly at all times. Communication from Tallis House to us is second to none. Our dad is settled and very happy with his surrounding, and although often confused, is always reassured by all staff members. Well done, and thank you!
My father arrived at Tallis House on the 12th of March. Seeing as he has only been there for 5-days, I can't give too much feedback, but after visiting on Monday, my first and continued impression is very good.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Its been wonderful for the residents to have a visitor again this month and to see the staff again that have worked so hard to keep the residents safe and well. We would highly recommend Tallis House. Since our friend moved into the home, he has been looked after so well, in every aspect, and is very happy there.
Mum has been in Tallis House since January 2020. She has thrived since she has been there, she has put on weight, her personal hygiene has improved, and most importantly, she has not been il while she has been there, despite her dementia. I truly believe if she has still been at home, she would not be with us now.
Mom went into Tallie House from the hospital in September 2020 - so was fantastic to see Mom inside Tallis House after such a long time. The staff were all very friendly and approachable. Mum was very happy to see me and has settled in very well. We had a great time catching up, and I'm looking forward to weekly visits. Tallis House was clean, bright and welcoming.
Due to circumstances beyond anyone control, this was my first visit to the home. The staff had put in a great deal of effort into welcoming visitors and made the visits pleasant for everybody. My mother looked very well, and I was impressed with everything I saw. It would not be proper to comment on all the options, as I don't have first-hand experience of everything listed.
First, visit back after the Lockdown and everything ran as smooth as always. Think all the staff have done an amazing job during these times, way and above what is expected of them. Can not praise them enough.
My uncle has been in Tallis House for a short period of time. I have visited the home several times to drop goods for my uncle, and I have to say, whatever member of staff I have engaged with at the entrance or spoken to on the phone have been kind, helpful and very efficient and communication has been great. I had my first visit today, and I am extremely pleased with the care and support he is receiving; my uncle was very contented. Thank you to all the wonderful staff/carers that are doing an amazing job of keeping him safe along with all the other residents. Thank you all so much for what you continue to do.
A relative came to Tallis House from the hospital so that they could be assessed for future care needs. The staff, at Tallis House, have been excellent. Most notably, four particular members of staff. Thank you for all that you do and for keeping us all informed despite being so very busy. Thank you for looking after our loved ones so well.
This is the most excellent residential home. I have visited others that my close family have lived in, but this is by far the best. It is clean, welcoming and homely, and the staff can't do enough for my mum. The food is excellent. I just can't praise Tallis House enough.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 September 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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News (17) & Events (0)
- 04 Aug 2026
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- 14 May 2026
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- 20 Mar 2026
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
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Meet the Team (3)

I began my career with Runwood Homes in 2009. I started as a carer in Tallis House, care team leader, deputy manager and now I’m a home manager. My ethos in my role is that with great teamwork, we can achieve anything for our residents and their families, and all our staff members contribute to the success of our home. Our residents are at the centre of everything we do at Tallis House.

My name is Grace, and I am one of the Deputy Managers at Tallis House. I began my journey with Runwood in 2017, returned in 2023, and have been proud to work here ever since. I love working with a fantastic team, improving the quality of life for our residents, and embracing the fact that every day brings something new and exciting.
I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, as well as an Access to Nursing and Midwifery Diploma. A fun fact about me is my obsession with sausage dogs—they’re my absolute favourite!
In my spare time, I enjoy watching crime documentaries, going ghost hunting, and spending quality time with my family.

Hi, I’m Catherine, the Home Administrator for Tallis House, where I’ve proudly worked for 14 years. I truly enjoy being part of such a dedicated team, connecting with residents, and getting to know their families.
I hold an NVQ in Administration and have a quirky habit of turning random sentences into songs! Outside of work, you’ll often find me exploring new restaurants and indulging in great food.
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