
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.
I understand they have been Covid free up to now.
This is amazing.
We could not have made a better choice for them both and are thankful every day that they are being cared for so well especially with their mental and physical challenges.
My heartfelt thanks and from my siblings too.
I just can't fault Tallis House. The staff and management are kind, helpful and very efficient. My wife is well looked after and is happy there. I can only say a big 'thank you' on behalf of my wife and myself. Would I recommend Tallis House? I certainly would!
I cannot praise Tallis House and the staff enough for everything they do for my Mum. I never worry about Mum whilst she is here. There is great communication between staff and families. All the staff knows my Mum so well. The recent introduction of garden visits has been so special for me - to be able to see my Mum and yet I know how safe it all is for her. Thank you.
Fantastic house. Fantastic staff. Fantastic care. My mother has had a new lease of life since being in the home. She loves the place. Should have made her go into the home earlier. Has never looked back since going in the home. Really can’t speak highly enough about this home.
Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. You can phone any time, day or night. My mother-in-law came in for 2 weeks respite in March. She enjoyed it so much she has decided to stay. We are really pleased she is being looked after.
From the moment my dad came to stay at Tallis House, we instantly knew this was the perfect place for him. We cannot recommend this home enough, everything they have done for our dad has been amazing. All the staff are fantastic and they genuinely love our dad. We are so lucky to have this home and they take care of our dad brilliantly. Thank you Tallis House!
We are absolutely delighted with the care and compassion shown to our Mum. She is so contented and secure - she is obviously being well looked after. Thank you all so much for everything you are doing and all the little extras! This is a real home from home for her, and we can be sure she's happy; thank you!
Before Covid-19 whenever I came to I found mum so well looked after, I feel the staff know her so well.
I really have nothing but praise for the staff at Tallis House. My mum has had a bad stroke but can speak, if only with simple words. When I ask her if she is happy and how are the staff, she says 'they are very kind'. If there are any issues with my mum - she is feeling unwell, the doctor has been in to see her etc, the staff always keep me informed.
When I visit Tallis House to see my mum, the staff are friendly and welcoming and that makes all the difference.
During this CoVid-19 pandemic, the staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that all the residents are safe and well and we, as family, could not ask for anything more.
I am so grateful to the staff at Tallis House for taking such great care of my mum as well as all the other residents. Thank you all.
My mother has been a resident for three years and has always been treated with dignity and respect during that time. She reached her one-hundredth birthday last year and celebrated in style. Even though she has dementia, little vision and is hard of hearing, she maintains her sense of humour and joins in as much as possible. She is very happy most of the time, and the staff love her like their own. We are very happy with her care.
My mum has dementia and has been a resident from August 2017. When we viewed this home we knew this was the one for Mum; welcoming, caring, friendly, homely, clean and professional. The staff and in the home is like an extended family who is always approachable and supportive. I would highly recommend Tallis House to anyone looking for a home for their loved one.
My only complaint I have is about the food, I think there should be more of a variety.
But all in all, I’m very happy with Tallis House.
Many thanks to all the staff and some members go above and beyond.
My sister has been a resident for 18-months and is very happy there. As she is unable to care for herself, the care she receives has given me a great sense of relief.
Upon entry, bright, clean and welcoming. My family instantly knew this was the home for our mum. Met with a welcoming smile from staff. Mum settled very quickly. Staff and Management very approachable, happy to listen and deal quickly with any issues that may arise. We are a happy family knowing our mum is happy and well cared for.
Very impressed with the overall standard of Tallis House. My uncle was well cared for during his stay. He was treated with dignity and was involved in lots of activities. It was always very clean and the whole building is nice and light. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
While I was in hospital, my husband was well cared for in Tallis House. It has put my mind at rest to know if I need to use a care home in future I will definitely use Tallis House.
Tallis House is light, clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful not to mention professional. They all have respect for the residents and are the best thing to being in their own homes (if they were able).
The staff were friendly and very helpful. I was happy with the care and the support they have given us. Considering the short time my partner stayed at Tallis House.
Tallis House provides a secure caring environment for their residents. Families are kept informed of any medical concerns the carers may have. They encourage residents to join in with activities. Visitors are able to socialise with the relative/friends in the pleasant cafe which is well run and clean. The clerical and office staff are always helpful and efficient.
My father has been here for about 3 years. During that time, he was looked after very well. Carers were very kind and he was treated with dignity. Someone was always on hand if I wanted to know about dad and I was kept informed if he was ill or had had a fall. I could not fault the care that my father had.
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (17) & Events (0)
- 04 Aug 2026
The People's Gallery once again welcomed visitors as Runwood Homes and Sanders Senior Living proudly hosted the third annual 'No Art Without Heart' Art Exhibition. The much-loved event showcased an...
- 14 May 2026
Residents, families, staff, and members of the local community came together at Tallis House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, on 8 May 2026 to celebrate VE Day...
- 20 Mar 2026
Residents at Tallis House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a truly special Mother’s Day as they were joined by loved ones for a memorable tea party...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
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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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