Care Provided by Harry Sotnick 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 46 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Harry Sotnick 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
- Portsmouth City Council
- Local Authority Owned
Person in charge
- Michal Zakrzewski (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
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Harry Sotnick House Reviews (9)
Over all time Harry Sotnick House has 9 reviews.
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Review from Angela C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website•
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I would just like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Harry's for looking after my Mum so well. Watching someone you love so much suffering from dementia is the most dreadful thing to have to watch and can have quite a detrimental effect on your own health. Knowing that Mum is treated with such care and respect has an enormous benefit not only to Mum but also to myself and my husband. All the staff are extremely caring and we are so grateful to you all.
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Review from Julie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My mother has been here for 3 years now and I could not fault anything about the home. The staff including nursing, care, activity and wellbeing, cleaners, chefs, kitchen staff, reception, maintenance and management are all amazing, and work so hard to look after all the residents.
I would highly recommend this home. I could not ask for anything better.
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Review from L S (Wife of Resident) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website•
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After caring for my Husband with complex physical nursing needs for more than twenty years it was a very emotional decision to accept that nursing home care was needed after a long stay in hospital.
The friendly welcoming staff at Harry Sotnick Nursing Home have supported us both.
We are very happy that my Husband receives first-class nursing and personal care in a well-maintained nursing home.
The friendly welcoming staff at Harry Sotnick Nursing Home have supported us both.
We are very happy that my Husband receives first-class nursing and personal care in a well-maintained nursing home.
Thank you to all Harry Sotnick Nursing Home Staff.
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Review from S K (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My mother spent the last couple of weeks of her life in a lovely sunny room, with a homely feel and a large window. From her bed, she could see outside and as soon as she arrived from another unit, she relaxed. The staff were welcoming, and interested in her life and how to make her comfortable. I was welcomed warmly by all staff when I visited and was very pleased with how her medical needs were met. I had visited several homes before and made the decision to accept this place as the staff answered all my numerous queries really well. Thank you so much for giving my mother both caring and comfortable last days.
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Review from Susan E (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website•
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The staff are very friendly and caring to my mother.
It's not easy for them at times but they are very capable.
The food is always of a good quality and more than sufficient.
Entertainment every day, unfortunately, mum is not always awake to attend.
It's not easy for them at times but they are very capable.
The food is always of a good quality and more than sufficient.
Entertainment every day, unfortunately, mum is not always awake to attend.
We are there 3 or 4 times a week and never had a problem in the 15 months mum has been there.
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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Mum has been at the home for 3 1/2 years now. Although it might not be the ideal situation for or a daughter to see their 91-year-old mother be in, I feel it is the best environment for her. I know she is well looked after, is safe, eats well and is part of an extended family due to the staff showing compassion, care and most of al respect of Mum's dementia and other demanding health issues. The staff at all levels are approachable and it never amazes me, however stressful my visit is, the support is amazing. Thank you to all staff at Harry Sotnick.
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Review from Michael (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My mother is now in her 9th week here. We had been warned that this place has had problems and for that reason it was only slowly taking people in to see how it went.
I am therefore very happy to be able to report that myself and my sister both think it is excellent. The building itself is very well laid out and being purpose built all the rooms are light, well laid out and homely. If like us you've visited numerous homes to see what they're like, it will come as a welcome surprise. Non of these dark and dingy rooms in converted old houses. There are themed rooms, a coffee room, numerous dining/social rooms, kitchens, central lobby, gardens and a main activities room.
I am therefore very happy to be able to report that myself and my sister both think it is excellent. The building itself is very well laid out and being purpose built all the rooms are light, well laid out and homely. If like us you've visited numerous homes to see what they're like, it will come as a welcome surprise. Non of these dark and dingy rooms in converted old houses. There are themed rooms, a coffee room, numerous dining/social rooms, kitchens, central lobby, gardens and a main activities room.
All staff are friendly, caring and helpful. It's not taken long to become friends with them and feel like part of a community. I already treat the kitchens as my own, making tea or coffee whenever I fancy. If you encounter any problems, just mention it and it gets sorted. Feedback is important and always welcome.
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Review from Sue C (Friend of Resident) published on 15 October 2015 Submitted via Website•
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As a relative of a resident I am well aware of the difficulties the home has faced over recent months. So it was nice to have a very positive visit yesterday. It was really clear how much hard work has gone on both where it can be seen and in the background. I was really impressed to see the changes that The manager and the team have been making starting to take effect. The new decoration and themed rooms are a lovely touch and should give some of the residents pleasure visiting them. Also on each weekly visit now I can see the benefit of a more settled team who clearly work well together. In particular, I wanted to say how impressed I have been with the way one of the team who is the main 1 to 1 career for my relative works. She has a lovely attitude and clearly takes a huge amount of time to try and engage the resident who clearly responds well to her. I have spent quite a bit of time talking to her and asking about my relative and she clearly knows her well. It is nice to know that while it is not a nice thing to need 1 to 1 care, that this member of the team (and I am sure others who I don't see) are working hard to make life more enjoyable. Knowing the difficulties of dealing with my relative this is not an easy job. I have also fed this back to the manager to pass on to the team member. It's easy to be quick to complain, but we shouldn't forget to say thank you or well done. I would also like to add that every time I visit the home and unit it looks very clean and tidy, thanks to the cleaning team. And I would finally like to say that the food is consistently of a very high standard. It looks and smells appetising and the menus are clearly chosen with the age group of residents in mind. So thank you to the team, we appreciate the hard work Looking after our relatives. Thank you to the team. The efforts over the last few weeks and months are appreciated.
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Review from A grateful husband (Husband of Resident) published on 6 October 2015 Submitted via Website•
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My wife has been here for just shy of 3 years now and whilst there has been a lot of change in leadership, the home is now on a much more stable footing. The carers are all big hearted and do a job that I could no longer manage with great compassion and personal engagement with many going the extra mile. When I go to see my wife she is beautifully dressed with the attention to her hair and personal appearance that she would have done herself in the past.
She is happy, relaxed, clean and given every opportunity to do what she wants to do. If she fancies a lie in, so be it; if she wants to move all the furniture around and "tidy up" the place, then she is allowed to do so. (And we'll put it all back afterwards)
The food is superb, with a good choice and plenty of flavour and beautifully presented, Even those with puréed diets have it presented as a gourmet course not simply a pile of brown/green sludge.
Even though there are 6 units, my wife is known by all the staff and everyone of them makes the effort to say "hello" when they see her and try to engage her in conversation. It may only be brief, but she isn't ignored when passed. I include in this all the cleaners, the kitchen and laundry staff.
She is happy, relaxed, clean and given every opportunity to do what she wants to do. If she fancies a lie in, so be it; if she wants to move all the furniture around and "tidy up" the place, then she is allowed to do so. (And we'll put it all back afterwards)
The food is superb, with a good choice and plenty of flavour and beautifully presented, Even those with puréed diets have it presented as a gourmet course not simply a pile of brown/green sludge.
Even though there are 6 units, my wife is known by all the staff and everyone of them makes the effort to say "hello" when they see her and try to engage her in conversation. It may only be brief, but she isn't ignored when passed. I include in this all the cleaners, the kitchen and laundry staff.
Any time I want to talk to someone, whether it be a carer, nurse, cleaner or management, I feel totally at ease doing so, and believe my issues are listened to and taken on board.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 June 2022Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Sotnick House
What types of Care is Harry Sotnick House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Harry Sotnick House have?
There are 46 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Harry Sotnick House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Harry Sotnick House to the centre of Portsmouth?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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