My experience has been entirely positiveRebecca L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Nothing has been too much trouble and the staff go far beyond the "call of duty"D R(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Staff are very nice, the home is kept spotlessly clean and the food is excellentYvonne L(Resident / Service User)
My experience has been entirely positiveRebecca L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Nothing has been too much trouble and the staff go far beyond the "call of duty"D R(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Staff are very nice, the home is kept spotlessly clean and the food is excellentYvonne L(Resident / Service User)
A warm welcome to Cotman House, a care home where high quality care is more than just a service – it's an unwavering commitment. The team personalises every aspect of life to meet the unique needs of every resident, from assisting with memory loss to delivering specialised dementia care and supporting end-of-life needs.
The dedicated team at Cotman House understands how difficult moving to a care home can be. That’s why...
Care Provided by Cotman 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 62 Service Users
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
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
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,271
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,387
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,387
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,502
Our fees are for guidance and are subject to assessment of care needs and room choice. The weekly fee will be confirmed following pre-admission assessment.
Contact Cotman 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
- Caring Homes Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kirsty Allen (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Cotman House Reviews (99)
Cotman House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.612) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cotman House has 99 reviews.
Dad has been at Cotman House Care Home since January when restrictions were still in place but for the last few weeks things have been almost back to normal and Dad has very much appreciated this. The greatest asset that Cotman House has is its staff. From the day he moved in he has received really good care. Reception staff are always welcoming and treat us as individuals. His medical needs are attended to efficiently but staff have also taken great care to get to know him and encourage him to join in activities that they think will appeal to him. They treat him with respect and he has formed lovely relationships. We were particularly impressed and grateful when a member of staff, who knows that Dad likes football, took the time and trouble to list upcoming matches, writing down times and TV channels for him. Dad enjoys the meals that are prepared and looks forward to sharing lunches in the dining room. My sister and I are very happy that we chose Cotman House for our dad. Thank you.
Thank you, Mandy, for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your dad is enjoying the activities and getting involved in the things he loves, like his football. It is a joy to care for your dad and I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
My mum has been in this home now for eighteen months and she has had nothing but the best care for her needs. She likes the staff and they treat her with fondness and respect. The home is well managed and throughout the difficulties of Covid I have been able to visit Mum, as have other members of my family. The care for her personal and medical needs is always exemplary and any concerns that I have had have been taken note of. The staff really know her and she is happy to be there.
We would like to thank you for your words of kindness Gillian, which are very much appreciated. It is an absolute pleasure to care for your mum. All comments will be passed on to the team and thank you again for the review.
The care and service my mum has received has been second to none since she has been at the home. She has been at the home since November 2019 after a period of slow deterioration after my father's passing. The home has improved her medical and mental health. They are always putting on lots of activities to engage the residents. The manager has always done her best to accommodate visits in what can only be described as very trying times.
We are so pleased to read your wonderful comments, Doug, about the care your mum received; the team at Cotman House strive to improve the lives of all our residents through a variety of activity and high levels of care. I will pass your very kind comments on to the whole team.
My nan is very happy at Cotman House Care Home and we feel very lucky to have found a place for her there. She enjoys the sense of community and the activities keep her engaged, mobile and have given her a renewed sense of confidence. The staff at Cotman House are kind, good-humoured and know my nan well, she speaks very highly of them. Since joining Cotman House my nan's health has improved along with her outlook. She loves the view from her room and the fact that she is right by the sea. Staff have been very supportive and accommodating through very difficult times during lockdown and have done all they can to keep families connected and residents safe. I feel confident in the care that my nan is receiving and so pleased that she is safe, respected and feels part of a community.
Tracy, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your nan has improved since joining our Cotman House family and that she is enjoying the activities and events. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
My father has been a resident since September and has received nothing but top-quality and empathetic care.
He has enjoyed his stay there so far and thoroughly enjoys the good quality food and service of the food. He is pleased with the personal care that he receives. All his life my father has been a strong, independent man and the thought of being cared for was a very anxious decision for him. Thankfully the staff have been kind and thoughtful to his needs and won him over. This is no mean feat.
From the moment you walk through the door, you are welcomed and all the staff are friendly and have time to speak with you for a few moments.
The home is extremely clean and has a very happy atmosphere.
For years we tried to convince Dad he would be better in a home as he was struggling. It was a very, very hard decision but not one that either my father or myself regret. He is happy and so am I.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review and we’re happy to hear that your father enjoys being part of the Cotman House family. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us and we will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
We were very disappointed with the overall approach taken to the care of my father with dementia during his seven months at Cotman House and with how our written concerns were dealt with. We moved him elsewhere and now appreciate fully just how detrimental it was. Our advice to anyone is trust your instincts at all stages.
At Caring Homes, our residents care is our absolute priority and the team at Cotman House work tirelessly to always deliver the best care possible to our residents and families. We would like to speak to you further about your review if you could kindly contact us via: WeCare@caringhomes.org.
Cotman House Care Home have provided and continue to provide amazing care for my dad. They have continued to make him feel at home throughout the pandemic when we were unable to visit. They are accommodating with visits and generally treat my dad with the care and respect he deserves. They are welcoming on arrival, will give updates on how he is if we call to check. Obviously, it has been very difficult times in the care industry and Cotman have always prioritised the residents.
I would definitely not recommend this home. Staff is unfriendly to us each time we visit. Mum's meal on at least one occasion was missed. Mum needs to sell her bungalow and has been now refused to be allowed into it, yet was before.
At Cotman House we always welcome feedback from our customers so thank you for taking the time to leave this review. If you wish to discuss anything in more detail please contact the Home Manager.
My mother has always been treated with kindness and care. She is kept busy each day with a variety of organised activities. I am kept well informed of all that is happening within the home and with regards to my mother. All the rules surrounding Covid have been well explained with regards to visiting etc. and are regularly updated. It is lovely to see the photos on Facebook of the residents enjoying the activities especially when visiting wasn't allowed. Overall I am very satisfied with the home.
Obviously, the needs of the customer as well as the cost of self-funding will come into any recommendation that I give, hence my assessment as 'likely' and will be on an individual basis. I have found my mother's care to be of a high standard throughout the pandemic and have no quibbles prior to this. Mother does not use the facilities as much as I would have liked but that is her choice.
Since my dad has been at Cotman House (summer 2020) he has settled in very well to his new environment, which could have been a tough challenge if it wasn’t for the attentive staff and pleasant home. My dad is a quiet gentleman who needs to be coaxed along to activities and participation and I can’t thank the staff enough to keep persevering. What is so important is the staff really make an effort to understand my dad in order to get the best out of him.
It has been a very difficult time for residents, their families and staff but I feel that my husband has been safe and well-looked after and my family and I appreciate that enormously.
Thank you to the manager and your staff.
Everyone has been very helpful throughout and we are looking forward to the next visit.
I tend to have more interaction with the manager and senior carer and they’re absolutely lovely and provide updates where possible.
They have been very amenable to visits when rules permit and to return there this week was great.
From the people at the top to everyone behind the scenes, I could not wish for a better place for Mum to be as the lovely English summer approaches.
My mum has Alzheimer's and has been in Cotman House since February 2020. The love and care she receives is second to none. Every member of staff I have had contact with is unfailingly polite, helpful and upbeat. It is a huge weight off of my mind to know my mum is safe and well looked after. Cotman House is light, bright and beautifully clean with a lovely fresh smell. I would recommend to anyone looking for full time or respite care for themselves or a loved one.
initial impression.
Cotman House is attractive, inside and out, and comfortable in the room and the other facilities. The staff are kind, caring and friendly. The manager has set a high standard in the organisation, and in informing me of the activities, which are organised for the residents.
This has been and is impressive during the current covid difficulties where the protection of residents and staff have been the priority, but opportunities for visiting are being made as far as is safely possible. I am completely happy with the way my resident is being looked after.
The catering provided is excellent and responsive to special requests. There is a range of Group activities. For those residents less willing to leave their rooms or participate in a group a good addition would be the opportunity to chat or do an activity such as scrabble in their own room. This is clearly very demanding of staff time and might be better provided by volunteers.
Staff are very conscientious but also extremely busy with little time to ‘pass the time of day’ with residents. Any concerns raised have been addressed promptly. The link with local GP services is very good and relatives are informed of health issues.
In one word - fantastic.
My mother moved in to Cotman House in June 2020 under difficult circumstances with regards to Covid-19. Mum went through 3-months of being very unsettled but is now on the whole enjoying life at Cotman House. Unfortunately due to restrictions, I have been unable to be as involved in Cotman House as I would like. Mum speaks very highly of the food, and the variety that's offered and the range of activities for her to try each week. I have noticed a remarkable change in Mum in terms of her physical and mental health, a pleasure to see. Thank you to all of the staff team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 April 2022- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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.
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- Posted: Thursday 22 May 2025Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is most associated with Alzheimer’s...
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- Recipient: Caring Homes GroupDate: Friday 30 Jan 2026
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Meet the Team (3)
Kirsty trained as a qualified nurse, and within 6 years, she became a Home Manager. She believes that every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life by making changes to the environment, putting things in place to reduce risk or even just by making someone smile and feel loved.
Kirsty is incredibly enthusiastic and loves that every day at Cotman House is different. Her passion for the role is infectious, and she tries to come up with new ways of working and new ideas on how to improve practice on a daily basis.
Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys spending time with her family and her miniature Dachshund.
As the Customer Relationship Manager at Cotman House, Chantal brings extensive experience to support families through important care decisions. She is always available to answer questions and offers compassionate guidance and personal show rounds to help families find the best care solutions for their loved ones.
It’s important to me that we offer a comfortable and homely setting that our residents are proud to call home and support them to be as active and sociable as they wish.
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