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The staff at Hopton Cottage Care Home believe that everyone's parent or relative should feel excited to go to their new home. Staff believe in giving residents a fun new life as they start a brand new chapter.
The team provides first-class, 24-hour residential care in a...
Care Provided by Hopton Cottage Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
- 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
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Outstanding service and environment. Unrivalled staffing levels and management. Care home guarantee for life. 12 years + of being no.1.
Contact Hopton Cottage Care Home 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
Owner
- Hopton Care Cottages Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joseph Martin(Provider)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)
Visiting
- Families and visitors welcome at any time.
Hopton Cottage Care Home Reviews (99)
Hopton Cottage Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hopton Cottage Care Home has 99 reviews.
I was so impressed with Hopton Cottage Care Home. All the staff, from carers, receptionists and cleaners were always very friendly and helpful when I would visit. I always got offered refreshments when I arrived. They looked after my mum very well and attended to her needs. I felt they had taken time to get to know her as a person and showed her warmth and compassion. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hopton to anyone looking for care for the elderly.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Hopton Cottage. It has been our pleasure.
Not only did the care team look after Mum as her needs increased, but they made her family welcome at any time. She was only there 15 months before she died but she thought of Hopton as 'home'. The care and support the team gave Mum and her family in her final days could not be faulted. They were excellent. I would have no hesitation recommending Hopton - and do!
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review. We have enjoyed sharing this with our team.
It took my aunt a little time to settle after moving from her own home. It has been the best thing that she could have done. The care is fantastic. The carers are always considerate and helpful. I visit regularly with no restrictions. I am always offered a cup of tea and given an update on my aunt's progress. She enjoys regular meals, medication is given, regular showers and the laundry is excellent. She can have her hair done every week and the chiropodist visits regularly.
I am very grateful for the care that my aunt receives and she appreciates the care that she gets.
Fabulous review about a really special lady who we're delighted has joined the Hopton Cottage winning team. We love having you guys with us. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience which I am sure will be extremely useful for people considering a new home for themselves.
Beautiful home, well kept to a high standard, the quality of food is amazing, great entertainment. A beautiful place to enjoy twilight years.. last but not least the staff who are warm and friendly and look after our loved ones as if they were their own. My mum loved every single person there.
Aw, a special review from a special lady. Thank you from everyone at Hopton Cottage.
The care and compassion shown by staff in all the different occupations was superb. Of course, special mention must be made to the caring staff. Their desire to care and to respond to my mum's needs was outstanding. They were responsive at all times. Further to this, they looked after us too.
The home had an excellent relationship with medical staff to provide medical care when needed.
The physical environment at Hopton was of a high standard and the food was excellent.
The senior staff have developed a care ethos which translates throughout.
We had a number of medical visitors, many of which indicated how lucky my mum was to be here.
Thank you for your heartfelt review of Hopton Cottage which has brought us a great deal of pride in our service. Your mum was a great lady.
Mum was content during her time in the home and the support that she and all her family received in her final days was so comforting, and humbling to experience.
An excellent care experience. A great team with a manager with the right values for older people and those living with dementia.
The home was always clean and tidy and it was clear that all the team played their part in keeping it so. It has a homely and relaxed atmosphere. Laundry and personal items were always respected and cared for. The food was really good with plenty of choice and favourites served.
Last July, the staff arranged evening boat trips for the residents on the canal. Mum's memory is not great, but she spoke about this trip for weeks afterwards, as a lovely time and a bit of an adventure! Thank you, Hopton!
A wonderful, five-star care home designed by the family that own and run Hopton Cottage Care Home, incorporating ideas gained from years of working in the care sector.
Each ground floor room has its own enclosed patio which proved so valuable during Covid.
No sitting around the edges of the lounges like so many other care homes, instead the chairs are grouped in small clusters, much more friendly.
Top-class food with the menus rotating on a four-week rota by excellent chefs.
What gives Hopton its well-deserved stars are all the wonderful staff, whichever department they work in, who deliver such loving care. My mother loves them to bits.
My mother chose to move in here seven years ago when her dementia had started to take a hold. She is almost 102 now, so they are obviously doing everything right. I can’t praise them enough and it is such a relief for me to know she is well looked after, especially as I don’t live on the doorstep.
We have been delighted with Dad's care at Hopton. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. He's been there since October 2022 as a permanent resident and he clearly enjoys being there. The friendly banter with many staff keeps him laughing and engaged. Thank you to everyone; we would recommend you to anyone and often do. You were also amazing during our mum's end-of-life care and made us feel loved and special. Bless you all.
As my aunt's dementia progressed, the staff continued to be kind and to adapt their approach to meet her changing needs. When she became ill, and in her last weeks, they showed their sensitivity and experience in ensuring that she was comfortable and peaceful.
Throughout her time at Hopton, the staff kept in touch with me regularly, so I felt very involved despite only being able to visit every couple of months. I highly recommend Hopton Cottage Care Home.
Mum lived at Hopton Cottages for almost three years and we are grateful for the care and kindness during her stay. Making the decision is extremely difficult and we looked at several other homes before choosing Hopton. From reading the website to meeting the owner and staff it was clear that they knew what prospective residents and relatives were going through. The visit, discussion at Mum’s home and transition were all handled well. The environment was homely and clean with staff who were very good at their job. We were well informed about activities going on at Hopton, choices at meal times and it was so nice to see pictures of Mum on the home website which added reassurance that she looked happy and part of the community. When finally the condition overcame her we were touched that the manager made time to join us at Mum’s funeral. So, a big thank you to all at Hopton Cottages for being both lovely and professional for the time Mum lived there. You do a hard job very well.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. Our team have really enjoyed caring for your mum.
The professional care given by all at Hopton Cottage, to Mum, was delivered, with patience, kindness, respect and dignity at all times, her problems were dealt with sympathetically, never made to feel a burden. Fab Friday, entertainment with a glass of wine and nibbles is wonderful. Outings be it a coffee shop, a stroll or a trip on the canal boat were always enjoyed. Meals were nourishingly homemade, tailored to her tolerances and palette. Clothes were quickly returned, and Mum felt smart it was important to her. A salon on-site means regular visits, which she enjoyed. The cleaning and maintenance staff were always helpful, they found time to chat with Mum while keeping Hopton spotless. Increasing dementia meant challenges, but the staff were patient, reducing anxiety. In Mum's last days, we were there more often and observed staff, their manner was always kind, and reassuring, never rushing or disregarding resident's needs. The staff were approachable, and always aware of the needs of families, Happy Hopton is very appropriate.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review of Hopton Cottage especially the recognition you give to our whole team.
My mum was in Hopton Cottage Care Home from March 2017 to October 2023 when sadly she passed away. During this time the staff were amazing showing my mum lots of love and care, nothing was ever too much trouble. The home was always clean, meals were excellent, and there were lots of activities and entertainment going on. During Covid the staff went over and above to make visiting for us when it was possible and always made it safe. During my mum's last weeks, the staff were so caring, nothing was too much trouble. This home is excellent throughout.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Hopton Cottage. It really has been great having your family as such a great part of the home for so many years.
My brother has settled in very well at Hopton Cottage Care Home and gets on really well with the staff. Everybody is very caring towards him and are also very pleasant and chatty with any visitors too. The whole feeling when visiting is of a really well run and managed care home. They put on a wonderful Coronation party for friends and family with activities for young children as well as entertainment for the not so young including a very tasty buffet. They also do celebratory afternoon teas in the home as well as taking residents to the local coffee shop which is much appreciated. My brother loves to read and is accumulating his own collection of books and now thanks to the staff he has a lovely bookcase to store them in.
The care provided by the staff is excellent and their dignity is always respected. There is a wide variety of activities and entertainment every day to keep them physically and mentally active.
Communication between the home and family is also excellent.
My Uncle was always reluctant to even consider going into care, he made my sister and I promise never to let it happen so we struggled along for quite a while before pleading with him to give it a try. The outcome is that he is now much happier and his disposition is relaxed and content. He wouldn’t go home now if he could (we’ve asked him). This home really is a ‘home’ and not just a residence, you feel it as soon as you walk in. Staff are so kind and genuinely care about each resident like a family member. My sister and I are so much happier too knowing he’s safe and getting five star care. Thank you Hopton Cottage Care Home x
This is heartwarming to read. Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service which I also feel will be very helpful to future families caring at home for loved ones. We love caring for and about our folks and them being at the heart of our little commutnity.
The care my mum received at Hopton Cottage Care Home was outstanding! We moved Mum from a residential home that did not meet Mum's needs or care for her adequately. From the moment Mum crossed the threshold of Hopton Cottage she came back to us, she was happy again. With a smile to everyone she met, Mum was treated with love, respect and kindness by all the staff, carers, managers, cleaners and chefs. Thank you to the Hopton Cottage team, can't recommend you all highly enough!
Wow, what a stunning review. This really means the world to us here. Wonderful family who we miss as much as Mum/Nana.
This care home is fantastic. My grandmother spent the last three and a half years of her life here. They made the last period of her life so comfortable and were so caring. Despite it being Covid19 during this time, they did an amazing job at entertaining her and making sure they have the best life. I couldn't recommend this home enough!
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this review which is not only heartwarming to read and share with our whole team but also for future families to read. I particularly appreciate the recognition of our activities and atmosphere during covid which is exactly where we aimed to be....
I would recommend this care home to everyone, they have gone above and beyond for our relative and I feel that our relative is in safe hands with them.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We cherish these sentiments from such long standing families. The whole team are rewarded.
The home is amazing. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
Thank you so much for your 5 star review of our team at Hopton Cottage. We reward the whole team after such high praise.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 May 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Hopton Cottage Care Home
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Hopton Cottage Care Home
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Meet the Team (1)

I'm Joseph, one of our family directors at Hopton Cottage Care Home. I've led Hopton Cottage from the start and I still oversee the whole service with Suzanne the Registered Manager and my fellow Directors Ann-Maria and Rory. I still meet everyone who is considering Hopton Cottage Care Home as their next Home. This is all part of the special, personal service we are famous for.
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