

Care Provided by Ringdufferin Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ringdufferin Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- M Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jacquie Bowen(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Ringdufferin Nursing Home Reviews (24)
Ringdufferin Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.722) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ringdufferin Nursing Home has 24 reviews.
The home is warm,clean and comfortable, my relative is very content.Big thank you to all the staff.
Ringdufferin continues to be a very friendly care home, our family member has been a resident for almost 3 years. From the moment you go through the door you are greeted warmly by office staff, cleaning staff, carers, nurses and the wonderful maintenance man and activities organiser. They go above and beyond to ensure your family member is well cared for, we could not recommend highly enough Ringdufferin Nursing home.
I don't want to start waffling on by going into too much detail but all I can say is, stick to the track that you guys are presently on because you all are doing a great job in looking after our elderly folk and I would recommend you to anyone who has elderly parents in need of care.
They were very kind to me and my husband whenever we visited. I felt welcome, and nothing was ever a bother for them. They are a credit to the industry.
My Mom has been at Ringdufferin for nearly eight years and it was the right choice in 2017 and still is today. The staff are fantastic and I've never had cause to complain about any aspect of my mom's care there. I couldn't be any happier with home and everyone associated with it.
Thank you all for everything you do.
The home is warm and inviting especially at Christmas. The food is of a high standard, freshly cooked, and accommodating to individual requirements.
Everyone in the home did a tremendous job looking after the residents during and in the aftermath of storm Éowyn. Despite being under pressure the staff ensured all the resident were well looked after, kept warm and received their hot meals. Even when the generator gave up temporarily on Saturday. Staff made heroic efforts to get to work and cover for those who couldn't. A brilliant team effort.
Ringdufferin is a brilliant care home. The staff are lovely, it has good facilities and there is always a warm and pleasant atmosphere. There are also lots of different activities for the residents to take part in. My Mum is very happy there.
Very happy with the care my relative receives, a lovely home, clean and a happy place to visit. As far as living in a care home couldn't think of a better place. Thank you to all the hard-working staff.
My mum is so very happy in this place, and it gives me peace of mind knowing that she is so well cared for.
Our dear mother has been a resident in Ringdufferin for almost 3 years now and I can honestly say we could not have made a better choice for her care. The standard of care and attention to detail from all the staff is absolutely outstanding.
Lovely to hear such positive comments about the home and the care we provide.
My mother spent the last 2 years of her life in this home (she was 100 years old). The compassion and care shown by all staff nursing, care workers, activity coordinators maintenance staff were of a high standard. My mother was treated with dignity and respect and they all made an effort to treat her as a genuine individual which ensured the quality of life remained high until her last weeks. The skills of the nursing staff were excellent.
My father has been in the Ringdufferin Care Home for a number of months now. He is well settled and he and, indeed, the wider family circle are very appreciative of the care and attention he receives.
As my relative is ill at the minute, I am kept up to date on the entire care plan. All the staff are professional and attentive towards my uncle and myself. They go out of their way to make us feel relaxed and comfortable. The job they do is amazing.
Thank you for your positive comments; myself and the whole team really appreciate them.
I have always found the staff here to be very friendly and helpful and I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone. Having been in several care homes over the years visiting and would certainly but Ringdufferin at the top of the list
It is greatly appreciated.
The place is always clean and tidy.
Some more interaction for clients would be good - a few day trips out would be good.
The place is immaculate, I have never seen such cleaning, washing and maintenance. If something breaks, it is replaced right away.
The place is so bright and airy, it makes it a pleasure to visit.
Thank you for your kind comments, we really appreciate such positive comments.
I have had two aunts in the care of Ringdufferin Nursing Home and have been greatly impressed by the kindness, care and attention that both have received there. I have found the staff and management to be very friendly, helpful and committed to providing the best care for residents. Rooms and facilities are all of a high standard of hygiene and residents' personal care is a priority. The home itself is situated in an idyllic setting with breathtaking views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ringdufferin Nursing Home to anyone looking for exceptional care for an elderly loved one.
Thank you for posting such great reviews, we really appreciate it.
My dad is really happy in Ringdufferin Care Home, where all the staff are great and very caring. They make a fuss of him and look after his every need. He is very happy and content, which is a great relief to our family.
Thank you for leaving such a kind review, we really appreciate getting such positive comments.
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- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Ringdufferin Nursing Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ringdufferin Nursing Home
What types of Care is Ringdufferin Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ringdufferin Nursing Home have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ringdufferin Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ringdufferin Nursing Home to the centre of Downpatrick?
8.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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