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Sherwood House is a 32 bed care home specialising in caring for those with a range of Dementia. The home has been furnished to a high standard to create an environment which is bright, warm and welcoming and gives plenty...
Care Provided by Sherwood House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are based on room size, facilities, location within the home and care needs
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sherwood House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sherwood 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
Owner
- Watts Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vikki Viles (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
Visiting
- Visiting is restricted during meal times however families are welcome to book in for lunch
Parking
- There is parking to the rear of the building and to the front of the building on the main road
Sherwood House Reviews (72)
Sherwood House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.862) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sherwood House has 72 reviews.
Profit-making care companies like Watts Healthcare Ltd will have you believe the well-being of service users is their top priority. It simply is not and cannot be true.
CQC identified that 5,871 care home residents received an eviction notice between September 2021 and October 2022 and a study by King's College London discovered that many evictions occurred as a result of complaints made by residents or their families. My relative was one victim of this pernicious practice.
Now that the new PM will prioritise reform of the health care system, and a large, Council-run care facility is being built in Chatham, I hope to see the day when profit-making care companies are a thing of the past; when frail, vulnerable people like my relative can no longer be chucked back into the system to protect the reputation of companies like Watts Health Care Ltd, where profit is top priority. The dark side of private care.
Our priority has always been the safety, welfare and dignity of every resident. As a regulated care provider, we must balance individual needs with our legal and...
My mum will have been at Sherwood House for 2 years in October and it gives me such peace of mind and that is down to an amazing team led by fantastic management. If there is an issue which is rare its dealt with the utmost care and dedication straight away. Its always clean and tidy from top to bottom! I'm always pleased to see mum eating and what a great selection they have and often between main meals there are cakes, biscuits and fruit offered, encouragement being so important with dementia. I originally chose Sherwood because I couldn't imagine mum just slumped in a chair and she certainly isn't at Sherwood, always interaction and motivation. Mum is happy, well cared for and loved which is what any family living with this evil disease would wish for. Would recommend Sherwood House totally 100% to anyone.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We put a lot of effort into making Sherwood House friendly and enjoyable as possible for all our residents. Thanks again for the support!
Sherwood house is a wonderful care home our dad has been there for 3 years now, it has not been an easy journey as he will never settle in any care facility. He had been in another home for a year & while it was ok it didn't have the care & compassion Sherwood house provides, the support the manager & two members of staff in particular have given my sister & I has been amazing as with all the staff. Dad is well looked after well fed & a particular staff member & the other staff take time to visit & chat to him as he's not one for mixing with people. All we can say is thank you all
Thank you for the fantastic review! We put a lot of effort into making Sherwood House friendly and enjoyable as possible for all our residents. Thanks again for the support!
Mum, who has mixed dementia, has been living at Sherwood House for 15 months now & I can honestly say that now there are blinds fitted to the conservatory roof I cannot fault the place! The food is delicious, freshly prepared on the premises & there's plenty of it. The home itself is spotlessly clean & there is a beautiful courtyard garden out the back for the residents and families to use. There are daily activities for residents to join in with if they wish (music & dancing appear a particular favourite). And social media group keeps families up to date with goings on. Medical matters are dealt with in a timely fashion. All good stuff - but the thing that makes Sherwood so special is the team that work there. Everyone I've met & observed, without exception, has the care & best interests of the residents at heart. And staff turnover appears very low which speaks volumes. I know Mum is loved & cared for as if she were their own which is a huge worry off my shoulders.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We put a lot of effort into making Sherwood House friendly and enjoyable as possible for all our residents. Thanks again for the support!
Staff make the effort to ensure residents are well looked after meaning they have physical and mental stimulation on a daily basis. This may consist of singers, arts and crafts, petting zoo's and if suitable days out.
When raising concerns I have been able to successfully discuss these with the team leader and if required escalate to the manager, these concerns have been discussed in confidence and mutually agreed plans have been put in place to support my mum.
The food is fantastic and they organise numerous events based on their time of year, for example, Mother's Day tea, or afternoon tea for v day.
I can not thank Sherwood home for taking such good care of my mum for the past 5 years, it's lovely to see her thrive in a well supported environment
Thank you for the fantastic review! We put a lot of effort into making Sherwood House friendly and enjoyable as possible for all our residents. Thanks again for the support!
Enthusiastic and friendly staff. Regular updates and feedback on mother's condition readily available via WhatsApp. Any questions are dealt with immediately. The house is always busy with activities and the residents seem to be having lots of fun.
"We are overjoyed to read your 5-star review! Thank you for your kind words and for supporting Sherwood House. We truly appreciate your feedback and are always striving to improve."
I wrote a review about 10 months ago. I still stick by it but will also add that Sherwood are very alert to any developing medical problems as well. When my mum lived at home with partner, it would take weeks to get something like a UTI diagnosed and treatment started. SH have been very alert to issues like this and therefore we are confident mum is getting the best treatment and residency possible. Very happy.
"Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to know that Sherwood House has exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing us!"
Mum has now been a resident at Sherwood House for 18 months and is really settled. She readily takes part in many of the activities on offer and relishes helping others if possible. The staff at Sherwood treat the residents as their own extended family and any decisions for Mum have been made jointly with my sister and I. If ever we have questions regarding Mum's health or care the managers respond professionally and always react in Mum's best interest. I would highly recommend Sherwood House to anyone looking for a safe home for their loved one.
"Thank you for the glowing review! We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to know that Sherwood House has exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing us!"
The heartbreaking decision to move mum into residential care has been made so much easier by the management and staff at Sherwood House.
"Thank you for the fantastic review! We put a lot of effort into making our service a friendly and enjoyable experience for all, so we are thrilled to hear that you are happy with the overall experience that you and your loved one has experienced at Sherwood House. Thanks again for the support!"
We've had an amazing positive experience with this care home. All of the carers are amazing they go out of their way to make our loved ones feel safe and happy and are great support to the relatives. If we have any concerns they are dealt with immediately and in a positive and professional way.
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on how we can make Sherwood House even better, feel free to reach out. Your feedback means the world to us!
Lovely staff, cheerful and nothing is too much trouble. Food looks great. I get phone calls if there is any problem.happy seeing photos.un group chats.i. Am kept up to date on all the entertainment, which is really good
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on how we can make Sherwood House even better, feel free to reach out. Your feedback means the world to us!
My mum has been at Sherwood for over 4 years. Mum has been bed ridden for the past couple of years and is at EOL. The staff an management are and have always been amazing where mum is concerned. They can still raise a conversation from her and also get her to smile. If you knew my mum, you would know that is not an easy thing to do. In the last 12 months the home have kept my mum really comfortable and as well as she could possibly be, which just reminds my sisters and I, that when we placed mum with Sherwood House. It was a very good decision.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience relating to the care your Mum has received at Sherwood House. Our team works hard to ensure we deliver high-quality care for all those that reside at Sherwood House. Thank you
There always appears to be a relaxed and well ordered environment within the home, with staff in attendance to assist as required. The residents are given activities and entertainment and are encouraged to participate.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that you feel the Care Team and Activities Team enhance the daily lives of those living at Sherwood House. We'll be sure to pass along your feedback to them-they'll be thrilled to know they have made such a positive impact!
The level of care at Sherwood house is amazing, the staff go above and beyond to make sure residents are happy, healthy and entertained and also well fed as the food always looks amazing. Residents are taken on trips if they are able to and communication via the WhatsApp group to see everyone enjoying themselves is great.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We're delighted to hear that our service surpasses your expectations. Providing high-quality service is at the heart of everything we do. We truly appreciate your trust in allowing the Sherwood Team to care for your loved one. Should you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us anytime.
My mum has been at Sherwood for a little while now and she is very shy. All of the staff have made her feel very welcome and treated her with the utmost respect. The home is very modern and vibrant there is always something going on. They're always playing games or having singers for entertainment. The food always smells amazing. It's hard to see your relatives decline but I feel comfortable in the fact that I know my mum is safe and well looked after at Sherwood.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I will share this with the Team.
My mother has been in Sherwood for the past 4 years. She has always been so well cared for and I'm sure not the easiest of residents to handle but hats off to the girls they are always bubbly fun and very caring. I wouldn't want Mum anywhere else.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I will share this with the Team.
My mum became a resident of Sherwood House almost a year ago, and I am nothing but delighted with the care and attention she receives. The communication we receive on a daily basis demonstrates the staff goes above and beyond what is expected, and questions are always answered within a short timeframe. Mum clearly feels safe and well cared for - this is evident in her current calmer state, rarely showing any signs of anxiety. I would highly recommend Sherwood House for loved ones who require dementia care from thoroughly trained carers.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I will share this with the Team.
From the first (unannounced) visit to Sherwood House for dementia care we have found the staff to be welcoming, knowledgeable and compassionate. We looked at a number of homes. Sherwood House is fundamentally different; the only smell is the freshly cooked food (all prepared fresh); the residents are all well dressed and freshly groomed; they are together in the large conservatory, well supervised and entertained. There is a regular stream of updates and photos of activities on private social media, daily personal updates to the family and immediate responses to questions. My sister-in-law is also blind which compounds her situation. The staff have taken this in their stride and adapted activities to facilitate her inclusion. They have gone the extra mile to manage her vulnerable anxiety.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the service it is greatly appreciated.
My dad aged only 60 years old was placed in respite at Sherwood house after being diagnosed with Alzheimers at just 58. My mum and I visited ahead of placement and were taken aback by how unbelievably friendly, supportive and understanding the team was. We knew that it was the perfect place for Dad to be. They continue to remain a huge support to our family, reassuring us every step of the way. Thank you so much to you all!
Thank you for your wonderful review it is greatly appreciated. I will share your feedback with the Team.
My aunt has been in Sherwood House for just over a month now. They are doing their very best at comforting her as she is struggling but it's early days. I've visited and can say it's very clean, the staff are all lovely and they have activities on all the time which they involve her if she likes or not. The food looks amazing, there's so much choice. It's also really nice to see the photos of what they all get up to on the private group chat. We are very much included in what she gets up to and how her day has been. It's a great place and it's really helped knowing she's safe and well looked after.
Thank you for your wonderful review it is greatly appreciated. I will share your feedback with the Team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 June 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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- 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 (3)
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Meet the Team (2)

Vikki is the Residential Manager for Sherwood House who manages the staff and overseas the care.

Sarah contributes to the management of the home and leads a team of staff to ensure that high standards of care practice are maintained.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood House
What types of Care is Sherwood House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sherwood House have?
There are 32 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sherwood House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sherwood House to the centre of Rochester?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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