House Care Home

Logo of Verwood House Care Home, a nursing home in Verwood, Dorset, offering older person care, dementia care, mental health care and learning disability and autism support.

House Care Home is a nursing home in Verwood, Dorset (BH31 7AH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About House Care Home

Here at Verwood House Care Home, we provide nursing care for people living in and around Verwood, Dorset, and we take real pride in the community we have built within our walls. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good, which reflects the effort our whole team puts in every day to make sure the people in our care feel safe, comfortable and genuinely at home. We support a wide range of needs under one roof. Alongside older person and nursing care, we are experienced in supporting people living with dementia, those with a learning disability or autism, individuals with mental health needs, and people with a physical disability or a visual or hearing impairment. We also welcome younger adults who need nursing or residential support. Having this breadth of experience means we can often continue to care for someone as their needs change over time, which matters enormously to the people we support and to their families. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the biggest decisions a family will face, and we do not take that lightly. From the moment someone first contacts us, we try to be straightforward, honest and helpful. We want people to visit, ask questions and take the time they need before making any decision. Life here is about more than meeting care needs. We work hard to make sure each person has a real say in their day, their routines and the things that matter to them. Relationships are at the heart of what we do, whether that is between a resident and a member of our team, or between residents and their loved ones, whom we always make welcome. We are genuinely proud of Verwood House and the people who call it home.

Care provided at House Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about House Care Home

Where is House Care Home located?

House Care Home is a nursing home in Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7AH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does House Care Home provide?

House Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is House Care Home's CQC rating?

House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 December 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does House Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about House Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Verwood House Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Verwood House Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Verwood House Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Verwood House Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Verwood House Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Verwood House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at House Care Home

Nursing Care at House Care Home

Round the clock nursing is for people whose health needs cannot safely be met by care staff alone, for example those with complex medication regimes, pressure care needs, catheters, PEG feeding, advanced frailty or end of life needs. A registered nurse is on the premises day and night in a home like Verwood House, which is registered for nursing care and rated good by the Care Quality Commission following its December 2020 inspection. If nursing needs are confirmed by an NHS assessment, NHS Funded Nursing Care of around £235 a week is paid directly to the home and comes off the invoice families receive. In the South West, weekly nursing fees commonly fall between £1250 and £1600, while Dorset Council typically funds around £900 to £1100, so ask how any shortfall is bridged.

Dementia Care at House Care Home

Living well with dementia usually depends on familiar routines, calm surroundings, a layout that is safe to walk around without feeling locked in, and staff who are trained to read mood and behaviour rather than react to it. Verwood House is registered to support people living with dementia alongside nursing needs, which can matter as the condition advances and physical health becomes more fragile. Families should ask how the home settles someone who is distressed in the evenings, what happens if a resident wants to walk at night, and how they involve relatives in life history and preferences. It is also fair to ask how the team responds when needs change, whether that means more support with eating, continence or end of life care, so a move elsewhere can be avoided.

Older Person Care at House Care Home

Day to day help for an older person usually covers washing, dressing, help with the loo, medication given on time by staff who know the person, meals and simple companionship through the day. Verwood House Care Home is registered for older person and nursing care, which means qualified nurses are part of the picture alongside care staff. Families looking here should ask how mornings and bedtimes are organised, whether residents can get up and go to bed when they choose, and how staffing changes overnight. It is worth asking how many care staff and nurses are on duty between 8pm and 8am, and how call bells are answered. Typical South West nursing fees sit around £1250 to £1600 a week, while Dorset Council usually funds roughly £900 to £1100, so ask early how any gap is handled.

Mental Health at House Care Home

Adults living with a long term mental health condition often do best where days are predictable, medication is managed reliably and staff treat people with quiet respect rather than fuss. Verwood House is registered to support people with mental health needs alongside nursing care. Families should ask about staff experience with specific conditions, how the home works with community mental health teams, and what happens if someone becomes unwell or reaches crisis point.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at House Care Home

Sight and hearing loss affect how safe and connected someone feels, so small things like even lighting, clear signage, contrasting crockery, working hearing aids and staff who face the person when they speak make a real difference. Verwood House in Verwood is registered to support people with a visual or hearing impairment. Ask whether a hearing loop is available, how staff check aids and glasses daily, and how new residents are helped to learn the layout.

Younger Adults at House Care Home

Adults under 65 in a nursing setting usually want a lifestyle that fits their age, including their own choice of music, television, food, visitors and time outdoors, rather than a routine built around much older residents. Verwood House is registered to support younger adults. Families should ask what a typical week looks like for someone in their thirties, forties or fifties, and whether there are peers of a similar age currently living at the home.

Learning Disability and Autism at House Care Home

Support for an adult with a learning disability or autism should start from the person, their routines, communication style and sensory preferences, and build in chances to keep or grow everyday skills. Verwood House is registered for this type of care. Placements are usually arranged and funded by the local authority or NHS, with regular reviews of the care plan. Ask how the home works with families, advocates and social workers between reviews.

Physical Disability at House Care Home

Good support for a physical disability combines accessible surroundings, the right hoists, beds and bathing equipment, sensitive personal care and encouragement to do what the person still wants to do for themselves. Verwood House is registered to support adults with a physical disability. Ask to see the bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas, check lift access and doorway widths, and ask what moving and handling equipment is available and how it is maintained.

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