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Dorrington House (Watton) is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Watton, Norfolk. It is operated by Dorrington House.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Dorrington House (Watton) provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Dorrington House (Watton) in October 2022 and rated the service as Requires Improvement. The home has been asked to make improvements in one or more areas. Families are encouraged to review the full CQC report and speak with the home about the actions being taken.
Dorrington House (Watton) is located in Watton, within the Norfolk local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | 73 Norwich Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6DH |
| Phone | 01953 883882 |
| Website | www.dorrington-house.co.uk |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 20 October 2022 |
| Provider | Dorrington House |
Is Dorrington House (Watton) registered with the CQC?
Yes. Dorrington House (Watton) is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-116723392
What type of care does Dorrington House (Watton) provide?
Dorrington House (Watton) provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Dorrington House (Watton)?
You can contact Dorrington House (Watton) by phone on 01953 883882, or visit them at 73 Norwich Road, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6DH.
What is Dorrington House (Watton)'s CQC rating?
Dorrington House (Watton) has been rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is not performing as well as it should and has been told to improve. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-116723392
What are Dorrington House (Watton)'s CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Dorrington House (Watton)'s latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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