Care Home in Upminster | Derham House

Following significant investment, Derham House has a brand new look! The appearance of our home has been carefully designed with the people we care for in mind. Our bright new reception area is the perfect spot for socialising or taking part in one of our many daily activities. Our beautiful new dining room is a wonderful place to enjoy a three-course home-made lunch and our new bedrooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated. Why not take a look at our virtual tour to see our brand new look? Or alternatively, pop in to our home to see for yourself!

Situated in beautifully maintained grounds in the outskirts of Upminster, Derham House has many natural advantages: plenty of local amenities yet within easy reach of London, Lakeside Shopping Centre and the beaches at Southend on Sea.

We provide high quality 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people with dementia in our Memory Lane Community. Person-centred care plans are at the heart of our approach to care, forming a basis for care and activities and regularly reviewed with a named key worker.

We think you'll find we're ideally suited to meet your needs. Why not arrange a visit and see for yourself!

Life at Derham House Care Home

Our home is designed so that each person we care for feels completely supported in every aspect of their lives. First and foremost, the care and services we provide are delivered by trained professionals who are dedicated to looking after the health of each resident. Our activities programme is tailored around particular interests and our facilities are designed to enhance the lives of everyone living at the home. We also offer tasty and nutritious food that is prepared by a skilled team of chefs.

Our team

Our staff members are the life and soul of the services we provide, and are always excited when a new resident comes to join us. Each team, from nurses to housekeepers, are part of the reason why our home is such a unique place to live. They consistently deliver care and services to a high standard and strive to ensure that residents can live their lives to the fullest.

John Drago

General Manager

Hi, my name is John and I am the General Manager here at Derham House. I hope you find what you're looking for on our website.

I’m a Registered Nurse and I achieved a Diploma in Management through the Institute of Leadership & Management in 2011.

I have been working in the private sector for over 10 years and, based on my knowledge and expertise, as a General Manager, together with my team, my role is to ensure that we deliver high quality, individualized care to those we support.

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Our care

The care we provide is delivered in a way that promotes independence for those who live in our home. Where possible, it is important that residents are encouraged to perform daily tasks independently or with minor support. Our services are devised with individualised treatment in mind for each person, so getting to know everyone and understanding their needs is imperative to delivering bespoke, person-centred care.

Types of care

Nursing Care

Nursing care is for people who need a qualified nursing care team available to them 24 hours a day.

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Dementia Care

Our highly skilled team of dementia experts work hard to ensure the highest quality of care, based on the latest research.

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Respite Care & Short Breaks

Whether you care for a relative or are in need of care yourself, taking a break from your usual routine can do the world of good.

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Facilities

En-suite rooms
Step-free access
Hairdressing salon
Night bite menu

On-site

Access to kitchen facilities
Flexible mealtimes
Laundry
Landscaped gardens

Accessibility

Disabled bathroom
Step-free access
Wheelchair access within home
Near public transport links (bus, train, etc.)

Accommodation

Electric profiling bed
En-suite toilet
Furnished rooms and own furniture welcomed
Nurse call system

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What people say about us

"Visited my friend who had a stroke last year, she is very happy and looks very well."

E B
carehome.co.uk rating: 5 out of 5

"Since my mum (aged 95) arrived at Derham House in June 2017, I have been very pleased with the care and compassion with which she is treated in this difficult period of transition into life at Derham House. In my experience, the staff, carers and nurses are always cheerful and friendly to both residents and visitors. Every time we visit the home is clean and fresh and my mum always looks smart and well looked after."

S B
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.5 out of 5

"My step-father has been in Derham House since May. He was extremely anxious about going into Derham House but his care needs were more than we could give him. He's been treated with such dignity, care and attention that after the first day, his whole appearance changed where he was so relaxed and at ease. The home has an open door policy and you can visit whenever you like. The staff are very friendly, caring and have always got time for not only the residents but also the families. Can't fault the quality of care they give the residents. Genuine commitment to give good care. Would be nice to give praise to some members of staff but can't single out anyone as all the staff are fantastic. It's a pleasure to write this review."

Tracy R
carehome.co.uk rating: 4.83 out of 5

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