At Portland House, visiting hours are flexible and available seven days a week. The home encourage relatives, friends, and other visitors to spend meaningful time at the facility and participate in day-to-day activities, aligning with the preferences of both residents and guests. To ensure a peaceful dining experience for loved ones and others, the home kindly request that visitors avoid visiting during meal times, a practice they refer to as 'protected meal times'.
On site car parking space is available for residents and their loved ones when visiting.
Portland House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Portland House has 56 reviews.
Review from D C (Husband of Resident) published on 12 March 2025
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt words and for sharing your experience. It truly means the world to us to know that your wife feels comfortable and cared for at Portland House. Our team is dedicated to creating a warm, engaging, and supportive environment, and we are so pleased that this has brought you reassurance and peace of mind. Your appreciation is a wonderful encouragement to our staff, who take great pride in the care they provide. We are grateful for your trust and will continue to do our very best to make every moment special. Thank you again!
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Review from L K (Mother of Resident) published on 5 March 2025
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Thank you so much for such a lovely review! Having your daughter with us at Portland House has been great for us as well as her. Thank you for visiting us and saying great things about us. It is great to see the positive impact that the team has on her.
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Review from K T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 January 2025
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Reply from Alexandra Cooke, Customer Engagement at Portland House
Thank you for sharing such a lovely review for Portland House! It's heartwarming to hear that your father-in-law is receiving such tailored, respectful, and caring support since moving in. A homely atmosphere, friendly staff, and personalised care are what make a care home truly special. It's wonderful to know that he feels at home and is so well looked after. Your high praise is a testament to the dedication of the team - thank you for highlighting their incredible efforts!
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Review from Kerry S (Friend of Resident) published on 9 January 2025
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Reply from Alexandra Cooke, Customer Engagement at Portland House
What a lovely and detailed review of Portland House! It's clear that the manager and staff have made a tremendous positive impact on both the residents and their families. It's heartwarming to see how they focus on individual needs, respect personal choices, and create opportunities for engagement through activities and outings. The thoughtful care and commitment to treating residents with dignity and understanding truly shine through. Your recommendation is a testament to their hard work and compassion. Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback!
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Review from D E (Relative of Resident) published on 4 October 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you find Portland House clean and welcoming, and that our hardworking staff make you feel like part of the family. It's wonderful to know the residents are well cared for and that you enjoy the food and the fun atmosphere we strive to create. We're glad the activities and staff's efforts to bring smiles to the residents' faces have made such a positive impression. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2024
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Reply from Alexandra Cooke, Customer Engagement at Portland House
Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting us with your dad's care over the past five years. It's reassuring to hear that you've noticed improvements in services, staff recruitment, and meals under the new management. We're committed to ensuring that each resident is cared for as an individual, and your recognition of this is deeply appreciated. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we're grateful for your continued support. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback!
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Review from Paula N (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review about our services. We are delighted to know that your father is getting on well with our staff and has kind words to say about them.
Your recommendation and satisfaction with our services mean a great deal to us. We appreciate your support and will continue to strive in providing the best care possible.
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Review from Angela W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words about our staff and the care they provide. We deeply appreciate your recognition of their hard work and dedication. It is our utmost priority to ensure that our residents receive the best care possible.
We are truly sorry to hear about the passing of your nana, and our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. We're glad to know that her final days were peaceful and that Portland House could provide some comfort and ease any stress surrounding her care.
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Review from Nikki B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2023
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Reply from Jordan Simpson, Office Associate at Portland House
Thank you so much for such lovely words in regards to our staff, it was a pleasure to take care of your grandmother. We really appreciate all you have said and will be sure to pass this along.
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Review from Trish J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2023
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We are so glad you have been so happy with the care your mother received and that you have such lovely feedback for the staff. Your kind words mean a lot to everyone and we wish you and your mother all the best.
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Review from Carla B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2023
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Dear Carla,
Thank you so much for such positive feedback! We are so grateful for your kind words in regard to our staff, activities and outings. We are so honoured to take care of your mother and glad you are seeing her have a better quality of life, that is all we hope for with all of our residents.
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Review from P M (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2023
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Dear P M, thank you for taking the time to submit a review for us. We really appreciate the positive feedback you've made about our staff being kind and helpful. It is unfortunate that we were unable to meet your mum's needs however we are pleased you were happy with our care home overall.
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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad your father has settled in so well with us. We really appreciate the positive feedback you have for our staff and their promptness keeping you informed, I will be sure to pass this along to our team and share your appreciation.
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Review from Jackie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Thank you for the lovely words Jackie! It's an absolute pleasure to care for your mum at Portland House and we feel honoured to have been chosen for this. I will pass on your kind words to the team at Portland House.
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Review from Josy J (Day Care) published on 14 December 2022
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Dear Josy. Thank you for reviewing Portland House and for your kind words recognising the hard work our team does. We are glad to hear that you are extremely happy with the care being received at Portland House. Thank you again for taking the time to write us your review. Your kind words will be shared with the care team.
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Review from Garry C (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2022
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Thank you for reviewing Portland House House and for your kind words recognising the hard work our team does. We are glad to hear that you are extremely happy with the care your dad is receiving at Portland House. Thank you again for taking the time to write us your review. Your kind words will be shared with Rachel and the team.
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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2021
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Review from Jude (Niece of Resident) published on 4 February 2021
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Review from Suzanne K (Wife of Resident) published on 4 February 2021
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Review from Dawn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2021
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10 for Portland House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.661 for Portland House is calculated as follows: ( (79 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 118 Ratings = 4.661
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Portland House is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 19 registered maximum number of service users is 3.8, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 14 Nov 2018
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Leanne is a fabulous manager; diligent, organised and always up for a challenge. She always goes the extra mile for her residents and has worked hard to get involved in her community, forming excellent relationships with everyone she works with. She loves to spend time with her residents and when she is not at work, with her family and friends.
Family is very important to Leanne and she brings this value to the wonderful home she has created at Portland.
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Has recently been promoted from senior care team leader to Deputy Manager at Portland House, for her unwavering dedication and hard work. We are very excited to see Rita continue to thrive in her new position.