Somerton Private Nursing Home

77 Somerton Road, Belfast BT15 4DE
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  • Somerton Private Nursing Home, Belfast
Somerton Private Nursing Home in Belfast is a small family-run nursing home.

The nursing home offers care to those suffering from dementia.

Staff assist residents to feel happy, safe and at home and aim to provide the type of care expected for their own family members.


The home provides a safe and secure environment in a building full of character.

Accomodation is laid out over two floors with bedrooms on the ground and first floor.

There is a large well-lit dining room and two large lounges for use 24/7 by all residents.

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Care Provided by Somerton Private Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 26 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • H McCambridge Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Dhimi Daniel (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (16)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 1991

Funding & Fees Guide for Somerton Private Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £853 – £853
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Somerton Private Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Somerton Private Nursing Home Reviews (66)

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Somerton Private Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Somerton Private Nursing Home has 66 reviews.

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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff, great work.

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Review from Ruaidri A (Son of Resident) published on 13 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave, I am impressed. All the colleagues are friendly and clearly care. The posts on social media are excellent and show the extent the team go to make our loved ones settled. First-class establishment and team.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. The whole care team will appreciate your comments.


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Review from Niamh R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father is very well cared for in Somerton Private Nursing Home and is treated like family. We are able to come and go as much as we want and bring him out for the day/dinner every day.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience of our home.


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Review from Catherine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very, very friendly. My mother has greatly improved since moving here. This is the third home for my mother and definitely by far the best.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and for your very positive comments.


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Review from Margaret M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my parents have been cared for in this care home. The family has been very pleased with the quality of care. The atmosphere is calm, the residents seem content. I have been visiting for over 5 years and have never heard a staff member raise their voice to a resident.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your experience of our home.


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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 3 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is very happy here and content. The staff are all very caring and compassionate and always on hand to assist. I cannot recommend this care home highly enough as my words won't do justice.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion of our home.


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Review from Louise G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Somerton Care Home is the best care home I have ever experienced, I was always so worried but seeing how much my nanny is settled and happy is such a relief for me. The staff are always so lovely and caring towards everyone, they always do things with the residents which is great to see. I just love
how happy my nanny is which is so the most important thing.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review the home. Your positive comments are very much appreciated by all the staff.


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Review from Grace L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nanny needed 24-hour care after an admission to hospital and we had to source a care home that met her needs. This was ours, as a family, and my nanny’s first experience of this process. Somerton have been absolutely wonderful with my nanny. They are so respectful, kind and compassionate. They take
the time to get to know my nanny, her likes, her dislikes. They manage her anxieties or stresses and have an unbelievable sense of compassion for the residents under their care. From the manager, to the nurses, care assistants, activity coordinator and all other staff - they all have my nanny's best interests at heart and have truly been wonderful. In their care, my nanny is getting back to Nanny and she is thriving. We as a family will be forever grateful for the support they have gave us as a family and my nanny. It has been the best choice for us and the support she needed at the time she needed it. Not one member of staff isn’t engaging and welcoming. It is a wonderful home.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive feedback, it is greatly appreciated by all the staff.


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Review from J N (Son of Resident) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very kind, helpful and very supportive and caring for my dad. I couldn't ask for anywhere better to look after my father.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for our home, it is greatly appreciated by all the staff.


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Review from S M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursing home. After debating for a while whether to place my grandmother into care, I eventually chose Somerton. All of the staff are great, the care she receives is fantastic and more importantly my grandmother is happy. Any issues that arise I am made aware of straight away.
I couldn't have chosen a better place for my grandmother.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our home and for your very positive comments.


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Review from Mary O (Niece of Resident) published on 31 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy with the staff and the way they look after all the men and women in their care. They also are very friendly and helpful if you have any questions.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

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Review from Deirdre D (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am delighted with the standard of care my mother has received since becoming a resident at Somerton. She has flourished, gained weight and seems a lot happier and more at peace. She loves the activities and singsong. The staff are brilliant with her and go the extra mile at all times.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind review of our home, Deirdre. We are so pleased you have had such a positive experience.


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Review from Tara A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident for four months. The nursing home staff are always very welcoming. The manager and the nursing staff keep us well-informed about my father's care and are always available to answer any questions we may have. The care staff are always very approachable and helpful. The activities
are well organised by the very caring coordinator, and I enjoy seeing the photos on the relative's Facebook page.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience of our nursing home.


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Review from Carol L (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 12 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are very caring and attentive and look after Uncle very well.
Plenty of activities and games to keep him occupied.
Always kept informed.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your very positive feedback; we will be sure to share it with all our staff.


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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 12 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been in the care of Somerton Private Nursing Home for a few years now. The standard of care given to her has been excellent. We feel very happy that she has been looked after so well and know that she is in safe hands. The staff, from cleaners to management have been very welcoming to us
as a family. We are treated with respect and are informed of everything that happens with Mum. Any issues we have are treated well, and a good communication link exists between us and the home.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience of our home.


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Review from Brendan M (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are generally friendly, especially "one" whom I commend. I appreciate the range of activities offered to support residents but would remind staff on "pets day" not to assume that all residents like handling small animals such as guinea pigs and others. My mother does not wish these pets placed
on her lap at any time as she is uncomfortable with them, but she does like dogs. She also enjoys the music events provided.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for our home. We do have a broad range of daily activities to suit all residents based on their individual likes and dislikes. Many of the residents do really enjoy the pet therapy though staff always consult with individual residents regarding their participation. Any who express a reluctance or dislike for any of the animals are not forced to participate. Having checked with several staff members, I can assure you no Guinea pigs or other such animals were placed in your mother's lap.


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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum is always clean and well cared for and seems happy in her world with all the staff and the home itself, who can care for Mum amazingly. Thank you.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our home. It means a lot for staff to hear such positive feedback.


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Review from M O (Husband of Resident) published on 26 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Your care and dedication to my wife have so far been excellent and exemplary. Thank you.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your very positive comments and it is our pleasure.


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Review from Linda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Delighted with service. Staff and management are wonderful and willing to help in any way they can. I would have no problem recommending the care home. Just wanted Mum to get the care she needs, and she gets it here.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for your very positive feedback. We are delighted you are so happy with your mother's care.


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Review from Mark F (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have seen a huge improvement in my mother since she arrived here. She has put on weight, seems more alert and is much cleaner. The staff are very helpful and friendly, and I believe Mother is a lot happier.

Reply from Paul McCambridge, Proprietor at Somerton Private Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted you are so pleased with your mother's care.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.766)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10 for Somerton Private Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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 4.766 for Somerton Private Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.766

  • 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 Somerton Private Nursing Home is based on 16 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 26 registered maximum number of service users is 5.2, which has been reached with 16 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerton Private Nursing Home

What types of Care is Somerton Private Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Somerton Private Nursing Home provide?

Own GP if required is an additional type of care provided.

How many Rooms does Somerton Private Nursing Home have?

There are 16 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Somerton Private Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Somerton Private Nursing Home to the centre of Belfast?

3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.