Dapplemere
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds22
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-09-01
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families visiting Dapplemere often comment on the friendly atmosphere they find. Staff are happy to chat with visitors and show them around, creating an open and welcoming environment. The consistent warmth that families experience seems to extend throughout the home.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-09-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating in Effective at the July 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and the overall effectiveness of the care provided. The home holds a specialist registration for dementia care. No specific detail on dementia training content, care plan review frequency, GP visiting arrangements, or how food and nutrition are managed is recorded in the published findings.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating in Caring at the July 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff support residents' independence. The published summary contains no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of how dignity is maintained in practice. A Good rating in Caring indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed, but the detail has not been published.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating in Responsive at the July 2022 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors care to individual needs, the activities programme, engagement for people with dementia, and end-of-life care planning. The home lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments as specialisms. No detail on the activities programme, individual engagement for residents with advanced dementia, or end-of-life planning is recorded in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating in Well-led at the July 2022 inspection. A named registered manager and a nominated individual are recorded. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment of the rating. The published findings contain no detail on manager tenure, staff culture, complaint handling, quality improvement processes, or how the home involves residents and families in decisions.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Dapplemere specialises in nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The home provides specialist dementia nursing care as part of its range of services. Their experience with complex conditions means they're equipped to support residents with varying stages of dementia alongside other health needs. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Dapplemere Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in July 2022, which is a positive foundation. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so the family score reflects that broad confidence rather than rich, specific evidence.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Dapplemere often comment on the friendly atmosphere they find. Staff are happy to chat with visitors and show them around, creating an open and welcoming environment. The consistent warmth that families experience seems to extend throughout the home.
What inspectors have recorded
Both the management team and care staff receive praise from families for their thorough approach to resident care. The leadership appears to set a tone that filters through to the frontline carers, creating what families describe as exceptional attention to residents' needs.
How it sits against good practice
With its combination of experienced staff and long-term residents, Dapplemere seems to have found a formula that works for the families who've chosen it.
Worth a visit
Dapplemere Nursing Home on Shepherds Lane in Rickmansworth was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in July 2022. The rating has remained stable, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment. At 22 beds, this is a small nursing home with a named registered manager and a clear leadership structure, and it holds specialist registrations for dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains almost no specific observations, direct quotes from residents or families, or detailed evidence. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but it tells you the home met the required standard rather than painting a picture of daily life. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask specific questions: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, what does a typical day look like for someone with advanced dementia, and how does the team communicate with families when something changes. The answers will tell you far more than the rating alone.
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In Their Own Words
How Dapplemere describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness and experience create a caring community
Compassionate Care in Rickmansworth at Dapplemere Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home means looking for genuine warmth alongside professional care. Dapplemere Nursing Home in Rickmansworth offers both, with staff who families describe as consistently kind and approachable. This established home has been caring for residents with complex needs for many years, with some choosing to make it their home for over a decade.
Who they care for
Dapplemere specialises in nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
The home provides specialist dementia nursing care as part of its range of services. Their experience with complex conditions means they're equipped to support residents with varying stages of dementia alongside other health needs.
“With its combination of experienced staff and long-term residents, Dapplemere seems to have found a formula that works for the families who've chosen it.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Dapplemere Nursing Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in July 2022, which is a positive foundation. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so the family score reflects that broad confidence rather than rich, specific evidence.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Dapplemere often comment on the friendly atmosphere they find. Staff are happy to chat with visitors and show them around, creating an open and welcoming environment. The consistent warmth that families experience seems to extend throughout the home.
What inspectors have recorded
Both the management team and care staff receive praise from families for their thorough approach to resident care. The leadership appears to set a tone that filters through to the frontline carers, creating what families describe as exceptional attention to residents' needs.
How it sits against good practice
With its combination of experienced staff and long-term residents, Dapplemere seems to have found a formula that works for the families who've chosen it.
Worth a visit
Dapplemere Nursing Home on Shepherds Lane in Rickmansworth was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in July 2022. The rating has remained stable, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment. At 22 beds, this is a small nursing home with a named registered manager and a clear leadership structure, and it holds specialist registrations for dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains almost no specific observations, direct quotes from residents or families, or detailed evidence. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but it tells you the home met the required standard rather than painting a picture of daily life. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask specific questions: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, what does a typical day look like for someone with advanced dementia, and how does the team communicate with families when something changes. The answers will tell you far more than the rating alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Dapplemere measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Dapplemere describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness and experience create a caring community
Compassionate Care in Rickmansworth at Dapplemere Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home means looking for genuine warmth alongside professional care. Dapplemere Nursing Home in Rickmansworth offers both, with staff who families describe as consistently kind and approachable. This established home has been caring for residents with complex needs for many years, with some choosing to make it their home for over a decade.
Who they care for
Dapplemere specialises in nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
The home provides specialist dementia nursing care as part of its range of services. Their experience with complex conditions means they're equipped to support residents with varying stages of dementia alongside other health needs.
Management & ethos
Both the management team and care staff receive praise from families for their thorough approach to resident care. The leadership appears to set a tone that filters through to the frontline carers, creating what families describe as exceptional attention to residents' needs.
The home & environment
The home features pleasant outdoor spaces that families appreciate. While the gardens provide a nice setting for visits, it's the overall environment that seems to make the difference here.
“With its combination of experienced staff and long-term residents, Dapplemere seems to have found a formula that works for the families who've chosen it.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
