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Dearness Home Service

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,332 reviewed · 42 listed · Scored from 18 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(18) 60 low data composite score See reviews on Google
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Dearness Home Service
Services
Long-Term Care Homes, Aged Care, Adult Day Programs
Reviews
18

What recent reviews say

Residents and families praise staff warmth and attentiveness; activities like volunteer bike rides and day programs draw consistent approval. Understaffing creates bottlenecks: phone calls go unanswered for up to an hour when the team is stretched thin, and enrichment opportunities remain underdeveloped despite resident demand.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • compassionate, respectful care
  • engaging activities for residents
  • high-quality staff
  • welcoming environment
Watch-outs
  • chronic understaffing
  • slow phone response during busy times
  • limited volunteer engagement opportunities
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Best for: Families seeking long-term or respite care with emphasis on resident dignity and activity engagement.
Think twice if: Phone accessibility can be frustratingly slow during peak hours; expect a wait if time-sensitive information needs passing.

Strengths

  • caring, genuine staff
  • structured day programs and volunteer activities
  • dementia-secure units with pleasant interiors

Worth knowing

  • Volunteer-led bike rides around property for residents
  • secure dementia unit with digital wall boards and artificial flower gardens
  • reported 3-year wait list for long-term placement
  • smoking is prohibited to protect resident health

What reviews say by service

Long-Term Care Homes
Staff deliver dignified care; chronic understaffing slows phone response.
Adult Day Programs
Day program participants report positive engagement.
Memory Care & Dementia Care
Dementia units feature secure design and welcoming atmosphere, though long waiting list noted.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.1 average across the 39 long-term care homes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 46% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 35
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is there a wait list for long-term care placement?
Yes. One reviewer reported a 3-year wait for the dementia-secure unit.
Does the Adult Day Program accept new participants?
Yes. A recent reviewer (one month ago) joined the program.
Are there activities and outings for residents?
Yes. Volunteer-led bike rides and organized programs run regularly to engage residents.

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Last updated 2026-07-23