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Residents are encouraged to live an active life where possible and to pursue personal hobbies and activities. The priority is for freedom of choice in a homely and comfortable atmosphere.
The home has completed a six-bed extension, and refurbished the whole building, and...
Care Provided by Hollybank Rest Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 23 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Day care is provided at a rate of £100 per day.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hollybank Rest Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hollybank Rest Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- hollybank rest home ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Hand (Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (19)
Visiting
- No restrictions on visiting. CVisits are booked on the online booking system, visits can be booked by email or phone call.
Parking
- Limited parking at the front of the home, there is parking available near by.
Hollybank Rest Home Reviews (71)
Hollybank Rest Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.760) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hollybank Rest Home has 71 reviews.
When I visited Hollybank it stood out as the most suitable by a long margin.
My mum has slightly complex needs that have been met beautifully.
What ever time I visit there are always smiles on the staff's faces and it always smells clean.
They do go the extra mile for their guests.
Thank you Jane, for your lovely review. Your mum is an absolute pleasure to be around and we are so very pleased that you chose Hollybank as her home. It is really important to us that our residents are happy and well cared for and that their relatives feel at home so it is really comforting...
It's a lovely home. I came here 4 years ago for a week's respite and decided that it would be the place to come should I need to live somewhere permanently. I have now been here 3 years and have never looked back. I'm so happy here.
Thank you Beryl for your lovely review. We are so very happy that you chose Hollybank as your home. The sense of friendship and family between everyone at Hollybank is important to us so it makes my day to hear that you are so happy with us.
Everything was very nice and I enjoyed the company. I live alone and so it was nice to be in company. Everything was perfect. Rooms, beds and food were very good. Staff were good and nothing to complain about. Would love to go back again for longer.
I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We really enjoyed getting to know you during your visit, although how it flew by! Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to know that out temporary guests are as happy as our permanent ones. You are welcome to come back at any time. Do pop in and join us for a cup of tea when you're next passing!
Dad moved into Hollybank Rest home in Christmas 2016. He was 94 and suffered from advanced dementia.
He was extremely tired and withdrawn in his first week. The staff reassured me "we will get your dad into a routine”. Within a few weeks, they succeeded. They built up trust with Dad and he felt happy, safe and special.
The staff were always caring and compassionate. A very proud team, young chefs and the domestic staff all showed great respect and care towards Dad as well as all the other residents.
After Dad's 95th birthday he started to become physically poorly and had difficulties maintaining independence. He now needed a nursing home.
Dad sadly did not get this far. Hollybank provided palliative care for the last weeks of his life. The care provided to him was dedicated and exceptional. I am and will be forever grateful to this home. For someone that had advanced dementia, Dad knew he was in a wonderful home. A special place.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review Vanessa. Your dad was an absolute gentleman who we were all extremely fond of. We strive to give the best quality of care at Hollybank. The views of our residents and their relatives are so important to us so your kind words are very reassuring to hear. Thanks again.
Hollybank is such a place. Owner, manager and staff create a living space that brings the best of family life in modern, clean and well-maintained surroundings. Private rooms and lounges are kept tidy throughout the day.
A well-kept garden allows residents and their families to make the most of summer days. The catering staff are amenable and provide good choice menus, however, residents wishes are always considered should they not like what is on offer. Entertainment and activities are well planned, relatives receive monthly updates on events via meetings and emails.
Residents key workers make sure their personal needs are met and dignity is maintained. For the last 30 months, I have been extremely pleased with the care my mother has received at Hollybank.
It is great to hear how people that use our service feel we are performing.
We are always looking for new ways to keep improving and keep our standards high.
It is so important to us all for our residents to feel safe, well cared...
I cannot praise Hollybank enough. My grandmother required a rest home and we visited many. Hollybank stood above all others. Upon entering the building, security/safety of the residents/staff was clearly a priority with specialist access and exit systems. It was welcoming, fresh and light walking into the entrance hallway. The staff go that extra mile to answer difficult questions and assist residents. The food is amazing, cooked fresh daily, accounting for residents dietary needs, in the professional kitchen. Live entertainment acts that attend are fabulous and engaging for the residents. She spent nearly 8 years there until recently. I know that she enjoyed Hollybank very much, it was her home, the staff her extended family until she sadly passed. Even then the owners attended her funeral to pay their respects. It is my belief that you will not find a better rest home in the South Hampshire area to care for your elderly loved one. Simply brilliant, well done Hollybank Rest Home.
We really do want to make a difference and provide the best quality of life possible.
As you know we treat all our residents as our extended family.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
I will pass this on to our team.
I can spend my days how I choose to. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Nice homely atmosphere and a pleasant environment to be in. I would definitely recommend Hollybank to others.
We are very pleased you're happy at Hollybank and feel part of our family.
We are always looking at ways to improve our service. On the Entertainment side we are now offering even more opportunities to get out in the local community!
We have regular trips to the...
Very caring and attentive. Carers go out of their way to help. Transport to the Doctors, even home when I'm able to go home.
Should you require any respite in the future we would love to welcome you back.
Very caring, helping getting wife out of hospital (broken hip) into here and looked after us very well. Taken me to the Doctors, chiropractor. Home to check.
Glad we could be of assistance.
If we can do anything to help in the future please just give us a call.
Very happy place. Always someone to talk to. The food is good, plenty of variety and choice. The rooms are very comfortable and cleaned to a high standard. Staff are all friendly.
It is lovely to hear you are happy with our service.
We really do want you to enjoy being at Hollybank and we will continue to try and provide you with the best service we can.
Please do let us know if you feel we can improve anything in the future.
This is by far one of the best care homes in the area in my opinion my nan was there for a total of sixteen months before she sadly passed away - the staff are amazing - Angels without wings - my nan was so well looked after, fed well with lots of choice, she was very happy there and spoke highly of everyone involved in her care - the levels of professionalism as well as empathy, care and high standards across the board were second to none - I'm really glad as a family we chose Hollybank.
We try to provide the best service we can, your feedback is so important.
We strive to find new ways to keep improving and make sure our clients always come first.
Caring is a passion and passion can’t be taught, our team is handpicked to make sure our...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 June 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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