
Would highly recommend this care home to others.I B(Son of Resident/Service User)

All the staff really care and look after the residents with the utmost compassion.A G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Would highly recommend this care home to others.I B(Son of Resident/Service User)

All the staff really care and look after the residents with the utmost compassion.A G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Robin Hood House is situated in Little Gaddesden, a small village within the 5000 acre Ashridge Estate, just 7 miles from Tring and 9 miles from Caddington. An area of outstanding natural beauty and a conservation area protected by the National Trust, Robin Hood House dates back to the 16th century and was once owned by the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, famous for building the Bridgewater canal in the North...
Care Provided by Robin Hood House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Robin Hood House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Robin Hood House 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
Group / Owner
- Benslow Management Company Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lorraine Simpson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 1998
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- They are open to visitors at any time. For special events see the news section on the Benslow web site or phone for more info.
Parking
- Ample off street parking for visitors.
Robin Hood House Reviews (41)
Robin Hood House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.767) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Robin Hood House has 41 reviews.
My mother spent the last eight years of her life at Robin Hood House, ending in her peaceful death in September 2018, and the care and support that she received went way beyond what you could reasonably expect. The home is calm and welcoming, decorated in a peaceful homely way that the residents recognise. They spend their days in the communal rooms and so feel included in everything. All the staff are superb, they really care about the people in their charge. They are constantly laughing and joking with the residents, making the atmosphere happy and relaxed. Our wishes as her family were always important, there was regular contact regarding health and wellbeing, and in the last months, as her health declined, her needs were accommodated completely. The activities are well organised, there are regular trips out, and she was even taken away on holiday to the seaside on three occasions. I would recommend Robin Hood House to anyone who is looking for dementia care for a loved one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 November 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 18 August 2026Residential care/dementia care beds in this beautiful countryside location on the edge of the National Trust Ashridge Estate - we have one resident moving to nursing imminently and therefore expecting one room to be available from early March.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 11 May 2026
From murals of memories gone by, strawberry planting, potting flowers to painting in bright colours - Robin Hood House in little Gaddesden truly has a garden of hopes and blooms...
There are no upcoming events for Robin Hood House.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Robin Hood House.
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Lorraine became manager of Robin Hood House in November 2021 having previously been deputy manager at Benslow Nursing Home our sister home in Hitchin. She has 25 years of experience in the care industry and studied nursing at Northampton University.

The Deputy Rachael brings a wealth of experience, having worked in the Care Sector for 34 years and having achieved her level 5 in health and social care. She has herself held a Registered Manager position in her career and is a great coach and mentor to the Robin Hood team.
Rachael is kind and shows great care and empathy!
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