
The manager and her team are absolutely fabulous - caring, kind, funny, welcoming and knowledgeableJayne W(Niece of Resident/Service User)

We are hugely appreciative of everything the manager and the staff do for our motherPauline T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff treat the residents like family. I cannot recommend The Hollies highly enough.Clare N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The manager and her team are absolutely fabulous - caring, kind, funny, welcoming and knowledgeableJayne W(Niece of Resident/Service User)

We are hugely appreciative of everything the manager and the staff do for our motherPauline T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff treat the residents like family. I cannot recommend The Hollies highly enough.Clare N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The Hollies provides quality Dementia Care in a residential setting located close to Tunbridge Wells, from a comfortable facility with scenic grounds.
Thirty-one residents are cared for in a converted Georgian property, with the addition of a sensory corridor for residents to walk around and enjoy, and a flexible outlook on health services with excellent links to District Nurses, GP surgeries and Hospice care.
The service is regulated by the Care Quality...
Care Provided by The Hollies
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 31 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on the Room and the person-centred care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Hollies for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Hollies 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
- Regal Care Trading Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gladiola Apiado(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (17)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (7)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
The Hollies Reviews (65)
The Hollies has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Hollies has 65 reviews.
The manager and her team are absolutely fabulous - caring, kind, funny, welcoming and knowledgeable.
If I end up in the situation of needing this type of care, I want to move here so I know I will be loved and cared for.
The food is delicious too!
I love coming over to see all of the staff. I really do love them all. The food is delicious especially the homemade biscuits, yum.
As I said I do love them all, but I have great feelings for two in particular.
Love to you all.
Of course, was very worried about Mum going into a care home. But have been really please don how things are going. Mum is looked after so well. All the staff are very kind and patient with Mum and the other residents. There are always fun things for them to do i.e. dancing, singing, arts and crafts. Brilliant.
It is a positive experience. They looked after my sister very well. Whenever I visited I was given a cup of coffee. Everyone has been very kind to me.
My mother is safe and happy at The Hollies. She was originally in a home in Maidstone, although it looked very smart the staff were uncaring and could not be bothered to help her. I transferred her to The Hollies and what a difference. The staff are so caring and cheerful. I feel my mother is treated with respect and compassion.
The staff are always friendly when we are here. They appear to be always attentive towards the patients. The home is always clean and tidy and we have no problems with regards to the care home.
I am very happy. I like my bedroom. Since coming here I have found love. The food is very nice, but the staff are nicer, always happy to have a giggle. I like to go out on trips and I like going into the garden to have a BBQ.
I enjoy coming here every week. Residents here seem happy and well adjusted. Staff work very hard.
I have lived here for over 18 months. The staff are lovely, helpful and have gotten me through some very hard times. They always like to take people out on trips which I enjoy lots. They are patient and we can always have a laugh.
The staff are fantastic and very caring and show lots of compassion.
I have always found the staff to be exceptional in the help and support they offer to all residents and visitors alike.
Mum is always happy at The Hollies, the carers always seem to know what is best for her to wear.
I always feel welcome when visiting The Hollies.
I can recommend The Hollies care home 100%.
Firstly, all staff are kind. This counts for a lot. The food is excellent and all residents are catered for amply. There is always something going on with residents being engaged personally by staff. It will be even better in Spring and Summer, when residents can enjoy the splendid garden, along with family and friends.
My mum is very well looked after. Carers are very patient and treat her with dignity. I know she is in good hands. Always made to feel welcome when I visit, which is often. When she was ill, the care she received was second to none. Garden is nice and big for residents in summer. Kitchen staff are lovely. Feels homely.
I am very happy with the care my mother receives at The Hollies. The staff are very friendly and kind. Mum enjoys the social events such as singing, cheese and 'wine' (grape juice) parties. Staff are always welcoming. The place is always clean and tidy including her bedroom. Food is nice.
The staff show genuine warmth to all, and know each person, their history and needs, treating them with unfailing patience.
I am enjoying myself. I have made many friends and the staff, I always have a laugh. I feel safe. I know they are there for me whenever I need them.
The care and support provided at The Hollies is very visible when visiting. My mother has been confined to her home prior to moving, and has now become a different person. More sociable, enjoying the activities and the wonderful days out, she feels safe and looked after.
My mother in law came to the The Hollies in Feb 16 from that date she was made to feel welcome, a home from home she called it, staff were wonderful. Plenty of food choice and very clean. Sadly my mother in law passed away in May. All staff were very supportive and it was lovely that staff attended the funeral, even now at this difficult time The Hollies welcomes us for tea/coffee. An absolutely fantastic place with excellent care staff.
Always been good. Originally there were birds and a dog which mum used to like but they are gone now and she hasn't noticed. Staff always kind and helpful. Mum seems to be very content.
So happy to see that my wife is so well cared for. The staff are excellent and professional as well as caring and friendly. Cannot think of any bad points - she is very happy at The Hollies.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 March 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for The Hollies.
There are no upcoming events for The Hollies.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Regal Care Trading Ltd
- 01 Jul 2025Recipient: The Hollies
- 19 Jun 2025Recipient: The Hollies
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Hollies.
Meet the Team (4)

I have 13 years of experience in hospital and community health setting before coming to UK. I am a nurse and have degree in Physiotherapy. I have been working in the social health care setting for the last 15 years, and 10 years as a registered care home manager. I joined Regal in 2009 and started at the bottom and climbed the ladder as they say. I am passionate about my work and committed myself to promoting equality and diversity and promote the highest standard of care. I am a constant believer of constant improvement of knowledge and skills in which I always encourage and advocate all the staff to do the same. I just got my post graduate MSc in Dementia Studies to be better equipped and be effective in caring for people living with dementia. Working in care is not just a job, it's my passion, it's my vocation as it gives me fulfilment in making a difference in some one else's life.

I started working at The Hollies in 2012, I started working as a care assistant, after one year I trained to become a senior care assistant and then onto The Deputy manager for the last 7 years. I really enjoy working in Dementia care and being able to make the residents life more worthwhile. I am currently now finishing my Level 5 management. I love working in care and looking after individuals living with dementia. I find great pleasure and fulfilment to make a difference in someone else's life no matter how big and small.

I started working at the Hollies in 2013. I achieved my Level 2 Health & Social Care and became a Senior Healthcare Assistant. I took some time out of work to have my family and on return to work I became an Activity Coordinator. I love my new job role as I love being able to interact with the residents and I feel I can have a lot more one to one time with them. We all have great fun planning the activities together and it's really nice to give the residents something to look forward to. Some of our favourite activities are singing, arts & crafts and day trips out.

With a Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and Health Promotion, I bring both academic knowledge and hands-on experience to my role. I’ve been part of the team since 2016 and am currently working towards my Level 5 in Leading and Managing Teams in Adult Care. I’m committed to delivering kind, person-centred care every day.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact The Hollies to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. The Hollies has an Enhanced Service -more info.