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Accommodation is set on the ground floor, with many rooms looking out to the large and peaceful gardens. There are two communal lounges, a dining room and a conservatory, which opens out to the tranquil courtyard, containing a...
Care Provided by Hill Barn Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees start from £1,250, with the exact amount depending on the size and position of the room, as well as the level of care and support each person needs. This allows us to make sure every resident receives the right balance of comfort, attention, and personalised care.
The fee includes round-the-clock support from our experienced care team, with help tailored to each individual’s needs, including personal care such as washing, dressing, mobility, and continence support. We also take care of all medication management, giving families peace of mind that everything is overseen safely and consistently.
All meals and refreshments are included, with home-cooked food prepared on site and adapted to personal preferences and dietary requirements. Laundry and housekeeping are taken care of, and all utilities such as heating, lighting, and water are covered, so there are no day-to-day worries.
Each resident has a fully furnished room, which they are very welcome to personalise to make it feel like home. There is also access to comfortable communal areas and gardens, along with a programme of daily activities to support wellbeing, social interaction, and enjoyment.
We also work closely with healthcare professionals such as GPs and district nurses, ensuring continuity of care and prompt support when needed.
Some additional services, such as one-to-one care, hairdressing, or specialist external services, can be arranged where required.
We are always happy to talk through individual needs and provide a clear, tailored fee following an assessment, so families feel confident and fully informed from the outset.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hill Barn Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hill Barn Care 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
Group / Owner
- Ashley Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Amiss (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
Hill Barn Care Home Reviews (27)
Hill Barn Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hill Barn Care Home has 27 reviews.
My mother spent the last few months of her life at Hill Barn Care Home during which time she received impeccable care and attention from all of the staff. Having lived on her own for the last nine years I was concerned that the transition, albeit necessary, was always going to be difficult. Yet it proved to be a seamless move accomplished through the kindness and understanding displayed by all concerned. The staff swiftly established her needs and treated her with tremendous dignity and compassion in what was to become for her a safe and comfortable home. The staff were clearly well organised and demonstrated they were proficient in performing their duties. I felt confident that the treatment that my mother received was of great comfort to her.
Thank you for your kind review of Hill Barn. The manager and her team pride themselves on the care they provide to everyone at the home, and we are pleased you felt this during your mothers time at the home.
He was very anti-going into the home but he loved it, so much so he did not want to come home.
The staff were very attentive, he had a nice clean room, he enjoyed the food and the staff were always popping into his room to see if he was ok as he stayed in his room all the time (his choice).
Thank you for your kind review. We always aim to provide top quality person centred care. I will pass on your praise to our manager and staff.
My mum has been in Hill Barn Care Home for four and a half years now, she is well looked after all of the time. She is always happy, she does lots of activities which she loves. She is always happy with the food they give her and a big credit to the manager and her team for everything they do to keep my mum happy.
Mum has settled in quickly because of the dedication of all the staff excellently led by the manager who is diligent in her care of residents and staff.
Staff continuity and always willing to talk to residents and visitors.
For me that was a positive outcome, the need to search for an alternative home was going to be difficult knowing his own thoughts on being 'placed in a home' after living independently prior to his hospital admission. The home was further away than I would have liked but the distance is compensated by Dad liking the whole experience of being at Hill Barn.
I always find the staff friendly and chatty, they can update me on Dads situation if needed.
Dad is a fussy eater and for him to enjoy the food is a good review in itself!
I have also met and chatted to the owner at one of the fetes and they came across as someone who is genuinely interested in the residents.
From the day a room became available, my friend was looked after with kindness and understanding. He had his 99th birthday in October and I visited on Monday 27th January which sadly proved to be my last, as he passed away peacefully within in a week of my visit. As a retired SRN / Midwife, I thought the care from the friendly staff was excellent
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 09 Jun 2014Recipient: Hill Barn Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (6)

Rachel is a highly experienced Care Home Manager who has been a valued part of the group for many years. Her long-standing commitment brings consistency, stability, and deep knowledge of both the home and the people within it.
She leads with confidence and compassion, maintaining high standards of care while supporting and developing her team. Rachel is well respected by colleagues, residents, and families alike, and her dedication continues to play a key role in the ongoing success of the home.

Callum is a caring and dedicated deputy who brings a consistently positive and energetic presence to the home. Always smiling and approachable, he plays a key role in supporting both residents and staff, creating a warm and uplifting atmosphere. His enthusiasm and hands-on approach help motivate the team, while his genuine compassion ensures residents feel safe, valued and well cared for.

Christine is our highly experienced Regional Manager who provides support and oversight across all of our homes. She is passionate about delivering high-quality care and works closely with each management team to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred support.
Christine brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and has a calm, practical approach to problem-solving. She is dedicated to developing staff, improving standards, and making sure every home operates to the highest possible level.

Cheryl oversees quality and compliance across the group, ensuring all homes consistently meet regulatory standards and deliver safe, effective care. She is detail-focused and highly organised, supporting managers with audits, action plans, and continuous improvement. Cheryl works closely with teams to strengthen practice, maintaining high standards while bringing a positive, approachable presence across every home.

George is a reliable and highly practical Maintenance Manager who ensures all homes are safe, well-presented, and fully operational at all times. He takes a proactive approach to maintenance, quickly resolving issues and carrying out preventative work to minimise disruption. George is organised, responsive, and takes pride in maintaining high standards across the group, supporting both staff and residents with a safe and comfortable environment.

Isaac is an organised and dependable administrator who plays a key role in the smooth running of the home. He manages day-to-day administrative tasks efficiently, ensuring systems, records, and communication are always up to date and compliant, helping the home operate seamlessly behind the scenes.
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