
I couldn't recommend this home more highly. Very professional as well as being very friendlyC M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



I couldn't recommend this home more highly. Very professional as well as being very friendlyC M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Gittisham Hill House is a charming converted manor house set within its own 12 acre parkland, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, providing personalised residential, nursing and dementia care to older people.
Situated within Gittisham Hill Park Retirement Village, close to the bustling market town of Honiton in Devon, the home and village form a thriving community within a beautiful setting.
The whole team at Gittisham Hill House take the...
Care Provided by Gittisham Hill House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 39 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Gardens
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gittisham Hill House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gittisham Hill House 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachael Rix(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Gittisham Hill House Care Home Reviews (61)
Gittisham Hill House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.529) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gittisham Hill House Care Home has 61 reviews.
All staff kind & caring. Always kept me up to date with any developments
Not only did they care for my husband who was very poorly but they looked after me as well, I will always be very grateful to them
Wonderful care, lovely staff, great chef, Thank you.
The staff and management had nothing but patience, kindness and empathy for Dad and his family.
They responded to daily queries and calls with utmost professionalism and understanding.
I can honestly say they did their absolute best for Dad in difficult circumstances and even though it was a sad experience, I know I could not have chosen a better place for Dad to spend his final days.
When Dad passed the staff were compassionate and respectful. When we attended the home to pick up Dads effects many members of staff took time to offer their condolences.
When we visited Dad we generally went straight to his room. However, we also observed the staff and their interaction with other residents. They were always energetic, caring and engaging.
I liaised frequently with the Managers and admin staff who were always available and incredibly helpful.
Over a years stay at the above. Staff are exceptionally good. Good management skill is evident. Really treat her with good communication.
Mum is receiving excellent care at Gittisham Hill House. The staff popping in when walking by her room just to say hi. She has her hair done once a fortnight which cheers her up. She loves her weekly baths. The food always looks good and varied, she tells us how wonderful it is.
Dad has been living in the home for several months and is settling in well. The staff are fantastic, very caring and responsive to his needs.
My mum has been with you now for about 4 months and throughout has been treated really well. She is blind and deaf but still has her marbles. Unfortunately not able to walk. I visit at least twice a week and find her relaxed & contented each time the staff are wonderful & so caring. Many go above & beyond. The food is marvellous & mum says she hasn't had a bad meal. She regrets not being able to eat more. Her medical needs are addressed really well. For her 100th birthday we had a lovely party in great surroundings. What more could we ask. I am so happy she was placed with you, I have peace of mind, I think she feels at home.
My mum was a resident at Gittisham for 22 months. The care, kindness & respectfulness of all the staff was exceptional. They all became her extended family and nothing was too much trouble. I was always made to feel very welcome & included in all decisions regarding her care. My heartfelt thanks go to everyone.
My relative strongly resisted moving into the care home and having to stay there. There was no other option as it was in her best interest and for her safety. Many of the carers 'won her over' and she soon realised she was in a safe place. She was always treated with care & dignity & despite some negative outbursts on my aunt's behalf, it never affected her treatment. Thank you.
The care and kindness shown to my stepfather in his last few weeks was fantastic. He was safe, secure, well looked after and took pleasure is many things. The 24 hour access policy and communication with staff was very good and we felt happy knowing how good the staff were. We were always welcomed into the home and felt very at ease.
My mum was admitted after a fall, to rest and recover for 6 weeks. From my first contact with Gittisham Hill House Care Home, they could not be more welcoming, helpful and kind. The care staff are wonderful and treat Mum with such care and gentleness. I would recommend anyone with care needs to stay here!
I just wanted to leave a note to say that I am so pleased my mum is staying at Gittisham. I do not have extensive experience with care homes, though based on what experience I have this is a great one. My mum is more settled than she was previously, I can see the staff take care in ensuring no one is isolated, there is always something going on and there are always plenty of staff available. I never have an issue visiting my mum and it's such a relief knowing she is well cared for.
The food is wonderful, with a choice, and plenty of it. Dad's room is very comfortable with lots of his own belongings and pictures on the wall. The resident's garden is being re-landscaped, which is where he loves to sit in warm weather. The residents are also encouraged to choose and look after plants.
Mum has been a resident at Gittisham Hill Care Home Honiton for 3 years. The care and love Mum receives is wonderful. I'm always made to feel welcome and I love to join in with the activities. I would like to thank all members of staff for the continuing love and support Mum receives. Yes, I would recommend Gittisham Hill House.
My relation has been in Gittisham Hill House for six years and I am completely pleased with all aspects of her care. Her general health has improved enormously and she is treated with care and dignity. She is very happy.
Dementia is a horrible thing to have so we personally thank all the team at Gittisham Hill House Care Home in Honiton.
During that time Mum was treated with dignity and was very well looked after by the kind and caring staff. Whenever we visited Mum she appeared settled and content which was a huge comfort to my brother and me.
We shall always be grateful to the manager and staff for making Mum's last 12 months the very best that they could be. We will also never forget the kindness and compassion shown to us upon Mum's passing. It made a difficult time a little easier to bear.
My husband has been well cared for. All the staff are friendly, caring and welcoming to visitors. The manager is very helpful and understanding of his needs and mine.
I would like to thank the manager and her team at Gittisham Hills House for their support in looking after Dad. I always felt he was as happy as he could be, and I was always made to feel welcome when visiting, with plenty of updates on Dad.
Wonderful care of my mum as she died. Highly professional, very caring and gave huge comfort to my mum and us as a family. Lovely personable manner when attending to Mum's hygiene/moving her, was always clear and direct in any communication and always spoke directly to Mum on entering her room, which I really appreciated. Just a wonderful place - a massive thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 February 2024Good
- CaringOutstanding
- 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 (17) & Events (0)
- 19 Jan 2026
HC-One’s Gittisham Hill House Care Home in Honiton, Devon, was filled with music, laughter and dancing as residents enjoyed another much-loved visit from singer Tom Wills, whose performances have become...
- 18 Sep 2025
HC-One’s Gittisham Hill House Care Home in Honiton, Devon, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday, June...
- 24 Jun 2025
Residents at HC-One’s Gittisham Hill House Care Home in Honiton, Devon, were all smiles as they welcomed back a very special visitor—Treacle the therapy dog—after a short time away. Treacle,...
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Meet the Team (1)

Introducing Rachael Rix, Home Manager at Gittisham Hill House Care Home, Honiton.
What does ‘kind care’ mean to you?
“Ensuring that residents feel safe and comfortable under our care and are supported to live their best lives.”
Over their career, Rachael has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. They are a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for residents.
Having worked at HC-One since April 2017, Rachael closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every resident. They extend this caring approach to their colleagues and work closely with them to deliver care and support to residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
When asked what they enjoy most about their role, Rachael remarked:
“Having the privilege to get to know the wonderful characters of residents under our care, leading developments in the quality of service provided in our home and having the opportunity to support my team to learn and grow.”
Rachael lists her proudest achievement as progressing to the position of home manager at Gittisham Hill House. Asked why they chose to work in the care sector, they said:
“I chose to work in the care sector because it is a service that provides genuinely rewarding experiences in the day-to-day delivery of care. My HC-One name badge says 'Kindness feels amazing' because we achieve a positive sense of personal well-being and satisfaction by delivering kindness to others.”
Outside of work, Rachael likes getting into the great outdoors, and particularly enjoys hiking across Dartmoor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gittisham Hill House Care Home
What types of Care is Gittisham Hill House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Gittisham Hill House Care Home have?
There are 37 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Gittisham Hill House Care Home?
Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Gittisham Hill House Care Home to the centre of Honiton?
1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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