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From playing the latest games on the iPad to sit-down yoga, the home tailors activities to the preferences of the residents to make their house a home full of fun and memorable experiences.
Care Provided by Hilltop Lodge
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 85 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are based on a thorough assessment of each resident’s individual needs, ensuring that the level of care and support provided is tailored appropriately.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hilltop Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hilltop Lodge 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
- Pressbeau Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Simran Kaur(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (85)
Visiting
- Visiting hours are flexible to suit the needs of residents and their families. You’re welcome to visit at any time, with no set time limit. The team kindly ask that visitors are mindful of residents’ comfort during the later hours of the evening.
Parking
- Ample complimentary parking is provided for the comfort and convenience of guests. Please report to reception to register your number plate.
Hilltop Lodge Reviews (67)
Hilltop Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hilltop Lodge has 67 reviews.
Thank you for the care, love and support that you gave my Mom in the time she spent with you, my heart could burst. You gave Mom so much love, care, and dignity and loved her like family from management, reception, nurses and carers. Mom spent a little time in a few homes before she came here. Nothing and I mean nothing comes close to Hill Top Lodge, be proud you are the best!
Thank you, lots of love from me and family.
Five-star, excellent staff and care. The food selection is good. Top-rate care.
Since her admittance, there have been no incidents, just great care and plenty of activities.
My mother has been in the care of Hilltop for some time now and I have nothing but respect for all the staff. You look after my mother. She is treated very well. She is always clean and the meals she gets a very nice and plenty of. The staff are very helpful and polite. I can recommend with honesty Hilltop Nursing Home to anybody looking for elderly care.
Thank you so much for the care and patience you have. Mum came to Hilltop, with us knowing her stay was not going to be very long. But, the end-of-life care was absolutely first class. Her last day, so much care and respect was shown to her, that it made the day so much easier to cope with. Thank you.
My aunt has received very professional care with dignity and friendship which extended to myself and her brother. All staff from management to reception to nursing staff have conducted themselves very well. I would be happy to receive similar care myself should the need arise.
When dad first moved to the home, the staff were great. The manager came to see him and said "If there's anything you need or have concerns, tell staff to ask for me. You don't need to worry!" Famous last words! Dad was taken to hospital, Hill Top Lodge now says can't take him back because of his outbursts! Dad has always been an independent man, being stuck in a wheelchair with dementia, upsets him. He doesn't want to be in a care home but has no choice as he's not safe enough at home. The Manager has refused Dad's return. I think this is appalling! Do they not know that dementia patients can show signs of anger etc? I don't think it's fair to add more stress to dad and our family, not knowing where he will go next, stuck in hospital. No wonder the NHS is on its knees, my dad is now occupying a bed when beds are needed. Hill Top should work with the NHS, not against them. The nursing staff are friendly, just need more dementia care training!
I am truly very sorry for this tremendous misunderstanding and the stress it must have caused you and your family. We were informed by the hospital that your father is not fit for discharge and that is the only reason he has not returned to us. We loved caring for him and would welcome him back...
Our mother was treated wonderfully at Hilltop Lodge. All staff on Willow Floor treated her with love and affection and went above and beyond at all times. Our family were treated as part of their family.
My Mom has been in a few homes, but I must say this is by far the best. It's like family here, we all talk to each other so friendly. Anything you're not sure of they help, best they can do. The staff are so helpful. Activities are very good, always something going on. I would not like my Mom to be anywhere, only here. Myself and my mom's granddaughter are well pleased, thank you all.
The home is always clean and we always see cleaning being done, even while visitors are there. The range of activities for the residents is great, there is plenty of variety. My gran always looks happy when she participates and has settled in very well.
I am delighted with the service provided by the manager and his team. They are caring, attentive, and patient under difficult circumstances. The team tries to provide a "home from home" feeling and also provide entertainment when they can, indeed they are using a ring and ride to take residents to a farm on the 3.6.24 which I am sure my Father and stepmom will enjoy. Long may the excellent care continue for many years.
My mum had to go into care as she has vascular dementia. It was a heartbreaking decision for the family. The staff there are very caring and friendly. She has settled in even though she says she doesn't like it there and doesn't want to be there. She is very confused about the dementia. It is a horrible disease. She joins in with the activities and looks very happy in the photos that are posted in the home. It helps the family to know that our mum is being looked after well. I can't praise the staff highly enough for the great work that they are doing.
My mom was a resident until she went into hospital, then this care home refused to accept my mom back which meant finding a new home for her. My mom is dying and needs nursing care which this home clearly knew from day one so because she had a couple of ambulances and was taken to hospital because she couldn't breathe, which she does have terminal lung cancer and COPD. This home refused to have her back which caused my mom so much upset as she had just really settled there and to have to find a new home. I wouldn't certainly put any of my family members in this place, always short staffed meals are freezing cold and when they get challenged on things by family members they don't like it, and that's another reason I think they didn't want my mom back as they were challenged over the stuff what was going missing out my mom's room.
We understand your disappointment that we couldn't re-admit your mother. We take some reassurance in the fact that you wanted her to come back after her stay in hospital, but unfortunately, she required a higher level of nursing care at that point and we did not have any rooms available in our...
Best wishes to the home and staff. They must be very lucky to be working here.
I like the home very much.
It is a great place.
Mam is being very well cared for here. I haven't seen her look so well in a long time. Thank you to all of the skilled and hardworking staff. 5-stars.
Always helpful staff, my sister-in-law was very well looked after, always a pleasure to visit, staff and management.
My mother has been at Hilltop Lodge for a number of years now. She has been happy here. All staff have been wonderful and treat residents with care, consideration and kindness. Everywhere is clean and tidy. Food is appropriate for their needs. Plenty of social activities.
The home is very good, they look after residents and their families very well, always keep us informed.
Our uncle came into Hilltop Lodge with dementia, we could not have found a better care home for him. The staff was very kind and caring in all aspects, senior staff were very kind and looked after him very well. We would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a home. It was full of care and love for the residents and family.
Caring for your loved one was both our privilege and our responsibility, and we are genuinely...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 September 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Pressbeau Ltd
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