
It was such a relief to know that Mum was happy and cared for in an excellent setting.Diane E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Always spotlessly clean everywhere and nothing is too much trouble.Julie M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


It was such a relief to know that Mum was happy and cared for in an excellent setting.Diane E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Always spotlessly clean everywhere and nothing is too much trouble.Julie M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Holbrook Hall is a highly regarded care home in Holbrook, Belper. It is a splendid William and Mary period country house set in 4 acres of beautiful, well-stocked gardens.
In 1985 it was converted to a residential care home for the elderly containing 35 fine individual bedrooms, the majority with en-suite facilities/wet rooms and superb views across the adjacent gardens and beautiful countryside.
Holbrook Hall has had the pleasure to care for...
Care Provided by Holbrook Hall
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Holbrook Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Holbrook Hall 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
Owner
- Fairway Homes (Derby) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ann Henshaw(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
Visiting
- Holbrook Hall is flexible with visiting times, after all, it is the residents' home. Please call the home if intending to visit very early or late in the evening so the staff can be made aware of the visit.
Parking
- There is ample on-site, free parking at the front of Holbrook Hall.
Holbrook Hall Reviews (122)
Holbrook Hall has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holbrook Hall has 122 reviews.
Holbrook Hall gave us that. The surroundings, the staff, the food, the entertainment, mums room, the management, everything was 1st class. We couldn't have chosen better.
Even on mums passing in her room, it was dealt with such humanity & care by everyone.
We can't thank everyone at Holbrook enough.
We are truly honoured that you chose Holbrook for your mum's care and are delighted to hear that you found every aspect of her stay to be first class. Providing a warm, caring and supportive environment for our...
Mum is so lucky to be in HH.. The staff and the care is just great. Such a relief to her family that she's being so well looked after. Mum is very very happy. With great food, lots of amazing social activities and good care mum is doing very well! Thank you staff at HH!!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that your mum is happy and thriving at Holbrook Hall. Providing high-quality care in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment is at the heart of what we do, and it is reassuring to know this brings peace of mind to families....
We visited several homes and were impressed with Holbrook Hall from the first minute. The staff welcomed us and showed us two rooms that were available. She came to stay there for a couple of days to see if it was for her, and she has never looked back. She has made new friends, learned new skills, no mean feat at 92 years of age. There is always something to take part in, or go to, or not if she doesn't fancy it. She definitely has a
much happier outlook now, and the care given by everyone at the home is second to none, we would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Thank you for your positive and detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that Holbrook Hall made a strong impression from your initial visit and that the opportunity for a trial stay helped ensure the home was the right fit. It is particularly rewarding to know that she has settled so well, formed...
The staff are always happy to help with any problems or situations regarding mum, (and there are plenty!). They recognise any medical problems if they arise and deal with them promptly by contacting the surgery connected to the Home. Staff are always available to talk with. They listen and offer advice and act promptly if needed on any concerns I raise. The activities are very well organised by the activities officer, who is always very encouraging to residents who would otherwise be reluctant to join in, but always respectful of their wishes.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed and positive feedback. We're really pleased to hear that you feel supported and listened to by our team, and that your mum's health and wellbeing are managed promptly and carefully. Working closely with our local surgery and keeping...
My Dad currently goes to Holbrook Hall for day care and respite stays. The staff always have a smile and are so friendly and helpful to me and very respectful towards my Dad. Knowing he is well looked after gives me piece of mind on my days off from being his carer. Thank you HH for all you do x
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. We're truly delighted to hear that your dad enjoys his time with us at Holbrook Hall. Our team takes great pride in providing respectful, compassionate care, and it means a lot to know that this gives you peace of mind while you take a...
Having visited Holbrook Hall on many occasions to provide wreath making workshops with the residents, I have always found the staff so happy and helpful. The residents are clearly very well looked after and comfortable. The staff are a credit to the care home and the community.
The activities and entertainment are brilliant. The management are very kind and helpful. My friend could not be in a better place.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your friend has settled so well at Holbrook Hall and is happy with us. Your kind words about our compassionate staff, high-quality food, activities, and management team truly mean a great deal. We are...
Her care was consistently excellent; delivered with kindness, compassion, respect and dignity. Particularly impressive was that the high standard of care was shown by everyone - not just the care staff, but the cooks, cleaners, gardener, maintenance and managers. The activities are excellent - full of variety, lots of opportunity to get out and about, a real sense of community and always full of fun. Claire is brilliant!
A particular word about my Mum's last week - the staff at Holbrook were outstanding in their care of Mum and support for me. I literally could not have wished for better.
I would recommend Holbrook Hall to anyone considering a care home setting for their loved one; and give it 10/10 on all criteria.
We were truly honoured to care for your Mum during her time with us, and we are incredibly grateful for your kind words about the care she received. Knowing that our team was able to support her - and you -...
I cannot fault the care given to Mum during her time spent at Holbrook Hall. The staff went above and beyond, they changed Mum's life for the good with their encouragement to keep mum going, helping her to join the daily activities and make new friends. Encouraging her to eat the lovely food, and putting time and effort into special events such as birthdays and Christmas. Mum's final days were spent peacefully and calm. It is a home in all senses.
Thank you for kind words and feedback which has been shared with our management and loyal staff team All our staff are trained to the highest standard so they can deliver the highest standards of care to our lovely residents. We promote independence and keep our residents motivated and engaged with...
I dropped mum off at Holbrook Hall for a half day visit this week. We were made to feel very welcome immediately with friendly smiles and cups of tea. Mum thoroughly enjoyed the activities throughout the day and was particularly enthusiastic about a delicious lunch served with fresh vegetables. All the staff were kindly and encouraging and mum loved meeting the residents. Thank you to everyone at Holbrook Hall for making mum's visit so enjoyable. She is looking forward to seeing you all again!
Thank you for your feedback. We provide day care services as means of transition to those needing long term care and have found that in providing this service residents become familiar with the environment and with other residents including our staff team, which allows them and their families to...
My husband spent nearly three months at Holbrook Hall where he was always treated with great kindness, thoughtful care and close attention before his death in late December. He became very fond of many of the staff. I couldn't have hoped for more.
Thank you for taking time to provide feedback about Holbrook Hall; we are so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience. Our team spend a great deal of time getting to know residents and their loved ones which enables them to provide truly person-centred care to individuals. We pride...
Holbrook Hall is a very friendly, caring place. When I arrived on Christmas Eve, in spite of the carers having their own Christmas plans they were all very friendly and helpful and I felt looked after immediately. Since then I have got to know many of the carers by name and they take their jobs very seriously and are very well trained. I was pleasantly surprised by the freedom of choice regarding the food, I could have anything I wanted for breakfast. Lunchtime there is plenty of variety, well cooked and large portions if you so wish. For tea, there's soup and sandwiches and other choices too. Throughout the day the coffee and tea trolley comes around regularly. A cuppa in bed when waking is very much appreciated, so this was much better than living on my own and having to do everything for myself. The lady who runs the activities is very enthusiastic and full of ideas to keep us happily occupied. There's a large range of books to read and games to play that you can access at anytime.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about Holbrook Hall. We're so pleased you chose to reside with us! Wishing you all the best during your time at Holbrook Hall.
I am very grateful to all the staff for their loving care and attentiveness, going the extra mile, and always with a smile and cheerful disposition. The number and variety of activities that are laid on each day is amazing, the desire of the activities assistant being to make the lives of the residents as full and happy as is possible.
There is a lovely family feel to the home, and I thoroughly recommend it.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our lovely home. To hear your dad is content and at peace residing at Holbrook Hall makes all our hard work worthwhile. Best wishes from Holbrook Hall.
We were offered a drink which was served with a plate of biscuits.
His room was great and very personal to him, with his pictures hung on the walls.
The home and staff were really above and beyond anything I'd expected.
I left the visit feeling very happy and thankful to all who make Holbrook Hall a great place to live.
Thank you for sharing your experience of our lovely home. We encourage our residents to personalise their rooms to help make them feel truly at home and part of the wider community that is Holbrook Hall. We welcome all our visitors and treat them as we would our own family, involving them in activities and changes around the home. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes from Holbrook Hall.
Mum has been at Holbrook Hall since May 2024 and is very happy there. The facilities and environment at the home are very good, a range of menu options through the week, nice communal spaces where residents can relax and a lovely garden area. A lot of effort goes into organising a range of activities for residents throughout each week, including entertainment, hobbies and trips out. Mum has made lots of new friends and really enjoys the daily social interactions with other residents and the carers. The staff and carers themselves are exceptional, working hard to make sure the residents are well looked after and dealing with individual requirements and requests. Knowing Mum is in a caring environment and is being well looked after is very comforting. We are very happy that Mum has settled into Holbrook so well and enjoy visiting and spending time with her in such a nice environment.
Thank you for sharing your review about our home; it has been shared with our dedicated team. It's reassuring to hear that your mum is settled, happy and interacting with her peers socially. We place heavy focus on social stimulation and realise the benefits to residents' wellbeing when encouraged to participate in meaningful activities. Best wishes from Holbrook Hall.
Mum is so very happy at the home. She is very well cared for. The food is great, she often comments on its quality. The entertainment is very well organised and brilliant at keeping all the residents well stimulated. Thank you to all of the Holbrook Hall staff. It really is very much appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. Our recently refurbished dining room has been upgraded to include calming decor and comfortable dining furniture which is arranged to encourage social mealtimes, where residents can enjoy our varied menu whilst interacting with their friends. We're please to hear tour Mum is so happy living with us! Best wishes from Holbrook Hall.
My mother has been at Holbrook Hall for almost 3 years. She feels safe, happy and cared for. She has dementia but all the staff ensure she has what she needs. She can be difficult but they are patient and kind to her. I feel comfortable knowing she is in the best place for her at this stage in her life.
Thank you for your review about our home. We are so pleased to hear your mother feels safe and is happy and cared for at Holbrook Hall. Our team spend quality time getting to know all of our residents on an individual level to ensure the best quality care is tailored to their personal needs and...
As a family we really appreciate everything Holbrook Hall Care Home provides for our father. It's great seeing him so happy and settled. A couple of years ago, as a family we were in a very different place having just lost my mum. We had been through a really difficult time. The staff at Holbrook Hall Care Home could not have done more to help my dad settle in when he joined them 18 months ago. He has made a lot of friends, goes on plenty of trips and enjoys all the varied activities that are organised for the residents. He has his independence and is able to walk around the beautiful grounds, and the trips have been great. He's visited a local friendship group, the pub and the seaside to name a few. The staff work really hard to achieve all this, special mention to the member of staff who organises the activities, and to catering who even bake cakes for each resident to celebrate birthdays. For the first time in years we are able to relax knowing that dad is happy and safe.
A lovely review of our service which is testimony to the hard work of our loyal team; thank you! We focus on promoting the independence of our residents and support positive risk taking to ensure they are able to lead the lives they choose with the appropriate level of support as required. Our...
My mother-in-law comments on how lovely the staff are to her, how delicious the food is and she really loves the room she has. We are all so impressed with the quality of care she receives and all the activities that go on within the care home. I've noticed how tired my mother-in-law is because she has been doing so many more things than she was used to in her own home and that has improved her mobility and her alertness. I was very impressed that in the first week she was taken out in the minibus to a community Centre which she told us all about. It is lovely to see what she has been doing on Facebook. I really appreciate the list of what activities there are to do each day which are varied and in some instances unusual!. My husband turned up with a friend to the cake and a cuppa event which they really enjoyed, it's a lovely way to involve everyone with some residents even making the cakes. A very caring care home.
Thank you for providing such a wonderful review about our lovely home. We recognise the importance of involving friends and family in all that we do and want residents to treat Holbrook Hall as 'home.' We regularly seek feedback from residents and relatives and make improvements and changes based...
My mum is settled and happy at Holbrook Hall which gives our family such a sense of relief. The administration team are responsive and very approachable. Holbrook Hall is such a lovely place to live your life, make new friends, participate in activities and enjoy the magnificent views.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback about all aspects of the service we provide at Holbrook Hall which will be shared with our dedicated staff team. To hear that your mum is settled and happy, giving your family a sense of relief, in turn gives us great satisfaction in the job we strive so hard to do. Happy residents is our main objective! Best wishes from Holbrook Hall.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 September 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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 (3) & Events (0)
- 27 Feb 2025
At Holbrook Hall Care Home, we believe that age is just a number – and our wonderful resident Hilda Jackson has proved just that! On the evening of February 25th,...
- 06 Feb 2025
When Hilda Jackson celebrates her 105th birthday later this month she will do so with her own 'rave' party with glow sticks and a disco - the same way she...
- 30 Jul 2024
In early 2024, plans to refurbish Holbrook Hall commenced, with the aim of enhancing the facilities available to our guests. No expense has been spared in sympathetically upgrading the Grade...
There are no upcoming events for Holbrook Hall.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 22 Nov 2022Recipient: Holbrook Hall
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Holbrook Hall
Meet the Team (3)

Dr Jaspal Swalli is the Registered Provider and Medical Director for Fairway Homes (Derby) Ltd. He is a Registered Medical Doctor with the General Medical Council and a Consultant Psychiatrist. He has been a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 2012.
He comes with values of integrity, care, compassion and ethics. He is a specialist in acute and urgent care pathways within adult mental health services and has expertise in the management of mentally disordered offenders, substance misuse, personality disorder, dual diagnosis and dementia. At the heart of Dr Swalli ‘s work is to provide psychoeducation to service users, carers and families to tackle the stigma and discrimination around mental health issues. He is an expert in applying Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act Laws.

I have worked in adult social care for over 38 years, beginning my career as a Night Care Assistant. I developed skills both through life experiences and academic studies in health and social care which enabled me to progress to the role of a Deputy Manager and onto a Registered Manager, which I have been for over 8 years.
I believe that the key to managing a great care home is sound leaderships skills, excellent communication and candour and that anything is possible with risk management. I have bult solid professional relationships with residents and their families and external professional services.
Working in adult care is wonderful and I feel it is a privilege and honour that the residents at Holbrook Hall have allowed me into their lives. I work closely with staff and the residents so that their goals and milestones are achievable and help them to make magical memories they thought would be impossible, possible.

I am a dedicated Team Leader at Holbrook Hall, driven by a genuine passion for supporting and enriching the lives of older adults. While completing my full-time doctoral research in Chemistry, I worked as a part-time carer in the UK, gaining valuable experience across adult education, research, teaching, and the care sector. These combined experiences, together with my health and social care qualifications, have strengthened my professional practice and helped me build strong, trusting relationships with residents, families, professionals, and my care team.
My PhD research focused on developing neurosensors for brain-tumour detection and targeted drug delivery. Although my academic background is highly scientific, I find the greatest fulfilment in delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
Supporting elderly individuals who rely on our help brings me deep purpose and joy, and continues to inspire my commitment to adult care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Holbrook Hall
What types of Care is Holbrook Hall registered for?
Older Person Care, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Holbrook Hall have?
There are 34 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Holbrook Hall?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Holbrook Hall to the centre of Belper?
1.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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