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A professional team specialise in dementia care and strive for quality in all service areas.
En-suite bedrooms means residents can have their privacy respected, while the home is ideally situated for access to community life and amenities.
Care Provided by Hillcroft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Weekly fees at Hillcroft are dependent on room choice. All bedrooms are en-suite with shower facilities available. We have a daily in house laundering service which is inclusive of price and our kitchen cater for all your needs. There is a Full English breakfast is available daily and a choice of nutritious meals throughout the day.
Hairdressing and Chiropody charges are separate, however are both reasonably priced.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hillcroft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hillcroft 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
- Carewise Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Peter McCarten (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (35)
Visiting
- The home have open visiting hours but do like to give residents a protected mealtime
Parking
- Off road parking is available at the front of the home.
Hillcroft Reviews (67)
Hillcroft has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hillcroft has 67 reviews.
I have been at the care home when the evening meal was prepared and the food looked very fresh and appealing.
Thank you, Janis, we enjoy having your mum in our home.
I am delighted that my mother is here at Hillcroft. She has had a few illnesses and each time she has recovered I believe it is directly related to the high level of care that she receives. My mother has been in another residential care home in the local area, I can, therefore, say I have another example to compare the level of care Mum gets and general quality of assistance Mum receives. I definitely believe that the manager and her staff give Mother the highest level of care and believe that this could not be better. The staff, all of whom I've met, are utterly committed and kind in every way when dealing with the residents, giving amazing personal attention to my mother and the rest of the residents. I cannot say in words how grateful I am for their dedication, always given with a smile.
Thank you for your kindness, it is always a pleasure to care for your mum and spend time with you on your visits.
I have visited my brother about 4 times now and each time I have found the staff excellent and level of care very good.
Thank you for your kind words.
Wonderful staff who go the extra mile for the residents and their families. The activities team are constantly coming up with new ideas and the recent 'live your dream' project is a lovely idea. Each resident is being given the chance to have a special day tailored to their interests - magic! Thanks to all the staff for all you do.
it is great to hear your views and interest you have in the care we provide, we always strive to improve the quality of peoples lives and ensure it is as enjoyable as possible, thank you.
All staff are very caring towards my Mum.
It is a pleasure to be part of mums life and to support her in all daily activities thank you for your kind words.
I feel mum is in very safe, caring and professional hands at Hillcroft. The staff chat with us and keep us up to date and we feel very welcome and part of a bigger family. We have gotten to know most of the staff and without exception, they are all delightful. They are regularly in training sessions to keep up to date and the management and owners are continuously improving the actual home and its services. Mum has all her faculties but needs help with being in a wheelchair but they tailor her care so that she can remain as independent as possible. It is also good how they take people out.
I think both my parents have improved since coming to Hillcroft. Staff are friendly, helpful and supportive. Having them there has put me and my family’s mind at ease knowing that they are safe.
Staff go above and beyond looking after my parents.My parents are now taking part in various activities that the home provides, which they would not usually do if they were still at home.
Thank you for your kind and positive comments, it is a pleasure to care for your parents
The staff at Hillcroft are always pleasant and caring. All his needs are met and I would recommend the care to others.
Thank you so much, Ruth, it is pleasing to hear your comments and to know the care we provide is recognised.
I visited the home on 4/6/17. It was a lovely afternoon, the staff made me feel welcome. There was a singer there singing the old rat pack songs and the residents and staff were singing along and some even dancing. The home didn't feel like a care home, it felt like "home".
Thank you so much for the kind comments, it is our aim to be homely so it is so pleasing to read your comments.
Staff are brilliant with all residents and visitors. Facilities are above and beyond. My auntie loved her respite here and will he definitely coming back.
Kind regards
During September 2016 I took the opportunity to properly spend time and look at the homes delivery of care and support to my Gran.
I have only positive things to say about the home. From the manager who is always available to talk to, through to the very helpful staff the service witnessed on my visits were really good.
My grandma has thrived since she has been at Hillcroft and the team are supporting her dementia really positively and always treat her with respect and dignity when caring for her.
The home is very well managed and welcoming and the staff put a huge amount of effort into making sure that residents feel safe, secure and at home. There is also a great deal of emphasis placed on providing activities for residents to participate in both within and outside the home.
It is a huge comfort to family and friends of Mum to see her so happy and settled. All at Hillcroft deserve the highest praise and gratitude for creating such a caring and homely environment.
Thank you so much Alan, it is always great to hear views like this knowing that the family feels comfortable with the team at Hillcroft. We pride ourselves on being one big family.
Our mum is well cared for and all the staff are lovely.
Thank you for your honesty Karen
We could not be more pleased by care and compassion shown for my mother and the above and beyond kindness shown, Hillcroft is a very welcoming place that not only meets but often exceeds expectations. Facilities are very good and well cared too but it is the staff as ever that make the difference. This is in our opinion, a really well run and happy care home.
Thank you so much David, your kind comments are appreciated by the dedicated staff team as always it is a pleasure to care for your loved one.
This is simply just an excellent residential home. The kindness and thought to my mother, plus patience has been beyond the call fo duty. All the staff have been wonderful. One always goes away knowing that my mother is in safe hands, and will always be treated with dignity. I can only say thank you to all the staff concerned.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate it has been a difficult time for you and your family and hope we continue to work together to give you mum the best care possible
My mum has lived at Hillcroft for 2 years. In that time I visited on a near daily basis and at different times of the day, so I feel I have seen at first hand the care, support, my mum gets on a daily basis. All staff treat her with respect and dignity. There is always something going on that mum can join in whether it be singing or going out. Back in November Mum had a fall and broke her hip, I would like to thank all staff who followed physio instructions to get my mum mobile again. I would also like to mention domestic staff who regularly chat with residents at Hillcroft, I feel the management keep up to date with regular training for their staff members and were also very supportive to me when mum had to get into Hillcroft. I think my biggest compliment I could give to Hillcroft would be if I need to go into a home Hillcroft would be my choice.
Thank you, it is always a pleasure to care for your mum and it feels a privilege to be part of her care.
I visited my mother this week on Tuesday afternoon and then on Wednesday morning. She was sitting in the lounge with a group, one of whom was knitting which was nice to see, and looked happy and relaxed. There were lots of staff around who are always kind and attentive. My mother's room although small was clean and tidy and her clothes looked very nicely kept. The courtyard garden is now a real asset looked after by my sister who took on the job to keep all the planting up to scratch and change all the pots and beds every season. I'm sure things like this give residents, staff and visitors alike an interest and real pleasure.
Thank you as you have said we continue to improve all areas including the gardens and love to see the people in our care enjoy them
The home is clean and a friendly place to be. The residents are taken out to lunch which my mother really enjoys. Quite often there are singers on that perform which are all very good. There are animals bought into the home so that residents can pet them. Family and friends are always made welcome. There are days out to Blackpool and places like that. A lady comes in every week to do exercises with the residents. It is a nice atmosphere.
Thank you your comments they have been relayed to the staff, it is always a pleasure to care for your mum and she loves the visits and time she spends with you.
Hillcroft was immediately welcoming, reassuring, professional and most of all, warm and caring, with a lovely team of staff who always treat my mum with the utmost respect.
The home is warm and homely and my mum is very well cared for.
Thank you Heather, it is always a pleasure to welcome you and your family into Hillcroft (especially your dad) , but most of all to look after your mum, I know it has been difficult for you all, we will always be there to support you and to care for your mum to a high standard.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 November 2023Good
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
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Meet the Team (1)

Peter has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people which helps enrich their lives. He is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for his residents.
Peter extends his caring approach to his colleagues and works closely with them to bring out the best in people and deliver care in a way that they gain the most benefit in a warm and welcoming home.
He has enjoyed working alongside local schools and nurseries as he believes our residents always enjoy seeing the children. Bringing communities closer is always high on Peter's agenda.
Peter loves to meet new residents and their families and get to know them on a personal and professional level. Sharing experiences and learning what enriches people's lives is really important to him.
"For me, kind care is about enriching the lives of our Residents and ensuring the care we provide to them is delivered in a very respectful and dignified way. We can achieve this by ensuring the service we provide is one which promotes quality care and achieves very good outcomes for people"
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