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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 first came here after post op surgery and a severe urinary tract for 2 weeks recuperation. I have been here this time for 5 days as my husband had to go to a family funeral in London. We were both very concerned that I would not cope with the journey tube trains and escalators. The staff here were more than happy to love me to stay until he retired. The staff care, always respectful to all residents visitors and other staff members and work extremely hard. Activities are offered and encouraged by staff, but many residents are not responsive and choose to opt out.
Thank you Margaret it is always a pleasure to be there for you
I have found Hillcroft to be an excellent care home. The staff are friendly, helpful and caring. They treat the residents with care and dignity. Overall I wouldn't hesitate recommending to anyone.
Thank you for your kind words
The service they provide is second to none, the management go above and beyond to help not just the residents settle in but family members are at ease leaving loved ones behind. The staff are very friendly and are always available for a chat and to explain about what your family member has been like and what they have done. The home is just amazing and you feel relaxed leaving dad there. Can't thank the staff enough, they do an amazingly difficult job very well. Would I recommend this care home to anyone?
Yes in a heartbeat.
Thank you Hillcroft TEAM we now sleep at night knowing dad is safe and very looked after xxOut of TEN it is definitely TWENTY.
Thank you Graham your comments are touching and very much appreciated by all here at Hillcroft, we know it is a very difficult time for all your family and will always be here to support you.
With all the bad media you see nowadays I believe that the staff and management here require very high praise for the amazing care and welcoming environment they have created and maintain here. As family of a resident we are always welcome and not restrained to visiting times, a small feature that gives peace of mind. With children being welcomed just as much as adults, and welcomed to interact with all residents and staff alike. Always the warm inviting smell of fresh home cooked food in the air and lots of entertainment and family fun days organised regularly. Cannot thank the staff enough for the amazing job they do on a daily basis, not just with My Grandad, who has settled in very well, but with us as a family, as we always feel welcomed.
Dear Danielle thank you so much for your comments and kind words, it is lovely to read your review and a pleasure to care for your granddad
My Granddad has been at Hillcroft for six months and settled in so much, thanks to all the amazing staff who bend over backwards to make every person in Hillcroft feel safe and relaxed. Not only are they exceptional with members living there, they are amazing with us. The families and always helpful with our needs too. I could go on and on how amazing this care home is but, just a few things that make it special are; the food is fab lots of entertainment planned, they genuinely care, my granddad goes on lots of days out, garden is beautiful, the place is spotless, very relaxing, we are welcome any time and most of all my grandad is happy. We always leave happy and relieved he is happy there.
It is a pleasure to care for your granddad.
My mother has been a resident at Hillcroft for the last 8 months. I can honestly say that Hillcroft is a wonderful home. I feel at ease as I know my mother is being looked after and cared for. The staff are extremely friendly and hospitable. The staff keep you informed if there are any concerns regarding your loved one and also alert you when your loved one is unwell. My mother has dementia and was living with me at the beginning of last year and her dementia took a turn for the worse. I had the daunting task of finding a suitable home for her. The first home that my mother was in was absolutely awful and my mother was quite distressed all the time she was there. My mother was assessed by Hillcroft and was accepted as a resident in December 2015. My mother seems to enjoy being at Hillcroft and is more settled which makes me happy.
Thank you for your kindness, I will pass on your comments to the staff
Currently my father-in-law is full time here. It's a lovely clean and safe place, garden is lovely. Staff have been amazing. It helps to know he is in such an amazing place where he gets the care he needs.
Thank you for your kind words it is appreciated by all the staff in Hillcroft.
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
Accreditations
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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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