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One of their greatest strengths is their exceptional staff, many of whom have been with them for over 20 years. This remarkable stability fosters a nurturing environment where residents receive consistent, loving care from familiar faces. Their team is deeply valued, and their dedication shines through in the daily interactions and...
Care Provided by Hoyland Hall
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Hoyland Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hoyland 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
- Hoyland Hall Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gillian Venables (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 105
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
Parking
- Ample parking is available.
Hoyland Hall Reviews (38)
Hoyland Hall has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.739) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hoyland Hall has 38 reviews.
I cannot fault the care that takes place at Hoyland Hall. The staff go above and beyond and the activities and extra things they do go to show their dedication to their job and the residents. The recent Christmas activities and online virtual Christmas Calendar brought a tear to my eye and seeing it all on social media updated is great for the families of the residents I feel too. I feel my dad has settled in so well and is treated as an individual with respect and decency whilst also getting what needs to be done in terms of medication and personal care. I spread the word about how good this place is. I do wish Dad's room was a little bigger to fit in his own chair from home but it can’t be helped. Although the decor of the bedrooms is a little dated, everything that matters is excellent and it’s not something that dad is bothered about and that’s what matters. I feel assured dad is in safe hands and I am called if anything is wrong or need to be notified of. Thank you.
Thank you kindly for your valuable feedback. We appreciate the time you took to share your feedback. We are grateful to hear that your father settled in so well and he enjoys all of the activities provided by Hayley. Our plan for the near future is to go through another design project and create...
My mum is a resident of Hoyland Hall and has been for a long while. The standard of care and compassion she receives is second to none. The staff go above and beyond for her and all other residents. The activity therapies are brilliant and all are encouraged to join in. I would recommend this home to anyone and everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our lovely team, it means a lot to them. We promise to keep the same standards of care and also become better and better.
All the staff members go above and beyond to do their upmost to ensure each and every resident is looked after.
The activities are varied and they try to do different themes too.
Thank you kindly for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear your dad received the best care and support in the past year. We'll make sure this review is shared with all the staff and they will get the appreciation they deserve for their continuous hard work.
I am so far happy with my choice having it been a very hard decision to make for Mum, the staff have also helped me come to terms with it which I am grateful for.
Thank you kindly for your review, it means a lot to us all. We appreciate everything you mentioned and we aim to offer the best of care and environment for your loved ones.
I would definitely recommend Hoyland Hall to anyone needing a care home for their relatives, the staff are so kind and caring and go out of their way to accommodate residents and visitors. My cousin is comfortable and settled which is a great comfort to the family.
Thank you kindly for your feedback. This positive feedback is the best way to reward a wonderful staff for their hard work.
I've got to say Hoyland Hall was fantastic with my mum's short stay there. They went above and beyond to help us before she sadly passed away... simply the best care home, I know people who moved their relative in there when I told them how good it was.
Thank you kindly for your feedback. Even if your mother's stay was short we are grateful she enjoyed it. We will give our best for the relatives who were told to move with us.
Every single member of staff have cared professionally and personally for Mum in every way required. They showed so much compassion and empathy for Mum and nothing was ever too much trouble.
My dad and I visited Mum daily (on separate times of day) and each time staff were so accommodating. They always took time to chat to us and made us feel so welcome and updated us on Mum's progress.
The home itself is very clean, well resourced, and you can tell all food is home-made (accommodating Mum's soft food diet). I have so much praise for Hoyland Hall and all the staff there.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It is always so rewarding to hear comments like these to pass on to our wonderful care staff who work so hard. Kind regards, Chief Operating Officer.
Absolutely beautiful place and the professional staff couldn't do enough for my father-in-law in his last days after a horrible experience with another care home. They went above and beyond at the height of Covid to include us in everything. Top class.
Thank you for sharing this lovely feedback with us.
I cannot thank all staff for the care and companionship they showed my mum in her last few days at Hoyland Hall. Mum had dementia and it took her very quickly but the care they showed me and my family by letting us be at her bedside 24 hours for over 4 days we can never thank them enough for. Definitely recommend Hoyland Hall and again thank you all.
Hoyland Hall took care of my father in law came for three days before he sadly passed away. the home was clean and spotless and highly decorated. The staff were polite, courteous and obliging. They went above and beyond to make your time here comfortable. We have no complaints regarding anything Hoyland Hall. It is a first-class home that offers a first-class service
My Mum came to this care home in early June, after being in a different care home. From day one, my family and I were very impressed by the care staff and every aspect of the home. Myself, I visit the care home three times a week and go home feeling very happy and at ease that my mother is being very well cared for. Thank you to all at Hoyland Hall care home.
My husband was admitted here from the hospital on end-of-life care. The consultant gave us approximately six weeks. The staff at Hoyland Hall could not have been nicer. They took great care of not only him but me also. Cups of tea and homemade buns or cake were always offered. My husband's needs were taken care of quickly and to a high standard. All of the girls were friendly and are easy to talk to. They took my husband to their heart and I am so grateful. After seven weeks in hospital, it was lovely to see his last days were some of his best days. Thank you.
Nothing is too much trouble, the staff fo above and beyond to make sure the resident's needs are met. Their dedication is to be commended.
Beautiful care home, mother has improved, in such a short time she's happy, thank you.
Very happy with the way Mum is treated and cared for at Hoyland Hall. Her food is always tailored to her as she doesn't like a lot so is always given what she wants. Rooms are nicely decorated and carers and the management team are always approachable should you need them.
It is a privilege and pleasure to care for mum, and your positive feedback that we are getting it right is very much appreciated.
In our experience, Hoyland Hall is a very good and caring care home. The staff are exceptional and always go that extra mile nothing is too much trouble
A few things on guidelines of the Government needs to be addressed. We need more visiting times, not just two people per day and a lot more in the pod. I know all about Covid-19 and how long it takes to clean when we have left. Would also like to be told when a resident has been put on treatment for anything on the day and not find out days later.
I have telephoned the reviewer and personally spoken with him following the above review, assuring him that we will continue to flex visiting times around his work hours to enable him to visit his mother as often as he wishes, as we are currently doing, whilst ensuring we are adhering to...
Once again a massive thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 February 2026Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
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Meet the Team (3)

Gillian has been the heart and soul of Hoyland Hall Care Home serving as the dedicated and caring care home manager.
Gillian began her journey at the Hoyland Hall Care Home 23 years ago as a dedicated care assistant, driven by a passion for helping others and a deep commitment to providing the best possible care for the residents. Through hard work, perseverance, and a strong sense of purpose, she steadily worked her way up the ranks, taking on increasing responsibilities and challenges along the way. Gillian's story serves as a testament to the power of dedication, perseverance, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
Her commitment to the well-being of both the residents and staff has earned her the respect and admiration of everyone in the facility.
She goes above and beyond to ensure that each resident receives personalized care and attention, taking the time to listen to their stories, concerns, and needs. Her genuine empathy and patience make her a trusted confidante for many of the residents, providing them with comfort and reassurance in their golden years.
Gillian remains steadfast in her dedication to creating a safe, loving, and enriching environment for both residents and staff. Her passion for caregiving, coupled with her unwavering work ethic, sets her apart as a truly exceptional care home manager who embodies compassion, dedication, and resilience. Hoyland Hall Care Home is not just a place of residence, it is a true home, thanks to the caring leadership of Gillian.

Diane is a dedicated and compassionate individual who has been the heart and soul of Hoyland Hall for over 30 years. With a warm smile and a nurturing presence, she has made a lasting impact on the residents, their families, and the staff.
Having started her career as a caregiver, Diane's journey to becoming the Head of Care is a testament to her commitment to providing the highest quality of care. Her deep understanding of the needs of the residents, coupled with her leadership skills, has earned her the respect and admiration of all who know her.
Diane is known for her patience, empathy, and ability to create a sense of community within the care home. She is always there to lend a listening ear, offer a comforting word, or celebrate the small victories with her residents and staff.
Beyond her regular duties, Diane dedicates her weekends to organizing fundraising events and initiatives to support the residents. Her commitment to enhancing the lives of those under her care knows no bounds, and her unwavering dedication serves as an inspiration to all who have the privilege of knowing her.
Over the years, Diane has faced challenges and triumphs, but her dedication to improving the lives of others has never wavered. Her legacy at Hoyland Hall is one of kindness, integrity, and a genuine passion for caring for others.

Hayley, the activities coordinator at Hoyland Hall, is a remarkable individual whose dedication and compassion shine through in everything she does. With a heart full of warmth and a mind brimming with creativity, she embodies the essence of putting the residents first before anything else.
Hayley's passion for her role radiates as she tirelessly works to ensure that the residents at Hoyland Hall experience joy, fulfilment, and companionship in their daily lives. She goes above and beyond to create engaging and meaningful activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of each resident.
Her creativity knows no bounds as she designs innovative programs that spark excitement and laughter among the residents. From arts and crafts sessions to virtual cruises, Hayley infuses every activity with a personal touch that reflects her caring nature.
In the heart of Hoyland Hall, Hayley stands as a beacon of light, spreading joy and love to all who cross her path. Her unwavering commitment to putting the residents first and her boundless creativity make her an indispensable part of the community, enriching the lives of those she touches with her caring spirit.
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