
I know he's well cared for in a lovely environment.Alison A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My dad has been here since April and he has received excellent care from all the staff at Gills TopKaren P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She is very happy and settled; she says it feels as though she belongs to a big family.P H(Son of Resident/Service User)

I know he's well cared for in a lovely environment.Alison A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My dad has been here since April and he has received excellent care from all the staff at Gills TopKaren P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She is very happy and settled; she says it feels as though she belongs to a big family.P H(Son of Resident/Service User)

Gills Top is located in the picturesque village of Grassington, providing quality care and facilities within a comfortable and relaxing environment.
The home is a short distance from the River Wharfe and enjoys an idyllic location within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Gills Top is proud to have achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) accreditation to provide personally tailored support for veterans.
The home provides residential care which is personally tailored...
Care Provided by Gills Top
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Gills Top will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gills Top for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gills Top 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Gemma Heaton (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Gills Top
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Gills Top Reviews (95)
Gills Top has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gills Top has 95 reviews.
There is no doubt moving from independent living to a Care Home is an extremely challenging and emotional time for the whole family. Thank goodness for Gills Top. The transition for my mum was excellent, handled positively from the first interactions with Kat and Gemma through to making the decision to move in. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. After a week Mum felt settled, at ease and comfortable with everyone. There is a uniquely calm atmosphere pervading every aspect, from the communal seating area to the garden and dining room. Residents have varying needs and the staff cater for everyone, calmly and purposefully, going out of their way to accommodate individual requests. I can't recommend Gills Top highly enough. Seeing my mum thriving and happy in such a caring environment, it means everything. Thank you so much.
The care and compassion given has been first class. All medical issues have been dealt with imediatley to enable dignity and wellbeing to be maintained when a person moves into a care enviorement from their home.
I had to bring my sister in law as an emergency in Dec 2025. She has always been very houseproud, loved her home and garden. All the staff have been most helpful and kind, which eventually made it easier for her to make the necessary decision to stay here permanently. She loves the staff, the food, and the garden, and the music sessions with the visiting vocalists. The staff have also supported me through the past 5-6 months with their help and kindness. All good!
i know she has pain in her legs and back but all the staff are really caring and aware of her limitations and keep up a positive approach without being condescending.
her dementia is there but she keeps happily cracking on.
overall her happiness is most important .
Feels like a really happy place for both staff and residents - feel comfortable each time I have to say goodbye to my dad - as I know he's well cared for in a lovely environment.
My dad has been here since April and he has received excellent care from all the staff at Gills Top,they are all very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.Dad has settled in as is very happy. Food and entertainment is first class.
I am extremely pleased with the care and attention my mum is receiving. She is very happy and settled; she says it feels as though she belongs to a big family.
My mother has been resident for nearly 2 year, in that time I have found the staff to helpful, courteous and interested in my mother's welfare. My mother continually tells me how good the food is! I am happy that my mother is settled and comfortable. When I visit there has never been anything untoward i.e smell, or someone at the door asking to be taken home. The entertainment for the residents is varied and of interest to most and can be enjoyed by all if they want to participate.
The care staff were lovely to both residents and visitors, being attentive but not overpowering. Dad really benefited from his stay, he ate well and start to enjoy food again which was great for us to see as he has had a poor appetite for a long time. Social interaction with both staff and residents and regular strolls around your peaceful garden has improved his confidence and strength.
When we heard that dad was planning to have a go at pizza making we were amazed! Afterwards he said it was "an interesting experience and he had never tasted a pizza quite like it !"
Couldn't recommend this care home enough at Gills Top. They looked after my grandad with great care and affection from day one. The facilities are amazing and they go above and beyond with everything they provide for all residents. Nothing is ever to much trouble. I wouldn't hesitate to use this care home again in the future and I've already recommended people to come and look round it for relatives of theirs.
Mum spent the last 8 months of her life in Gills Top. I can't praise the staff enough for the care they gave her. Everyone including the other residents were absolutely fantastic.
A safe, friendly and comfortably environment for residents who are well looked after by lovely staff.
My Dad has been a resident at Gills Top since Nov 2023. Initially, we were worried at first but his experience has been such a positive one. The staff and atmosphere are all so friendly, helpful and caring. Residences are treated with dignity and respect, family is made so welcome. Dad settled very quickly and we as a family love visiting. We are all very happy with Gill Top.
My dad came to Gills Top for respite care for a week in November, as soon as I walked in to see the place I knew he would be happy there, it is so homely, wonderfully clean, the staff are so genuine and nothing is too much trouble. I want to say a personal thank you to the lady for arranging my dad's stay ensuring that everything was sorted and also checking in with my dad whilst he was staying, very kind and so very caring. All the staff I met were so lovely and Dad thoroughly enjoyed his stay, he said he was very well looked after, the food was lovely, nothing was too much trouble, the staff were very caring and kind and what more could he want, he said it really built him up, thank you all, you have been great.
As a family, we are so happy with the way our family members are looked after at this lovely, small very personal care facility. Activities occur daily with a full programme always available. Yesterday an in-house trip to Blackpool illuminations was available and so well organised by the team, fish and chips included. Keep up the good work everyone.
My father came to Gills Top for respite initially and then became a permanent resident. We are very happy with the care he receives. The whole team work tirelessly to provide a wonderful atmosphere combined with a high standard of individual care. Nothing is too much trouble, every resident is listened to and treated with dignity. Visitors are well looked after and always welcome. Any queries dealt with efficiently and communication excellent on all sides. Good food and a lot of fun complete the picture with entertainment as well. Lovely caring people.
My mother was in Gills Top for almost two years before her passing. She was really cared for and even though she was very choosy about her food the Chef would do all they could to accommodate what she liked.
As a family, ours is a very positive experience with Gills Top in Grassington! It is a difficult decision to go from independent living to accepting the need for 24-hour care, and my father-in-law is happy and settled there. Gills Top is an absolute Gem! From the moment he moved in, he has received every care and consideration; the transition made easier by the warm, inclusive & homely environment created by the staff for the residents. There are regular activities, in and out of the home; it is his decision to be included or not. He has his own room for privacy. The staff are kind and attentive and deliver a high standard of personalised care and are respectful of him as an individual. He has no complaints about the lovely home-cooked food served every day! He is very fortunate to live at Gills Top! We have peace of mind he is in a safe environment and all his needs are being met consistently. I would highly recommend Gills Top to anyone considering residential care for their next step in life!
During my 7 week stay the attention I received was very good, polite, helpful and caring staff with nothing too much trouble.
They kept an eye on me 24/7. Food very enjoyable and varied, as were daily events for residents. No complaints except that I put on weight!
Very nice, things get looked into, management very friendly and staff activities are very good. All happy bacon sandwiches are good on Friday on the quiz day, always offer a drink.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 February 2019Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (7) & Events (0)
- 12 Jun 2026
Anchor care homes across the North, including Gills Top House in Grassington are inviting local people to come together and enjoy the football this summer as they host World Cup...
- 04 Jun 2026
Anchor’s Gills Top care home in Grassington opened its doors to celebrate a special milestone for resident Beryl Bamforth, the original Miss January from the real-life Women's Institute (WI) calendar...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across North Yorkshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive...
There are no upcoming events for Gills Top.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Gills Top.
Meet the Team (0)
There are no Team Members posted yet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gills Top
What types of Care is Gills Top registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Gills Top have?
There are 27 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Gills Top?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Gills Top to the centre of Skipton?
7.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Gills Top to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Gills Top has an Enhanced Service -more info.