
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.
In summary, Gills Top is a happy place with a superb and very well-managed team.
A great experience.
My visit to Gills Top was chosen after an operation to help with respite and recovery. I booked two weeks. I was pleased with my choice. The room was comfortably furnished with a TV and riser/recliner chair. The en-suite with basin and WC was easily accessible and roomy. The management were most welcoming and happy to help with liaising with the pharmacy. Visits from district nurses had been arranged. Although I stayed mostly in my room there were ample lounge facilities access to the garden, and outings and entertainment. The food was very good and the kitchen staff most helpful with any requirements. Visitors are welcome, and the centre of Grassington is within a short walking distance. It was indeed a pleasant visit and after 2 weeks I felt well enough to go home after having been looked after so well. The staff were all very friendly and reliable. I would certainly recommend Gills Top to anyone needing short or long term care.
All the team are extremely professional and go over and above what is expected of them.
Whilst Dad has been extremely poorly, nothing has been too much trouble, and every member of the team have gone out of their way to support his needs. We have regularly been updated with Dad’s condition and treatment either by phone, or personally when we have visited.
Thank you Gills Top for everything you do.
My husband had to go into a care home because I was no longer able to care for all his needs. From the first day, he was in Gills Top, he settled down and never once asked to come back home. He liked his room, and he said that all the carers were kind to him, and they were kind to me and our family as well. His sudden illness took us all by surprise, he was taken to the hospital and ten days later he lost his fight for life.
Gills Top cared for me after a fall until I was well enough to return home. The team were kind and supportive helping me to regain my confidence. I enjoyed the home-cooked food and being able to choose how I spent my day. I particularly enjoyed taking part in the inter-home quiz and chatting with other residents. My room was cozy with a view of the country lane outside, and the friendly, helpful staff are good company.
I have visited many care homes and this is, by far, the best I have ever seen. The home is beautifully kept and immaculately clean. The staff are all amazing and you call tell they all enjoy their jobs, always happy and welcoming. Thank you so much for caring for Dad.
The staff have been great encouraging her to be involved and assisting her back into a better routine.
Gills Top have been amazing after my grandmother fell and broke her arm in early December. They quickly arranged her assessment and admission to a warm and supportive environment. She has regained her health, confidence and independence under their care, and is now ready to return home. She really enjoyed the food, and found the staff and other residents great company. The care has been exceptional, particularly in promoting her independence in a gentle and kind way. Nan was worried about being bored or isolated without her independence at home, but she has enjoyed entertainers, quizzes, a pantomime and daily activities to keep her busy; whilst still having the privacy of her room watching her favourite programs, using her computer or chatting to friends on the phone. We will always be grateful to the staff at Gills Top for helping Nan to return home and should she need support in the future she now has a much more positive view of care home life.
The staff are knowledgeable, approachable and extremely caring.
Mum has now been in Gills Top for 5 weeks. The service and care we have experienced as a family is beyond words, from the time we had the introductory meeting through to the present. Nothing is too much trouble! Mum had blackouts when she first arrived which facilitated a medication review which hasn't been done in years and now fingers crossed her health has improved. Regarding personal care, Mum is more than happy with the support she gets, allowing her both independence and dignity whilst stepping in when help is required. The activities are wide-ranging including external singers, flower arranging, pamper sessions, cooking, through to a wide range of crafts; Halloween was very special. The family also love the social media page which keeps us up to speed with the activities of the day. Big shout out to the handyman who has helped with personalising Mum's room and to the management team. Last but not least the food is excellent, all freshly cooked with a wide variety of seasonal produce.
Over the past two years, on a regular basis my husband has received respite care at Gills Top. His care has always been exemplary and I have previously written a review to that effect. As I had injured my back in July of this year and was unable to care for my husband at home, he was admitted to Gills Top. Sadly, he died there at the end of August. I feel I must write another review in respect of myself as well as my husband - as usual the care he received was exemplary - all the staff at Gills Top are super friendly, wonderfully caring, amazingly patient and nothing is too much trouble. For the last ten days of his stay there, my husband was on end of life care and I was with him throughout that period. During that emotionally draining time I was totally cared for myself and indeed given accommodation so that I could be there for my husband on a continuous basis. I wish to thank all of the staff for being there for me as well as my husband. Keep up the good work - you’re all absolutely brilliant.
My mother went to Gills Top for one week of respite care and spent the next eight years their because she liked it so much. Mum was always very complimentary about the staff and the excellent care she received. Very professional and well managed, she regarded them as friends as well as carers. They would often come and chat with Mum, share a joke or two and have a laugh. She liked that and also the company of the other residents. Mum was also very complimentary about the food and she looked forward to meal times. I did not hear one complaint in eight years. The home is in a great location and most rooms have splendid views over the dales. I was always made to feel welcome on my visits and it was particularly comforting when I left to know that my mother was in a safe place and being well cared for.
I was falling a lot at first when I came into Gills Top and had no understanding of why, GP looked into this and I was happy with the outcome because I'm not falling anymore.
The programme entertainment is excellent and it varies, Gills Top take us out into the village to have coffee and cake and also to see the calendar girls' musical outings.
We are encouraged to enjoy the garden in the sunshine, it's peaceful.
The staff are great here and always friendly, never too busy to talk or answer questions. They interact well with the residents and visitors. Always cheerful, no matter how busy they are. They always keep you informed of events or appointments to what's happening. A very friendly and warm environment to be in.
Happy with everything, happy with the staff. It should be an outstanding home. The food portion is a little small but the food is excellent. Happy all-round.
Gills Top Care Home is friendly, very clean and welcoming and the staff are great. When Mum first arrived, straight from hospital, for respite care, the carers helped get her to her room and immediately asked if she wanted tea and biscuits - which were promptly provided, making Mum feel much better immediately. The food is freshly prepared and there is always a choice and the cake is excellent! Nothing is too much trouble and Mum is settling in nicely.
Mum thinks all the staff are wonderful and only has one complaint and that is the food and the way some good meals are spoilt by the way it is cooked. We have been told a new chef is being employed, so Mum is looking forward to better meals.
We all have been made to feel very comfortable and welcome.
Could not have found a better home for Mum.
After looking at so many care homes and none of them feeling quite right and some absolutely terrible, my sister and I viewed Gills Top - straight away I was impressed with the place and the enthusiasm shown by the manager who showed us around. My first impression was of a homely atmosphere, everywhere was clean and tidy, the staff all seemed friendly and talkative and the rooms were a good size. Now, after my mother has been there for a couple of months and settled in there, I have absolutely no need to change my mind from my first impression. My mother is happy there and that is all that matters. Well done to all the staff there for taking such good care of Mum and for constantly making us welcome whenever we visit.
The staff are without exception courteous, efficient and treat my parents with compassion and respect.
Whether you are social or more reclusive, Gills Top Care Home is a good place to be as there is always something going on if you would like to participate.
The food is great.
The rooms are spotless and well-decorated.
It is nice to leave Gills Top knowing that my parents are in safe and caring hands.
A great choice of care home if you're looking for care for a family member. Very homely atmosphere and can't fault the staff who go above and beyond to help both the resident and the family. They always keep in touch with us if there are any concerns. The home is lovely and clean and the premises are well looked after. Residents can also have some of their own possessions with them which is helpful in helping them settle in, making it a home from home. Meals can be provided either in the resident's room or in the communal dining room which, if the resident likes their own company, works well. There are lots of activities going on to provide stimulation, even external visitors bringing in something different. But back to the staff. My mum can sometimes display quite challenging behaviour but everyone is patient and kind and do their best to accommodate all situations. We are very pleased with the care provided and wouldn't hesitate in recommending Gills Top to anyone.
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.
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- 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...
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