
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.
My adopted aunt is very happy at Gills Top. The home is small and welcoming and the staff are very dedicated and kind. The garden is lovely and the rooms are very comfortable. There is a varied programme of events.
Mum went to Gills Top just before lockdown, so I wasn't able to see her. The staff kept me informed and were very kind when I rang. I felt confident she was well cared for. I have since been able to sit with Mum in the garden; it was lovely. The staff are amazing with Mum who is 93 and has dementia. I cared for Mum for a long time, and it is such a relief to know she is in such a great home.
My mother has been in the care home since March, and in all this time, I can only praise the staff at the home for their continued support in what has been for everybody a very testing time. The home and staff have gone to extreme lengths to make the residents and family as welcome as possible.
We could not have chosen better. Gills Top are able to provide mum with the care, support and stability she needs, in a homely setting. The team at Gills Top are amazing. They provide quality individual care and support to their residents, which gives us the reassurance that mum is safe and well.
I cannot put into words the gratitude we have towards the team, particularly during the pandemic. They have put their own lives, and their families at risk, to ensure that our loved ones remain healthy. Thank you.
The care at Gills Top is outstanding in every way. The place itself is extremely polished and smart, the staff are thoughtful and extremely caring, treating residents as though they are their own family members and the activities they arrange are superb. My mother-in-law likens it to a hotel with top food - and it is! There is a warm welcome the minute you walk through the door - nothing is too much trouble. And in these unprecedented of times, the home has gone above and beyond in every possible way. Communication and transparency is key and this has been excellent too during this tough time. Bravo Team! Exceptional.
We knew that when we found Gills Top for mum, we had found the best place for her and we didn't need to look anymore; we have been so right. Especially throughout the current situation; we have felt so reassured to know that Mum is receiving the best care from a great team of highly professional carers. Their dedication to their work is so evident, and we cannot thank them enough for all they do.
I knew the moment I visited Gills Top that we had found the right environment for our mother: that perfect balance of care and stimulation is perfect and I could not be more impressed! The entire team is amazing, particularly how they have so skillfully and calmly navigated care for the residents through these exceptional times of lockdown. I know my mother is safe and happy; I know I can rest easy. Since January I have seen my mother flourish and return to a person I thought we'd lost for good. She is clearly enriched and stimulated by the environment and with such carefully scaffolded support she has been transformed. I wish I had known sooner, just how fantastic this care home is and that there is a happy life beyond living at home for elderly relatives. The whole family is delighted with our mother's care. A huge thank you to this outstanding team!
Friendly, caring and helpful staff in a warm and welcoming environment. The home provides an excellent level of care for its residents, and it is well managed by informative and experienced staff. The senior care staff are very approachable in dealing with any questions or request in an appropriate and timely manner. I would recommend the home to anyone who has an elderly relative needing residential care.
Very warm and welcoming in my mother's first week. Rooms and communal freshly decorated and very clean. Very friendly staff, respectful and lots of smiles.
Mum has been in Gills Top for three months now and I have nothing but praise for it. She has stayed in several other homes all more expensive but the care and support have far exceeded the others whilst also offering excellent value for money. The staff are lovely incredibly professional while always remembering that residents are individuals with different needs and wants that they bend over backwards to meet. I have been able to relax knowing mum is safe and really cared for. I literally can't find anything I would improve. Thanks so much for the peace of mind.
They are caring, professional, thoughtful and kind.
I am so glad that my mum is so well looked after by the team and their excellent manager.
Mum is very happy at Gills Top.
She feels well cared for and safe.
She does wish they had a cat but understands that this is a personal thing and not everyone likes animals.
A pet may be a good idea?
Gills Tops a cheerful, happy place, nothing is too much trouble.
I am very happy with all types of care. The home is kept very clean and pleasant to visit. I understand meals are good and from a varied menu. Varied activities. Lovely setting, garden etc. Doesn't have a 'smell' of a care home. Management good. Outings arranged.
I was found to be looked after with great care and attention. I also found it very clean and tidy and very well run. All the food was served in-house and was up to a very good standard.
Mainly because there were all ladies as residents and he didn't feel comfortable joining in.
Activities were regularly organised at the home. Also trips and local outings. During the final weeks of mum's life, she could not have been looked after any better anywhere. The staff were wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble to them.
As a visitor, I was always made very welcome and felt like a member of the Gills Top family.
My husband was in respite care and I accompanied him as his carer. The home at Gills Top is first class. The staff are marvellous, they work very hard and nothing is too much trouble. They are friendly and welcoming. They treat all the residents with care and support. They respect everyone's right to dignity and show a great deal of patience and compassion. Anchor and residents are very blessed to have an excellent team like them. Food is excellent too.
Gills Top is an excellent home for the elderly. The home is clean and tidy, the staff are helpful and friendly and the food is good.
My wife and I visited my mother last weekend. Ever since she has been at the home we have been impressed with the quality of care she has received. On this occasion, with a recent fracture to her arm after a fall during the night, we came away totally reassured that she is receiving the best possible care. The staff could not have been more helpful and attentive and their concern for her welfare was evident throughout our visit which extended from late morning and over lunch. On every visit, we have been impressed by the continuity of care that carers are obviously well trained and motivated staff a real tribute to the manager. My mother has told us she loves living at the home and always tells us of the activities laid on for residents. The home is warm and cosy and we're grateful mum is in such good hands.
My husband was admitted to the Gills Top, Scar Street for respite due to him having had a fall at home and I needed surgery to my back. I found all the staff very professional in their approach to my husband i.e. washing, food, personal care, room clean and tidy and always with a smile and always made me and my friends and family very welcome. Long may we have Anchor Homes!
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
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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...
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