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Experienced and qualified care staff are dedicated to supporting the needs of residents living with dementia.
The home has been sensitively adapted to accommodate the residents in a safe and caring environment. All of the single and companion rooms have been decorated and furnished to...
Care Provided by The Holt Retirement Home
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 22 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are on an all-inclusive basis. Sundries bills will be additional for hairdressing, nail care and chiropody.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Holt Retirement Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Holt Retirement Home 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
- Banktop Securities Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lucy Askew(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Please call to arrange a visit.
Parking
- Parking on the premises and on the road outside.
The Holt Retirement Home Reviews (21)
The Holt Retirement Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.429) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Holt Retirement Home has 21 reviews.
I am so pleased with the care my mum is receiving. The staff are excellent, nothing is too much trouble, and they make things fun, which the residents like. I am so pleased we picked this place for my mum.
Thank you for your thoughtful message. Knowing your mum feels supported, comfortable, and able to have fun is exactly what we strive for. We're grateful you chose us to be part of her care.
We are very happy to have our mother at The Holt. It's a happy, caring home where all their needs are met. They are happy to take on board any suggestions you make towards mum's needs. Couldn't have chosen a better home.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are always trying to make the home as family orientated as possible so any suggestions a always welcome. It is a pleasure to have your mum living with use here at the Holt.
Kind regards
My dad has been at the Holt for more than 3 years now and we can honestly say that when we chose The Holt we chose right the first time. The standard of care he receives is absolutely amazing. Nothing is too much for the staff and management team and quite regularly they go above and beyond what is required. We are always made welcome when visiting and updated regularly on Dad's health and any other issues that may arise from time to time. The residents are treated and entertained regularly with singers and harpists etc and the lifestyle and activities co-ordinator is always coming up with new crafting ideas for the residents to participate in. The in-house chef provides the most amazing meals and cakes. We would definitely recommend The Holt to any prospective family member who is looking for a forever home for a loved one when they can no longer provide the care that they need.
On behalf of all the staff at The Holt thank you very much for these kind words. Everything you mention reflects what we strive for. We aim to provide a warm and gentle home for our residents and at the same time look after everyone in a caring and professional manner.
We are always informed of weekly activities which are well planned and appropriate. Residents are regularly entertained by musicians and singers and often take part in a singalong. The Holt has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with rooms that are kept bright and clean.
I would highly recommend the Holt to anyone looking for a high standard of care along with a home-from-home atmosphere with staff and management who take time to get to know the residents as individuals.
Thank you very much for this review. You have entrusted us to look after your loved and we do our best to meet our residents' and your expectations. This review will mean a lot to our staff.
In my opinion The Holt is amazing. The care staff are brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble. My friend is bed-bound but is always clean and tidy. He is always treated with respect and dignity. He is a member of their extended family, as are all residents. I am always treated cheerfully when visiting and a cuppa usually arrives within 5 or 10 minutes. Very welcoming. I am kept up to date with his medical condition. Wonderful.
Thank you so much for these kind words. All the staff at The Holt strive to achieve the best for our residents and I am pleased you have drawn your thoughts to our attention.
Time is precious at the moment, so to cut matters short this time: They do what it says on the tin! They care! My thanks go to all involved with the care of residents who may not always be as appreciative of their care but whose families certainly are.
This review is much appreciated. To work in the care environment one has to recognise it is more than a 9 - 5 job, one has to want to care as well. All our staff have this philosophy for which the residents and myself are very grateful.
My mother has been a resident at the home for a number of years. She has always been made to feel welcome and part of the family. The care staff and managers have always kept us up to date with developments in my Mother's condition, ongoing treatments and overall wellbeing. I would recommend The Holt for anyone looking for a Care Home for one of their family members.
Thank you taking the time to write this review. It is much appreciated. We always do our best to make The Holt feel like home for the residents and also to keep good, transparent communication with you, their families. I will make sure all the staff are aware of your thoughts.
My father (92) has been at The Holt for a month and I have the highest praise for the care he has received. The personal involvement of the staff is exceptional and it is obvious that they all know and respond to the residents on an individual level. The 'family' feel is apparent as soon as you enter. I have been made to feel welcome whenever I have visited and when I have been unable to visit, it has never been too much trouble for someone to talk on the phone to keep in touch. My father had two separate overnight hospital stays in the last fortnight and from first to last the staff at The Holt were fast acting, professional and caring. When he returned each time he was welcomed back 'home'. The communal areas are light and airy and in close proximity of each other. The food is freshly cooked and tasty - I have joined my father for a few lunches and enjoyed everything. The interaction with the activities coordinator is a real bonus too. In every way The Holt ticks all the boxes I could want for my father.
Thank you very much.
The Holt is very homely and more like being at home and not a hotel. The staff are all wonderful and can't do enough for you. Booked Mum in once a week for some pampering.
Kind regards.
My father-in-law lived at The Holt for the last 4 months of his life and during his time there he was treated with dignity and respect. The care at the end of his life was exemplary. The staff were so kind and compassionate, not only to my father-in-law but also to my husband and I. They looked after us at a difficult time. The management were excellent at keeping us informed and always happy to accommodate our wishes. I cannot praise the carers highly enough; their understanding of caring for people with Alzheimer's/Dementia is outstanding. The residents who were able, appeared well entertained with a great variety of activities and the house and garden were very well suited to their needs. The food looked lovely, wholesome and well presented. All in all, whilst no-one wants to place their loved one in a care home, The Holt has been the very best answer for our family and we highly recommend it.
Your words are most kind and greatly appreciated by us all. Your father-in-law was a most dignified, smart and unassuming resident and it is our loss that he was not here longer. Your visits were extremely beneficial to your father-in-law and most welcome for us. It is always sad to lose friends but at least we have the pleasure of their company while they are with us.
My mother went to The Holt Retirement Home in January 2018 after some very difficult years. I was told she may get back to her old self which was hard to believe but to a good extent, she has although obviously, she will never be the same. I do know none of this would have taken place at home, without the care and compassion of each and every one at The Holt. As a visitor, I have always been made welcome and any questions have been answered. It gives me some peace to know my mother is in their hands.
Your mother always has a smile and is such a pleasure to have in our home. You are a great support to her and us and we value your presence when you visit. Thank you.
My father was admitted into the home just over two years ago. I was immediately told to treat the home as 'his home'. This has always been how he has been treated. All the staff have treated him with respect and allowed his personality to remain as much as possible through his dementia. The fact that the owner visits the home regularly and knows my Dad personally is a great comfort. Likewise, the manager knows all the residents well, their personalities and needs. I have visited unannounced and always found the residents treated with the utmost care and respect.
Your father brings warmth and humour to our home and we are very pleased he chose to live with us.
Kind regards
Their care is unending.
Thank you very much for sharing your impressions of The Holt with us. The resident whom you visit is a much-valued member of our family and your visits are much appreciated.
The home is very clean and staff are always very friendly. Management is always about and you can discuss things in private.
We value the wonderful support he has from his family and it is always a pleasure for us when you visit.
My mum went into The Holt in Hutton Buscel 3 weeks ago and what a difference it has made to her life, and ours (her family). From the moment she walked in to be welcomed by all the staff, she has been so happy and settled. She is so well looked after by everyone, nothing is too much trouble. Everyone is so helpful. The atmosphere is a happy one and you feel that as soon as you walk in.
After all the upset of Mum having to go into a home, the relief for all of us is unimaginable. We now look forward to visiting Mum as it's wonderful to see her so content.
Thank you to you all. We are so lucky to have Mum with you.
We are so pleased your mother has chosen to come and live with us. She has already settled in and our other residents are enjoying her company. Your kind words are appreciated by us all.
The care home and staff are great.
Thank you very much for these kind words. You and your family give invaluable support to your father and this is greatly appreciated by the staff.
As her power of attorney, I am kept fully informed of developments and work closely with them on all aspects of her mental and physical well-being.
The activities on offer are good - varied and stimulating - there is a good team atmosphere and a strong feeling of family and being 'at home' rather than 'in a home'.
I would recommend The Holt to all who have this level of need where many of the residents (but not all) have advanced dementia.
How much we all appreciate your kind words. Your aunt is an inspiration to her fellow residents and the staff. We do aim for our residents to consider The Holt to be their home and I am pleased we are achieving this goal. Kind regards.
The Holt Retirement Home is a very caring and friendly home. The manager is lovely, if you have any problems she will soon sort them out for you. It's nice to see the residents be able to sit out in the garden in the sun. The staff are also very friendly too. Would certainly recommend it.
The Holt is a friendly home thanks to the atmosphere created by your charming aunt and the other residents. Also, we are lucky to have such a nice garden and I am very pleased you and your aunt enjoy using it.
Kind regards
I am often there at lunch time and the food served looks fresh and presented well.
Mum is always treated with dignity. The staff seem very caring and professional. They run activities and seasonal get together's which are always pleasant to attend.
I would highly recommend this care home to others.
At The Holt, we aim to provide a life for our residents which is as close as can be to one's own home. In this context, the families of the residents are important to this goal and we always appreciate the support of families to our residents and also the recognition for the benefit of our staff. Thank you.
My mother has been a resident at the Holt for 2 years and in that time I have had no concerns at all about the standard of care she receives. All staff treat the residents with respect and as individuals. They are always welcoming to visitors. It has a lovely homely atmosphere.
Dear Mrs Watson, thank you for this. Your mother always has a smile for us all and she is a great source of inspiration to our other residents. With kind regards.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 December 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Holt Retirement Home
What types of Care is The Holt Retirement Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Holt Retirement Home have?
There are 20 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Holt Retirement Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Holt Retirement Home to the centre of Scarborough?
5.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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