Holly Bank

Initially me and my daughter chose Holly Bank from a list of 6 care homes given to us by the hospital and you will see from the options below we never had any regrets. The staff's attention to detail whether care, admin or catering, was excellent. During a lucid period, my wife said, "I love this place, it's so quiet." That and the outlook combined make Holly Bank so wonderful. One example was during the end-of-life care when a hospital bed was brought to her room, enabling her to sit up, it helped so much.

I was pleased when my partner was able to take up residence and I now know she is happy being looked after by a proficient, caring team.

This lovely Victorian building has excellent views over the estuary and the railway viaduct, the tidal bore being something to behold. My 95-year-old mother has resided in Holly Bank for the last ten years, a testament to the wonderful care she has received from the dedicated and professional staff. The home has a friendly and vibrant atmosphere with plenty of laughter and varied entertainments, crafts and celebrations of all kinds. All birthdays are celebrated and everyone gets a special cake. There is entertainment provided by professionals plus regular visits by the local vicar and his team to sing songs and prayers. The home and all the rooms are comfortable and kept very clean. The local doctor's surgery and the nurses are regular visitors to the home with scheduled appointments and checkups. The food is excellent and special dietary requirements are fully catered for. Residents are kept clean and tidy and all medical issues are dealt with in a caring and respectful manner. I would unreservedly recommend Holly Bank and their dedicated team to anyone looking for a genuine home-from-home care home.

Holly Bank is situated in a beautiful location and a lot of the rooms have stunning views overlooking the local estuary and the fells. The staff are really kind and considerate and the room where my father is staying is kept very clean as is the whole building. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home for anyone who is eligible.

I would like to thank all the staff who cared for my mother for over two years until she died just before Christmas. As I live far away and given the covid travel restrictions, I was especially grateful to know she was in such safe, kind hands throughout this period. I know she felt loved and part of a family while she was at Holly Bank.

Nice to see pictures of the residents doing activities.

It truly is a special place.

Holly Bank is a lovely home located on the estuary at Arnside with superb views up and down the river and across to the Lakeland Fells.

My father was resident at Holly Bank for 16 months. He was very well cared for by all the staff, especially so after this last Easter when he started a sharp decline which led to his recent passing. During this period the care shown to him and myself by the team has been exemplary; they respected his wishes, provided for his increasing care needs and kept me informed at all stages.

I would unreservedly recommend Holly Bank and their team to anyone looking for a care home.

I am very happy that my wife is in Holly Bank. I live 10 minutes away and I am getting on a bit, so the home is nice and handy for visiting. The staff at Holly Bank are very friendly and treat my wife and I like family. My wife is very happy her and very well looked after and she is always well dressed and well fed.

My wife sits in the conservatory with one of the best views in England to look at. My wife gets on well with the other residents.

I have 2 parents in Holly Bank mum first has dementia. She loves the views and says the staff are kind. She has all medical care provided in the home, podiatry, dental, hairdresser and is comfortable. Dad aged 93 now, struggled at home was urgently admitted to hospital but was unsafe to go home. Holly Bank went out of their way to find a room for him. Him and mum, 89yrs, now sit together again and hold hands (or drop to sleep together).

Holly Bank is in a beautiful location my step-mum has a lovely room with a view over the estuary. The food is excellent and she is always dressed in clean clothes for her room is always nice and clean and the staff are very caring. A hairdresser comes every week and one of the staff gives the ladies a manicure and varnishes their nails which they love. Although suffering from dementia she is happy there and regards it as her home it took her a while to settle but that was more due to her own incapacity but the staff were nice and she loves them all. We are often invited to celebrations the Christmas Party is always looked forward to.

The staff are always helpful, considerate, patient and professional.