
This home is a happy one, all the staff demonstrate a caring attitude to the residentsYnez M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

don't be put off by the exterior, it's the staff inside that matter, they are 5 star.Michael L(Son of Resident/Service User)

My mum is so happy and I'm so lucky she is cared for by a team who treat her with dignityPauline C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This home is a happy one, all the staff demonstrate a caring attitude to the residentsYnez M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

don't be put off by the exterior, it's the staff inside that matter, they are 5 star.Michael L(Son of Resident/Service User)

My mum is so happy and I'm so lucky she is cared for by a team who treat her with dignityPauline C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Hillside Nursing Home is set in a quiet residential area of a leafy suburb creating a tranquil and peaceful setting. Each one of their residents enjoys unique, personalised care, built around them and designed to make their stay at the home as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.
Hillside Nursing Home offers residential care for the elderly and Nursing Care, including higher needs and dementia care, together with a respite service for...
Care Provided by Hillside Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note, our fees are subject to an assessment of an individual's needs and dependencies and are exclusive of FNC if granted. We will discuss funding and fees with you in greater detail during the course of your enquiry so that you are fully informed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hillside Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hillside Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Maribelle Law(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2005
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Visiting
- Anytime, expect meal times and bed time. 11:00- 14:00
Parking
- 15 free parking space available
Hillside Nursing Home Reviews (94)
Hillside Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.407) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hillside Nursing Home has 94 reviews.
I am so happy with the care that Dad has received since arriving at Hillside. The staff are fantastic, they're so caring to the residents and relatives of the residents.
Thank you for your kind words. We take pride in the care that we provide at Hillside, so this is very good to hear. Thank you.
My husband has vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. He was told about 18 months ago and since then he has had 'funny turns' which he lands up in hospital, with the last two he had been in 24 hours and completely altered my husband from the day before he went from hospital to Hillside Nursing Home. It has been a nightmare for me and the family but the care and attention he gets is outstanding. I feel like the home is an extended family and feel at peace he is so looked after.
Thank you for your kind words - we are very pleased to hear that the care and attention your husband is getting is outstanding! it is always good for our staff members to see what a fantastic job they are doing to look after our residents and their loved ones. Thank you.
Inequitable distribution of staff resource on the two floors of the home. Inadequate nurse and carer staff resource/allowances made for those needier, bedridden residents on the first floor that need more personal care. There should be a resident’s room converted to a nursing office/facility on the top floor. It has been noted that nursing staff are expected to be on call to residents, and at the same time still handle confidential telephone discussions with residents’ family members or the doctor about the residents’ health matters. These calls have taken place whilst visitors are in attendance and with screaming dementia residents demanding attention from nursing staff in the background. It would be helpful if family members had a private room/facility at the home that is not used by staff for breaks, staff training and photocopying. Personal daily healthcare records should be computerised so that better use can be made of existing staff time instead of carer staff having to complete copious, repetitive manual records.
Dear Elaine,
Thank you for taking leaving a review. Your comments are very much unexpected, especially for a home that ranks as 8.9 out of 10. As one of the leading homes in the area (average town score is 8.2), we take your comments very seriously and will launch an investigation into the validity of your recommendations.
I'm a regular visitor to the home. All the residents are always happy and content and I highly recommend the home.
I feel my mum is treated as an individual and her specific care needs are addressed with kindness and understanding.
Thank you to all the staff here concerned with looking after my mum.
Mums care is excellent here, and the nurses and carers show compassion and dignity towards mum at all times. They are always cheerful around her and try to involve her in the daily activities.
Unfortunately, the lack of management is a big cause for concern. There appears to be no real guidance or direction for the staff, and small arguments between them have been witnessed. Promises of new equipment and decor, etc, made by the previous manager have not been delivered, eg: lack of seating for visiting relatives, threadbare carpets in some rooms, updated food serving trolley. No one experienced enough to deal with queries regarding NHS or funding problems, social services, etc.
Many thanks for your comments. Feedback is really important to help us to improve the service we offer. An ongoing decoration programme is in place at the home and delivery of new furnishings and equipment has been organised. We are currently in the process of recruiting a new manager, who will be...
I am happy with the way she is looked after, always clean and well fed.
I think they should always be offered plenty to drink even if it means more changes.
I think you really need a gardener one or two days a week. The front garden is the first impression. Weeds do not look good.
The carers are all very nice and they do their best. But yesterday I asked one of the carers to give my husband a blanket for the evening and she forgot to give it to him.
Communication between the home and myself has been better than previously, especially with the introduction of Residents Meetings.
Overall, a brilliant care home, which seems to be improving as time goes on. Caring and professional nurses and carers, and an approachable and proactive manageress.
As a new resident to Hillside Nursing Home, mum has settled into the home's routine very quickly and has made new friends. The staff are friendly and helpful. A BIG thank you to the team who are currently looking after mum.
I was very impressed by all the staff they have a very caring attitude and cannot do enough for their residents or for visitors. The home is kept clean and tidy at all times. Any minor problems are quickly sorted out by the management and their staff. The only negative is that although the meals are plentiful there could be a touch more variety in what is prepared.
Thank you for your feedback, we aim at ensuring our Service users are well looked after and improve on areas that we have not achieved excellence in.
Mum has been looked after as best as staff possibly can. The staff are very friendly and helpful when I ask for anythiing to be done.
The staff have been excellent with me and my mother, she settled in great and I feel she is very looked after and cared for. My mum doesn't interact well with the other residents but the staff recognise this and will sit/walk with her. Her room is kept clean and tidy and has been recently painted. I have not had to complain about anything but feel confident things would be dealt with brilliantly.
The staff at Hillside, Romford are very caring, not only to my wife but to all residents. They do their job well.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 April 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 (14) & Events (0)
- 17 Jul 2026
There are some moments at Hillside Nursing Home that feel a little extra special, and celebrating Howard’s 89th birthday was certainly one of them. We brought everyone together to mark...
- 13 Jul 2026
On 4 May 2026, everyone at Hillside Nursing Home came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone as our lovely Muriel marked her 100th birthday. The special occasion brought together around...
- 12 Sep 2025
Hillside Nursing Home recently organised its very first residents’ day trip, and it turned out to be a truly memorable occasion. The outing took residents to Old MacDonald’s Farm Fun...
There are no upcoming events for Hillside Nursing Home.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Maribelle is the Care Home Manager at Hillside Nursing Home. She is a qualified Nurse and has accumulated over ten years’ experience in the health care industry. Maribelle’s purpose as a Care Home Manager is firstly, delivering care that focuses on her residents feeling happy and fulfilled every day. Secondly, to create an environment where staff members feel and supported and empowered to progress in their career.
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