
Hill House is outstanding and staff are warm, friendly and very accommodatingTracy W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

carers showed genuine empathy and concern about my father which means so muchChristine R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I love that the activities consist of educational sessions, fun moments and of course, there's musicA M(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Hill House is outstanding and staff are warm, friendly and very accommodatingTracy W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

carers showed genuine empathy and concern about my father which means so muchChristine R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I love that the activities consist of educational sessions, fun moments and of course, there's musicA M(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Hill House provides nursing, residential and short stay care, as well as residential rehabilitation for the young and old. Hill House is a spacious, elegant eighteenth-century building converted to provide residential and nursing care, for long and short term needs. As well as supporting elderly residents, staff welcome those who are 18 and over and living with a physical disability or neurological condition, such as multiple sclerosis, in need of...
Care Provided by Hill House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 75 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hill House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hill House Care 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
- DMP Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tanja Allan (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (75)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (75)
Visiting
- The home is open to admissions. The home is open to everyone. Hill House is in a peaceful location surrounded by open spaces. Just a mile away, Aldenham Country Park offers lakeside walks, farm animals, pony rides and even a spot of glamping. Elstree studios are also close by.
Parking
- The home has plenty of parking.
Hill House Care Home Reviews (178)
Hill House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hill House Care Home has 178 reviews.
Always found staff tried their best in difficult situations. Thank you all!
We have now attended several 'get-togethers' including Xmas staff + residents - business meetings, garden partys and most recently my sisters birthday celebration. All of these occasions have been so well carried-out. The organization 'impressive', the food/refreshments excellent. My sisters recent birthday, I can only describe as 'lovingly done'. Her room decorated with bunting, a lovely little get-together in the lounge, and a most spectacular birthday cake (with candles) freshly baked that morning. I know that because I asked the cook while thanking her. Your staff are all to be congratulated on their friendly/personal attitude to their work. It amazes me that so many, from top management down, all seem to greet my sister by her first name. Great, keep up the good work. That 'work' is so valuable to society.
Excellent staff, always looking after my father and his fly & relatives who visit. The home offers a lot of activities & organise events, which allows my father to stay active & interact with everyone in the house.
Overall, I am happy to be living here and I am happy with the facilities, The carers check on me regularly.
My mother stayed at Hill House for 3 weeks whilst she was recovering from a total knee replacement. She was very comfortable there, it is a clean, welcoming environment, and the staff were very helpful. Tanja, the manager, addressed any concerns we had, and was a pleasure to communicate with throughout my mother's stay. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hill House.
My mum stayed here for approx 6 weeks, and the care has been amazing. I could not fault the care, and the carers were always so happy and helpful and constantly willing to help. The nurses are so friendly and you can tell that they genuinly care. We need to move Mum closer to us, but if I could move Hill House nearer, I would. The facilities could do with improvement, but the care is the most important thing and was excellent.
This is my third visit to Hill House. I find it so relaxing here; everything works here. The staff are excellent, first class—nothing they won't do for you. I also think it's great value for money.
My grandad moved to Hill House 4 weeks ago. He has really enjoyed his time here so far. He has tried a lot of new activities, and the staff have been really welcoming to him. I've seen him enjoy his time with arts and crafts as well as gardening.
I find the staff very friendly and helpful, always smiling and extremely willing.
I have been a resident for four years. It has been taken over recently by DMP Health Care from the previous organisation. Very little has changed other than extra Nurses and Carers being employed. The staff remain excellent as before. My only real complaint is the new Management. Other than a residents/ family meeting some months ago, when they introduced themselves. There has been no further contact. Minutes of that meeting were taken together, including their contact details. Attendees were told that they would receive a copy of the minutes of the meeting, which would be included in a 'Package'. Despite two requests, nothing has been given. When the previous organisation had the home, the manager and his deputy would quite often walk around the home and speak to residents. I am very mobile, being able to move around the home, but I never see the current managers
We apologise for the delay in sharing the meeting minutes. This was due to the recent transition and the administrative team prioritising key operational tasks. We expect this to now settle.
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The entertainment team are very proactive and ensure residents take part. Especially Inga.
My mother has been living at this care home following a stroke that left her unable to walk, and I cannot speak highly enough of the care she has received.
From the moment she arrived, the staff treated her with genuine kindness, patience, and dignity. Adjusting to life after such a life-changing event is incredibly difficult, but the team here made the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible for both my mother and our family. They are consistently attentive, compassionate, and professional, and it is clear that they truly care about the wellbeing of the residents.
The support my mother receives with her mobility and daily needs is handled with great sensitivity and respect. The staff always take the time to ensure she is comfortable, safe, and included in daily life at the home. It is reassuring to know she is surrounded by people who are not only skilled at what they do, but who also treat her as an individual rather than just a resident.
Inga the activities coordinator was fantastic with my grandad! Actively learns how to play games he enjoys and keeps him entertained all day! Rest of the staff seem lovely too - impressed with the service
I have had some previous experiences of care homes and had some anxiety when the family started discussing that my mother in law was in need of additional care and that care homes would be looked at.
But I can not express how staff have supported this move and taken so much stress and worry over the family. My mother in law has not left her own home for several years and the only socialisation was with members of the family.
The staff at the home see to all her needs and have accommodated to her needs to allow a settling in period and have had her out of her room taking part in activities.
It has allowed the family to step back and look after themselves. Whilst also getting to bring back their relationships to just son and daughters.
We can not thank all the staff enough knowing she is getting all the care she needs as well as getting back some semblance of social life
The care they have shown both my parents is outstanding and cant be faulted.
They have been patient whilst my dad adjusts to being there and they have handled him extremely well.
The meals look lovely and they have both said how much they enjoy them.
As my Mum and Dad are bed bound they are kept clean everyday multiple times per day and are treated with dignity and respect
Their rooms are a fair size and we have furnished so them so that they feel more at home.
the garden views are fantastic and well maintained and hopefully in the warmer months we can get them out into the fresh air.
There is so much for them to do but unfortunately are limited due to there ability to get out of bed, however the entertainment team do go in and visit for a chat or to do some painting with my Mum, they have even taken a little dog in to see her, which she loved.
I cant fault Hill house or staff 5*
Thank you for your lovely review. It is so nice to hear the way you describe the care your parents are receiving as outstanding. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your kind words.
On my many visits, I have also found the whole staff at Hill House excellent. It's not an easy vacation, and I appreciate their kindness and devotion to all the residents, which helps them in so many ways. Thank you,e Hill House staff.
We're so grateful that you've taken the time to share your thoughts. We are delighted to hear that our team have made a difference to your family's experience and we want our home to feel like a community, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel a part of it. We're committed to continuing to support you and your family in every way we can.
I cannot speak highly enough of the care my mother in law received at Hill House from the show around until her passing. The management were always on hand and so helpful with any bridges we had to cross. Her nurse was amazing as were the primary carers. She was always treated with dignity and respect often under difficult circumstances. We are so grateful that she was in such safe hands during her last 8 months.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and we are saddened to hear about your loss. It is so wonderful to hear that your Mother In Law was treated with such respect and dignity during her stay and hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.
My mother was in Hill House Care Home for the last 8 months of her life, and I cannot speak high enough of the care, attention, and respect that she received from the management to the care, and the respect that was always shown to her sometimes under trying circumstances. I always felt that even at 95 she was extremely safe and secure and this meant everything to me. I would recommend the home without any hesitation to any family facing the same circumstances.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "Safe" and "Secure" being used to describe our care. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.
Very generous & hospitable at VE tea.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are glad to hear you attended the VE day. We are looking forward to seeing you again.
Hill House has been my home for 15 months. In that time my experience has been excellent. The staff are knowledgeable and extremely caring. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. The facilities in the home are also excellent and there are a multitude of activities available. The medical help is wide-ranging and comprehensive. In short my time here has been extremely positive.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear words like "Knowledgeable" and "Caring" being used to describe our Staff. It is great to hear that your time at the home has been extremely positive. We hope to continue providing yourself with the best possible care.
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- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: DMP Healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill House Care Home
What types of Care is Hill House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Hill House Care Home have?
There are 75 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hill House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Hill House Care Home to the centre of Borehamwood?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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