
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.
Happy with the care my mother has received in the 7 weeks she has been in Hill House. I have every confidence in the unit manager, she keeps me informed and is always happy to talk to me about my mother. Most importantly is that my mum is happy and comfortable.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible.
I am very happy with everything. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we are very glad to hear that you are happy in our care.
Also: in my view, the way that the management and staff of Hill House have coped with the problems and constraints of the pandemic has been nothing short of remarkable.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Uncle in our care at Hill House. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your Uncles stay as comfortable as possible.
I like it here.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you are enjoying your stay with us. Thank you for choosing Hill House for your stay.
Lovely care home. I am happy with the care I received here. Very satisfied.
Thank you for your review. If there is anything else we can do for you please just let us know
Pleased they look after me well.
Thank you for taking your time to leave us a review! We are glad you felt well cared for with us.
Hill House is a combination of original and new build accommodation done tastefully, but also fully functional. Two large gardens are available for residents to enjoy the fresh air, flower and shrubs, many planted by the residents themselves. All of the staff at every level are friendly, helpful, attentive and dedicated to ensuring the resident's wellbeing. The diverse activities enable residents to enjoy group interactions. The food menu is very varied and never a disappointment.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such lovely comments and kind words, thank you.
Our mother was a resident at Hill House, for 18-months. During her time there, we as a family, could not fault the care and attention she received. Her accommodation was spacious, light and airy. On our visits, Mum was always clean and well-groomed. She enjoyed her mealtimes, and the standard of food was excellent. Mum loved the interaction with the staff and enjoyed all the activities that were on offer. We too found all the staff very friendly and caring. The open-door policy in place for visiting was very much appreciated by all of her family. A huge thank you.
Thank you for trusting us with your mothers care. We really appreciate the kind comments.
Good care home.
The nursing care at Hill House is outstanding and staff are warm, friendly and very accommodating. Despite her dementia, my mother is happy and comfortable. The food is very good with a varied menu to suit everyone. There is a wide range of activities such as arts and crafts, musical events, visits from the local nursery and tea parties. When mum was unable to attend the guide dog visit they brought the dog up to her room so she did not miss out. The activities team come and play the guitar and sing to Mum which is such a treat for her and it is lovely to see her smile. The management is very good and it is a comfort to know that Mum is in the best hands.
Thank you for trusting us with your mothers care. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care.
The management and staff at Hill House Care home are excellent. Their care and attention towards my father who is a permanent resident and his health issues are exceptional. My father recently struggled with his health, the staff acted immediately requesting an ambulance. This fast action meant he was hospitalised and back on the road to recovery fairly quickly. The carers showed genuine empathy and concern about my father which means so much to him and to me, his daughter. It is this attention to the care they provide that is very reassuring and such an important role. It's wonderful that the management at the home invests time in employing the right people. The carers of my father are the same carers and key workers, they get to know the resident and their needs which provides a two-way relationship. The carers are busy people but they always find time to update family members of important issues, for example, if there is a change in the care plan or a planned event. Thank you to everyone.
Thank you for such amazing feedback. We are very glad to hear your father feels well looked after. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you or your family.
I love passing by and seeing all the activities that are going on. I love that the activities consist of educational sessions, fun moments and of course, there's music and entertainment. When I see that, it reminds me of a group of friends having fun.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments. It is always nice to get such lovely feedback.
The kitchen staff and activities team worked very hard to ensure everyone present had a wonderful, festive time. The dining room was beautifully decorated, with festive decorations. The staff were committed to ensuring everyone was comfortable and wanted for nothing.
Well done everyone.
Thank you for taking part in our Christmas party. We are very happy to hear you and your family enjoyed yourselves.
Staff friendly and efficient.
Very grateful for the care and attention given. My husband enjoyed a 4-hour party, and we were grateful for the way the staff were so kind and for the birthday cake, tea and coffee provided. The room was decorated, and we all had a grand time.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very delighted to hear you enjoyed the party. Best wishes to your husband.
I live in Germany and can now go back to Germany with a good feeling that she will be well cared for.
She is very sociable and enjoys the activities on offer and in this short time, has enjoyed 3 love singers who have come to Hill House.
Thank you for trusting us with your mother's care, we are very happy to hear, you can feel at ease leaving her in our hands.
Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Room and toilet very clean and big enough. Very easy to communicate with everyone.
Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate such lovely feedback.
Love going to the big garden plenty of room for my wheelchair, lovely room and TV. Lots of privacy given to me and always lots of choices especially with food. The staff are excellent very understanding to my needs. Had a very happy stay.
Thank you for your praise. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again in the future.
Thank you.
Thank you for your praise. We are very happy to hear you felt looked after. We hope to see again soon!
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- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: DMP Healthcare
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