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Set within almost 5 acres of landscaped grounds, the home has recently undergone a substantial renovation programme, which has incorporated a range of services, communal areas and...
Care Provided by Hill Ash House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 36 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hill Ash House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hill Ash House 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
Group / Owner
- E C Investments (Gloucestershire) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michele Harrison(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
Hill Ash House Reviews (9)
Hill Ash House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.672) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hill Ash House has 9 reviews.
The accommodation, both inside and out, is beautiful and impeccably maintained. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and filled with kindness.
I had lunch with them each day, and the food was consistently nutritious, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared - exactly the kind of meals that suit and comfort residents of their age. It was clear that great care goes into not only their wellbeing, but also their dignity and enjoyment of daily life.
The staff are compassionate, attentive, and genuinely caring. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble, and it was evident that the residents are treated with respect and affection.
The activities were fun.
I left with complete peace of mind knowing they are receiving truly exceptional care
Thank you so much for such a great review, it is lovely that the staff can see that their high standards of care are appreciated, all the staff are so dedicated, the housekeepers, kitchen team and carers alike. They make a great team. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit.
I always thought that I could not bear to be in a care home, but when I was no longer able to cope in my cottage, I came to Hill Ash House. I found it quite different from my expectations. My accommodation in this Georgian house is spacious, full of my treasured bellongings and as it is on the second floor, it commands a view of the lovely garden and countryside. The staff are like an enosmous lively, friendly, caring, cahtty and cheerful/ I found myself doing things I haven't done for 50 years, if ever. I am very able to do a bit of gardening. Visitors are made welcome, and visits outside are possible. Meals varied and tasty. Life here is varied, interesting and happy.
Thank you for such a lovely review, I know that you had some reservations about coming to live at Hill Ash but I am delighted that you now call this home. It has been a real pleasure to get to know you and you have embraced everything offered and I'm so glad you are able to continue with your beloved gardening. I look forward to a busy entertaining 2026.
Hill Ash House is simply wonderful. I love the beautiful, extensive, and well-maintained gardens, as well as the wide range of well-being activities adapted for people with dementia. The care team also make sure that families are included in activities, which makes care here very special.
Thank you so much for your review, we are so proud of our home and gardens. We are so lucky to have such extensive grounds, it enables us to offer gardening activities and regular time out walking, taking in the fresh air, enjoying the gardens which is so important for everyone's feeling of wellbeing.
The food is fantastic, and families are always invited to join in activities, dog shows, wine-and-cheese nights, fireworks, or to stay for meals - we feel completely included. The new glass extension makes it feel bright and open, never locked in, and the whole place is immaculate with beautiful gardens.
We honestly couldn't have asked for more. Hillash really is the best-kept secret, and the staff deserve huge credit for the wonderful care they give every day.
Thank you for your lovely review. We were so thrilled to be able to accommodate both Mum and Dad at Hill Ash. They have settled in well and it is great to see them joining in with different clubs and doing things independently and making friends. They are both making good use of our lovely grounds...
The home itself is very clean, bright and airy, with beautiful grounds and views across rolling countryside. Additions to the building have provided modern rooms, outside secure patio space, and a beautiful new dining room and reading area.
Thank you so much for your review, we are all so pleased with how well your mum has settled with us here. She is enjoying a variety of different activities, she especially likes to get up and have a dance when we have our musical entertainment and is making some lovely new friends.
Hill Ash is just stunning and caters so well for people with dementia. I saw excellent care in a great facility. Many care homes have had a bad press, but here, I felt everything was working to a high standard.
Thank you very much for your kind review, we are all very proud of our home and the carers are a very dedicated, friendly team, most having worked together for many years.
My Mum spent 5 months in Hill Ash House earlier this year & then her final 9 days during August. The place is beautiful, clean & modern like a posh hotel & the views of the countryside are so pretty.
Hill Ash is comfortable for people visiting their loved ones too. The care Mum received was wonderful she was so happy there. We will always have fond memories of Hill Ash & so thankful that Mum was looked after by them.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was an absolute privilege to look after your mum in her final days, she was a very special lady.
The Staff were very welcoming and offered refreshments. We sat in the Pavilion which was mainly glass and had beautiful views onto a lake and across fields and we had tea and home made cake.
I was also told about upcoming events being held and invited to come along. There is a Coffee Shop where Afternoon Tea is served on certain days and other outside sitting areas to enjoy different views.
My friend told me about the various activities she joins in with, such as Gardening Club, Book Club, Baking and Keep Fit.
They also have a variety of visiting entertainment that she can choose to join in with if she wishes.
I felt the Home had a friendly atmosphere and her room and the Communal Areas were beautiful kept and very fresh and clean.
She is extremely happy there and feels at home.
Thank you very much for your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the refreshments offered. Our homemade cakes are always a big hit and we regularly hold afternoon teas and cream teas which are very popular. The Pavilion is a recent addition to the home being built in 2023 and has proved invaluable by...
My auntie came here for a while as we were away. Totally amazed by the support, standard of meals and also entertainment. Said it was like going on her own holiday. Would definitely stay again and if she ever requires long term care we wouldn't hesitate to contact them.
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that your Auntie enjoyed her respite stay with us. It was a pleasure to have her with us and we look forward to welcoming her back in the future.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 April 2022Good
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Ash House
What types of Care is Hill Ash House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Hill Ash House have?
There are 36 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hill Ash House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, 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 Ash House to the centre of Dymock?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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