Care Provided by Holywell Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Holywell Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Holywell 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
Owner
- Holywell Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gaynor George (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
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Holywell Nursing Home Reviews (5)
9.3
Holywell Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.316) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holywell Nursing Home has 5 reviews.
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Review from Deborah H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My mum was accepted into Holywell Nursing home from hospital with terminal cancer requiring 24 hour palliative care in mid May. She sadly passed away on 2nd July. During her stay she was made very comfortable and received an excellent level of care and services from the wonderful staff. We were allowed to dress her room with many of her personal belongings from home which helped her feel more comfortable at this difficult and painful time.
The staff made the family feel very welcome and reassured us she was in the best care. Nothing was too much trouble going out of their way, often above and beyond what we were expecting. No restrictions on visiting times it made it very easy for the family to see her regularly and we were treated with the upmost respect and sympathy.
The staff made the family feel very welcome and reassured us she was in the best care. Nothing was too much trouble going out of their way, often above and beyond what we were expecting. No restrictions on visiting times it made it very easy for the family to see her regularly and we were treated with the upmost respect and sympathy.
A massive thankyou to ALL the staff and we would recommend Holwell to anyone .
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Review from Tracey G (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We as a family would like to thank everyone at the Nursing home for the outstanding care of our Mother although her time spent with you was short the staff went out of their way to make her stay as comfortable as possible.
Our gratitude extends to everyone in all departments of the home, everyone was so kind and caring and compassionate.
Our gratitude extends to everyone in all departments of the home, everyone was so kind and caring and compassionate.
We would highly recommend Holywell to anyone looking for a home for themselves or a loved one.
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Review from Aleksandra S (Partner of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My partner was a resident in Holywell for about 2 1/2 months, I would highly recommend this home, the care they gave my partner was excellent, nothing was too much trouble, the staff are all so friendly and made us feel so welcome, the food was home cooked and a good choice of meals, the rooms are very homely and were cleaned every day, they kept us up to date with my partners condition and treated him with dignity, he was very happy there and we will be forever grateful for everything they did for him
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Review from B G (Brother of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We would like to thank everyone at Holywell nursing home for the excellent care our brother received while he was a resident there,even though it was only a short time.
The staff were so kind and considerate and nothing was too much trouble for them,this includes the kitchen staff.
Holywell is a lovely care home,very family orientated.
The staff were so kind and considerate and nothing was too much trouble for them,this includes the kitchen staff.
Holywell is a lovely care home,very family orientated.
Thank you for everything you have done for us
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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website•
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My father has been a resident at Holywell for almost 9 months. I have nothing but praise for the staff and management at Holywell. My father has complex care needs. Prior to moving to Holywell, he was being admitted to hospital every 6 weeks or so. Since being there, he has not needed to go into hospital once. This is due to the diligent care provided. The home is thoroughly clean, with none of the smells that I have noticed in other homes. The food is top quality, with plenty of choice, fresh ingredients and good portions. The staff are wonderful - friendly, compassionate, professional, competent, reassuring, and treat Dad with dignity. They also treat my mum, who visits almost every day, as one of the family. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Holywell - they are everything I want from those caring for my precious dad.
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Date: 15 January 2026Overall
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- 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 Holywell Nursing Home
What types of Care is Holywell Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Holywell Nursing Home have?
There are 28 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Holywell Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Holywell Nursing Home to the centre of Highbridge?
2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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