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Hollybank House is a welcoming nursing and residential care home set in the peaceful countryside of Oakerthorpe, Derbyshire. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and mature woodland, the home provides a calm, homely environment for up to 45 residents aged 65 and over.
Spread across two floors, Hollybank features a range of comfortable, well-furnished en-suite rooms and spacious communal areas, including two lounges, a bright dining room, and a conservatory that opens...
Care Provided by Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 45 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees subject to assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hollybank House Nursing & Residential 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
- Only Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Deborah Alexander(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
Visiting
- Open visiting policy, feel free to pop in.
Parking
- Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home has a large onsite car park that is free of charge for visitors to use.
Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home Reviews (30)
Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.589) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home has 30 reviews.
Staff have always shown kindness to my mum. When she has been upset, they have taken the time to identify trigger factors. They have also acted quickly, registering a deterioration in condition and referring to the appropriate service. She and I feel very safe under Hollybank's care.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are incredibly touched by your kind words. At Hollybank, we pride ourselves on providing more than just care; we strive to provide true peace of mind. Our team is dedicated to really getting to know our residents, so hearing that we've been able to identify your mother's triggers and act swiftly when she needed extra support means the world to us.
Mum was in bed in hospital before going to Hollybank and was up in the common room within 2 weeks. She seems happy and well cared for. She's been in hospital again due to a chest infection, and we were informed and consulted at all points. Food is lovely.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Hollybank House. We're so pleased to hear that your mum was able to settle in well and that she was up in the communal areas so soon after arriving. Supporting residents to regain confidence and feel comfortable is so important to us. Thank you again for your kind words!
big thank you to three members of staff in particular and all the staff do for my aunt in last 2 years
we always been happy with the care
My mum has been a resident since November 2024. She has dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. She has received the utmost care at Hollybank House and been treated with dignity and respect. She requires hoisting always and assistance in feeding. The staff are all kind and patient and speak to her with great kindness. The home itself is beautifully clean and the food and drink very good. Families are made very welcome and kept informed of their loved ones circumstances. Events are arranged around special occasions which helps to provide quality time with mum. The home and staff let us have a lovely afternoon tea for mum and dad's 60th wedding anniversary. I couldn't ask for better care for my mum and for the support and friendliness we feel as a family in our time of need. Thank you Hollybank.
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. We truly appreciate your honest feedback. I will share this feedback with the team as they will be overjoyed with this review. Thank you
Christmas decorations are wonderful. Food always looks good. Love this well kept care home.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. What a wonderful review. We are pleased you enjoyed our Christmas decorations. Thank you.
The staff are very observant and professional in carrying out their duties. The facilities and organisation of the many ways they entertain patients are very good.
Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear such wonderful comments regarding our staff team.
We can drop in to see mum whenever we like, we are always made to feel so welcome.
Well done Hollybank!
Thank you for taking the time to review Hollybank House. We truly appreciate your feedback.
I have been very impressed with Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home, the staff are all very friendly and the place is very well kept. I haven't been coming for very long but there always seems to be something going on to keep residents occupied.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We take pride in ensuring our residents are kept engaged with our robust activities program tailored to meet our residents needs.
My mother's transition into full-time nursing care was a nervous and emotional time for all family members. The entire team at Hollybank operated seamlessly and with sensitivity to ensure my mother was at ease and fully cared for the second she entered the premises. The same efficiency, care and sensitivity were applied to our entire family and continue daily.
The standards of care, from nursing and medical needs to nutrition and personal care and stimulation and attentiveness is exceptional.
We visited many care homes when planning the transition and none reached these standards. The house really is a home and residents and their relatives all feel like part of one large extended family and support network.
We are fully at ease that Mum is receiving the best care possible - safe, comfortable and happy. I cannot recommend this home enough.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We truly appreciate your feedback.
My mum has been with HollyBank House now for a few weeks and I can’t thank the staff enough for everything they do. We always feel welcome and I know they are caring for Mum in the best possible way. I don’t know what we would have done if we hadn’t been able to place Mum so quickly after her hospital illness left her needing residential/nursing care. Thank you for making a difficult time so much easier to manage for all of us.
Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your kind words in regards to the care your mother receives from Hollybank House, the team at Hollybank thrives to make every day special for our residents.
The team at Hollybank House have made such a difference to my mum, she is more mobile, stronger, sleeping well and is looking healthier than she has for some time. The staff are perfect and very patient with her and make her feel confident and at home with them. We are all delighted that Mum is receiving such excellent care and support and couldn’t be more grateful to the whole team there.
Thank you for your kind words in regards to your mother's care at Hollybank House, the team thrive to always work with the values of the group and provide compassionate care.
One of the loveliest care homes there is. The staff are so kind caring and compassionate, and nothing is too much trouble, they cared for my mum and made our family feel so welcome and we cannot thank them enough for the care they gave. Your staff are a credit to you. Thank you all so much for looking after our mum/nan.
Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home is a lovely place for our loved ones. The staff are excellent they have so much dedication and care towards the residents. They have a lot of activities to occupy the residents. I extremely recommend this home to anyone looking for a lovely home for their loved ones.
Thank you for you lovely comments I am happy that your loved ones and the family are happy with the excellent care at Hollybank House.
The home cared for our grandma during her last few weeks with care and dignity. The staff care for their patients, this was evident both with our grandma and other patients within the home. To know that she was not alone at time of her death is reassuring no and that she was cared for until the end.
Thank you for your gracious and kind words we are happy to have been privileged to care for you grandmother in her last days.
They do regular activities and often have entertainers in to perform, the residents enjoy this so much when they join in reminiscing with songs they recognise from younger days. It is all round a lovely family atmosphere whenever visiting the home.
I personally cannot thank all enough from management, carers to kitchen staff for the wonderful care they gave our loved one.
Thank you very much for your praise and we are happy to have gone over and beyond to care for your family member.
The new seating is bright and cheerful and even in the hot weather, they manage to keep it airy. The home offers excellent care.
There always seems to be something going on with lots for residents and families to get involved with.
After three years I can honestly say they have Great staff who really care.
Thank you very much for your appreciative words. They do mean a lot for our team.
Mum moved into care during Covid-19 in 2020 but she has settled and is well cared for. The staff are friendly, communicative, approachable and go the extra mile to involve the residents in the daily life of the home. It has a comfortable family feel but remains professional and delivers good quality care.
Thank you for your nice review. Our residents are very much a part and parcel of everything that we do as it is their home.
My mum is a resident at Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home and she is well looked after. They keep us well informed with photos of her and phone calls. They are fantastic with her. I can't thank them enough. They do activities with the residents most days and put photos online so we can see them.
Thank you for your appreciation about our in-house activities and proactive staffing team.
Very caring staff who look after the whole family. Plenty of information is provided and the home is managed very well. They have pleasant seating areas, regular entertainment, and a choice of good meals. The staff are working very hard, especially in dealing with Covid-19.
Thank you for your lovely review and pleased to hear about your positive experience.
Excellent care and support for my 90-year-old grandmother. After a traumatic six months of my grandma being in and out of hospital and respite after a nasty accident, arrangements were made for her to live in Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home full time from March 2021. The care and attention she has received has been excellent. There are regular activities during the day to keep residents occupied whereby a regular activities coordinator is employed. Staff are constantly 'on the go' but always have time for residents. Food is also nutritious and tasty. Having recently been able to go inside the home after everything with Covid, I can say it is exceptionally clean and smells lovely. The manager and her staff are an absolute credit to the place.
Thank you very much for your kind words of appreciation. We are very pleased to receive your feedback and our staffing team do take a lot of pride in creating the best possible experience for our residents and their families.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 January 2024Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Hollybank House was full of festive cheer as residents, families and members of the local community came together for a Christmas Fair. The event offered a wonderful opportunity for everyone...
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Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home
What types of Care is Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home 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 Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home have?
There are 35 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Hollybank House Nursing & Residential Home to the centre of Alfreton?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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