
Nothing is too much trouble for the staffP J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Nothing is too much trouble for the staffP J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Holly Tree Lodge is a care home in the pretty award winning village of Scotton, Lincolnshire, which is within easy reach of Gainsborough and Scunthorpe. They offer a high standard of living and comfortable accommodation.
Qualified and experienced nurses and senior care workers are able to deliver a person-centred individualised care package, by knowing and understanding each person's specific needs and supporting their independence. Compassionate and dedicated carer workers are skilled...
Care Provided by Holly Tree Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Fees do not include hairdressing, foot care, escort duties, taxis or newspapers.
Contact Holly Tree Lodge 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
Owner
- Staywood Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sara Atkinson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Visiting
- Visitors to ring the doorbell. They will be greeted by a member of staff who will advise them of procedures.
Parking
- Free parking available on site.
Holly Tree Lodge Reviews (106)
Holly Tree Lodge has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.542) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holly Tree Lodge has 106 reviews.
Reccomend highly
Thank you so much for your review John. It was our pleasure. I will pass your comments on to the team.
Holly Tree Lodge have looked after my Father for the last 3 and a bit years. The care he received there was first class. He was treated with dignity and respect by all members of the team and speaking for him, he was very happy with everyone who looked after him. The home is very clean and all staff are very professional in the way they deal with the residents and the family were very happy with all the information we received. Thank you all.
Thank you Philip for your kind words. They will be passed on to the Holly Tree team.
I would recommend your home to everyone I talk to who are in a situation where they are looking for an excellent care provider.
Such lovely words - your sentiments will be passed on to the team who will be thrilled to hear that they are thought of so highly. Your feedback is very much appreciated.
There is always plenty of staff of all levels, including nurses. We can visit at any time of day or night.
Standards are very high, and going on my own experiences, this care home is the best in the area by far. I always feel my dad is safe and well looked after.
Thank you for taking the time to review Holly Tree Lodge - your kind words will be passed on to the team. It is great to know that you are happy for Dad to be with us, he's slotted right in with life at HTL!
Holly Tree Lodge came highly recommended to us when we were seeking a respite room for my mum at very short notice. The whole experience from our very first visit to view the room(s) available and discussing everything with Sara, the lovely care home Manager, was first class and we immediately got a great feeling about the place. On those first visits we met quite a few of the lovely staff, and it was evident that the level of care and compassion was very high. When we brought my mum in, everyone was so welcoming which immediately put her at ease - her deteriorating health situation had left mum feeling quite hesitant about leaving her home. Mum soon settled in and she has been looked after extremely well. She is now staying there permanently (due to health situation) and I cannot express enough how grateful I am that she is safe and cared for so well by a truly fantastic team and I know that she will spend her final years in such a caring and friendly environment. Thank you !
Thank you so much for your kind words Julia, it has been a pleasure ensuring your mum is happy with her new arrangements. Your comments will be passed onto the team and thank you so much for your kind words.
Thank you Holly Tree team (she says).
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It has been a pleasure having mum stay with us and your comments will be shared with the team. We look forward to her next stay!
My husband spent about 10 days here and thoroughly enjoyed it. He was treated with respect, was very happy with the staff and facilities. All the staff went over and above to make sure my husband was comfortable and safe. He had a lovely room and was taken outside to walk around the gardens and church nearby. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. My husband and I would thoroughly recommend this care home. He is quite happy to spend time there in the future when I need a break. Many thanks. Excellent!
We are thrilled to hear your husband enjoyed his respite stay with us. Your comments have been passed on to the team and we look forward to welcoming you both back in the future!
He tells us tales of his activities and how good his sleep had been. Despite been told about his escapee activities!
Special mention to Sheree, who had helped the organisation and planning and an ear to vent to for my mum and her siblings. Sara for putting us in touch with the right people and having a wonderful welcoming nature and Josh for being a welcoming young face and nothing is too much trouble!
Thank you for thinking of the special little extras for people of his generation. Such as handkerchiefs, and food choices and comfy chairs that fit the residents needs and memories.
Thank you
Thank you so much for your feedback. The staff mentioned will be thrilled to know that they have made such a positive impact.
Of the 7 care homes I have visited over the years this is by far the most loving, caring, helpful and very friendly. They are very involved with the visitors they listen to what you say and follow through. There is a very good activities program, and people also come from outside to entertain - magicians, singers, music and people with all different breeds of animals. You can also join in with the activities if you wish to. It is a very happy place to be for the elderly, staff and visitors.
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My husband stayed at Holly tree lodge for 2 wks restbite,leading to permanent,but couldn't stay as he kept going into people's rooms and tried to get out the home.Which I informed them he would when had a look round.This home says on its Web site it deals with complex dementia,but couldn't deal with my husband. The deputy manager tells lies and I don't think much of the manager.Staff are supposed to be trained in dementia but couldn't deal with my husbands basic dementia needs.I would not recommend this home to anyone who has dementia. They only want people who sit in chair all day and don't walk about.
Your opinion matters however we find some of your comments both inaccurate and unfair. We would have...
Thank you for looking out for him.
Thank you for your feedback, this will be passed on to the team.
My dad has been in respite care for a few weeks now. He has settled in well & very well cared for. All staff extremely caring. A lovely place. The events coordinator is first class & keeps everyone motivated, which would highly recommend Holly Tree Lodge. Thank you x
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Mum feels really settled and takes part in the daily activities she often struggles because she has neck problems but enjoys the social side. It feels very warm and friendly when I visit often Mum can be a bit moody due to her dementia, but the staff know her so well she is fine. I always feel relaxed when I visit or when I leave as I know Mum is cared for really well. It would be nice for her to get fresh air in the garden but the door is not always open.
Thank you for your feedback - your comments will be shared with our team.
My mother constantly tells me how good the staff are in Holly Tree Lodge and that she is very happy here. This gives me great peace of mind.
This is good to hear, thank you, your comment will be shared with the team.
Holly Tree Lodge has provided excellent nursing care to my father. The care has been person-centred and always fed back to us. The staff are warm and welcoming.
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My father has lived at Holly Tree Lodge for a few months. We have found all staff to be very friendly and helpful. Food is excellent, fresh, home grown and delicious. The room is comfortable, clean and tidy, light and airy. Activities are arranged daily and they try to suit everyone. We strongly recommend Holly Tree Lodge.
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I cannot fault the care and service we have had from the initial enquiry to the moving in and all the lovely staff. I feel very happy in the knowledge that Mum is being very well cared for and is very happy.
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My mom has been at Holly Tree for just over seven months. The care has been excellent, the home is well-managed. All the staff have been so kind and caring. As a family, we have been well supported and thankful in the knowledge that Mum has been well looked after. She has truly enjoyed making new friends and joining in the fantastic activities programme each day. We would highly recommend Holly Tree, excellent five stars and more.
Couldn't thank this place any more for their services and support. They made our dad/grandad and great-grandad the most comfortable he could be whilst in the last weeks of his life. He made brilliant relationships and connections with all the staff there, they are genuinely lovely people who couldn't do any more for him. We also thought the fact that some of the staff came to the funeral was just lovely, you could tell it's more than just a job to them. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for these very kind words about our team.
The care staff and management went above and beyond to ensure my grandad was comfortable. The staff are very warm and friendly nothing was too much trouble for them. Can't thank them enough.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 August 2019Good
- 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 (0) & Events (0)
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 27 Mar 2025Recipient: Holly Tree Lodge
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Holly Tree Lodge.
Meet the Team (3)

Sara is the Registered Manager for Holly Tree Lodge. Sara has been at Holly Tree Lodge for 5 years in various other roles and was welcomed as the manager in June 2025.

Sheree is our Deputy Manager, a Registered Nurse and the Clinical Lead for the home. Sheree has been with Holly Tree Lodge for over 15 years.

Sarah is the Administrator for Holly Tree. She deals with all things finance, directs incoming calls and organizes the visiting schedule for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Tree Lodge
What types of Care is Holly Tree Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Holly Tree Lodge have?
There are 35 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Holly Tree Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, 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 Holly Tree Lodge to the centre of Gainsborough?
7.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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