
Gateford Hill and all its staff are truly outstanding.V E(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I cannot speak highly enough of the care and consideration shown to me, by everyone here.J M(Respite Resident/Service User)

The care, the staff, the food, and activities have improved their health and quality of life.Wendy B(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Gateford Hill and all its staff are truly outstanding.V E(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I cannot speak highly enough of the care and consideration shown to me, by everyone here.J M(Respite Resident/Service User)

The care, the staff, the food, and activities have improved their health and quality of life.Wendy B(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Gateford Hill Care Home is a Grade II listed country house adapted to offer quality care and a comfortable environment in which people can achieve a relaxing lifestyle. It is one of Nottinghamshire’s most popular nursing and residential homes.
The home is set in a beautiful part of Nottinghamshire in the large, specially-converted period home. The home was built in 1824 and has 30 acres of grounds, including two acres...
Care Provided by Gateford Hill Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gateford Hill Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gateford Hill 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
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Diggles (Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (63)
Gateford Hill Care Home Reviews (90)
Gateford Hill Care Home has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.696) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gateford Hill Care Home has 90 reviews.
We are so grateful for the exceptional care our grandad received. The staff provided truly personalised attention, always talking the time to understand his needs and ensure he was comfortable. The home was always spotless and welcoming, and we really appreciated the regular updates on his health, which kept us reassured and informed. The kindness professionalism, and dedication of everyone there made a difficult time much easier for our family. We cannot thank the staff at Gareford Hill Care Home enough.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear your grandad received the personalised care and comfort he deserved, and that our team's kindness and professionalism helped support your family during a difficult time. Your appreciation means a great deal to everyone at Gateford Hill.
I stayed at Gateford Hill for over 9 weeks recovering from a broken ankle. I cannot speak highly enough of the care and consideration shown to me, by everyone here. The personal care was always done with compassion and kindness, and allowed me to keep my dignity. Everyone on the staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Add to that excellent food, unlimited cups of tea and admirable cleanliness - you can see why I was sorry to leave!
Thank you for such a lovely message. We're so glad you felt cared for and supported during your stay. The team will be delighted to know their kindness , and of course the endless tea, made a difference. You'll be missed at Gateford Hill.
I moved my mum to Gateford Hill in September after 10 months in another care home where the care was terrible. I've been very happy as mum now gets person centred care and the staff are pro-active and encourage mum to make choices. The staff genuinely care about Mum's well being and they've also supported me during an anxious few days when Mum was in hospital last week. Mum and I are included in all discussions about her care and medical needs. I've spent many years working in healthcare myself and have seen many care homes. Gateford Hill is one of the best.
We are so pleased that you and your mum are enjoying your experience, and you class Gateford Hill as home.
The care, the staff, the food, and activities have improved their health and quality of life.
All the staff are caring and compassionate, the care is exceptional. As family we are informed of any changes, appointments, or updates which is reassurance for us.
They love the food that is on offer, so much so they have put on weight, which is a good thing!
It is so lovely to see them enjoying life again together.
Thank you to all the staff
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and share your experience of Gateford Hill Care Home. We are so pleased that your mum and step dad are well settled, and are enjoying life together again. We will pass your kind words on to the whole team as it is much appreciated.
My mum has been in several care/nursing homes over the past 4 years. She has had many bad experiences in the past so we were very reluctant to have her staying in another. I can honestly and truthfully say from the start to finish of Mum's care at Gateford Hill Care Home, it has been exceptional. I would like to compliment and thank the managers and staff for looking after and nursing Mum. Mum will be staying again and I have no hesitation in recommending Gateford Hill Care Home.
The staff so caring to my dad and kept us informed at all times.
So compassionate when Dad passed away.
Gateford Hill and all its staff are truly outstanding. The care, empathy, compassion professionalism they give to residents and their families is matched nowhere else. They ensure that all needs are met and go the extra mile to make them feel at home and ensure they have access to all kinds of activities no matter what their care needs. Sadly my father-in-law was on end of life in April early May and the care they provided to him and us as a family was amazing. Even down to checking that we had drinks while we stayed with him, did we need any food all the little things that get forgotten about for families. They even offered hugs when they were most needed. We feel overwhelmingly lucky that he was able to be cared for at Gateford and even at the end was able to stay there and give us peace that to the last moments it was just how anyone should be cared for. We will always have a special place in our hearts for this care home and its amazing staff.
The management, reception, nurses, carers, cleaning staff, catering and activity team - exceptional. We couldn’t have asked for more.
A lovely building for our loved one to spend his last few months with kind and caring staff throughout.
Thank you.
Because of the excellent care and attention she received from all the staff, she has made a remarkable recovery and is now back in her own home.
My husband and I cannot begin to express how grateful we are to such a wonderful team and would recommend this home wholeheartedly.
Thank you for your review. It was so wonderful to get to know your mother-in-law and see her progress and recovery and ultimately to see her return home. We wish you all the best for the future.
First class.
Very well kept, lovely staff who are very caring to residents.
All the staff are fantastic polite caring efficient they go above and beyond, they keep us informed about our dad and his progress, the reception, admin staff and management are always polite and sociable, very chatty and always informative, cannot fault anything. The food is brill have a variety, the rooms are spacious and light. A lovely care home, would defo recommend, the entertainment is brill, our family are highly satisfied. Daughters and wife x
My mum went to Gateford Hill Care Home on the 27th of February 2023. Without exception, everyone was welcoming. Unfortunately, her stay was short with her passing on the 9th of March. The care, empathy and compassion shown before and after, as well as her time there, were incredible. An amazing place.
My husband was cared for in his final days with the utmost care and dignity. Everyone looked after him and our family as if they were their own family members. Nothing was too much to ask and they were professional, caring and friendly. The home was clean and homely and I was made to feel so welcome every time I visited, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did - you were all amazing.
My dad was moved to Gateford Hill after a hospital stay. He was immediately made to feel at home and I could see he was much more content. He was treated with respect and all staff took the time to get to know him and the rest of his family. All staff would do whatever they could to make my dad as comfortable as possible and although his stay was only short, I felt so much better that during his last days he was cared for so well and was comfortable and well looked after. The staff also looked after my mum, me and my sibling - ensuring that we were always okay too. They are all amazing and my mum wants to go there when she is older!
Mum came to stay as she has advanced Alzheimer's and could not cope living alone. The staff made us feel welcome straight away when visiting and explained everything clearly and helpfully. Mum is receiving the best care and support, despite this being difficult for her. The home is lovely, clean and welcoming and the staff are all excellent and friendly.
I visited an old friend today who has moved into Gateford Hill Care Home a few months ago. I have not seen my friend look this well in many months due to his deteriorating health. I found him chatting with a group of new friends he has made and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. The home is clean and beautiful with fresh flowers and laughter everywhere. What a lovely place to live. My friend says he loves it there and I can see how happy and well-cared for he is.
My father is a resident of Gateford Hill Care Home. What more could you ask for? Amazing staff giving the best care to the highest standards, catering to every individual resident's need. This review is based on months of constant 5-star care. Thank you.
Such a friendly environment. All the staff seem happy to be at work. You feel happy to leave a relative in the care of Gateford Hill Care Home.
Extremely happy with how my mum is being looked after. Staff are friendly and attentive at all times and they are always busy. Always clean everywhere. Everything is explained to me in what is a very upsetting time for me and my family. There is nothing I can find fault with or not be happy with as any requests/questions are dealt with there and then.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 July 2025Good
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Gateford Hill Care Home.
Meet the Team (7)

Claire has been the Home Manager at Gateford Hill Care Home since April 2026. Claire started working at Gateford in 2009 as a carer and has steadily worked her way up through the ranks via the roles of senior carer, care practitioner, unit manager, deputy manager, and finally became the Home Manager.
She graduated from the University of Teeside in 2025 with a Nursing Associate degree. Always cheerful and positive, her passion for supporting and helping people shines through in everything she does.

Haley has recently become the Deputy Manager at Gateford Hill Care Home in April 2026. She has previously worked as a Clinical Lead, as Ward Manager at Rotherham Hospital, and as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care at Northern General Hospital in Sheffield.
Haley has been an RGN since 2016 and graduated with a Master's in Palliative Care in 2021, both from Sheffield Hallam University. She is a loving mum, is passionate about looking after people from all walks of life and understands a care home's pivotal role in supporting people when they are at their most vulnerable. Haley believes that building relationships and trust are fundamental to care and support.

Jackie has been working at Gateford Hill Care Home since November 2021, first as the Receptionist, and then as the Business Administrator since June 2023. Nov 2021 as a Receptionist. She has worked in health and social care for over 18 years and has been with MMCG for 5 years.
Jackie has achieved Level 3 in Administration and a Degree in Business and Management, graduating in June 2010. She loves people and putting the residents first, and is always on hand to answer questions from residents, relatives and team members alike.

Laura has worked at Gateford Hill Care Home as Lifestyle Coordinator since April 2025. Laura has previously worked in health and social care in the community since 2018, primarily in caring roles. Her true passion, though, is putting smiles on people's faces. She is the Queen of Events at Gateford Hill and always has new ideas for fun things to do. Laura is never afraid to make fun of herself to make others smile and enjoys her role immensely.

Lisa has worked at Gateford Hill in 2014 as a Care Assistant, before being promoted to Senior Carer and then Care Practitioner in 2022, and has worked across all of the communities within the home. Whilst working for Maria Mallaband, Lisa has also achieved a Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
When Lisa joined the team at Gateford Hill, it was her first role in social care, but you would never know it due to her passion and enthusiasm for providing high-quality care and support, which shines through day to day.

William has been working as Hospitality Service Manager at Gateford Hill Care Home since May 2025. He has previously worked as Chief Navigation Officer on Queen Mary 2 for 7 years and has 20+ years of experience working for popular hotel groups as a General Manager.
William graduated from the University of Leeds with a Master's in Hospitality in 2015. He enjoys his daily interactions with residents and visitors alike, the fact that no day is the same, and that every day brings new challenges.

Ryan has been working as Head Chef at Gateford Hill Care Home since June 2025. He has previously worked as a chef for a care home and for a leading food manufacturer.
Ryan enjoys the responsibility of ensuring all residents have a good experience at meal times whilst meeting their nutritional needs. He both enjoys the challenges and the rewards that this brings.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gateford Hill Care Home
What types of Care is Gateford Hill Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Gateford Hill Care Home have?
There are 66 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Gateford Hill Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Gateford Hill Care Home to the centre of Worksop?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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