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Care Provided by Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth)
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Hillcroft Nursing Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Cooke(Matron)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1991
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
Visiting
- There is an open visiting policy.
Parking
- Parking is available on site.
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Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) Reviews (7)
8.8
Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.802) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) has 7 reviews.
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Review from Rosemary R (Wife of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My husband was admitted to the home from the hospice for more care as on end of life the care he received was wonderful he died at the home he was treated with dignity and I was treated with caring by the staff they still ask how I am
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Review from Geoffrey S (Husband of Resident) published on 13 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My wife has now been in residence for the past year, and although i miss her i know she is being she is receiving the very best loving care and attention.I visit daily and am impressed with how your many staff respond to her needs.
On a personal note I am made to feel most welcome by the manager and her admnin staff indeed I regard Hillcroft as my 2nd home.
On a personal note I am made to feel most welcome by the manager and her admnin staff indeed I regard Hillcroft as my 2nd home.
i thank everybody for looking after my wife
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Review from Bryan B (Son of Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Mother is very well looked after and is very happy here. All staff are very understanding and kind. Rooms are always clean and very good food.
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Review from Maxine E (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My mum came to Hillcroft from another care home - where her personal care was non-existent. She moved to Hillcroft, and within a couple of days, she seemed settled and had a shower and her hair done. The care she received is excellent, even down to her clothes all matching, etc, which would be so important to Mum.
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Review from Peter R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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This is a well run, friendly home with supportive staff who know how to look after their residents. The accommodation is purpose built and makes good use of a difficult site. My mother in law is very happy here.
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Review from A N (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Hillcroft gave my mum loving consistent and compassionate care.
Mum was there for approx 5 years. Never a worry for us she was cherished by the staff. We had moved Mum to Hillcroft Carnforth to be nearer me and because of the loving nurturing staff at the home.
Mum was there for approx 5 years. Never a worry for us she was cherished by the staff. We had moved Mum to Hillcroft Carnforth to be nearer me and because of the loving nurturing staff at the home.
Thank you. This home cares. It's a wonderful place. I would and do recommend them.
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Review from L B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My grandad has been here since June 2023 on the oak unit after an unpredicted accident and almost 6 months in hospital. Whilst it took him a while to adjust after being independent for so long the staff really were/are so patient with him. He is allowed to be as independent as possible, the staff are so friendly and approachable to my grandad and family members and try their best to engage regularly on visits and give updates every time I come to visit. Placing him here is easily a great decision our family has made after reviewing multiple homes. Cannot begin to thank the staff enough for the care he has received.
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Date: 05 January 2019Overall
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- Well-ledGood
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- 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 Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth)
What types of Care is Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) have?
There are 64 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth)?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, 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 Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) to the centre of Carnforth?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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