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Registered Nurses working with trained Care Assistants also offer a respite and day care service, which adds to a pleasant social atmosphere, while there are many activities to get involved with and...
Care Provided by Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Holly Tree Lodge EMI 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
Group / Owner
- Trust Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kasia Szatowska(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1988
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Open Visiting
Parking
- A car park in front of reception at the home and also a car park to the rear of the property.
Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home Reviews (95)
Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home has 95 reviews.
I find Holly Tree Lodge EMI Care Home very good. I find the staff to be very pleasant. The management are always happy to help.
My father has been a resident since December 2021 and he is very happy at Holly Tree Lodge. Every aspect of the care staff have provided, from keeping him and his room clean, ensuring he eats well and helping him to feel safe and comfortable have contributed to further improvement in his well-being. He smiles a great deal now and enjoys being in the social areas more and more. The staff, from cleaners, carers, nurses, cooks to admin and management are all friendly and engaged with the residents and nothing is too much trouble. As a visitor, I always feel welcome too. He has some continuing health issues and it is so reassuring to see the careful monitoring and management of his conditions the nursing staff provide. I really enjoy visiting and enjoy the happy atmosphere between residents, staff and visitors. It is a welcoming place to be.
My mum has been at Holly Tree Lodge EMI Care Home for around two years now and my uncle was also a resident until his passing last September 2021. The care home is wlays kept clean and tidy, especially residents rooms. All staff are excellent, from kitchen, cleaners, care/nursing staff and office management. As a family we are welcomed and looked after which is two-fold for my Mum. She is happy here, so we are! Well done!
Staff, although busy, are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. You can see they genuinely care for their residents, having a family approach where everyone helps out no matter what their role.
Staff were patient when assisting residents.
Seating in lounges is comfortable and arranged in groups to promote conversation, it felt more like a hotel lobby than a care home, with residents chatting to each other and milling around.
This home has a lovely home from home feel.
Staff are kind and friendly. Residents look well-kempt and cared for. Many other care homes we contacted declined to accept our son due to his young age despite his "young-onset Alzheimer's" Holly Tree Lodge EMI Care Home didn't think twice, and since he has moved in they have happily worked hard to meet his needs. Management and staff are approachable and always willing to give relatives time (face to face or via telephone).
The home is in the centre of a village community and has plenty of outside space. Rooms are comfortable and very clean, not luxurious, but home and personal embellishments are encouraged. The dining room and lounges are spacious and non-institutional with small areas off them where residents and visitors can be more private if required.
This was a very difficult step for both of us. From the outset, all staff have worked to make my husband feel at home and wanted, whilst being sympathetic to the pain of separation we are feeling. I feel he is relaxed and learning to adapt here, whilst I am sure he is safe, comfortable and receiving professional compassionate care.
Management is very effective and approachable, and the ethos of the home I have described is very much led by her.
Very clean, lovely staff and good facilities.
My sister has required care for the past 2 years, Holly Tree is the 4th care home and she has received the best care here and will remain here as long as possible. Staff are approachable and aware of her needs. Management are excellent. We have had no concerns since she has been here.
This is the 4th care home Mum has been in. We have had no cause to complain and have been happy with her care. She had an accident today whilst we visited and was attended to immediately. The management are excellent - very approachable and always available to speak to.
My brother's care is very good and he is okay. The best care home he has been in after his operation.
My dad moved to Holly Tree Lodge EMI Care Home when his condition became serious and was not there for a long period of time before passing. While he was a resident he was treated with care, kindness, dignity and compassion. The team were happy, positive and supportive to both him and me.
At Holly Tree Lodge Mum is now safe and well cared for, eating regular meals, taking her medication, wearing clean clothing and being given help with her personal hygiene.
Mum's hallucinations appear to have stopped and she is happily joining in with the varied activities at the home.
We live a long distance away so visiting is difficult, but the care team are very helpful and keep us regularly updated about Mum, sending us videos of Mum dancing and gardening.
So far she seems to be interacting well with others, happy and laughing when we visit her.
Having seen the staff interact with other residents whilst we were there, I would suggest others are settled too.
My husband was taken into respite care at Holly Tree Lodge in February this year, he had dementia and mobility problems. The home is a 30-40 minute drive away from my home but it was the only one that could meet his needs. I was apprehensive as I didn't know the area but all worries were unfounded. My husband settled well and quickly formed a bond with his carers. The care he received was excellent, no one was left unattended they went above and beyond to care for residents.
My dad spent his last few months in the nursing care of Holly Tree, having been transferred from a less that desirable situation in his previous home. He improved mentally and physically, almost immediately. Every member of staff we dealt with had the utmost compassion and respect for Dad and us. These people work hard, but they always smile. At his previous place we were often met with sullen faces or abrupt comments and Dad seemed quite depressed there. Holly Tree gave him back a bit of dignity. During the difficult visiting restrictions of Covid-19 the staff at Holly Tree did everything they could to accommodate family, it had been such a stressful process at the last care home but here they made it easier and more pleasant. Dad spent a short time in hospital before being deemed end of life and we opted for him to return. They bent over backwards to accommodate us. In his final hours they brought us food and drinks and checked we were all ok on a regular basis, so compassionate.
Visited Dad for the first time after he had only been in the home a couple of months. The staff all knew him by name and showed genuine affection towards him. He appeared well looked after and said he was happy there.
The standard of care is outstanding. We feel my husband is treated with dignity and respect. The home is very clean, well managed and lots of support from all the team who always have time for you.
In terms of activities; they appear to be centred around the lounge, it would be good if there were external activities; as Mum loves gardening.
On entering the care home, the office staff are always polite and helpful. The carers and nurses are always busy but find time for you if you need their help. the food is always very good. The residents are all well looked after. Good food, nice and warm and kept clean. What more could we ask for.
When I visited a friend, I found the staff very helpful and very welcoming with good communication skills and well organised running of the home and staff. It is a pleasure to visit my friend on a weekly basis. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 August 2025Good
- CaringOutstanding
- 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)
- 27 May 2025
Trust Care’s Holly Tree Lodge Care Home, in Barnsley, is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) Accreditation. A landmark achievement that recognises its commitment...
There are no upcoming events for Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Trust Care Ltd
- 06 Apr 2013Recipient: Trust Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (9)

"I began my journey into the care home as a Registered Nurse, ready to face the challenges. Although it was a test, I also found many positive aspects. After a year, I was promoted to the position of Deputy Manager, which allowed me to gain further experience. Both roles have given me a lot of satisfaction and enabled me to find fulfilment in my work. Alongside the residents and their families, we can genuinely say that we are building the Holly Tree Lodge Family."
"Our care and dedication make this place truly special. I really appreciate the strong support from Andrew and Steve and the managers, their frequent visits, attention to detail and their commitment to promoting staff training. These aspects make our company a great place to work."

Sarah came to Holly Tree and was initially employed as the activities coordinator, then was promoted to Senior Care Assistant. She decided to take a different career path and became a home administrator.
"We are a family at Holly Tree and I love working here, the owners are willing to help with anything you need."

My name is Desire, and I’m a Registered General Nurse (RGN) at Holly Tree Lodge, where I’ve worked for several years. I truly enjoy my role, especially supporting individuals with challenging behaviour and mental health needs. We have a great team at Holly Tree Lodge, and we support each other to ensure all our residents receive the highest standard of care.

I believe we’ve created a supportive and positive environment where both staff and residents feel valued. We work together closely, and that teamwork really shines through in the care we provide. It’s a place where everyone looks out for each other, and I’m proud to be part of it.

There’s a real sense of community here. We face challenges together, support one another, and celebrate the progress and small wins along the way. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the positive impact we make in our residents’ lives. Holly Tree Lodge feels more like a family than just a workplace, and that’s what makes it so fulfilling for me.

I love working at Holly Tree Lodge — this is true. My work is often under pressure, with tight timescales and daily challenges, but this is exactly what motivates me every single day. I enjoy making a difference in people’s lives, supporting our residents, and ensuring that, despite their mental or physical conditions, they still have a good quality of life

My name is Jessica, and I work at Holly Tree Lodge as a chef. I truly enjoy working here because every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference. Cooking for our residents isn’t just about preparing meals — it’s about bringing comfort, joy, and a sense of home to people who deserve the very best.

We are painters and decorators for Trust Care Ltd, and we’re often working at Holly Tree Lodge. Our job is to make sure the environment feels warm, welcoming, and truly homely for the residents. We understand how important it is for people to live in a space that’s not only safe and clean but also beautifully decorated and comforting

My name is Emma, and I’m the Lead of Activity Coordination at Holly Tree Lodge. I plan and lead engaging, meaningful activities that bring joy, connection, and purpose to our residents’ lives. Every smile, laugh, and shared moment makes my role truly rewarding
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