Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home

Sceptone Grove, Shafton, Barnsley S72 8NP
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  • Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home, Barnsley
Holly Tree Lodge EMI Care Home in Barnsley offers an ideal environment for older people and adults with dementia, supporting a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle, whilst having the attention of carers and remaining in close proximity to local amenities.

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 personal interests supported.

Holly Tree Lodge Care Home has been awarded the Bronze Award as part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employee Recognition Scheme in April 2025.
This prestigious recognition reflects ongoing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community — including veterans, reservists, and military families — in both workplace and wider community initiatives.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £2000
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £2000
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £2000
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £2500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1500 – £2000
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £2000
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £2000
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £2000

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Kasia Szatowska (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Residents over 50 years
  • 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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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 (93)

9.9

Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home has 93 reviews.

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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from U K (Next of Kin) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You can see a lot of thought has gone into planning the decor of Holly Tree Lodge EMI Care Home, the hallways are well thought out capturing different themes of the 'circular' route of the lower floor, including an old street front and woodland walk area. Doors and furnishings are coloured to make
it easier for those with dementia to identify, with pictures to help residents understand what rooms are through the doors eg toilets, bedrooms etc. You can see they implement as much of new guidance and ideas as possible.
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.
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Review from J L (Mother of Resident) published on 31 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In all aspects, we rate this care home and staff as good. However, among staff, a good number are excellent, especially activity workers.
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).
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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 19 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident at Holly Tree Lodge for nearly 3 months.
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.
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Review from M B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very clean, lovely staff and good facilities.
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Review from Ann S (Sister of Resident) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Theresa M (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Brian T (Brother of Resident) published on 20 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother's care is very good and he is okay. The best care home he has been in after his operation.
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Review from Russell B (Son of Resident) published on 17 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lynn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum became a resident at Holly Tree Lodge in late April 2021. Since then we have witnessed a massive improvement in her general appearance and welfare. Mum lived alone and was stubbornly independent refusing help and was obstructive to all the agencies trying to provide help. She suffered increasing
levels of hallucinations and it became apparent that she was leaving the house at all hours to walk the streets in a confused state. Mum's appearance and personal hygiene also began to suffer.
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.
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Review from Mark I (Nephew of Resident) published on 10 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My auntie was taken into this care home, following some unpleasant home care services that she had been receiving
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.
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Review from Christine B (Wife of Resident) published on 19 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Sara W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Michelle S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Jane D (Wife of Resident) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from G H (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The care home staff are attentive and on hand when required. The actual building/facilities are a little tired in terms of decor.
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.
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Review from J A (Wife of Resident) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 4 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J H (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has only been a resident for 7 weeks, but during that time I have been extremely satisfied with the standard of care and the caring nature of the staff.
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Review from D R (Wife of Resident) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been at the care home since October 2017 and after a period of 6 weeks he was quite difficult for them but with the care and attention, they gave him he seems to be settled and happy.
The home is a very calm and pleasant place for him to enjoy and visiting him is a pleasure for me.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.894)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10 for Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.894 for Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (438 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 483 Ratings = 4.894
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holly Tree Lodge EMI Nursing Home is based on 41 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 41 registered maximum number of service users is 8.2, which has been reached with 41 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 Nov 2019

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (9)

Anna

Anna Makowska

Job Title: Deputy Manager RGN Joined: 2021

"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

Sarah McLintock

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2012

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."

Desire

Desire Peters

Job Title: RGN Joined: 2021

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.

Hayley

Hayley Hirst

Job Title: Team Leader Joined: 2023

My name is Hayley and I work at Holly Tree Lodge as a Team Leader. I truly enjoy being part of this team for many reasons—the welcoming atmosphere, the wonderful colleagues I work alongside, and of course, our amazing residents.
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.

Kasia

Kasia Szatowska

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2021

I’ve worked as the Registered Manager at Holly Tree Lodge for several years, and it’s a role I truly enjoy. What makes this place special is the people—the dedicated team I work with every day and the wonderful residents we support.
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.

Samantha

Samantha Dudley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

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

Jessica

Jessica Jones

Job Title: Chef Joined: 2008

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.

Alan and Nathan

Alan and Nathan

Job Title: Painters Joined: 2012

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

Emma

Emma

Job Title: Activity Coordinator Joined: 2023

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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