
I cannot thank them enough for all the care, comfort, love, compassion and dignityRosamund W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The activities team are untiringly energetic and caringMichael S(Partner of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise the staff and management highly enough for the way they looked after my MumKaren S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot thank them enough for all the care, comfort, love, compassion and dignityRosamund W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The activities team are untiringly energetic and caringMichael S(Partner of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise the staff and management highly enough for the way they looked after my MumKaren S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ghyll Royd Care Home was acquired by Tony Spellman in 2001 and has since established a reputation for providing a calm and stable environment in Guiseley. Tucked away in a wooded area, the home is a place where residents can enjoy the natural surroundings and local wildlife. The home is unique in the area for offering both residential and nursing care under one roof, providing families with the reassurance that...
Care Provided by Ghyll Royd Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- 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 76 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Accept all forms of funding towards your weekly fee.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ghyll Royd Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ghyll Royd 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
- Spellman Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Philippa Young(Group Operation Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2001
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Parking is available on-site.
Ghyll Royd Care Home Reviews (80)
Ghyll Royd Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ghyll Royd Care Home has 80 reviews.
My aunt was very frail when discharged from hospital suffering from terminal cancer and dementia. She found a haven of skilled and compassionate care at Ghyll Royd for her last days. It was such a comfort to us during that period and since to know that she was being cared for so well. The staff culture at that home is consistently excellent and on point, from those who do the cleaning right through to the nursing professionals, leadership team and admin staff. The genuine open-door policy for extended family and friends to visit any time makes the transition of a loved one into care so seamless.
Appreciate all the work that goes on by all involved.
Would recommend.
My husband was at Ghyll Royd for 3 weeks at the end of his life. From first contacting the home, up to his death and after, the care and support given by the whole team has been wonderful. He (and we) were treated with dignity, care and compassion by the whole team from management to care team and nurses. We have felt supported throughout what was a very difficult time. The nursing team managed his medical needs incredibly well, particularly through his last few days and we never felt like he was in any discomfort. I would highly recommend them to others.
Thank you so much for this amazing review. It was our pleasure to support your husband and all of you through his final journey. Take care and look after yourself - you know where we are.
Our dad lived in the Rowan community at Ghyll Royd for 4.5 months and we have nothing but good things to say about the caring and compassionate way he was looked after by the whole team. He settled in quickly and was very content living there. During Dad's last days, the support of the staff given to both him and our family really helped us all.
Thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to look after your loved one. Take care.
My wife has been in the nursing unit Willow for 14 months she has got MND the nursing staff are very good and supportive with her total care and medication. She is treated with kindness and respect by all the nursing staff carers and management everyone has a smile and is supportive of us as a family.
Thank you so much from the team, it is an honour to care for your wife and also to be there for you and your family daily. You know where we are at any time.
It was really good to see the staff in Beech so patient and caring with all the residents and they were brilliant. The management worked well and did all they could to make arrangements as easy as possible all around.
The nursing care worked really well in getting his medication sorted and provided an excellent 'handover' as he left Ghyll Royd.
Unfortunately, Dad is unable to stay on at Ghyll Royd, though it was our preferred option.
I'd definitely recommend Ghyll Royd.
Thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to look after your dad. Take care.
I'm so glad that she is well looked after, as she has looked after everybody else in our family all her life. It is of great peace of mind to me that she resides at Ghyll Royd.
Thank you and keep up the good work.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review. I will make sure that your words are passed on to the Ghyll Royd Team.
Excellent care.
Thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure to look after your loved one.
When her time to leave us came, the calm support was very welcome.
It was very touching to see how upset the staff were. It felt like we were all family together.
Your mother-in-law was a character and will be truly missed by so many as will her family, keep in touch and take care.
All staff took time with her and listened to her whether making her bed or administering medication. The stimulus from activities ensured she thrived and had fun.
The staff listened to her and treated her wishes with respect and accommodated what she requested.
Thank you so much for this review, there were so many good memories made here with your mother-in-law, keep in touch and you know where we are for a brew.
Staff have been open and honest about Mum's needs and have supported not just Mum but the whole family. The nursing care has been first-rate and they have carefully monitored Mum's diabetic conditions.
"Nursing team first-rate."
Thank you for this review of our team, we take pride in the knowledge and experience that our staff have at our home to care for our vulnerable residents. Take care and keep in touch
I have found all the staff have been welcoming, kind and considerate towards me and to my mother who has settled in very quickly and is happy.
The home has a culture of professionalism and competence led from the top. The standards of care are high and I can see the daily care and meals she receives on my phone through the online portal. Attention is given to the detail of her personal care plan to get it right and includes dispensing her supplements!
A choice of communal spaces provides variety and the activities are provided most days. The vegetarian menu reflects specific requests I have made with a variety of home-cooked meals. The beds have high-quality memory foam type mattresses. Relatives can visit at any time without notice.
All in all Ghyll Royd has provided everything I was hoping to find for my mother and for the first time I have been able to relax and to not worry. Thank you everyone. Highly recommended.
Wow, this is an amazing review of what we as a team at Ghyll Royd are providing for your mother. She is a delight to care for and we are honoured that you have put your trust in us to do this. Thank you.
We were especially grateful, and very moved by, the help and loving care you gave her and her family during her final days. It really helped us all to cope in the final stages of her life.
We will keep in touch with the brilliant people who befriended us during her time with you. Thank you all so very much.
Thank you so much for this heartfelt review. It is an absolute honour to care for people's loved ones to the end of their life, and for your mum to get to the grand age that she did and still have that checky character and self-awareness of beauty was admiring. Supporting our relatives during the...
My mum is now at a point where she needs total care for everything. I am sure she is aware of her surroundings and her situation but can no longer vocalise or do anything herself. I live 200 miles away and visit as often as I can and every time I leave knowing that she is getting the best of care and is treated with dignity and respect. I can not fault the staff looking after her and they treat her as they would their own. She is in the best place she could be.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is our pleasure to care for your mum.
We really wish we had got our Dad into Ghyll Royd sooner than we did, the thought of having to put him in a home was daunting enough but from the first day, our minds were at rest. The staff were absolutely brilliant, so kind and gentle with Dad and attentive to his every need. They also made us feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Although Dad's stay was short we as a family saw a huge difference in his whole attitude. We will forever be grateful to all the staff at Ghyll Royd for making Dad's stay a pleasant and comfortable one.
Thank you for this review. I am so proud of our team that we can make a difference in people's lives at such a hard time.
She says everyone is very kind and considerate towards her. She feels safe here. I am very happy with Mum's care, her surroundings with communication between staff, residents and families. I am kept informed at any changes. I go home knowing she is safe and I don't worry about her anymore.
My mum has been a resident at Ghyll Royd for over a month now. The whole team on Blossom have been welcoming and keen to learn her likes, dislikes and care needs. She settled in really quickly. The team clearly work well together and the residents feel like part of a family. I would recommend Ghyll Royd as the carers really do care about the residents. My mum isn’t in the best of health, so if there is any cause for concern, the team act straight away and keep me fully informed. A special mention to three members of staff, in particular, who have shown a genuine concern for Mum’s welfare. They offer comfort when she is anxious and struggling. They manage to get my mum smiling with their positive approach and she is very settled and calm in their company. I highly recommend this home.
My sister has been at Ghyll Royd for 15 months situated in an area where her many needs, sometimes challenging, are all dealt with. Staff are knowledgeable, kind and caring. On entering, the unit is bright and cheerful and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
There is a wonderful atmosphere in the home. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas and there was loads of fun activities that had been arranged for the residents. Relatives are always made to feel welcome and included.
We could not have chosen a better care home than Ghyll Royd for my father-in-law. He was welcomed into Ghyll Royd like a member of the family, as we were too. The care he received on Beech, the dementia unit was second to none. He was treated with such love and kindness by every member of the team. We could not have got through the final days of his life without the truly amazing team on Beech. We will never be able to thank them enough for all the love and care they gave both him and us as a family. He died peacefully on 10th November.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 August 2021Good
- 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
Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026General Residential Care, Dementia Residential Care, General Nursing Care, Dementia Nursing Care, Complex Care and Palliative Care rooms available. (Respite & Permanent).
News (37) & Events (0)
- 05 Jan 2026
Spellman Care is reflecting on a monumental 2025 as it celebrates 35 years of providing family-run care across North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. Since the group’s journey began in 1990,...
- 05 Jan 2026
Residents and staff at Ghyll Royd Care Home celebrated an early Christmas gift this year, as the home announces two cutting-edge projects designed to revolutionise resident safety and environmental hygiene....
- 05 Jan 2026
As the festive season draws to a close, residents and teams at Spellman Care’s four homes — Craven Nursing Home, Ghyll Royd Care Home, Springbank Care Home, and Steeton Court...
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Awards / Recognitions (16)
- 30 Sep 2025Recipient: Spellman Care
- 03 Mar 2025Recipient: Spellman Care
- 11 Oct 2024Recipient: Spellman Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ghyll Royd Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

My nursing career began back in 2010 in the Philippines. Before moving into hands-on care, I worked for a multinational company handling vaccines for both the public and private sectors. That experience taught me the importance of being dependable and precise, qualities I carry with me every day here at Ghyll Royd.
I first joined the Ghyll Royd family in June 2022 as a Senior Carer. After passing my OSCE in October that year, I jumped straight into life as a Staff Nurse, working both day and night shifts to get to know our residents inside and out. I was proud to be promoted to Unit Manager of Beech in November 2023, and it was a true honour to progress to the role of Home Manager.
I take great pride in upholding our core values of Kindness, Dignity, and Compassion. To me, providing exceptional care means maintaining a service that is modern, proactive, and forward-thinking. Transparency is at the heart of everything we do; I believe it is vital that relatives are always kept fully up-to-date with the status of their loved ones, ensuring peace of mind for the whole family.
I am also incredibly keen to build strong connections within our local community. My goal is to support all those who need it, including those who may not yet be residents at Ghyll Royd. I believe that if someone is already familiar with our home and our team, it makes for a much more comfortable and seamless transition should they ever need to move in. I have always believed in "changing for the better", and I view any setbacks simply as lessons to learn from. Ultimately, I strive to be a reliable, steady hand for our residents and their families.
On my days off, I’m all about balance. I love spending time with my family, hitting the gym, or playing a game of basketball. I’m also a student of Stoicism and enjoy a bit of investing. I find that the discipline I use in my hobbies helps me stay focused and calm in my professional life, too!

I always knew I wanted to be a nurse. After receiving a diagnosis of diabetes at a young age and spending significant time in the hospital, I found myself deeply moved by the compassion of the nurses who looked after me. They inspired me to turn my own patient experience into a lifelong career dedicated to helping others, and I have never looked back.
My journey began with 14 years of dedicated service within the NHS, which provided me with a strong clinical foundation before I transitioned into the private sector to manage day surgery. For the last 15 years, I have committed myself entirely to social care, progressing through roles as a Unit Manager, Clinical Services Manager, and Home Manager. This varied background has given me a 360-degree view of what excellent care looks like, and I was thrilled to bring that experience to the team here at Ghyll Royd when I joined in February 2026.
What I enjoy most about my work is that no two days are ever the same. The fast-paced nature of a care home keeps me motivated, but it is the ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents that truly drives me every day.
When I am not at home, I love to escape the busy nature of work by spending quality time with my children and my family. You will often find us out in the fresh air, enjoying long walks with the dog and making the most of our time together.
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