
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
- Paolo Gelido (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 (82)
Ghyll Royd Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ghyll Royd Care Home has 82 reviews.
My husband has been a resident at Ghyll Royd nursing home for nearly a year and we are both happy with the care he is receiving.
Our impressions are of dedicated, calm, and professional staff efficiently caring for residents with mental illness and mobility problems. We were regularly informed by the nurses as to why different medications were being prescribed by the doctor. When my wife was refusing to eat, the staff never gave up and tried all sorts of ways and ideas to try and entice her to eat and drink. The staff’s patience, friendliness and kindness made my wife’s four months stay extra special by going above and beyond in the excellent care, understanding and support they provided. They were always caring and understanding towards our family too, being most professional, kind, and supportive especially on difficult days. When we telephoned, the person answering the call always talked knowingly about my wife and her condition at the time. In conclusion, a Big Thank You “Keep doing what you are doing as we know how vital your roles are in helping your residents and their families in the hardest times of life”.
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: 07 September 2026General Residential Care, Dementia Residential Care, General Nursing Care, Dementia Nursing Care, Complex Care and Palliative Care rooms available. (Respite & Permanent).
News (34) & 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...
There are no upcoming events for Ghyll Royd Care Home.
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 (1)

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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