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Hesslewood House Care Home, on Ferriby Road, Hessle – Where Everyone Has a Life Worth Celebrating
Part of the multi-award-winning Strong Life Care family, Hesslewood House Care Home in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, offers a warm, inclusive environment where every resident is valued, respected, and supported to live life to the fullest.
Conveniently situated on Ferriby Road, Hesslewood House provides high-quality residential care, dementia care, palliative care, and...
Care Provided by Hesslewood House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Hesslewood House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hesslewood House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Strong Life Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Hudspeth-Lamb(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Parking
- Large car park available
Hesslewood House Care Home Reviews (64)
Hesslewood House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hesslewood House Care Home has 64 reviews.
The staff nurse I spoke to last week about her was very understanding about her condition and needs and spent quite a long time talking to me. I felt reassured that my relative was in the best place possible.
Thank you, Diana, for letting us know how we are doing at Hesslewood House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
Mum has been in Hesslewood House for six years and the whole family are very happy with her care. The staff are all wonderful with her as she has to be cared for in bed. If we gave any worries or concerns we know we can always speak with the manager. All staff are very approachable. Through these difficult times, they have kept us well informed of Mum's health. You have all been fantastic! THANK YOU!
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Hesslewood House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. Take care.
No complaints at all.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care.
Staff listen to what you have to say.
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience of our home. We are pleased to learn it has been so positive. Have a wonderful day.
I have always found everyone at the care home to be very friendly, always happy to speak and answer any questions. They all show a lot of interest in the residents and respectful to all. Our family are quite happy with the care he receives. Also, very grateful to everyone at this awful time. Take care; I am still shielding until August.
Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Hesslewood House Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you are pleased with the quality of our care. Take care.
My mum went into the home in May 2019 after breaking her hip initially for respite care. Despite her being 'difficult' in her early days there, the staff were always kind and patient with her. She is now a full-time resident after failing to get enough mobility back to return home (she is in her 80's). She is settled, has a lovely room overlooking the parkland, is happy, mixes well and joins in the activities, albeit these have been curtailed due to Covid-19. It was a lovely gesture to have a drive-by both for the residents and relatives/friends, the joy on the residents faces expressed how happy they were. I cannot thank the staff enough for their commitment and care during this virus and also under 'normal' circumstances. Look forward to visiting once normal circumstances resume.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for letting us know how we are doing at Hesslewood House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
My Dad has the early onset of dementia so at times, with his confusion, he has become stressed and wanting to come "home". He seems more settled now and has accepted where he now lives and I can honestly say he is quite happy there. The staff are kind and have a good banter with Dad which is what he loves, he loves being cheeky and having a laugh with them. He likes helping out and the staff encourage this where safely possible. As a family, we do believe the staff try hard with Dad, especially around his personal hygiene. As a carer myself having worked in care homes I know from a personal level how difficult it can be to try to persuade a resident to have a regular shower. Perhaps a little more encouragement would be great from the staff, I know it's hard when dad may say no but with a bit of cheeky banter and time, I'm sure he would give in. I appreciate every effort made and other than that I feel dad is in the best place with caring staff that try hard in all they do.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Hesslewood House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority, and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
I am really grateful for the care that my husband is getting. I have always found the staff helpful, professional and willing to make every effort to make him comfortable. Although I haven’t been able to visit recently because of the restrictions, I have been able to talk to him on FaceTime, and this has been because there has been someone able to help and make sure the phone is available. I was very impressed also with the way a Drive-through was organised, so we were able to visit our relatives outside at a safe distance.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Hesslewood House Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
I have to say I think the staff have gone above and beyond the call of duty, level of care is excellent obviously during the lockdown period activities and entertainment are severely curtailed so boredom does set in with the residents quickly, the isolation for the residence is kept to a minimum by the staff by doing drive-by viewings etc.
From my family's point of view, our mum has been in the home in her early stages of dementia has been a godsend for us all from a care point of view, and may I take this opportunity to convert our deepest gratitude to each and every member of the staff, thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been so positive. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Take care.
They treat her like family and my daughter has almost from day one called it her home.
They are a wonderful group of very caring people and to the staff, I would like to say a very big thank you for the care you give to her.
Thank you, Graham, for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience of our home. We are pleased to learn it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care.
In her final days of life, I sat by her bed 10 hours a day for 5 days. The staff were very sensitive to my emotions.
The staff were caring, attentive and took care of me as well as Mum. I cannot thank them enough!
Her room was cleaned daily and she was clean, warm and dry.
Thank you Lynn for your kind comments about our Care team. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for Hesslewood House Care Home. We understand how upsetting it must have been, and are so pleased you felt that our team lived up to expectation and treated your Mum with dignity and the...
All staff are very polite and kind to residents and are dressed very well.
Thank you, Roland, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Hesslewood House Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Our father has lived in Hesslewood for just over two years. The care he has received has been excellent. We are confident that all his needs are met. Nutritionally and medically giving us peace of mind.
Thank you, Karen, for your comments about your recent experience at Hesslewood House Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
So homely. Nice and comfortable.
It's nice to be where everyone knows my name.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know what you think about Hesslewood House Care Home. We are pleased to hear you are enjoying life at our home! Have a wonderful day!
I feel safe and very well looked after. They're all good company.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with Hesslewood House Care Home. We are really pleased to hear you are enjoying life at our home. If there is anything more we can do please let us know. Have a wonderful day!
I love the site and grounds of Hesslewood House and my husband's room is situated well to appreciate that. I find this form very hard to complete as individuals vary so much and one day can be happy and the next not so much, all due to staffing on the day. I am often quoted by some members of staff as having "duty of care" but sometimes feel care is not just "duty" at heart. I was undecided about cleanliness, as the bathroom could be much improved. The security is poor now that there are residents wandering in and out of the rooms and many items going missing, so doesn't feel "our room" anymore. The manager is always ready to listen to problems.
Thank you, Patricia, for your comments about your recent experience at Hesslewood House Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there's anything additional we...
Good. My mother would recommend the home to anybody. Most of the staff are good with a couple of exceptions.
Once I was waiting 15 minutes before the front door was attended to. This needs looking at. However, everything else is satisfactory.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience at Hesslewood House Care Home. We really appreciate your feedback! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there's anything more we can do! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
The staff are very pleasant and welcoming to me. They treat my wife very well and with dignity. They are very familiar with her needs as well as her liking for singing. The place is clean and tidy with pleasant grounds where I can take her out for a short walk in her wheelchair. I am very happy with the level of care she receives.
Thank you, Roland, for your comments about your recent experience at Hesslewood House Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I really appreciate how well I was looked after as a resident.
Through the eyes of a visitor, I see the empathy and endearment shown by the staff.
It is said that laughter is the best medicine and to experience this with the residents is so uplifting - it's touching.
Singalongs are so rewarding, I consider myself so lucky to be a part of it.
Thank you for your kind comments about your experience at Hesslewood House Care Home. Our residents’ well-being is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of care when you were with us. We are so happy to hear that you still visit us regularly and get...
On the whole, the staff are very caring but my complaint is about the lack of response to a resident when using the buzzer to call for help, particularly if the person is totally reliant on that service is unable to be independent. The response takes far too long, witnessing anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes. Clearly, the reason being for this issue is a lack of staffing; the staff themselves are very willing and able but the main issue is the repeated time anyone responds to a buzzer. Within the time it takes for someone to respond, anything could have happened. The worst incidence happened on the 1/4/17 when my relation was still in bed at 10.25am, not up, washed, dressed, no breakfast, no drink; this is unacceptable, does not reflect good practice and contravenes the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014: Regulation 10 - Dignity and Respect. I fear for others who may have suffered the same treatment and those to come in the future.
Thank you for submitting your review. I do hope our meeting and subsequent conversations have addressed the concerns you have raised. I would like to offer reassurance that the issues highlighted have been promptly addressed and we continue to monitor the situation.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 July 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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 (6) & Events (0)
- 12 Jan 2026
A Christmas Eve to Remember at Hesslewood House Christmas Eve began early at Hesslewood House Care Home in Hessle, as we were honoured to be featured live on BBC Breakfast,...
- 27 Jun 2025
Our first ever Hesslewood House pet show was a hit! Families and staff members brought their fluffy members for a day full of fun, laughter, and heartwarming moments - each...
- 27 Jun 2025
Throughout the month of May, a heart warming initiative brought staff and residents together all in support of Dementia UK. With walking shoes laced and determination high, participants of all...
There are no upcoming events for Hesslewood House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 04 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
- 04 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
- 01 Dec 2020Recipient: Strong Life Care Ltd
Meet the Team (1)

Alison has worked in the Health and Social Care sector for over 20 years and knew care was the career path for her. She loves working with people and finds helping people to be extremely rewarding.
Throughout her career Alison has worked in roles including Senior Carer, Unit Manager, Deputy Manager and now Home Manager. She has a Level 2, 3 and 5 NVQ and she and her team at Hesslewood House have been nominated twice for the Care Awards.
Alison is fluent in Afrikaans and English and has worked all around the world. She loves travelling and spending time with her family. Words of encouragement from Alison for someone looking for the right care home would be: “Visit the home if you can, so you can get a real feel for it, I love working with my fantastic team and building strong relationships with our residents.”
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