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At the heart of Hampden's ethos is a commitment to exceptional care for the individual, where quality of life is as important as the quality of care. Wherever possible, residents are...
Care Provided by Hampden House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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 Hampden House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hampden House 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
- HICA Group
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Newall (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
- All HICA care homes are signed up to the Veteran's Friendly Framework (veteranfriendlyframework.org.uk), which supports in identifying veterans and their partners in order to meet their wellbeing needs effectively. Implementing the Framework also helps to create a culture of understanding for those people who have served.
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1965
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Parking
- Adequate free parking on-site
Hampden House Reviews (84)
Hampden House has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.648) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hampden House has 84 reviews.
Unfortunately in my experience their staff are not experienced enough for the care of someone with a difficult illness such as Parkinson's.
This is what my husband experienced between June and Nov.
Within 2 weeks he had a serious UTI. A urine sample was not taken for 10 days although I was asking and insisting they did. Everyone blamed each other as to why it wasn't dealt with and this meant he didn't get the correct antibiotics for 10 days.He was then ill until September, unable to walk and his cognative thinking became worse.
Weekends were difficult as the home was short staffed which left staff under pressure and resulted in poor care and attention.
Food portions are small,afternoon cakes are tiny and weekends sometimes there was not a warm drink or cake offered in the afternoon as there wasn't a member of staff available to organise it.
Management were made aware of my concern.
I was eventually asked to move my husband.
We can confirm that the concerns raised were fully investigated and addressed in line with our complaints procedure. We always take feedback seriously and use it as an...
I looked at every nursing home in the Harrogate area and visited some homes, including Hampden, multiple times. I am leaving this review as I would have moved my mother to Hampden House had she not opted to move out of area to be closer to family. The home has very low to no dependency on agency carers/nurses - this is important for consistency of good care and in marked contrast to some of the other homes in Harrogate. The home is attractive, homely and has a very calm, peaceful feel to it. The manager made time to meet my mother, answer quite in depth questions about care, understood everything and I came away with a positive view of how the home is run.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We truly appreciate you considering Hampden House and for the care and time you took in exploring your options.
We are delighted to hear that you valued our , home and the care provided by our dedicated staff...
Mum has been at Hampden nearly two years. Although it has taken her time to settle in, she is slowly getting there. This is no reflection on the Home, but more the fact that she is unable to do anything for herself anymore and she finds this difficult. We find the staff very accommodating and friendly, although at times I do feel that staffing levels are a little low. Any time I/mum has any concerns I take them straight to management and they are addressed immediately. Activities are always good. Mums room is lovely and we are fortunate to have a lovely outlook.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your mums time at Hampden House. We really appreciate your honesty and your kind comments about our team.
We understand how challenging it can be for someone to adjust to a care home, particularly when there has been a significant change...
Staff have been amazing with her these years since she lost her 3 precious children ( my siblings ) so thank you from the bottom of my heart and for my support also since I lost my precious son a few months ago .
Lovely caring staff and they all go above and beyond to care X
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. We are truly touched to hear how much our staff have supported your mumand youthrough such difficult times. It means the world to us to know she feels safe, cared for, and has made special friendships here. Your appreciation will be shared with the whole...
My family and I couldn't be happier with the care and support she receives.
The facilities are excellent,and the activities provided daily are first class. There is always something each week which suits everyone. Mum especially enjoys the music events and the bingo.
The home itself is beautifully presented and the gardens are amazing. Perfect for enjoying an afternoon in the sunshine.
Everyone goes out of their way to make sure Mum is happy, and it is so reassuring for us to know that she is safe,cared for, and in such good hands. Thank you everyone,for the wonderful job you do!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that your mum has settled so well at Hampden House and that you feel reassured by the care and support she receives. Our team takes great pride in creating a welcoming home with a variety of activities,...
Well looked after. Always treat with care.
Thank you for your kind words. Were so pleased to hear that you feel well looked after and cared forthats exactly what we aim for every day. Your feedback means a lot to the whole team.
Myself and my clothes and room are all kept clean.
I hope I will be able to stay here for whatever time I have left to live.
We also get nice food to eat.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly glad to hear that you feel well cared for and comfortable here. Knowing that you feel clean, safe, and supported means everything to us, and we're honoured to be part of your life.Its also lovely to hear that you're enjoying the foodour team works...
Doesn't seem to be enough staff available.
Not a lot of physical activity is available.
Room comfortable.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found our staff pleasant and friendly, and that the room provided comfort during your stay or visit.We do appreciate your comments regarding staffing levels and physical activity. Were always reviewing how we can...
Overall the care home is good and Mum likes living there and taking part in the activities. Where I have given a rating of satisfactory it relates to the following:-
Facilities - The boiler/heating system is old and keeps failing frequently leaving residents with no heating or hot water and the management do not appear to be addressing the issue properly but appear to be taking the "patching" up approach.
Care/Support - use of agency staff due to being short staffed - something the new management said was one of their top priorities they were going to address 18 months ago when they took over the care home.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Were really pleased to hear that your mum enjoys living at the home and taking part in our activities it's always lovely to know when residents are happy and engaged.We would like to reassure you that weve recently had a brand-new boiler...
Mum was so well looked after by all the staff at Hampden House, who dealt with her needs with care and compassion. She loved looking out from her room onto the lovely gardens and my dad especially enjoyed his afternoon tea and cake when visiting her daily. I will always be grateful for the dignified way she spent her last months. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that your mum was well cared for and that she found comfort in the beautiful view from her room. It's wonderful to know that your dad enjoyed his visits and the afternoon tea-it's those small moments that mean so much. Our team strives to...
My friend was very poorly and needed end-of-life care. She was kept pain-free and treated with care and compassion and I, and her relatives, were kept informed at all stages with kindness and understanding. Thank you for all your support.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're truly sorry for the difficult time you've gone through, but it's heartening to know that your friend was cared for with compassion and kept comfortable. Keeping families informed with kindness is a priority for us, and we're glad that you felt supported...
Mum was always cared for with dignity and respect. The gardens were beautifully kept with hanging baskets outside the windows. Mum enjoyed sitting in the gardens under her sun umbrella. Mum was able to be signed out and taken into Harrogate to local cafes and restaurants when relatives came if she wanted. We felt really confident that we had chosen the right place for her.
Hello, Thank you for such a lovely review. All our teams work hard to ensure our residents are treated with dignity and respect. We are very fortunate to have such lovely gardens, which everyone can enjoy. And our residents are all involved in selecting the flowers, plants and colours each year. I will pass on your comments to our teams as well.
I lived four hours away and I was always comforted to know that my aunt was safe and supported at all times and I was kept up to speed with how she was, which was a great comfort to me.
I got to know the staff really well and they knew who I was too. Overall experience was excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. In what I know has been a difficult time with your aunt recently passing away. Your aunt was a wonderful character and a pleasure to look after and she will be missed by residents and staff. And thank you for your kind comments about how you felt...
The most welcoming, hard-working and friendly team are here at Hampden House! My Granny was no longer safe living independently at home and now needs some assistance with everyday personal tasks along with some social engagement and companionship. Hampden House has delivered on all of the above and she is settling well. The staff are so helpful and the rooms and laundry are kept to a high standard. I have been particularly impressed with the social engagement team and the activities that are on offer to my Granny should she choose to participate. Thank you all so much for your warm welcome and all you do to ensure our loved ones are safe and most of all happy in your care.
Hello. Thank you so much for such kind and lovely comments, about the teams here at Hampden, which are greatly appreciated. I am glad that your Granny and you feel that we meet her needs, and she is a pleasure to look after. All departments work closely together to ensure that all our residents...
They made me feel very welcome all the staff were nice. Lovely place, clean and tidy, they were very helpful with my daily needs.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I am pleased to hear that you felt welcomed during your stay with us and that everyone was helpful. I will pass your lovely comments onto our teams.
Overall satisfactory and apart from one day (Tuesday) the meals were good although limited choice. My room was a good size and clean on arrival but no cleaning of my room or ensuite was done during my week's stay. No activities or services were offered, I had to ask for everything. Most of the staff were pleasant, polite and respectful. The person who helped me to have the one bath I had, was excellent. One person refused to wash my hair, saying that it was the hairdresser's job, but another did wash my hair later. I did mention a recliner chair, to ease leg pain but nothing was offered. The laundry service was good, though some items were lost.
Thank you for taking the time to send in a review. I would like to apologise that your stay was not as what we would expect here at Hampden and I will speak to the teams involved to ensure this does not occur again. I hope that this has not put you off returning to the home in the future.
Hampden House was chosen by us after extensive research and visits to alternative care homes and we as a family couldn't be happier with the care provided. All staff have proved to be kind, courteous and helpful at every level and the atmosphere is welcoming most importantly our mum is happy to call Hampden House her home.
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I am pleased that after such an extensive search for a care home. That your mum is happy to call Hampden her home. This speaks volumes. All our teams work hard to ensure that Hampden is a warm and welcoming home. I will pass on your review to our teams.
I was only a resident for one week - but this enabled me to get back on my feet! So thank you, everyone.
Hello and thank you for your review. We were glad that we could assist you at such short notice and how this enabled you to get back onto your feet. everyone.
Some staff were really thoughtful need heating night and morning.
I have sat cold, they bought me a blanket.
Worst things are the beds.
I am allergic to rubber and sweat every night.
Hello. Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear that you felt some staff were not trained to make a bed. We will look into this and ensure going forward that beds are made correctly. Our care team undertake a comprehensive induction and are supervised through this. We will review our...
Thanks to all.
Hello - thank you for such positive feedback - I was happy that we could assist at such short notice. The teams at Hampden all work together to ensure that Hampden has a friendly atmosphere. And I was delighted to hear that this had benefited you. I will pass on your comments to our teams.
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Meet the Team (2)

Laura Newall is the Registered Manager at Hampden House. With over 23 years at Hampden House, Laura’s career has progressed from carer to senior carer and then Head of Residential Care. Holding NVQ Levels 2 and 3, as well as a Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification, she brings extensive expertise and a deep commitment to resident well-being. Laura aims to enhance residents' quality of life while fostering the professional growth of her team.

Jane has spent her whole career in the Health and Social Care Sector. Initially working as a care assistant in the community and in nursing homes, Jane later became a Care Manager and Health and Safety Manager for a private care agency where she taught First Aid, Moving and Handling and Fire Awareness.
After qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2012, Jane became a Staff Nurse on a medical ward at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and was subsequently promoted to the role of Rotational Ward Sister. In 2016, Jane joined Hampden House as a Staff Nurse, was subsequently promoted to the role of Unit Manager and then to Clinical Care Manager and is now Deputy Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hampden House
What types of Care is Hampden House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Hampden House have?
There are 66 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Hampden House?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Hampden House to the centre of Harrogate?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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