Hampden House

120 Duchy Road, Harrogate HG1 2HE
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Hampden House is a 66-bed, purpose-built nursing home set within the prestigious Duchy Estate. Hampden House offers a full range of care services including personal and nursing care, short stays, and end-of-life care – all delivered to the highest standard.

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 supported to live life on their own terms. Individual care plans are developed in partnership with each resident and, where appropriate, their family members, ensuring truly personalised care.

A dedicated, multi-disciplinary team is available around the clock, using the latest equipment and best-in-class staffing ratios to ensure both safety and comfort. It’s this level of attention that allows staff to take the time for a chat, a walk in the grounds, or simply to share a cup of tea.

Hampden House is proud to introduce a brand new community, the Blenheim Memory Suite – a new, purpose-designed care community within the home. This specialist environment supports individuals living with dementia and memory-related conditions, offering tailored care in a safe, supportive setting.

Hampden's trained staff deliver compassionate care alongside therapeutic activities and cognitive stimulation programmes, helping maintain independence, promote wellbeing, and encourage social connection.

For all residents, Hampden House provides not just care—but comfort, dignity, and a true sense of home.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2200 – £2300
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2200 – £2300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1500 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2200 – £2300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2200 – £2300

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Hampden House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Hampden House to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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.

Contact Hampden House to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Newall (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1965
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (66)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (66)

Parking

  • Adequate parking on-site

Hampden House Reviews (83)

9.2

Hampden House has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.228) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hampden House has 83 reviews.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not be happier about how my father is being looked after. He's healthier and very content, we are very grateful every day.
Reply from Jane Hooren, General manager at Hampden House
Thank you for your review. I am pleased to hear that you are happy with your dads care since he joined us at Hampden House, he has settled in really well and is a pleasure to look after. Thank you for…read more
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Review from E A (Resident) published on 17 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been well looked after since I arrived four years ago. The restrictions etc relating to covid 19 have been sensible and satisfactory.
Reply from Jane Hooren, General manager at Hampden House
Thank you for your review. I am pleased to hear that since joining us at Hampden House that the team have looked after you and that you have settled into Hampden. I know the past year with the…read more
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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 15 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic care/service and friendly staff.
Reply from Jane Hooren, General Manager at Hampden House
Thank you for taking time to complete a review for Hampden. I am pleased that you had a positive visit and found our team to be friendly and supportive. I will pass on your comments to the team.
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Review from H C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Handled the pandemic very well. Full PPE early on. Residents informed well. Testing started fairly early. Recently a lack of leadership noted by residents and relatives. Early on use of agency staff very worrying for residents, staff and relatives. New recruitment now which is better for everyone.
Reply from Jane Hooren, General manager at Hampden House
Thank you for your review, and your comments have been noted. We have now not used any agency since April 2020 which has benefited staff and residents.
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Review from F W (Respite Resident) published on 22 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I felt very safe and comfortable, thanks to caring, helpful staff and very enjoyable food.
If I require care in future, Hampden House will be my first choice.
Reply from Jane Hooren, General manager at Hampden House
Thank you so much for the positive post. I am glad that you felt safe at Hampden House especially in the current Covid situation.
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Review from J W (Resident) published on 22 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As I have only been here for two to three months but I have enjoyed meeting all and talking to many people. With 'lockdown' I have missed a lot but have been kept busy with all the good ideas - making, baking, knitting and reading. Hopefully, next year I will be able to see and do more.
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treatment I have been having from hospital and specifically a doctor. Being with all these people, the staff specifically for looking after me so well.
Reply from Val Baggott, Operational Support Manager at Hampden House
We are so delighted to know that you have felt you are cared for and occupied during these difficult times. The whole team are committed to making our resident's time at Hampden House as enjoyable as…read more
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Review from Brenda C (Resident) published on 18 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The care home is clean. Laundry satisfactory. Food standard is poor. Waste of electricity is appalling.
Reply from Jane Hooren, General Manager at Hampden House
Now that we have had the opportunity to meet and discuss the reasons for your comments, I am pleased that we have been able to make the improvements you suggested. Thank you for your feedback, it’s…read more
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Review from M B (Resident) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came to Hampden House, aged 92, in 2019 having been widowed over 1 year. I knew from my husband's stay of the friendliness of the staff, good meals and activities so had no fears in coming. I have a lovely room overlooking a garden lawn and trees and being mobile, can enjoy walking each day. Come
March, came lockdown and meals on trays, staff wearing masks, temperature checks but gradually and with great care, we can now sit 4 to a table for lunch and exercise can be held with social distancing observed. Visitors come by arrangement to a room set aside and sitting behind plastic dividers at the table. Great care is taken of us and I have relief and gladness at being here.
Reply from Jane Hooren, TBC at Hampden House
Thank you for your review. The team at Hampden have all pulled together during the recent restrictions and moral remains high. We were delighted when we were informed that the dining room could reopen…read more
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Review from S N (Respite Resident) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
After several stays over about 7 years, some brief, others longer, I have found my latest visit much more pleasant, despite the 'corona' restrictions. There seems to be an atmosphere of much more general brightness, on all sides. (Not only in the greatly modernised public areas)
Reply from Jane Hooren, General Manager at Hampden House
Thank you for your review following your last stay with us at Hampden. I am pleased to hear that your recent visit was a more positive one, we look forward to seeing you again. Take care.
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Review from Maureen B (Resident) published on 21 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and kind and considering these awful times we are experiencing they couldn't do any better.
Reply from Jane Hooren, General Manager at Hampden House
Thank you for your kind comments about the staff at Hampden.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has lived in Hampden House for the last 10 months. She seems very happy and settled and is full of praise for the staff. Despite the huge challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and the inevitable isolation that was a result, she is very sure that she is in the right place for her. She chooses
not to join most activities but is very grateful that they are provided. We hope she will make more friends in the future.
Reply from Melanie Marshall, Registered Manager at Hampden House
Hampden House describes itself as an extended, supportive family encompassing Residents, Staff, Relatives and all Visitors, so it is inspiring to receive feedback that this is achieved.
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Review from D W (Friend of Resident) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was a visit during Covid-19 restrictions. The visit was very professional and efficiently organised and ran smoothly. The staff member ensured that the visit was as pleasant and positive as possible in the circumstances and my friend appreciated the considerable time and effort made by Hampden
House to make this visit possible.
Reply from melanie marshall, Registered manager at Hampden House
We value all feedback and thank all visitors for working cohesively with us to ensure contact and visits are worthwhile and go smoothly.
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Review from A M (Brother of Resident) published on 19 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly efficient and kind when arranging a visit in the current difficult circumstances. The home is spotlessly clean as always and well organised.
Reply from Melanie Marshall, Registered manager at Hampden House
It is only by everyone - residents, relatives, visitors and staff all pulling together that Hampden House has been able to maintain moral and effective service. Thank you.
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Review from R L (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent - a friendly, supportive atmosphere at all times. Staff are flexible and have formed a good relationship with my dad.
Reply from Melanie Marshall, Registered Manager at Hampden House
Hampden House takes pride in supporting those who choose to reside here and their families and friends.
Thank you for your support in return.
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Review from K W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very organised at reception to ensure COVID-19 procedures followed. Proves it is working as the home has been subject to so few cases of the virus - fantastic!! Lovely staff, all said hello to me as they passed by the room as we sat in the gazebo. Great care is taken of Dad which means I no longer worry
about his safety and wellbeing. Thank you.
Reply from Melanie Marshall, Registered Manager at Hampden House
What a wonderful way to start the day reading such a positive and supportive review. The Hampden House family remain upbeat, realistic and motivated when given such feedback.
Thank you very much.
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Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely cannot fault the care my mother is receiving at Hampden House. She has a lovely room with a view over the garden and has settled in very well. All of the staff are very friendly and caring. I feel that she is completely safe there and is in the best place.
Reply from Melanie Marshall, Registered Manager at Hampden House
Thank you once again for such positive feedback and appreciation.
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Review from Christine J (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staffing. Many staff are excellent and do go above and beyond for residents. However, there are just one or two whose attitude and demeanor suggest to residents that they are being overly demanding with regard to toileting. On the whole, food and drink are good and varied but there are occasional blips
where a meal is poor, mainly at weekends. Activities and facilities have been restricted due to the virus. As lockdown begins to ease it is very important for the health and wellbeing of the residents that these are restored/completed as soon as is safely possible. Overall we are extremely grateful to all staff for keeping all our loved ones safe during these very challenging times.
Reply from Melanie Marshall, Registered Manager at Hampden House
Thank you for the frank review. We will take on board the comments and aim to improve on those issues. Please don't hesitate to make contact if a verbal discussion would prove conducive to improving…read more
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Review from J D (Husband of Resident) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A well-run home, very efficient, staff are very helpful and cheerful, a sense of calm towards the home. During the pandemic, they have coped extremely well and kept on top of the virus with no cases since 04/05.20. My wife's medical care has been looked after diligently and appointments kept, sometimes
by phone. An excellent home.
Reply from melanie marshall, Registered Manager at Hampden House
These reviews make such a difference and contribute to the morale and well being of both residents, visitors and staff.
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Review from C B (Friend of Resident) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Helpful staff on arrival. I was impressed with all the measures in place to support residents and their visitors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reply from melanie marshall, Registered Manager at Hampden House
Despite the current restrictions in place to ensure the health and safety of all involved, it is so satisfying to see the joy and benefits of now having face to face visits.
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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father needed respite care and this was arranged very quickly. Hampden House has provided a safe and caring environment for Dad. He has dementia which combined with the current restrictions because of COVID makes things difficult. The staff have all been very supportive of Mum and I and he is receiving
excellent care. Thank you
Reply from melanie marshall, Registered Manager at Hampden House
It is lovely to read such a positive review, and this will be shared with all staff to ensure they realise how much they are appreciated.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.228)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.228) out of 10 for Hampden House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 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 4.395 for Hampden House is calculated as follows: ( (78 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (18 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 152 Ratings = 4.395
  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 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hampden House is based on 11 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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.2 = 0.833
  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.

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Meet the Team (2)

Laura

Laura Newall

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2001

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

Jane Hooren

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020

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.

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