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The home employs experienced registered nurses and care assistants, who are supported with their professional development with further training.
Carers are fully trained to...
Care Provided by Sycamore Hall Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 62 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
However, there are additional costs for hairdressing, chiropody and dentistry.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sycamore Hall Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sycamore Hall 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
- Hill Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ewelina Sosnowska(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Family and friends always welcome.
Parking
- There is ample parking space available at the front of the building.
Sycamore Hall Care Home Reviews (24)
Sycamore Hall Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.555) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sycamore Hall Care Home has 24 reviews.
The level of cleanliness is excellent.
Sycamore Hall was recommended to me by a friend and I would happily recommend to others looking for care for their loved one.
We are especially pleased to hear your kind comments about our welcoming team and the high...
I cannot recommend this care home enough. They are so attentive and caring. My dad settled in from day one and is so happy. It gives me such peace of mind to know he is so well cared for. He loves all the carers and everyone knows him by name and is so friendly. They look after him so well. Beautiful home and staff are amazing. They have an incredibly hard job but do it with such much love and care for their patients. Highly recommend them.
It means a lot to know you feel reassured and that he is well cared for-this is exactly what we strive for every day. Your kind words about our team will be shared with them.
Thank you again for your recommendation and trust in our care.
For the time my mother was at Sycamore Nursing Home (Ripon) she was well cared for and looked after by the staff and managers.
Sycamore Hall came to our rescue in our hour of need. They have provided outstanding care for our Mum every day for the last six months.
When Dad fell and broke his hip he could no longer care for Mum, who has complex dementia. Our family was thrown into uncharted territory - navigating the care system from overseas. But we were not alone. The team at Sycamore came into our lives on day two and immediately lightened the load. With our family dispersed around the world, they guided us every step of the way, placing Mum's needs at the centre of every difficult decision.
We couldn't be more thankful for the compassion, professionalism, and tender care of every member of the Sycamore team, it was like being welcomed into a large, happy family. I will never forget the gentle hugs, tissues, and cups of tea in those early traumatic days. And, now that Mum is settled, we are constantly amazed at their high standards of care. We couldn't be more thankful for this amazing team of human beings
We're so pleased to hear that she is now settled and that you feel confident in the care she receives. Your words about our...
Mum is so well cared for, on occasions when there has been a health issue or concern the staff have acted promptly with the health specialists and with ourselves. They keep in constant touch showing a high level of care for both Mum and myself. It is "home from home". Nothing is too much trouble, the staff always find time to talk with me and the way they look after Mum is admirable. I would not want Mum to live anywhere else.
We're so pleased to hear that you feel your mum is well cared for and that our team's communication and support give you reassurance. Creating a "home from home" environment is very important to us, and your feedback means a great deal.
Thank you for your trust and continued support.
I have only ever had good experience with sycamore, the care given by all the staff is amazing, nothing is ever too much, down to care, compassion, or just to even sit , chat and listen to the residents, also I have to also give a big thumbs up to the entertainment ladies who again arrange activities for the residents .
We understand how important this decision was for you, and we're so pleased you feel reassured about your mum's care. Your kind words about our team and the support we provide mean a great deal to us.
Thank you for your trust and recommendation.
My mum has been at Sycamore Hall since June 2023, having cared for my mum for numerous years letting some else take over that care was very hard, I visited a number of care homes before choosing Sycamore Hall as I felt that was the only home that was interested in mum and meeting her needs from the start, as a regular visitor to the home at different times of most days I see every aspect of care that the residents receive and I know that I can go home and my mum is in safe, cared for environment and any problems they will ring me. They have a variety of entertainment on weekly and get as many residents to interact as possible, they always have something on in the week that would suit all residents even if are in there rooms. I could not recommend Sycamore Hall enough from the setting to the managers and the staff.
We understand how difficult it is to hand over care, so it means a lot that you chose Sycamore Hall and feel reassured about your mum's care. We're pleased that your visits give you confidence in the support provided and that you feel she is safe and well cared...
My experience of Sycamore Hall Care Home is as follows. Cleanliness is second to none, attention to detail with residents family is 100%. The management team always are courteous and professional and residents are very well cared for.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with Sycamore Hall Care Home. Maintaining a clean, welcoming environment and providing exceptional care to our residents and their families is at the heart of what we do. Your...
A warm, peaceful, quiet and inviting environment. Excellent first impression on arrival and friendly greeting from carers. The room has been made cosy and homely and mum in law has settled quickly into the routine. The facilities look marvellous as do the standards, so expect mum in law to have a happy, enjoyable and most importantly, a safe time here. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.Were so pleased to hear that your first impressions were positive and that your mother-in-law has settled in well. Creating a warm, safe, and homely environment is at the heart of everything we do, and...
And a massive thank you to a certain staff member who was able to support Gran in attending my wedding last year. It was really important to me that she could attend, but only if it wouldn't cause her distress and she and the home made that happen for us all when they totally didn't have to put in all that effort.
Mum was a resident at Sycamore for 8 years. She received 1st class care during the whole time there. I have never ever had any concerns. The staff, down to every last one of them, are the most caring and loving people. I believe Mum had the very best care possible. A really lovely place, I would highly recommend.
I have always found Sycamore Hall Care Home a lovely place to be, they care for my husband with care and understanding.
Thank you for your fantastic review of our home, it is much appreciated. We will share your kind words with our team as they will be over the moon. Kindest regards.
The staff are accommodating in all areas and are superb in not only taking care of Mum but in equal measure look after us when visiting - nothing is too much trouble.
Sadly, in recent weeks, Mum's health has significantly declined and this has only enhanced it seems the care that the staff want to provide, in what may be the latter stages of Mum's life.
Again, I cannot overstate how wonderful everyone at Sycamore Hall are - my grateful thanks.
I spent all of every day with my mother for a month. I was able to observe the overall care and tenderness with which my mother was treated, along with a general unstated respect for the individual. Her last few days were managed professionally and with great care and attention, and the manner of telling me that she had died (3.30 am) was very discreet. The whole team are to be (and were) commended for their dedication, stamina, sensitivity and loving care.
The care my father received at the Sycamore was excellent. He was treated with respect and dignity at all times. The staff were very caring, and nothing was too much trouble. Myself and my family were made very welcome, and we were kept well informed of every aspect of our father's care. His room was spotlessly clean and warm. We would like to take this opportunity to give a very big thank you to the staff. We would 100% recommend the Sycamore to anyone looking for care.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It was a pleasure to care for your dad and to interact with you and your family. Your comments are much appreciated, and we will make sure to share them with the staff team. Wishing you all of the best always.
The management and staff are exceptional. I cannot thank them enough for the care they give our mum. We know she is well looked after and is receiving the best possible help, attention and assistance. The staff really care, and it shows. The home is in a very peaceful area and is purpose-built with excellent facilities and rooms of a high standard.
Thank you for your review of our home. It's wonderful to read how happy you are with Mum's care. We will share the review with our staff team, as I know that they will be delighted to read your kind words. Take care and keep safe.
The layout of Sycamore Hall, size of rooms, access to the garden area and music playing in the canteen area, all give the home a relaxed feel which suits mum, as she is free to walk around etc. The staff have been excellent in settling her, genuinely caring, affectionate and good-humoured.
My father is well looked after. He's always happy when I visit him, the staff are always friendly and always happy to help in any way. My father has settled really well in the few months he's been here.
This care home is one of the best I have visited. The care is excellent, but it's the people and staff that make it so nice.
All staff are very kind and caring and helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 November 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Hill Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Sycamore Hall Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

“Person-centred care is always putting the needs of the resident first.”
As a Health Care Professional, Ewelina has many years of experience in providing care and support for older people, helping to enrich their lives in the process. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest possible standards of care and quality of life for Residents.
Ewelina uses her experience to motivate the team to deliver care and support in a way that Residents gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Ewelina said, “The Residents, the people. Hearing laughter in the home and supporting Residents to fulfil their hopes and dreams. Everything is possible with the right love and support behind you.”
If you would like to find out more about Sycamore Hall, Ewelina would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you over the phone to answer any questions and provide further information.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Hall Care Home
What types of Care is Sycamore Hall Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sycamore Hall Care Home have?
There are 54 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sycamore Hall Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sycamore Hall Care Home to the centre of Ripon?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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