
The staff are always happy, cheerful with nothing too much trouble.L R(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



The staff are always happy, cheerful with nothing too much trouble.L R(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



Highfield Care Home, located in the historic town of Yarm, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people.
The comfortable home has plenty of well designed areas for residents to relax, socialise and unwind. The garden, hobby room and patio area make great places for residents to pursue hobbies and interests as well as spend time with their loved ones.
Highfield boasts a selection of specially designed dining areas...
Care Provided by Highfield Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- 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 Highfield Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Highfield 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Hesslewood (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2003
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Highfield Care Home Reviews (122)
Highfield Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.532) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Highfield Care Home has 122 reviews.
Mum is being well looked after. Staff in general are very caring and compassionate. We feel able to raise any concerns with the staff, once raised they have been dealt with promptly.
Mum is always dressed, clean happy and relaxed when I visit her, The staff can always update me what she's been up to and any other observations. She has settled in well and the staff all know her and what she likes and doesn't like. The staff have been proactive in arranging any medical interventions required such as her gout and diabetes. Overall I am very happy with everything so far.
Bedroom was nice and clean and tidy and cosy!
Manager was welcoming and made time for me.
Thank you!
I have been visiting this home for 2 1/2 years and I am welcomed by very friendly staff every time I visit.
Christmas day lunch, I was made to feel so welcomed and realised the high quality of care my husband was receiving was great. Also the quality of the food was also amazing. The member of the care team always greets me with a hug and always tells me to look after myself.
All the staff are really helpful. My husband gets lots of help to get washed and dressed and access the things he needs. They always offer him a choice of tea or coffee even though they know he likes tea with one sugar. They always let us have our lunch together and give him time to finish his meals at his own pace.
My friend seems content here. The staff care for her. She can be difficult to help with her personal care but since she came here the staff have won her over. Activities are particularly good for my friend as she is happy to join in and loves the exercise classes.
For the five months that my Mam was at Highfield and the eight months that my Dad was a resident, I was constantly in awe of the patience, kindness and skill of the team there. This was true of everyone from the care assistants, and nursing staff right through to the management team. They even helped teach me the best way to interact with my Mam as she deteriorated; I can't thank them enough for their care.
Mother has been a resident for 6 months approx. The staff (majority of) are kind and caring.
Nana recently moved into Highfield (six weeks). The whole process has been excellent, well-organised and very smooth. We were reassured by the caring approach of the staff. Nana has settled quickly and is loving the company. She can't speak more highly of the staff. Thank you.
My mam has lived here over two years and is settled and content. The staff are friendly.
I needed respite for my husband who has Parkinson's and dementia and I was very pleased to find such a care home for him - they looked after him very well and I thank them very much for their care and support.
She has not got dementia.
Staff were always very busy.
She felt isolated and waiting a while.
She felt out of place.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Highfield Care Home. I am sorry to hear that you feel that the care your wife received was not how you feel it should have been. All our staffing dependencies are reviewed monthly or beforehand if there have been any changes to our residents'...
The home smells permanently and is often dirty. There are not enough staff for residents and we often find dad sitting in dirty underwear, only getting attention when my mum raises the need. Teeth and fingernails are not cleaned regularly. Recently underwear with excrement in them have been found twice in his drawers, no one knows how it is getting there. The whole place needs a huge shake-up. There is a new manager and I hope she makes changes (the last one was totally ineffective and rarely seen). I couldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Highfield Care Home. I am sorry to hear that you feel that the care your dad receives is not how you feel it should be. You feel there is no chef, and the food is of no nutritional value. We currently do have a chef and a head chef is onboarding....
I feel so much better knowing that these people are looking after my beautiful mum.
My sister has been in Highfield Care Home for almost 3 years. During this time her care has been excellent. The staff are all very caring and attentive. She is always kept very clean and tidy. She enjoys the meals and seems to be completely at ease and happy in the environment. I visit her often and I am always welcomed by the staff. The atmosphere is very homely. The Home is always very clean and tidy. I feel I am extremely lucky that she has been placed in Highfield. I have great admiration for the staff. The Manager, his Deputy, and the Administrator are always available and willing to help me with any concerns I may have.
From the initial contact, everyone has been friendly and helpful. There always seems to be a happy atmosphere. I have noticed how skilfully the staff deal with difficult patients. When my family visit there is always a cheerful smile as we are let in and usually a comment about our family resident. I know my husband has appreciated the good food here and if applicable the staff offer a drink to us. Thank you all!
Can't praise Highfield Care Home enough. All Dad's needs are met and I find all staff pleasant, friendly and efficient. No complaints here.
Great staff. I like living here.
Mam spent her last three months at Highfield, she had suffered from dementia for a number of years and was recovering from a bad fall. The staff at Highfield made her very welcome. The care she received from all the staff was excellent. They not only looked after mam through a very difficult time but also the family making our visits pleasant happy times with fun and laughter. Thank you Highfield for the love, friendship and care given to mam
Bed Vacancies
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News (15) & Events (0)
- 10 Mar 2026
Residents at Highfield Care Home in Yarm, Stockton on Tees, enjoyed a heartwarming celebration of International Women's Day, as members of Soroptimist International Stockton-on-Tees paid a special visit to mark...
- 04 Mar 2026
Residents at Highfield Care Home in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, are enjoying a new mid-week highlight: a weekly Afternoon Tea that is quickly becoming a much-loved tradition. Every Wednesday at 2:30pm, Chef...
- 04 Mar 2026
Residents at Highfield Care Home in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, are enjoying a new mid-week highlight: a weekly Afternoon Tea that is quickly becoming a much-loved tradition. Every Wednesday at 2:30pm, Chef...
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Highfield Care Home
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