
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.
First-class home, residents very happy, well cared for, home from home environment. Special mention to the most fantastic staff; every single one of them cared.
The staff are my friends.
Very well cared for.
A very emotional time taking my father-in-law to a care home after he has always managed on his own since losing his wife in November 2014. But having had a stroke, things changed, but I was really pleased when I took him to Highfield. The management and staff were so kind and considerate that it put my mind at ease, and today was the first time we have seen him, and he was a lot more settled and well presented, and the meal he was given on arrival looked, first class.
The staff are very nice and my meals are exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble.
Lovely place.
My father was admitted to the home 7 months ago. The care he received was above and beyond our expectations, the staff went above and beyond. We were kept well informed by the Manager who we commend for her professionalism.
Delighted with the care my Nanna is receiving at all times, but especially during the Covid pandemic. The manager kindly helped us arrange a virtual 90th birthday celebration for Nanna which was so lovely for us all as a family as we couldn't spend her birthday together. Nothing is too much and the staff are so helpful when we want to video call Nanna. She always looks immaculate with care taken to do her hair, nails and choice of her clothes. Thank you, everyone, for taking such good care of Nanna and keeping our minds at ease during this difficult time xxx
The care and compassion shown to my Mum and all residents at Highfield during the current pandemic has been incredible; I can never thank the manager and staff for their kindness, not only to my Mum but to us as a family with their reassurances and updates on how everyone is; nothing is ever too much trouble and despite their own fears, keep positive during these difficult times. It is an amazing home with wonderful staff and management and I am so glad my Mum is being cared for there. Thank you, everyone.
The commitment from all carers is wonderful. I know Mum is in special caring hands. Looking forward to seeing everyone under normal circumstances.
I know that my mum is in the safest place and is being so well looked after by all of the staff, who all have their own families to take care of as well as looking after their own health at this very difficult time.
The staff at Highfield are all angels and I can’t thank them enough for all they are doing.
My Dad has been with them since June and during his time with them, they have treated him as one of their own family.
In a period of time which has been extremely stressful and challenging for my Dad the care, dedication and love shown for him have been way beyond just a job.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the team to care for a family member.
My mother has been in Highfield since the end of November last year (2019). We are very pleased with the care and attention she has received from all the staff during her stay. The staff and management go the extra mile to make the residents comfortable and happy and they show great compassion and patience. We have visited almost on a daily basis and are always made to feel very welcome. The food is always excellent and there are many activities for the residents to enjoy.
The staff and care received by my mother at The Highfield Care Home has been wonderful. Everyone has been friendly, helpful and kind. The social programme is excellent, giving plenty of variety and stimulus for the residents. I would like to give a big thank you to everyone involved in my mother's care.
Very relieved and happy that my father is resident in this care home. I can actually rest knowing that all his care is being taken care of. Also, positive help received by myself upon initially talking with the Manageress, which took so much stress away from myself.
Highfield emphasises kindness in its marketing materials and this is indeed its defining characteristic from which all else flows. From the home manager downwards, the staff are endlessly kind, compassionate and patient, often under trying circumstances.
I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Mum moved from another home and the difference is so noticeable, the atmosphere in Highfield is jollity and caring and I can't praise the staff enough for the care they are giving Mum, as I live some distance away it is comforting to know she is being cared for so well.
Thank you, one of the things that I noticed is staff and residents are all happy and welcoming.
The staff are wonderful, very caring and friendly. There are lots of activities for Dad to join in with, but he can also have quiet times to read the paper in his room. Dad was very isolated at home and there has been a big difference in his mood since coming into The Highfield. He is enjoying the food and is eating much more since he came here, which is having a positive effect on his health. He feels secure here and is mixing more with other residents. The management have been very supportive at this difficult time.
The staff have looked after my husband with the utmost care. All of them have been wonderful, which has made me feel so relieved he is in such good care.
She is happy and settled which is reflected in the high standard of care she receives.
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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