
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.
The staff at the Highfield are extremely friendly, caring and passionate about their work. They show empathy and are compassionate towards not only the residents but their family and friends. Many staff now feel like part of our family.
My mum initially came here on respite while waiting for another home, but ended up staying here permanently as she loved it so much. The staff are amazing and have helped her settle in, they are very welcoming and friendly and treat Mum with dignity and respect. There are plenty of activities for Mum too.
I'm over the moon Mum found this place as she is safe, well looked after and myself and my sister can relax knowing she is there. Nothing is too much of a problem for them.The residents are friendly and all seem happy.
My family and I were delighted with the extremely good care the staff dedicated to her well-being
While visiting my friend at lunchtime I found it really lovely. The staff were the best, really helpful, friendly and kept the resident well looked after. Brilliant.
Highfield is a fantastic care home who look after and take care of my husband. The care is fantastically delivered. Staff are friendly and make everyone welcome. I would recommend Highfield to anyone.
Staff always friendly and helpful and caring. Very pleased.
Needed to be taken to hospital over Christmas, staff were excellent looking after mam, efficient getting medical attention. Always made you welcome.
Can approach the manager if I have any concerns about my mam.
- Not too impersonal, like big homes are.
- Always smells clean.
- Management very approachable.
Always made welcome, great care.
My sister is content with the care her husband receives and so am I.
A lovely friendly atmosphere where all of my dad's needs are carried out with the professionalism of good nursing staff, who are very caring and compassionate and often go above and beyond their duty's to help the comfort and care of the residents. The managers are very friendly and approachable and always open to any suggestions. All in all, both my dad and myself are very happy with the care he receives at the Highfield.
She died peacefully on 3rd January at "home"- Highfield.
The care my wife received was carried out with loving care and her needs were administered with great tenderness and feeling.
I am full of praise for the staff at Highfield. The care they give my mum is excellent. She is happy and content and this is down to them. Any problems are dealt with swiftly eg. Dental requirements, chiropody. The management of the care home is efficient and although the managers are busy, they are always avaliable to discuss any issues.
Every time I visit Highfield I am made very welcome.
I always feel part of this family.
The care is outstanding.
Always a great atmosphere.
The refreshments and food are lovely.
The staff are fantastic.
I had cared for my father at home for several years and reluctantly agreed that he needed full-time care at the age of 99 years; he could no longer walk, was almost blind and had trouble feeding himself. The staff at Highfield were kind and reassuring, they always had time to talk about my father. He was content and cared for gently and with respect, he settled well. He passed away of natural causes in bed, in June 2017.
Care staff are excellent. No issues with them or the management. All seem dedicated to their roles which a lot of time is a difficult task.
Very welcoming, friendly and supportive staff. Great care is taken to fulfil all mums needs and I would never consider putting her anywhere else than Highfield.
I feel confident and happy that mum is getting the best care possible and has always company from staff and nothing is too much trouble.
My sister has lived here for 18 months and during that time she has received superb care and her condition has progressed considerably. She is well fed, kept clean and loves the staff who care for her.
I have recommended the home to others and have no reservations in continuing to do so.
My friend is so well looked after. I did my first coffee morning and loved it. Lots of lovely cakes. Everybody tucked in and I had a wonderful lovely morning. I certainly did.
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...
There are no upcoming events for Highfield Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Highfield Care Home
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