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The home provides general nursing care to people over the age of 65 and to those with dementia related conditions.
All of the bedrooms have bright and spacious single bed accommodation with en-suite facilities for privacy and convenience. The home...
Care Provided by Heatherfield
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Heatherfield for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Heatherfield to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hazel McFie(Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
Visiting
- At any time
Parking
- Free on site parking
Heatherfield Reviews (52)
Heatherfield has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Heatherfield has 52 reviews.
Myself, my mum and daughter visited on Valentine's day for a special afternoon tea which was thoroughly enjoyed. Heatherfield Care Home really go the extra mile for the residents.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
I have the highest regard for the carers for the way have coped over the last couple of years. My husband was discharged to the home at the beginning of lockdown, and despite not being able to visit I was always kept up to date on his welfare. Since then when I visit he always seems content and well cared for.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review. It is greatly appreciated.
What a fantastic day I had with my Mum, she was beaming from start to finish. I can't thank the staff enough they really do go the extra mile. I must say the care and attention to detail in Heatherfield is second to none. Thanks very much again for making Mum feel, very special.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write a lovely review. It is greatly appreciated.
I am so happy with Mum's care. I would not think of a better care home. The receptionist is so helpful. The manager is always available, but big praise to the coordinators; they do an amazing job.
My mum went into Heathfield in January 2020, not long before the first Covid lockdown. The management and staff kept us well informed as to how my mum was doing, which we really appreciated. We were able to phone and speak to Mum any time, which we really appreciated. In my view, the staff have worked really hard to keep my mum safe, which is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. Kind Regards May
The staff in Cameron House at Heatherfield are wonderful. They have had such a difficult year and through it all they have looked after my mum and all the residents to the highest degree, ensuring they have been mentally and physically kept active throughout the pandemic. When I phone to speak to my mum they always greet me with a cheery voice and take the time to share her day with me, despite being busy. I cannot praise them enough for all their hard work and dedication. A big thank you Cameron staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Kind Regards Anne
They have had a difficult time during lockdown but have managed to keep residents well entertained. How they have done it I do not know.
Staff show lots of compassion to residents and look after them very well.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. Kind Regards May
We would like to take this opportunity to thank both management and the staff at Heatherfield for the care they gave my mother over the last three years. She was made to feel welcome from the day she arrived. We are aware of the incredible hard work put into my mother's care, especially over the last 18 months when dementia took over her life. We cannot thank you all enough.
Dear Rhona, thank you so much for your lovely words and for taking the time to leave us a review.
My father was in Heatherfield with Dementia and he also had cancer. He was there from November 2018 until he passed away in April 2019. The care he was given was amazing. It is very difficult for any family to have their loved one go into a care home, but they really did take good care of him. The staff were all amazing from the nurses, carers, kitchen, laundry, maintenance, office. Each and every department played a part. We, as a family each had our favourites and my dad also had his favourites, but overall we couldn't have gotten better care. Towards the end of dad's life, the care was tremendous for both dad and us as a family as the staff were very attentive to us too. Cannot fault them. Thank you to each and every one of you.
Dear Shirley, thank you for your kind words about Heatherfield and for taking the time to leave us a review.
I have no complaints as my mother is very contented and very well cared for.
The staff stand out for the care and attention they give to residents. They are conscientious and make the effort to console someone or just keep them company.
I find the care my sister is receiving up to this date is really more than good. The entire staff treat her very well. Also, the carers and cleaning staff are kind and cheerful. The work they have to do must be very stressful and they deserve all the credit they get. All our family thank you very much.
I was very pleased with the nursing care given to my partner while in the care of Heatherfield. The staff were all professional but approachable at the same time. The care home is very clean as are the rooms.
The food is of a high standard with good choices.
Always clean and fresh smelling.
Feel the rooms are a bit dated and could be upgraded but always maintained to a good standard. Very happy with my aunt being here.
Very clean and tidy and well looked after home with a friendly and caring staff.
Staff all very well presented, very kind, my wife has no ill words for anyone.
The room is brilliant. Delighted that catheter has been removed. My wife feels better too. Great that I can bring wee Lucky, my wife's pup, in to see her.
I would definitely recommend Heatherfield to anyone's family member for care. Very attentive, spotless and easy to talk to (all staff).
There’s always a carer nearby.
The only issue has been items going missing after going to laundry, but overall, he’s happy and cared for.
I am happy with the way my husband is being looked after. The carers are very pleasant to us when we visit. One concern I have is that they are left in the sitting room with no carers, surely there should be one beside them.
I cannot praise the home enough for the care they give my dad. He is always clean and smart and the home is spotless.
Mum has been in the frail elderly unit since May 2012. She is now more or less blind and very deaf and can only shuffle a few yards on her Zimmer, so doesn't participate in communal activities.
What she does enjoy is one to one chats with anyone who comes to her room - be it the nurse or the laundry lady. She feels secure, knowing that residents with dementia can't wander around freely, so can't invade her room - she had a nasty experience in respite elsewhere, a while before she came to Heatherfield.
Dear Elspeth, thank you for your kind words about Heatherfield, and for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 04 December 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Good
(4)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: The Holmes Care (Group) Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Heatherfield.
Meet the Team (1)

Hazel has over 40 years of experience in nursing and care leadership. She joined Holmes Care Group in 2013 and progressed through senior leadership roles before returning to Heatherfield as Service Manager in 2024.
She holds Enrolled Nurse and Registered Nurse qualifications, along with a BA in Nursing Studies and ILM Level 5 training. Hazel focuses on high standards of care, independence and meaningful relationships.
She is proud of Heatherfield’s positive reputation within the community, dedicated staff team and inclusive culture, which enables all residents to enjoy as fulfilling a life as possible in a safe, friendly, comfortable environment.
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