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The focus is on recognised care quality that does not impede on each resident's sense of independence.
Regular inspections and audits are in place to make sure client's are satisfied and the team are particularly experienced in helping those with dementia.
Care Provided by Holyrood House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 85 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Holyrood House 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
- Crown Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julia Davison (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (85)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (85)
Visiting
- The Home offers Person Centred Care and as such, respectfully request visiting is avoided at mealtimes. The home is open to visits at any other time.
Parking
- Car Park Onsite
Holyrood House Care Home Reviews (123)
Holyrood House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.723) out of 10, based on 55 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holyrood House Care Home has 123 reviews.
This past year has been especially challenging since the Covid 19 restrictions were introduced. The home have had a difficult task in balancing residents' safety with family visits. However, the home have been extremely professional and flexible in facilitating visits - from window visits to the new 'visiting pod'. The pod, which has been so thoughtfully designed, allows a 'nearly normal' visit to take place and has made such a difference.
At all times, staff keep me informed of any changes to Mum's physical and mental health and when needed, the staff are always there to support me too - thank you!
I would highly recommend Holyrood House to anyone considering care home options.
Thank you for the lovely review. We try our best! particularly during these difficult times. We are pleased you are happy with the care your Mum receives.
They have all treated my parents with the utmost respect and dignity even in these very difficult times. They have contacted me and my sister at times when their work day has finished to ensure that we know the outcome of some issues. This respect and level of service is very rare in the world and Crown Care should be thankful that they are working for them.
My concerns sit with the management and the instructions that come from them. They seem to keep themselves very distant from the day to day running and whilst they are involved with the residents it is kept to a minimum.
Thank you for the lovely compliments about the care team at Holyrood, we are delighted that you are happy with the quality of care your parents receive. We’re normally known for our consistent whole team approach towards supporting residents and their loved ones and we regret if any part of our...
Although he was adamant he would never go into a care home, at 92 he had to accept the inevitable. He couldn’t praise the staff enough and said nothing was too much trouble.
His most frequent word was it’s fantastic! He said the meals and snacks were excellent.
He was only a resident at Holyrood House for the last 3 months of his life but we were so pleased that these were happy months. Thank you to all the staff who made my father-in-law's stay a pleasant one.
We try our best. We are so happy he enjoyed his stay with us. Thank you for the lovely review. I will share it with the team.
My Nan has been in their care since last August after being very poorly and no longer able to stay in her home. From the very first visit and onwards the love and care these ladies have shown my Nan is unbelievable, they are a fantastic team who go above and beyond for their residents. My Nan is loving living there; she calls her room her flat, the care home is immaculately clean and decorated to the highest standard. I would highly recommend this care home as the quality of care is outstanding along with the social interaction.
Thank you for your lovely review. All our team try their best to provide an excellent service. We aim to look after our residents in the same way we would care for our own family members.
This has been a challenging time for residents, staff and families but Holyrood has stood up to the challenge. I know that my mum is well cared for at this time when we cannot go visit. They contact families, put lovely pictures online and are only too happy to answer any questions when I call. Their care and commitment are fantastic!!
These have been challenging times! We always try our best, thank you very much.
Staff always helpful and cheerful. They treat people with respect and dignity.
From the first one to one at my parent's home to consistently every day, the staff have been kind, considerate and understanding. The girls on the first floor especially, even under difficult situations, as Dad can be challenging, are always calm, considerate, very professional and understanding. The activities are inclusive to whatever level my parents want to partake and fun and laughter are always there too. They have made an incredibly difficult time a lot more bearable.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased we made a difficult situation more bearable. We hope your parents will be happy with us at Holyrood House.
Any medical concerns are immediately identified by staff and acted on, staff are interested in residents as individuals and take time to know what residents like.
Staff have been consistent in the three years, and this helps with continuity of care. Would highly recommend and already have.
Thank you for the feedback you have provided. We are pleased you are happy with the service your Mum receives.
I could not have found a better home for my husband other than our own home. The staff take care of him very well. It is like a second home to me and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a place for their loved ones.
Thank you for your review of our Care Home. It means a lot to our team to see their dedication reflected in your feedback. We are pleased it is like a second Home to you. We aim to look after our families as well as our Residents.
The building is very clean and well looked after. Food is filling.
Management is very good and respective.
Top marks.
Thank you! We love having you on respite.
My nanna came into this care home to live in December 2018 after being here for weekends before this. The care home is very clean and beautifully decorated, lovely friendly staff always happy to help. Plenty of activities for residents and people visiting, my nanna is very happy here.
We aim to please! and are happy that you and your Nanna are satisfied with our Service.
My nanna has been here since December and has received the best quality of care, lovely care home and lovely carers.
Overall Holyrood House is a good care home. The staff are caring and friendly and I am happy with the care my husband receives.
My wife has been in Holyrood House for 2 years + and is well looked after. Food is great and activities are also good.
This care home is the equivalent of a four star hotel. The rooms are beautiful and always cleaned to the highest standard. The nursing care is exemplary and the NHS could pick up a few pointers. But most of all they are a family to my relative. I leave him here knowing he is safe well looked after and happy.
My mum has been a resident on the nursing unit since March 2017 and the care and love she receives on a daily basis is fantastic, all the staff are welcoming, and the care my mum receives is 5*. I don't worry about her anymore like I did when she lived in the bungalow. Every time I visit her she smiles and looks well cared for, I would definitely recommend Holyrood House to anyone who is looking for a home for themselves or a relative.
My mum has been in Holyrood House for nearly a year and I often visit without any notice required. I have every confidence that my mum is being well looked after, and that the staff and management are caring and professional.
Sadly mum passed away in the care home in December 2016 and we, as a family, cannot commend enough the staff and environment in which my mother spent her last days. The staff were supportive but not intrusive and gave mum first class care until she passed away.
I would not hesitate to recommend your care home and would give 5* for our experience. Thank you.
My mum was on the nursing floor from August 2016 to December 2016. I cannot fault anything about the care and love she received before she sadly passed away in Dec 2016, she absolutely loved her time there and called all the staff her little lasses, thank you for making her last few moths so happy and relaxed and for looking so well after her. x
Staff are courteous and conscientious. Food is reasonable varied, quality good. Facilities are good. Premises are well appointed and clean. Varied activities are available, encouraged but not forced. Security is adequate.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 March 2022Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (33) & Events (5)
- 31 Mar 2026
Race across the world took us to Ireland this time. Our residents enjoyed a visit to Ireland right here in our care home! The day was filled with Irish themed...
- 31 Mar 2026
A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported our bake sale! Thanks to your generosity, we raised an amazing £122.56 for Comic Relief. We really appreciate all the...
- 18 Mar 2026
Ukulele Henry entertained our residents in style again! He really is a firm favourite and the residents always love to join in singing and this time some dancing was involved,...
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Crown Care Group
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Crown Care Group
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Crown Care Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Holyrood House Care Home.
Meet the Team (11)

Upon leaving school I immediately started my career in care. I have been a registered manager in a number of care establishments for the past 27 years. I love my job as I have always enjoyed meeting people and helping others. In my spare time I enjoy following my football team Barnsley FC and supporting guide dogs for the blind.

Since leaving college I have always worked within the care sector. I have worked in Holyrood House for 9 years, throughout my time here I have had a number of roles progressing from a Team Leader to my current role of Deputy Manager, working alongside the Home Manager to lead and support the team. Crown Care have given me the opportunities to progress further within my career.
Holyrood is one of the best teams I have worked for within the care sector, every member of staff genuinely cares and strives to deliver a high standard of care for each resident. There is also a great support network within the team, there is always a laugh to be had and ear for listening. It is a pleasure to be a part of team Holyrood!

Hi I am Gill, the Business Administrator at Holyrood House. I have 35 years of admin experience mainly in the Education Sector where I worked as Office Manager before becoming a Business Manager. I left Education to move into an extremely niche role within the Wakefield’s Safeguarding Adults Board where I was first introduced to Adult Social Care. I loved working within this sector and was then offered the position at Holyrood House. I enjoy the variety of the role with each day been totally different, I particularly enjoy meeting the families and trying to make their decision of moving a loved one into care as seamless as possible. I enjoy interaction with the residents having chance to put a smile of their faces is priceless and so rewarding. The staff team are like one huge family and we love working as a team always ensuring our residents have enjoyment during their time at Holyrood House.

I'm Georgia, the Receptionist at Holyrood House. Whilst studying at College, I completed a Business Administration course. I then started my career working for a construction company in the administration/receptionist sector, gaining lots of knowledge and experience, before moving to Holyrood House, where I have been part of the team for over 3 years now. I really enjoy working at Holyrood and love the team I work with. I feel my skills and confidence have massively expanded since working here, and I really enjoy the working environment and meeting new people in my busy role.

I have worked in care homes from the age of 18 which is just over 12 years. I have been part of Holyrood houses team since august 2018. Working at Holyrood for so many years has expanded my learning skills and knowledge from starting as a care assistant to a senior then to now being a unit manager! I love looking after our wonderful residents and having such a fantastic group of people to work with.

I have been part of the team at Holyrood House, since 2016. I was encouraged to further my development early into my career gaining level 2 NVQ in adult social care and then onto my Level 3 diploma. I started as a care assistant progressing to senior and now my current role of unit manager on our dementia care unit - I love what I do and could not see myself doing any other job, it is so rewarding - we have a fantastic team.

Hi I am Jeanette I have worked in care for approximately 16years and have been at holyrood house for the past 9 years this coming July. I am part of the night team as night unit manager. Here at Holyrood, we are one big family. Over the years I have had the privilege to care for amazing residents, all unique in their own way. Aiming to provide them with rich and full filling lives in their later years in a person-centred care way, i work with some of the best caring natured staff who always put the needs of their residents first. I continue to enjoy working at holyrood as much as I did the first day I walked through its doors.

My name is Vinoda Nadungodage, and I bring nearly two years of experience in the care sector. I have successfully worked as a care assistant in a care home and as a community carer. Since 2024, I have been proud to be a part of the team at Holyrood House, where I thrive in contributing to our mission of providing exceptional care as a senior carer. Having worked in the care sector for a short period, I initially felt some nerves about joining a larger team at Holyrood House. However, I was warmly welcomed by everyone, who wholeheartedly cared about one other as well as the residents. I feel both supported and appreciated in this environment. I am committed to delivering the highest standard of person-centred care that Holyrood House enables. It is a pleasure to work alongside such dedicated professionals. The Holyrood House is an exquisite residence with elegant and cosy amenities, which renders it an excellent place to work.

Hello my name is Tracey Trickey, I am Catering Manager here at holyrood House. I have worked here 8+ years and started as an assistant on part time hours when I joined team Holyrood and rather quickly ended up cooking and just loved it. I still to this day, more than ever, absolutely love my job. I enjoy most of all feeding our lovely residents some delicious foods. My role is a bit of everything where catering and food is concerned here. From ordering all foods to menu choices to and keeping my amazing team doing their job to the highest standards to maintain our 5* rating. We love making the residents happy after a good meal and some sweet delights.

Hello my name is Rob. I have worked in the Care sector for 11 years as a maintenance operative, and worked at Holyrood House since March 2022. My job is to ensure that we provide a safe and comfortable environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. Getting to know residents and family helps me to understand any specific requirements that the resident or family may have. Making people feel comfortable at home and safe is the main objective for me.

Hi, my name's Paul. I have worked at Holyrood House for 2 years in maintenance. I really enjoy my job and work with a great team of people who care about the residents and their well-being.
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