
Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Everyone you meet who works there knows your family memberKaren M(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)

We have peace of mind knowing our loved one is in good hands.Christopher W(Brother of Resident/Service User)

Mill House staff are friendly and professional and like family.Rachael W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Everyone you meet who works there knows your family memberKaren M(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)

We have peace of mind knowing our loved one is in good hands.Christopher W(Brother of Resident/Service User)

Mill House staff are friendly and professional and like family.Rachael W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The Mill House is a luxurious care home providing residential care and care for older people living with dementia.
The Mill House is located in the heart of Skipton. It has good road links, with links to nearby villages and it is close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The home provides a lovely environment which incorporates the latest care technology to support high quality care, both on a long...
Care Provided by The Mill House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 102 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs, the size and location of room and other factors. Colleagues at The Mill House will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Mill House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Mill House 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Sharleen Polley(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2023
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (86)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (8)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (86)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at The Mill House.
Parking
- The home has parking on site, including disabled parking spaces and electric charging points.
The Mill House Reviews (60)
The Mill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Mill House has 60 reviews.
The staff + management at Mill House are amazing. From Our first initial visit, to Mum moving in and all the outside issues with local council etc. the help, guidance + advice was amazing. We cannot thank everyone enough for the care Mum received, the home is outstanding, rooms amazing and staff out of this world. Mum has had the best year she could have had with 100% care and love from everyone. We cannot recommend Mill House enough. Thank you.
When I fainted in Chesters dining room and split my scalp open by banging my head on the floor your staff were outstandingly kind and competent in coming to my rescue.
Here at The Mill House, we not only care for your wife, but we are also here to support you. We know how important your daily visits are, and it is always a pleasure to welcome you. We truly enjoy listening to the fascinating stories from your career and appreciate the time you spend sharing them with us. Thank you for being such a valued part of our community.
The staff always have a smile for mum and a hug which she loves. All the residents are treated as individuals, the staff learn their ways and needs and are patient and caring with each one. I know my mum is safe and happy at The Mill House.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a great deal to hear that your mum feels so happy and cared for at The Mill House. Our team works hard to get to know each resident as an individual, and we're delighted that the warmth, patience, and compassion shown by the staff have made such a positive difference to your mum's daily life. Thank you for placing your trust in us.
I have every confidence that my mum's needs are being met. She is still capable of making her own decisions and I feel her choices are respected. Care is consistent and compassionate and my voice is also respected by the management team.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you have confidence in the care your mum is receiving and that she feels supported in making her own choices. Respecting independence and providing consistent, compassionate care is at the heart of what we do. It's also great to know...
Mill House was a fantastic atmosphere, very welcoming, clean great staff always looking to help when needed. Lots to do for their residents and build up great relationships between residence. All in all a great place for mum to be.
Great place, very friendly staff.
We arrive at Mill House at least 3 times per week to see Auntie Pauline and every visit we are greeted by friendly staff always smiling, the environment is excellent clean, warm and friendly we usually sit downstairs in the bar area where drinks are consumed from teas, to latte to cappucino to even gin and tonics. Theres even cakes and other desserts to choose from too Auntie Pauline loves the face there are activities to join in throughout the days and can join in at leisure if she wants to. She loves the brekafast, lunches, evening meals too. All in all we could not be happier with the allround team effort Mill House provides.
We're so pleased to hear how much you enjoy your visits, and it's always a pleasure to welcome you. The team will be delighted to know their warm greetings and smiles are making a difference.
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Amazing home, more like a 5 star hotel than a care facility. Staff friendly and caring. No concerns of my mother's welfare. The facilities and food are amazing. A well run home.
Thank you for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure caring for your mum during her time at The Mill House, and we've really enjoyed seeing her make the most of our beautiful gardens and trips to the garden centres. I will pass your comments on to the wider team.
Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Everyone you meet who works there knows your family member and welcomes you like family. Clean, cosy, comfortable and happy. Smiles. Chat. They are all in the right job and can't thank them enough. All year round excellent.
A happy and contented team of carers and staff. Always a warm welcome. Spotless and inviting. Excellent care. We have peace of mind knowing our loved one is in good hands. This is constant - not just for January - consistent.
Mum loves Mill House and has considered it her home for over a year. Myself and family and friends are relieved and reassured to know that mum is safe and well looked after by the wonderful staff. She has made many good friends and enjoys all the great and varied activities on offer. Mill House staff are friendly and professional and like family. The building is spacious and clean - feels like home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It's a real pleasure to look after your mum, and it's always wonderful to see your smiling, positive face when you visit. Your kind words mean a lot to us, I will share them with the whole team.
Dad received excellent care during his respite stay. The staff were all extremely patient and caring. The room was immaculate and the room was comfortable with a lovely view of the courtyard. The menu was impressive, and Dad's preferences were catered for where possible. I would not hesitate to recommend the Mill House to anyone. My mum is also a permanent resident there, and it is very reassuring that she is in such safe hands, receiving exceptional care.
I am so glad my mum came to live in The Mill House as a resident. I keep telling my friends and family Mum is living in a fantastic care home, in fact it's like being in a 5-star care hotel. The facilities are second to none, with the residents' rooms well kitted out. The staff are very friendly and caring, you as relatives feel like being part of a family.
My father Tony has been in the care of Mill House since Dec 2024. His care has been excellent & consistently we recieve updates on his health + happiness. My dad will tell you himself the carers have been chosen for their caring nature, inteligence, brilliant work ethic and immaculate turn out. Dad mentions on a daily basis just how excellent certain members of staff have been towards him. The definately raise his spirits!
We are truly delighted to hear that your father has felt so well cared for since joining us in December 2024. Knowing that he feels supported, uplifted, and comfortable means everything to our team.
Your kind words about our...
We moved my mother into The Mill House in January this year. She was failing in health and not responding to care in her previous home. The staff at the Mill House made it their responsibility to care and motivate her towards recovery. Since the move she has regained both physical strength and cognitive awareness. She is very happy and the staff have been the key factor in her change. A lovely home.
My husband was assessed by The Mill House for respite care. I was very thorough in describing his needs and they were happy to accept him. He fell 16 times in the 2 weeks he was there. There was a lack of communication between the home and myself and between one shift and the next. Remembering that my husband has Alzheimers and needs others to help him on and off the toilet, which they were aware of, I feel he should not have been accepted there. The staff were lovely with him, but his needs were not met. On coming home, he fell on the doorstep and is now in hospital. There is no duty manager on at night.
Thank you for taking the time to leave areview. Providing the best care for residents is something we take very seriously. The matters raised have been fully investigated and responded to by the location team. Please get in touch with us directly if you would like to discuss anything further.
Her time at the home has been a happy one, she settled quickly and made many friends and enjoyed the varied range of activities on offer . The Mill House is a beautiful home which feels more like a lovely hotel and it is a pleasure to visit and spend time in lovely surroundings. The staff have truly gone above and beyond to adapt to mums ever changing symptoms and have done their very best to help her and us navigate a difficult time. The management have been outstanding in their support with the difficulties we have faced and their door has always been open .
We are sad she is having to move on but also grateful to the Mill House for their support. A beautiful home highly recommended .
It was a pleasure to look after your mum during her time at The Mill House. Thank you for your lovely review, and for your specific comments directed at the team's care and responsiveness to your mum's needs. Your comments will be shared with the whole team.
Mill House is wonderful!
The staff are all so, so caring, patient and address every need. I will miss visiting my parents in there, nothing to Mill House is a problem. Really welcoming, lots of activities. Fabulous surroundings and comfort but what makes this place is the commitment of the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review as feedback is very important to us here at The Mill House. It was a pleasure to look after your parents during their stay. We are very proud of the care that we deliver here, I will pass your kind words to the team.
The home is beautifully presented, but more importantly, the staff were all incredibly kind and caring. Altogether a first class experience.
Thank you for your lovely comments, its wonderful to know that you rate al aspects of care and service five stars. At The Mill House we pride ourselves on the quality of care that we deliver to our residents at all stages of their journey and also the relationships we build with their families. I'll pass on your comments to the wider team. Thanks again for taking the time to write a review.
Mill House staff continue to provide outstanding care to my parents, who live in an assisted living apartment. Without exception, the staff give them exceptional support, always with a smile, even when it must be tough going! Recently my mother was in hospital for a month and they did a sterling job keeping my dad upbeat, and with her aftercare on return.
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your mum and dad at The Mill Lodge care suites, and supporting your dad through your mums recent hospital stay. We appreciate your ongoing support and entertainment you supply for all the residents here. I will pass your comments on to the team.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have vacancies for care at The Mill House and in The Mill Lodge care suites. Please contact The Mill House directly for further details.
News (7) & Events (0)
- 12 Jun 2026
Anchor care homes across the North, including The Mill House in Skipton are inviting local people to come together and enjoy the football this summer as they host World Cup...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across North Yorkshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive...
- 27 May 2025
Residents across Anchor care homes in Yorkshire created their own unique hats to help raise money for a dementia charity. Townend Close (Keighley), The Mill House Skipton, Gills Top (Grassington),...
There are no upcoming events for The Mill House.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Mill House.
Meet the Team (4)

Hello, I am Sharleen Polley, general manager of The Mill House care home and The Mill Lodge care suites. I have worked for Anchor for 9 years and previously I was the manager at Anchor’s Thornton Hill care home which we decanted and moved into The Mill House in July 2023.
As a home manager, I am very passionate about leading and equipping my team with the knowledge and resources to enable them to deliver the highest standards of care and services to those who choose to live with us. I take great pride in ensuring the residents are at the heart of all the decisions I make. Please know my door is always open.
Away from work, I love going long walks with my dog and going on holidays.

My name is Jodi Carlisle. I have worked for Anchor for 20 years. I started as a care assistant and then completed my qualifications to progress to the role of Team Leader. Around 12 years ago I progressed to Deputy Manager. I love my role and I am passionate about ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care. I have 3 children and we enjoy family time, games nights and trips to Cornwall to visit family.

My name is Alice Smith, I have worked for Anchor for 5 years. I started in 2019 as a team leader on nights. I then worked on days for a while, then I got promoted to Deputy Manager. I have worked in care for 26 years. I love my job and I take great pride in ensuring all our residents receive person-centred care to the highest level.

My name is Jacqueline Ashley and I’m the Home Administrator at The Mill House and The Mill Lodge. I will support you and your loved ones with your resident contract, account management and other administrative duties. I moved to The Mill House after working at Anchor’s Thornton Hill Home for 11 years. Thornton Hill was a charming old Manor House, a stark contrast from The Mill House, which is a very luxurious brand new build.
The residents are still and always will be, the centre of our priority no matter where we are, but how lovely to care for them in such lovely surroundings.
When I am not at work I enjoy walking, wild swimming and being out in nature.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Mill House
What types of Care is The Mill House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Mill House have?
There are 86 Single Rooms and 8 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Mill House?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Mill House to the centre of Skipton?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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