
My impression of this home is that it is a happy, positive, caring environmentKen C(Son of Resident/Service User)

I have a beautiful room that overlooks the lovely garden.J C(Resident / Service User)

The home is lovely and staff are all very welcoming.J R(Sister of Resident/Service User)

My impression of this home is that it is a happy, positive, caring environmentKen C(Son of Resident/Service User)

I have a beautiful room that overlooks the lovely garden.J C(Resident / Service User)

The home is lovely and staff are all very welcoming.J R(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Brackenfield Hall in Frecheville, Sheffield offers residential and dementia care where residents receive personalised care in safe and supportive surroundings by an experienced, highly trained care team.
The home has 60 single en-suite rooms, which residents are welcome to make homely with their own belongings. The home continues to welcome new residents on both a permanent and shorter term basis.
Brackenfield Hall's dementia care is tailored to provide high quality individual...
Care Provided by Brackenfield Hall
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 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
- Stroke
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Brackenfield Hall 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 Brackenfield Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brackenfield Hall 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
- Cheryl Schofield (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome.
Parking
- The home has onsite parking, including disabled spaces.
Brackenfield Hall Reviews (118)
Brackenfield Hall has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brackenfield Hall has 118 reviews.
My experience with Brackenfield is exceptional. The staff are brilliant even though my mum is quite difficult they've won her round I visit most days and I have to say I've never felt as though the care home is anything less than amazing
I have been living here now for 3 years and I am very satisfied with the way the home is kept & the food is very good, being always healthy but tasty both points being very important.
I am very happy with mum's care the home is always clean and tidy staff are very friendly and accommodating, mum seems to be settled well, mum enjoys the meal and enjoys the singer and entertainment, the rooms are spacious with an ensuite.
The home is nice and clean. Staff are really nice like doing crosswords, going out into garden, like a couple of gins at night!
Love the home its the best place .nothing is to much trouble .All staff work so hard and if you have any concerns sorted right way.Home is well decorated very clean and modern .My family and me love it that our relatives lives there .Well done everyone
The home is lovely and staff are all very welcoming. My brother was made to feel comfortable and staff were patient with him whilst he got used to the home.
From our first visit.
Very friendly and very professional staff making mum very happy and settled.
We are extremely happy that Brackenfield hall have made this very upsetting journey for me so easy.
They are always ready to listen and help with anything.
My dad has been in Brackenfield hall around 3 months now dad is very happy and settled he enjoys the food and activities, the home is lovely and clean and the staff are really friendly and helpful, we would definitely recommend Brackenfield to anyone.
You get that feeling as soon as you go in, and my interactions with staff and residents back that up. That is a credit to the whole team in Brackenfield, who work hard to create that atmosphere. The residents, including my Dad, all seem to appreciate this. The building is bright and clean, and is a comfortable place to be with good facilities. All in all moving to Brackenfield was a really good choice for my Dad, giving him the extra support that he needed in a caring positive environment.
After several falls at home, I came in for restbite and decided was happy at Brackenfield and decided to become a permanent resident. The home is close to my family & friends, is very clean, comfortable and offered on site facilities and is clean, bright and comfortable this made my transition easy. I have a beautiful room that overlooks the lovely garden. I have been able to bring some of my own furniture and pictures to make it more like my own home. The meals/food are more that addiquate, plenty of choice and is hot. The laundry facilities are very good and I am able to use the salon to have my hair done, still se my own doctor as he visits weekly. The acctivities when run are good & engaging.
Very friendly & approachable staff who always welcome you with a smile & a chat. The home is always clean & tidy & a nice smell to the place. Mum is nicely settled here & has had her room decorated to her liking with her own things around her.
The home was clean, bright and welcoming and the staff were excellent. Everyone we met including the carers and team leaders and managers were so friendly, informative, supportive and helpful, and most importantly they were all equally great, patient, polite and caring to my mum.
I would highly recommend Brackenfield Hall and they made our first experience of a carehome a perfect one.
Everyone is so friendly and approachable ,always have time for a chat !
You can tell from their attitude and manner, they do really care about the residents and treat them with respect, dignity and kindness.
I am very happy to see my mother in law has settled and is really happy here.
Big thank you to all the staff.
I am so pleased that Mum is in such a lovely home. She has been here over 2 years now, after initially having 2 respite stays. I cannot recommend it highly enough. On arrival it always smells lovely, it's so welcoming & every member of staff always greets you with a smile & a chat. I know I can go to anyone if I have any issues & they are always resolved quickly. The carers are so kind & thoughtful & work very hard. The food is great & Mum loves the puddings. Choosing Brackenfield Hall was the best decision for Mum & as a family we're so happy that she is happy & settled here.
All the staff are so welcoming and friendly when I have been to visit with it always looking so clean and tidy.
They are always doing some form of activity too keeping residents busy and if there are ever any issues you can easily go to any staff member for help. My Nan is happier in Brackenfield as she has made friends with the other residents and staff, it was the best thing we could have done for her.
Lovely clean and relaxed atmosphere. Staff I have met have all been professional and lovely. Room is very clean and tidy. Much nicer than other homes I have visited. Happy to think a special relative is being taken care of in this home.
5 stars from us.
What stood out most to us was the compassion shown by the entire team. They took the time to get to know him as a person, not just as a resident. Whether it was sharing a laugh, patiently listening to his stories, or simply sitting with him when he needed company, their presence made such a difference in his final months.
The facilities were always clean, safe, and welcoming, and the atmosphere felt warm and supportive. Communication with our family was clear and thoughtful-we always felt informed and reassured that he was in good hands.
Our family would recommend Brackenfield to anyone!
We are very happy with the care mum is receiving and all the staff who care for mum. The home is always very clean and is bright and inviting. Mum loves the meals and has been encouraged to join in with activities and has started making new friends.
I've read lots of the reviews of Brackenfield Hall and I don't recognise them as being about the care home that my mum lived in for 9 months. The ground floor area always seemed nice and had a good atmosphere but totally different to the EMI unit on the 1st floor which is where my mum was. There never seemed to be enough staff to cope with the number of dementia residents. My mums room was frequently dirty and on a few occasions I found poo and incontinence pads on the floor in her room. Often the door to her room was locked but no one could tell me why that was. All of her clothes and bedding were meticulously labelled but no one seemed to take any notice of that. From day 1 none of the bedding sets I'd bought were used, they all just vanished. Fundraisers for the unit never seemed to result in any improvements and activities seemed to rarely happen.Visiting at mealtimes is strictly forbidden whereas at other care homes it is encouraged. My mum was simply neglected here.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take matters relating to our resident's health and wellbeing very seriously. We are keen to learn more about your experience. Please contact us directly to discuss the matter further on 0345 602 5516 or customer.relations@anchor.org.uk.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 January 2023Good
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- SafeGood
- 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.
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across South Yorkshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive...
- 29 Oct 2024
Brackenfield Hall is proud to announce it has 1 colleague and one care team in the Yorkshire regional final of the Great British Care Awards. Anchor colleagues are targeting success...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brackenfield Hall
What types of Care is Brackenfield Hall registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brackenfield Hall have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brackenfield Hall?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Wheelchair Access, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brackenfield Hall to the centre of Sheffield?
3.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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