
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.
I really like living here. The food is nice and there are lots to choose from. The staff are really friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble.
The staff are lovely. The management listen to my problems. The staff look after my husband well and I like that I can see him more now we live in the same building. The food is very nice and there are lots of choices.
All the staff are very helpful, will do anything for you. Staff always listen to us and comfort us when we are low. Home is very clean and smells nice.
Mum has been a resident at Brackenfield Hall for the last ten months. When she first arrived she could not walk, had a catheter, refused to eat, wouldn't socialize, very low in her mood, and just all together miserable. Also had a few more medical issues which needed hospital admission. But now today she's a different woman thanks to all the care and attention given by the staff. She is now able to walk and chat with everyone, eat and drink independently, for toilet needs and be as independent as anyone at 91 years old can be. I cant praise the staff enough they are all fantastic thanks for giving us our Mum back.
Many thanks.
Our dad, at 93 years old was finding it more difficult to cope at home even with carers coming in. My brother decided that our dad needed to go into care. After discussion with social services, this residence came forward as one of many that we should consider. We chose the home by virtue of its proximity to our dad’s old address. What a lovely surprise when we finally took our dad in. The staff were very friendly and personable to our dad. He settled in very quickly and put weight on which is always a good sign that someone is thriving. The rooms are a good size and they have en-suite bathrooms. The home takes great care of him and his medical needs. He was always correctly dosed with his medication and he was treated with kindness and compassion. When our dad became very infirm at end of his life, the care home staff could not have been more helpful, flexible and human in their support of our dad and the family. We could not have been more pleased by the care standards here.
During a period of 3 very difficult months, my wife received considerable assistance and support from the staff involved closely with her care. These staff members were generally considerate and helpful. Furthermore, the support given to us both by the manager was invaluable in my wife eventually returning home, where she desperately wanted to be. We would have no hesitation in recommending Brackenfield Hall to anyone needing temporary or long-term care for themselves or a loved one. We are extremely grateful to the manager and all the staff for their help and understanding at a very difficult time.
Mum has settled in well considering she moved in December 2020 amidst the Covid-19 ruling. Manged to have well-organised visits adhering to all the health and safety rules. The staff have been keeping us informed of any falls mum has had and have a Facebook page where they add photos when they are having fun. Definitely will recommend this care home to anyone.
An absolutely brilliant care home. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, who are all lovely, caring and helpful. My father came here from a care home in Northampton. We moved him up so we could visit more regularly. He always looks so well cared for. He has settled in really well and looks better than he has in Years! I can not recommend this highly enough.
Mum entered the care home straight from hospital after a fall. I chose the home for her after speaking to the manager on the phone. We have been pleased with the care mum has received and facilities. I was able to enter the home recently after 8 months and was very impressed by her room and the general cleanliness of the home. We have been very glad to see the videos posted on FB and the zoom meetings with staff.
I along with other members of the family are now able to safely visit mum in the tearoom and also take her out to visit my dogs, who I believe she adores regardless of any memory issues. She always asks after them on our visits.
My Mum was made welcome and straightaway encouraged to join in with the other residents in the social areas. Mum finds it difficult to be on her own so the whole environment and social ethos of the care home was ideal for her. Mum has had a couple of falls during the past six months in the care home and the staff were diligent in looking after her and notifying me of what had happened and the action taken. As a family, we have found the staff most helpful over the telephone, keeping us in touch with Mum and dealing with our queries etc. We enjoy following the updates on their activities and the lovely photos when they are candidly ‘caught on camera’. So far, I’ve been invited to join one Relatives Meeting via Skype, which was informative and told us in more detail about progress during COVID, visits and intentions once things open up again. Hopefully, there may be another such meeting soon. Mum tells us she finds living there comfortable and everyone and everything is lovely.
My Uncle went into Brackenfield in August, he settled in well even though we couldn't get to see him because of lockdown, my auntie has rung frequently and they always let him talk to her which cheers them both up. It's very clean and the staff are lovely can't do enough for you, my auntie is always praising them and thinks there marvellous how they look after my uncle. Recently she has started going into his room and has told me it's beautiful.
I am so grateful my mum lives here.
Mum went into Brackenfield Hall 2 years ago. She has been very happy there and the care is suburb. Our family know she is being well cared for so we are happy too. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, en-suite facilities are well designed. The lounge/dining areas are bright and well furnished. Beautiful garden space with safe areas to take short walks and nice seating areas. All the staff are so helpful, friendly and professional.
My experience with the home is absolutely brilliant. The care my mum has had has been unbelievable. The staff have been amazing, they ring you straight away if there are any problems. We can ring any time, day or evening and the staff are always pleasant, reassuring and definitely put your mind at ease. Myself and my family cannot thank them enough for taking care of our mum at the most difficult time that we have all had to put up with. They have kept us informed by Skype of all government changes. All our family would like to say a massive massive thank you to all staff involved for taking care of our precious mum/nan/ great nan, it definitely means a lot.
A special thanks to the manager for arranging a special visit on mums birthday and going above and beyond her duties by sending me some lovely photos of my mum. This was all done in her own time. Thanks to all staff. Keep up the good work.
Mum moved into Brackenfield Hall in October 2020 and has had good care throughout her stay. The residents have remained Covid free which, a fine testament to the manager and the team. All now received their second vaccination. It is lovely to see photos and videos on Facebook with lots of happy smiling faces. My sister and I phone on alternate days and receive a welcome from the staff and a quick update on what’s happening generally, and sometimes specifically if asked. I’ve had several chats on the phone with the manager who is keen to support the whole family. I have never been inside the home as I live away and there’s always been some Covid restrictions but recently had a tea room visit which was fantastic, really uplifting for Mum and me. Mum loves the food, especially the home made soup. A platter of sliced fruit is readily available for residents who may not like to tackle a whole piece of fruit. Every important date is celebrated with painting or craft. ‘Dottie’ the little dog visits and is loved
Myself and my family have been very impressed by the hard work and dedication of the staff at Brackenfield Hall over the period of the pandemic. I am very grateful personally for the support and care they have provided for my mother.
I cannot recommend Brackenfield Hall Care Home highly enough. My mother-in-law has dementia and Alzheimer's, and as they specialize in these areas of care, they were recommended to us. She moved in last January, but not long after she settled in, Covid hit. Brackenfield have allowed weekly visiting. When government guidelines allow, which is really appreciated. The fact they have been Covid-free during the global pandemic is also a great comfort. The home is managed really well, with separate living areas depending on the needs of the residents and they have regular activities, which have continued during the lockdown. They post regular photos and videos on Facebook. Seeing my mother-in-law and the other residents happy and smiling is lovely to see. We phone her daily, and the staff are so kind and considerate, nothing is too much trouble. A big thank you to the manager and the team!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 January 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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- 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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