
Vida is the Rolls Royce of dementia care.Christine S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Vida Hall stands out as an example of quality person centered care.Pauline Z(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We would highly recommend Vida HalStephen G(Son of Resident/Service User)

Vida is the Rolls Royce of dementia care.Christine S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Vida Hall stands out as an example of quality person centered care.Pauline Z(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We would highly recommend Vida HalStephen G(Son of Resident/Service User)

Vida Hall is Vida Healthcare's first dementia care home located in Starbeck, Harrogate. The home provides exceptional care to older people living with dementia. Vida Hall is broken down into four individual houses offering specialised care for all stages of dementia. The houses within Vida Hall allow the team to offer a range of care from residential and nursing dementia care, Alzheimer's Disease care, Lewy Body care, Vascular dementia care,...
Care Provided by Vida Hall
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 70 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Vida Healthcare accepts all funding channels. Please contact the homes for more information about our fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Vida Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Vida 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
- Vida Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Shuker(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Parking
- There is a private onsite car park plus additional free parking on Station View.
Vida Hall Reviews (64)
Vida Hall has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.396) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Vida Hall has 64 reviews.
The gentleman who works on The Glades is extremely patient with residents and so kind and gentle with how he interacts; he is amazing with our gran. He treats residents with respect and dignity, giving the highest quality of care.
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Mum is now in her sixth year at Vida Hall and her care throughout has been excellent. Mum celebrated her 100th Birthday in March and thanks to both the management and the amazing staff we were able to enjoy some time with her on her special day as a family and we will be forever grateful. Her care throughout has been exceptional no matter which unit she has been resident in. She has needed to be moved, as her dementia has progressed and her care needs have changed. This has been done seamlessly from the initial assessment to the transition to the new unit. If anyone has any doubts about placing their loved one at Vida, you don't need to have any concerns. The care is focused and individual, the staff are professional, caring and empathetic and the management team keep the standards high. Thank you to all the staff for the love and care you provide our mum, you're amazing!
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I have absolute confidence that my parents have the best level of care possible, delivered by the outstanding team at Vida Hall. The staff know my mum and dad and still have the time to get to know me. I am always made to feel welcome and greatly appreciate the care and love that is shown towards me and my family.
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My husband has been at Vida Hall since September 2021, and we as a family could not be happier with the care he receives. Vida Healthcare’s beliefs on how individuals living with Dementia should be cared for are exemplary - beliefs which every member of a caring, kind and patient staff, upholds. They have allowed my husband to go about his daily routine freely, whilst keeping a careful watch on him, and have a rapport with him that lets his personality come through. I thank the whole team, not only for his care but for the warmth and support given to our family.
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My cousin is in her 4th year at Vida Hall. She has always been given high class care, recently she was transferred to the nursing unit Glade, as she needed extra care. This seems to have been a successful move, and currently is improving. All her needs are catered for by an excellent team of carers and nurses, under whom, all her medical needs are attended to. I have always been highly satisfied with all aspects of her care.
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I think that the care staff at Vida have helped me to keep him with his personality intact and enjoying life to the full. Vida has given us both a good life together for the past six years with many more to come.
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Dad has been a resident for 18 months. He has gone from strength to strength and is brilliantly cared for on orchard view. He is more engaged and in better physical condition than when he was at home. He is able to communicate daily with Mum via Skype and staff are great at accommodating his routines as he gets agitated when things don’t go according to plan. A birthday pod visit was safe and well organised too.
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Our Mum has been a resident at Vida Hall since June 2020, she isn't happy about not being at home but has settled in very well, due to the outstanding support and care of the team. From the House Manager to the carers, you are all amazing! Thank you.
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The whole team at Vida Hall are devoted to the care and wellbeing of residents and also the wellbeing of their families. I truly believe that if we had not moved our mum to Vida Hall when we did, she would not be with us today. The nursing home she was in previously, was not geared up for residents with significant dementia and Parkinson’s. The lengths the Vida Hall team go to in providing regular and quality activities to stimulate the minds of residents is above and beyond - they are amazing.
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Dad had to go into a care home at the beginning of lockdown. His first experience in care at the previous care home, was appalling as he was asked to leave after 3 days. Anyway, after a lot of worry for me, I came across Vida Hall in Harrogate. From the minute Dad arrived at Vida Grange, where he had two weeks in isolation to moving to Vida Hall, the change in him was astonishing. Dad was no longer like a zombie, he was alert, happy and clean. The staff have been amazing with him, even though he sometimes can be quite a challenge. More importantly, they have made me feel so welcome, even through these challenging times we are living in. I am kept well informed of what’s going on and their webinars are a great method of communication. Everyone that works there has been so caring, from the management to the care staff. I would recommend this home to anyone. Dad seems happy in his dementia world and to me, that’s all that matters. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words Sherie. I will make sure the team see your review. We are so so happy your dad is at Vida and part of the family.
wellbeing. We cannot recommend Vida Hall highly enough to other families who are looking for specialist dementia care for their loved one.
Vida is the Rolls Royce of dementia care.
My mum is well looked after, the food is excellent and activities and personal times are weaved into the day.
Vida Hall stands out as an example of quality person centered care.
I have been very pleased with the care and consideration for the gentleman who is being looked after. His personality is respected whilst coping with difficult issues. He is happy at Vida Hall and every effort has been made to ensure he has all the possessions and way of life he wants. The staff are always friendly and smile which means a lot.
We can only see her about once a month (availability of public transport) but we can now relax at home knowing she is living and being cared for in such a wonderful environment We have always found the home and rooms to be in an immaculate state and the staff are some of the most caring we have known
The staff are so welcoming professional, friendly and approachable
I have experienced odd occasions of a lack of engagement at the entrance; of a slightly "cavalier" attitude with pushing a trolley through a banging door; of an apparent desire by some staff to "keep their heads down" when there is an obvious commotion somewhere and of a seeming lack of senior staff available during a visit, but these are the exceptions. Generally the staff are extremely helpful and friendly, and set a relaxed atmosphere to the Hall.
Staff to resident ratio is high and staff are caring and sensitive. In recent months, activities in the unit have been reduced but we believe this will be resolved as current staff vacancies are filled with permanent staff. In our view there are not enough opportunities for residents to be taken out of the home for fresh air, visits, walks etc. However, the overall standard of care is very good. Staff are caring and skilled.
My Mother has Alzheimer’s and Vida Hall became her home in May 2018. My father, who has vascular dementia, joined her 6 weeks later in the July after a short stay in hospital. They have a twin bedroom and we have created their own sitting room in the other room, with furniture, pictures and ornaments from their home. The staff are amazing and I know my parents are in the best place possible under the circumstances. My brother and I considered hiring staff to look after them at home, but I am so pleased we didn’t do this. They have a social life in Vida which they would not have got at home, plus it would not have worked at home for a number of other reasons. I also feel very supported by all the Vida staff as it has been an extremely difficult couple of years managing the transition from home to care with parents who do not feel they have a problem. I am looking forward to concentrating on me and mine in 2019 in the knowledge my parents have the best care possible.
The best we could find in the Harrogate area specialising in dementia care. Newly built and well designed.
I know that my mother can be difficult to look after: because of her dementia she can be stubborn, rude, manipulative and even aggressive. She was admitted to Vida Hall after another local care home refused to have her back from hospital because of challenging behaviour, but this has never been seen as a problem at Vida Hall. My mother's physical and mental health is better, because, I believe, of the close monitoring and pro-active intervention of Vida's nursing staff. Its particularly impressive to see the warmth and genuine affection with which your staff treat her, and in particular the little physical contacts, that convey a sense of care and respect. It is lovely to see the quality of the interactions staff have with her, even when she is shouting out, or being quite rude.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 February 2020Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (117) & Events (0)
- 29 Jul 2026
From canal boat adventures and sunny afternoons in the garden, to laughter with our team, animal visits, music, meaningful conversations and time spent together, every day at Vida is filled...
- 20 Jul 2026
At Vida Healthcare, we understand that dementia is a journey, not a single moment. That's why our specialist care is designed to evolve alongside each individual, providing the right support...
- 13 Jul 2026
We're incredibly proud to celebrate another fantastic achievement for Vida Healthcare and Vida Court! We've been recognised in the Lottie Awards 2026 as one of the UK's Top 100 Care...
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 25 May 2023Recipient: Vida Healthcare Ltd
- 18 Mar 2022Recipient: Vida Healthcare Ltd
- 05 Nov 2021Recipient: Vida Healthcare Ltd
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Meet the Team (9)

Clare joined Vida Hall in 2014 and has worked in the Elderly Care sector for over ten years in various roles ranging from Senior Carer to Health & Social Care NVQ Assessor. During Clare's time at university, she took a community based route where she was able to source her own placements in primary and community care settings; district nursing, hospice care, palliative care, community matrons to name a few. After qualifying from university as a trained nurse, Clare went on to further train to be a Practice Nurse and earned a triangulated role between Leeds West CCG. Clare spent time overseeing the Nursing houses before becoming the Home Manager of Vida Hall.

Joanne is a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has worked alongside people living with dementia since she was 16.
Joanne started working as a weekend receptionist in a care home and did various roles until she was able to work as a Care Assistant. Joanne worked at Vida Hall whilst completing her nurse training. Once qualified, Joanne worked on a Dementia Care Assessment Ward in Newcastle before returning to Vida Grange as a Nurse.

Akos was awarded the Quality Award for Vida Hall in 2018. He gained qualification as a PIDC coach within the organisation, focusing on restraint reduction in our residents’ care.

Lizzie Joined the team at Vida Hall in 2024 as Operations manager, Lizzie has a background in customer service, hospitality and front of house and nothing is too much trouble. You will see Lizzie around and about during the day as she supports the operations team to make sure everything in the building runs smoothly. Lizzie Is here for the staff, residents and families and loves to get hands-on and get tasks completed.

Terri has over 40 years experience of working as a Nurse in the NHS. During the last 14 years Terri has worked in the role as Community Matron., this involved caring for patients in all settings across the community. Terri has studied at Degree and Masters level, enabling her to both diagnose and prescribe medications within her competency levels. Terri is the Clinical Development Lead across Vida Healthcare and works closely with the Nurses and House Managers.

Outside of work Helen enjoys reading, travelling and spending time with her family.

Bernadette is an experienced healthcare professional who started her career as a community psychiatric nurse in Glasgow. She boasts more than 25 years of experience in both public and private sector roles. Prior to joining Vida in October 2011, she worked as a regional manager for a large care provider where she was responsible for managing ten homes comprising 450 personnel and 300 beds. Bernadette is the Healthcare Director for Vida Healthcare and oversees both homes.

Arron is a qualified as Registered Mental Health Nurse and joined Vida Healthcare in 2013. Arron has been a House Manager, and Quality Assurance Manager and has now transitioned into his new role as Learning, Development and Quality Manager. With many years of experience in the care sector, Arron is passionate about the delivery of quality dementia care. Vida’s ethos of care focuses on quality throughout every aspect of our service and Arron’s role involves promoting the highest possible standards. Arron supports the Home Manager and care teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met in the delivery of care.

Emma oversees both Admissions and Marketing departments, ensuring a smooth process for new families & admissions and helps to position Vida Healthcare as the UK’s leader in dementia care. Emma's role involves supporting and guiding families to find the right Vida care home for their loved one living with dementia.
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