
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.
Thank you to all the staff at Vida Hall who looked after my father after he left hospital in the final weeks of his life. When he arrived from the hospital he was very thin and weak and not eating. After a few days, he had improved, looking well- cared for, talking, interested in the activities and eating well again. The staff were very welcoming and supportive to the whole family whenever we visited and informative about our father's condition and progress. His bedroom was large and comfortable and the sitting room was well organised and the staff looked after the needs of the individuals with confidence and in a friendly manner. We were so relieved and happy as a family that our father was so well looked after and settled into Vida Hall so quickly. It meant that the final weeks of his life were easier for everyone and you could see the improvement and enjoyment he experienced. We would highly recommend Vida Hall and wish to thank all the staff who were involved with his care.
My wife has and continues to receive the most outstanding care from very special people, namely the staff of Vida Hall.
Vida Hall provides a very caring and special service.
The management team have high standards in all areas and follow the most up-to-date methods of treatment.
My relation moved into Orchard View in May 2018 and the staff could not do enough to help them settle in and feel at home. They were all very friendly and have done what they can to ensure they still get out and about on daily walks and outings to Knaresborough which they really enjoy doing. The room is lovely with en-suite. The food is great too. Would thoroughly recommend Vida Hall for anyone looking for a caring home for their loved one with dementia as this is what they specialise in.
Vida Hall is, in my opinion, a well-run and well-staffed care home. In particular, we have been very impressed with the staff. They are, without exception, friendly, kind and welcoming.
My aunt always looks well cared for and the support I get from the staff is second to none. I feel as though I am part of a family when I visit and know if I am unable to visit due to work commitments I know I can trust them. The staff always contact you if there are any issues. The rooms are practical and homely and it is nice you can add things to make it personal to the resident. The activities provided are good including the live music.
Most of the staff at Vida Hall are excellent. They show great care for my mother and are very good at communicating with our family. There is a good programme of activities and it is a real joy to see the residents happiness when they are singing and listening to songs from their early years.
My niece is well looked after, the staff showing both sympathy and empathy to her needs. Her accommodation is very nice and she is comfortable.
My mother, who is suffering from dementia, has been a resident for 5 years during which time Vida Hall and its excellent staff has cared for her extremely well.
Vida Hall care for my father who has dementia. He is happy and settled in the home. His room is lovely and the staff are very attentive to his care needs. If he wants to, staff are available to go with him to the local shops. His care plan is very much tailored to his needs which includes allowing him to wake naturally, assistance with showering and personal care. This personal care plan approach is very important to us and to Dad who does not respond to having his routine set for him. The staff are very kind and caring. Dad feels safe and well looked after. The food is excellent.
A pleasant location, excellent facilities and constantly attentive staff ensure the comfort and well being of my mother in law in very difficult circumstances for her.
Staff are very helpful, thoughtful and supportive.
I feel safe knowing my grandma is in such good care, with such loving and committed staff.
The team leader in Woodlands is a star! My grandma is treated with 100% dignity and respect whilst in Vida's care.
Thank you.
Vida Hall is a very well organised and administration facility. It is outstanding.
Activities could maybe have been improved for her as an individual. The care she received was generally excellent with some outstanding elements/people.
Mum moved to Glades in September for nursing care.The nurses and care staff quickly got to know mum and I saw first-hand much of her care as I stayed there almost round the clock for the last 3 weeks of mum's life. The level of professionalism, compassion and efforts to maintain her comfort and dignity at this time and to support us and respect our wishes regarding mum's care were outstanding. As a family, we can't thank the Vida Hall staff enough, from the care providers through to support, admin and management, for looking after mum and which felt like being part of an extended family.
Vida Hall gives the most compassionate, caring, devoted considerate loving individual care. I have never witnessed such care before where they maintain individual dignity, health and enjoyment to all. There are insufficient words to describe the wonderful staff both on the units and the background, important necessary work by cleaners and laundry workers. The wonderful staff and efficient management team give you the comfort knowing your loved one is in caring hands.
I am very happy that my sister is being well cared for and by caring staff.
My husband and I cannot speak highly enough about the wonderful care and support given to Mum and my stepfather since they came into Vida. The transition was so much easier than we had anticipated, largely due to the personalised care and attention to detail which enabled them to feel secure and safe from day one. Staff approach all residents, no matter how challenging their circumstances, with dignity, kindness and compassion.
They make it their business to get to know residents well and to respond to individual needs, often going over and above their work remit to ensure this. The compassion and care shown to mum and my stepfather has been outstanding. As a family, we are kept fully informed about their health and well-being, we feel welcomed, supported and upheld, and very much part of the Woodlands family.
We want to mention too, the attention to detail regarding how residents' rooms and public areas are kept spotlessly clean. This is so very important in how Woodlands feels... a home rather than a care home.
Having to put a loved one into a Care Home is an emotional experience but the Vida Hall team are so supportive. I am happy in the knowledge that mum is in a safe, clean and caring environment looked after by amazing staff.
Vida Hall is an excellent care home for those with dementia. Throughout the home, residents are given specialist care and all the staff I have encountered are excellent. My mother lives in Woodland's wing and has been there for a year now. I believe that the staff interact and care for her with a great deal of understanding of her condition. They have taken time and trouble to get to know her and become aware of her individual needs. As a relative, it is hard to entrust your loved one to the care of others but I am confident and reassured that Mum is very well looked after by genuinely caring people who have her very best interests at heart.
Staff really supportive and care for my uncle extremely well so must all have the patience of saints and caring personalities. Things seem to be run efficiently and whilst he has dementia and the world as he knows it has reduced Its size, he seems happy and content at Vida Hall. When he is agitated they engage with him and calm him down
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
Accreditations
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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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