
The care mum received from the staff was brilliant. They were attentive, personal and genuineJill N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The care mum received from the staff was brilliant. They were attentive, personal and genuineJill N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Holly Oak dementia care home is a state-of-the-art home providing specialist, person-led dementia care in Dursley. Part of The Hollies Care Home, the dedicated and qualified teams provide extensive 24-hour care and support from the early stages through to the later stages of dementia.
Located in the Cotswold countryside, Holly Oak offers high-quality care in a welcoming environment. Currently undergoing refurbishment, Holly Oak has 46 en-suite bedrooms and a range...
Care Provided by Holly Oak
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 46 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
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
for respite stays.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks, and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to gardens
• Activities and lifestyle program
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Holly Oak for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Holly Oak 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Suzanne Tullet (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (46)
Visiting
- Feel free to visit at any time, it is home and community for the residents, open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Visitors will need to ring the doorbell as Holly Oak is locked up safe and secure at night. Please remember to sign the visitor book on arrival and on leaving.
Parking
- Plenty of parking and reserved space for visitors and disabled guests.
Holly Oak Reviews (41)
Holly Oak has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.218) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holly Oak has 41 reviews.
I can't praise Holly Oak or recommend them enough based on our experience. Dad has been here a couple of months and we have found the level of care to be outstanding. The whole team are so very well linked up right from our arrival with Dad to the end of life care phase we are now unfortunately in. The carers themselves are not just delivering a service as a job, they all genuinely care, show immense patience, respect and love for the patients and you can't buy that, that's all down to the dedication, integrity and empathy of and every member of the care team. The dignity, communications and connectivity we have had from the nursing team as things have changed, along with the support they provide to us the relatives in helping and supporting us all through a very difficult time has made a difficult time so much easier, removing the stress as we know we have done the right right thing for Dad. Thank you to the whole team at Holly Oak.
The care mum received from the staff was brilliant. They were attentive, personal and genuine. They would engage with mum on her level, sit and chat with her or play music to her, try to get her involved with activities and encourage her to eat with others.
If your loved one is in need of specialist dementia care I would recommend Holly Oaks.
Our friend moved across from The Hollies about 6 months ago and the move has been incredibly successful. She loves the access to outdoor safe and secure areas and the tremendous range of activities. We were pleased with the levl of care in The Hollies, but Holly Oak even surpasses that. The level of staffing seems very high and we get great communication about our friend who we look after. If you can afford it, this is the best!
Thank you for your lovely kind words. Your review means so much.
I have found the care of my father at Holly Oak to be excellent. My father has quite significant care needs and in addition he presents one or two extra challenges for the carers. However, they always deal with his needs and the challenges he presents with the utmost care and professionalism.
In addition, my mother, who now lives alone, has needed support on numerous occasions. This is where the care at Holly Oak has gone above and beyond anything I could reasonably have expected. They have continuously provided support for my mother too when she visits my father and is in need of emotional support.
You would quite reasonably expect their care to be limited to their residents. However, this is not the case, they also consider the wider impacts to the residents family and loves ones and provide support where needed.
I would thoroughly recommend Holly Oak to anyone who has a loved some suffering from dementia. The care is second to none.
Thank you for you lovely kind words, We love having you Father with us at Holly Oak Dementia Care Home.
We have placed Mum for respite care at Hollyoaks on several occasions and have been very impressed by the care she recieves.The staff and facilities are top notch and they are always welcoming to us.We hope to continue with them for as long as we can.Highly recommended.
Thank you for your lovely kind words. We love love having Mum stay with us at Holly Oak Dementia Care Home
As a family and discussion with mum she moved into Holly Oaks.
It was the best decision we all made, since being a resident mum has gained weight, most of her medication has been stopped, she now no longer takes medication for her diabetes. Healthy regular well balanced home cooked meals have helped.
Holly Oaks carers are so amazing with mum, the carers work with what mum wants/needs, not what they think she needs.
Lots of activities if she wants to join in, also trips out.
All the staff are are so friendly, always helpful and nothing seems to much trouble for them.
Best thing for us as a family, mum is very happy and contented, we know she is safe and well looked after 24hrs a day.
Thank you so much for such a positive review. We really appreciate your kind comments and they will be passed on to the staff
My Dad received excellent care at Holly Oak Care Centre. The quality of the building, rooms and food were all very good but what stuck out most was the quality of the care. Everyone who I met there was very caring and kind, helping my dad feel comfortable there. They treated my dad and also my mum who visited every day like part of their family.
The home provide lots of options for group activities, which my dad enjoyed. They also provide an app which lets any member of the family submit photos with comments, which were printed out as a newsletter for my dad each fortnight.
The staff were very supportive through the period where my dad was receiving end of life care, with staff going above and beyond with their compassion and thoughtfulness.
I would 100% recommend the care home.
Thank you for your lovely kind words, Dad was very much part of our Holly Oak Family and is very much missed.
All the staff make me feel welcome whenever I visit. They are happy to answer any questions and keep me well informed. The care at all levels is excellent. Everywhere is clean and tidy. Food looks appetising and plentiful. Activities are wide-ranging and appropriate. Indoor facilities are excellent. However, the care home lacks a secure garden planted with shrubs and flowers for residents to access and relax in during good weather. Many residents would appreciate daily periods of relaxation outside in a beautiful setting that is safe and secure, and staff would also benefit from time outside.
Mum has been at Holly Oak since May having transferred from residential care. She has settled in so well and we have noticed an improvement in her quality of life. The staff are plentiful so nothing is too much trouble and they are passionate about what they do. They are also very friendly and professional and can meet Mum's needs fully. The food is delicious and specific to Mum's needs, also her room is very homely and peaceful. It is so reassuring to have the benefit of in-house nurses to meet her needs. There is an extensive programme of activities both in the lounges and also one-to-one if required. It is lovely for Mum to have her hair washed and styled regularly. Family are welcomed in and offered a hot drink when they visit. Fabulous!
Thank you for your lovely kind words, we love having Mum with us here at Holly Oak Dementia Care Home.
Our loved one has been a resident at Holly Oak for approx. 3 months. What sets Holly Oak apart from the other care homes in the local area is that it specialises solely in dementia care. This is very important as, in comparison to some other care homes we've had experience of, considerations around the needs of those with dementia are at the forefront, from the very beginning. The staff demonstrate good experience, knowledge, and, particularly importantly, the ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of people who have dementia. The staff are engaging and genuinely interested in the personalities and well-being of each resident. The environment is bright, modern, and both functional and comfortable. We have been impressed with the frequency of the activities for residents, which our family member hugely benefits from in terms of their well-being. Management are really approachable and generous of their time. The food on offer is lovely and suits our loved one's tastes and needs well.
Thank you for your review. It is a pleasure to care for your loved one. I will pass your comments on to our staff.
Having Mum in the care home means that she is looked after 24/7. All the management and staff, from nurses, carers, entertainment, cleaners and kitchen staff are always there to help. We, as a family, are lucky to have found such a lovely care home for our Mum.
Thank you for your lovely kind words, we love having Mum here with us at Holly Oak.
The commitment shown by all the staff at Holly Oak is second to none, all the residents are referred to as family and treated as such. The carers and nursing staff we meet regularly are exceptional, always approachable and happy, they genuinely feel it's a privilege to be entrusted to look after our mum and we know she is happy. Holly Oak is ahead of its time in both its work ethic and its achievements and should be used as an example to others. It is a really rare find within this establishment and we feel so fortunate we found Holly Oak for our mum.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review of our home and our staff. We are really pleased your mother has joined us here at Holly Oak. I will pass your kind comments on to all our staff.
Since moving in, I have been struck by the friendliness of everyone, and it is clear that my mother is being very well looked after. Her room is comfortable, with enough of her own furniture, pictures and nick-nacks to make it feel like home.
I cannot thank the staff enough for their care, their helpfulness and their friendliness.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is such a pleasure to have your relative with us at Holly Oak and to have the opportunity to care for her. I will pass your kind words on to all the team at Holly Oak. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care to our residents and we are so pleased that our hard work is not going unnoticed.
My grandfather was a resident at Holly Oak for about 10 months until he finally passed away recently. His dementia gradually worsened during his time there, which eventually led to his passing. I cannot express in words our admiration for Holly Oak and all who work there. The staff are just so lovely and caring and were so supportive to Grandad and all the members of our family. Nothing is too much trouble. The activities are plentiful and lively. Grandad enjoyed music and singing and even in his latter months he enjoyed joining in with the singing. The food is just amazing and tempting for people with poor appetites. The tearoom is amazing: we had Christmas lunch there and also a cream tea. I think it would be difficult to find another care home that comes close to Holly Oak and we would have no hesitation in giving it our strong recommendation.
Thank you for your outstanding feedback. Your grandfather was a valued member of our family at Holly Oak, and will be greatly missed by all. We truly believe that Holly Oak is something special, and we are pleased you sure our views. Best Wishes.
On my visit, the resident I had come to see seemed happy and well looked after. I was allowed to take my dog in which made her so happy. Lunch was served whilst I was there but was not something she liked so ate very little of it. I know it is difficult with dementia to sometimes get an honest answer so don’t know whether she had a choice of menu or not. She was unaware she had a television or telephone in her room but said she didn’t want to use them anyway.
Thank you very much for your comments. We are so pleased that your friend is settling in, thank you for bringing the dog, as the other residents love this too. A transition from home to a care environment can be difficult for all, but we like to try and make this as easy and stress-free as...
My sister-in-law has been a resident for nearly 3 months. Communication from the staff on all aspects of her care and well-being has been excellent. I have been included in discussions on her care. This has been particularly appreciated as we are currently still living abroad so the fact that she is being so well looked after is reassuring as it was difficult to hand over responsibility after 12 years.
Thank you for your lovely kind words. We are very pleased that your sister-in-law has settled with us.
My mum has only been there a few months, but the level of care, patience and understanding is exceptional.
Thank you for your lovely kind words. Mum is a treasured member of the Holly Oak Family.
After a difficult time in a previous care home, we were given the opportunity to move Mum into Holly Oak Care Centre. The amazing staff have been a great help settling her in and making sure she has the care and support that she needs. The facilities are excellent with plenty of activities to keep her interest.
We are so pleased Mum has settled with us here at Holly Oak, she has become a member of our Holly Oak family and she brings us great joy and happiness, with her fun filled character.
As I visit my wife virtually every day, I have seen the excellent care she receives first-hand. The facilities are very good, modern and room and shared areas are always clean and fresh. More importantly, the staff at all levels are very caring as well as very competent and well-trained and motivated. Holly Oak is a well-run, safe and caring home for my wife, who is happy and settled.
Thank you for your lovely kind words. We are glad your wife has settled with us and is happy.
Simply the best.
Thank you for your lovely kind words, we love having your wife here with us at Holly Oak.
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Meet the Team (1)

Having previously led the team at Winchcombe Place, I’m excited and feel privileged to lead a new team and ensure that everyone’s supported, working together and managing a team I’m proud of.
I started my working career after studying a Pharmacology degree, which led me to work in a community pharmacy, and after hearing all the wonderful things about Care UK, I wanted to try something new in my career, so I joined Care UK.
Previously at Care UK, I was Deputy Manager at Winchcombe Place and have taken part in the Future Home Manager Program to help me develop my skills and understanding of home care to be a successful home manager. Within my role, I believe you need to be knowledgeable on a wide range of key areas, responsible, approachable, efficient and understanding, which has helped me develop a successful team.
Outside of work, I love to dance, and previously I’ve been featured on television in a dance competition.
Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Oak
What types of Care is Holly Oak registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Holly Oak have?
There are 46 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Holly Oak?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Holly Oak to the centre of Dursley?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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