Holly Oak

Holly Drive, Drake Lane, Dursley GL11 5HA
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9.8 40 Reviews
  • Holly Oak, Dursley
Holly Oak dementia care home is a state-of-the-art home providing specialist, person centred dementia care in Dursley. Part of The Hollies Care Centre, 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, experience high-quality care in a welcoming environment. The purpose-built home has 46 en-suite bedrooms and a range of luxury facilities including a café, cinema room and hair and beauty salon.

The team at Holly Oak take the time to get to know each resident as an individual, making sure they respect and embrace their personal identity and all that is special to them.
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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
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 46 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent 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
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1950
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1950
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1950
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1950

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Holly Oak to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Wojciech Kuczkowski (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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 (40)

9.8

Holly Oak has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holly Oak has 40 reviews.

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Review from B P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional care home, great staff and facilities.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for lovely kind words and ongoing support.
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Review from Royston E (Son of Resident) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have found that the home is of high standards, and the care given to my mother is excellent. The decision to move mum into a home was a very hard one to take and It's reassuring to know that mum is in safe hands.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your feedback, and we are very pleased that you take comfort knowing your mother has settled into her new home. Your mum brings great fun, and happiness to the Holly Oak family.
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Review from S L (Husband of Resident) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When visiting my wife, I am always greeted and made welcome by happy, caring staff, who are always willing to give assistance.
When I moved my wife into the care of Holly Oak, I wished for her to settle in and become part of the group, which has been made possible by the nature and the inclusivity
of the staff.
The facilities and scope of activities are there to be embraced by all.
I would highly recommend this Care facility to others in need.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
We are so happy to hear your lovely comments. We at Holly Oak's like to make everyone feel as though they belong to the family. Your wife brings great fun, and happiness to our home and we are very…read more
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Review from Alan S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 9 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved my father and mother-in-law into Holly Oak Care Centre at the end of January after a very careful selection process, a lot of thought, and no little concern about how they would adapt having been cared for in their own home for over two years. Thankfully, that careful selection meant that
our worries were unfounded. The amazing team of carers made them feel very welcome from the moment they arrived, and their ongoing care, professionalism and compassion have helped both of them settle in very quickly. My mother-in-law thinks she's in some kind of posh hotel because of all the people in the common rooms and the attentive staff (which is no bad thing) and my father-in-law enjoys the food (his last remaining pleasure) and can take a nap whenever he needs. The common rooms are smartly furnished and welcoming (the Orangery especially) and the individual rooms are modern and stylish, but it is the staff who make Holly Oak what it is - their care and compassion stand out.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your feedback, and we are very pleased that you take comfort knowing your father and mother in law are settled in their new home. We are very proud of the Holly Oak's and know that the…read more
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Review from Sally A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very supportive people even during times of need and such good care staff. Nan has truly settled in and the best decision was made to move her to where the support is so fantastic. The food is amazing and the activities are daily.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your lovely kind words, Nan has settled beautifully and we feel blessed she is part of our family.
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Review from Tony C (Son of Resident) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has settled in really well at the Holly Oak Care Centre, thanks in no small part to the wonderful care staff who have been so kind and helpful. The facilities in the home are first class and there are regular activities for the residents to enjoy. My father particularly enjoys the music sessions
and they even got him up dancing. He also seems to enjoy the food and a glass or two of red wine, Holly Oak is a everything we hoped for in choosing a care home and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your review. I am so pleased to read that your experience with Holly Oak from day one, has been excellent! We are very proud of the hard work our staff put in, and we are very grateful…read more
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Review from Juliet L (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a really difficult time in hospital Mum came to Holly Oak Care Centre for some respite care. The team were thoughtful, caring, considerate and took care of our whole family. Mum is so settled and happy that she is now going to stay as a resident.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your review. I am happy to read that you are pleased with the support and service Holly Oak team provides Mum, and your family with, your mother really has settled in, and we are so…read more
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Review from Anita D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum came into the Holly Oak Care Centre in June 21. She had previously resided at an alternative care home in Boston from 2019!
We were travelling 300 miles each way to visit plus overnight stays in hotels after we had to sell Mum's bungalow to continue paying for her care.
The management very
kindly arranged for Mum to have an assessment and were happy to accept her here in Gloucestershire to be near her family. Unfortunately, Mum's condition has deteriorated somewhat, but the Staff have looked after her well, and have been very courteous and patient with her moods.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you very much for your review, we love having your mum here with us at Holly Oak.
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Review from K H (Son of Resident) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has had an excellent experience at Holly Oak Care Centre. The care from the staff and nursing staff has been incredible.
They have listened to my father to understand his needs and fears to make him feel at home and safe in the community.
I cannot praise Holly Oak Care Centre and all staff,
from managerial to carers and cooks enough. Thank you.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you so much for your lovely and kind feedback. It is lovely to see dad has settled well in his new home.
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Review from Gerald H (Brother of Resident) published on 22 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following a relatively quick physical and cognitive decline after a diagnosis of frontal-temporal dementia and Alzheimers at the relatively early age of 67 it became clear that the home care that my brother, who is single, was receiving, was no longer sufficient to meet his needs, and that residential
care was essential. I was therefore delighted that a place became available at Holly Oak Care Centre in February 2022. The care he is receiving is first class, with his best interests being attended to in every way possible, both from the health and social perspective. The activities provided and his daily care are first class, including the provision of a keyboard so that in a very limited way he can continue to be provided with a link to his musical ability. All in all I am very impressed with Holly Oak and the care provided by the staff and the environment.
Reply from Chloe Ebbs, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your comments, we always put the residents interests first here at Holly Oak as it is their home, and we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of activities to suit everybody's taste.
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Review from K P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holly Oak Care Centre is a beautiful home offering a high standard of care by friendly and helpful staff. Mum settled very quickly and enjoys the frequent and enjoyable variety of activities, for example, singing, trips out in the minibus and the Jubilee party.
Reply from Joanne Webb, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your lovely and kind words. We love to be able to offer activities and day trips out. We also love holding events where families can also be very much involved.
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Review from John H (Son of Resident) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have no doubt that my Dad is being well looked after at Holly Oak Care Centre, and I do not need to worry about his treatment. The staff there have the best interests of their residents to heart and provide many activities that keep my Dad very happy being there.
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your comments, we always put the residents interests first here at Holly Oak as it is their home, and we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of activities to suit everybody's taste.
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Review from Linda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rooms are beautifully appointed. All can be personalised as desired. Residents are looked after and cared for in a thoughtful and relaxing manner. Residents certainly felt a part of a family. Likes and dislikes are accommodated 100%. All staff are extremely friendly, courteous and hopeful, and they
always have time for relatives as well as residents.
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We think of you all as our extended family here at Holly Oak and it's nice to hear you feel the same.
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Review from Lorna M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my Mum received at Holly Oak Care Centre was outstanding. She was extremely well cared for by a wonderful team.
The support that they gave us was truly appreciated with telephone calls to keep us updated, accommodating visits through such a difficult time and such kindness.
We feel very fortunate
that mum spent the last few months of her life in such a loving and safe environment where she was treated with the upmost dignity.
We would not hesitate to recommend Holly Oak.
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it was with great privilege that we were able to look after your mother in the final period of her life. Your mum was a joy, she always made us smile and…read more
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Review from Jamie M (Son of Resident) published on 25 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the Holly Oaks Care Centre are very caring and professional and have assisted Mum in becoming very settled in her new home.
We would also like to thank the team for making Christmas day 2021 so special, allowing us to be together as a family celebrating the festive period. The food and
service provided on Christmas day was outstanding, and it was also great to see the staff joining in with the festive spirit.
Thank you all very much for your dedication and support.
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you very much for your response; we love having your mum here with us, and we are glad she is now settled. One thing we try to do here at Holly Oak is to keep residents spirits up, and I'm glad…read more
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Review from Rachel S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident at Holly Oak Care Centre for just over a year and I cannot speak highly enough of the care home. She had previously been living in The Hollies and moved to Holly Oak on the advice of the home due to changes in her care needs. The Holly Oak environment with its 'household model
of care' provides a supportive, family environment which has really helped to address my mums spiralling anxiety and allowed her to enjoy socialising and activities again. The improvement in her quality of life has been a huge relief and there are lots of activities going on. All the staff are so welcoming, friendly and supportive, both to my mum and to us as visiting family. The home has seemed to navigate the difficulties of Covid extremely well and worked hard to enable visiting during challenging times. I have appreciated the lovely facilities at Holly Oaks, in particular Betty's tea room, where we can have a family get together in a supportive environment over a very delicious cream tea!
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to see Mum enjoying activities again and socialising with friends and family here at Holly Oak Care Centre. We have tried so hard to keep…read more
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Review from G R (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased with the excellent care provided to our Dad from all of the staff at Holly Oak Care Centre. My Dad was diagnosed with Frontal Lobe dementia (early onset) at the age of 62, which was devastating for my brother and I. When his cognitive abilities declined and with young families ourselves
we felt we had to make the most difficult decision to move him to a care home. Thanks to the professional and passionate staff at Holly Oak this difficult process turned out to be life changing and a huge relief. Dad is now very settled and happy. I would highly recommend this home for dementia care, both early onset and advanced.
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your kind words. We are so pleased we could help you and support you and your family at a very difficult time, we absolutely love having your dad here…read more
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Review from Deborah L (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the Holly Oak Care Centre are very professional and caring and have given excellent support to my mother during her time there. They enable family visits within current guidelines around Covid and are willing to adapt times to support family who travel from a distance.
Activities are planned
to engage residents and suit their interests and staff have worked hard to keep a very positive outlook during this challenging year. We are very appreciative.
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your review, I am pleased to read you are happy with the care and support we give your mother. We try our best to facilitate family and friends visits as best we can, whilst following…read more
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Review from Rachel A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Holly Oak puts the residents first, in all they do. They do activities to suit the residents in their care. The care they give to my mum is outstanding. All staff are welcoming and friendly when I visit and happy for me to ring up and ask how mum is. They are happy to put mum onto the phone to have
a chat or video call too.
Mum is always looking good, hair done, wearing clean clothes. The staff ring to keep me up to date on any changes in Mum.
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you for your kind words. Here at Holly Oak we are a family and that includes our residents family too, during the pandemic it has been very difficult for resident to see family as much as they…read more
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Review from Kevin E (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been at Holly Oak for a while now and I remain very happy with the quality of care that my father has been given during some extremely challenging times. In addition, the support that my mother has been provided with has been admirable. Thank you all very much.
Reply from Nicole Allen, Administrator at Holly Oak
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your father is loved by all here at Holly Oak, and we love seeing him and your mother together and will continue to support you all as our extended Holly Oak…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.832)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10 for Holly Oak is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.832 for Holly Oak is calculated as follows: ( (122 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.832
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holly Oak is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 46 registered maximum number of service users is 9.2, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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