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Makeney Road, Holbrook, Belper, DE56 0TF
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26 January 2026
Mum is so lucky to be in HH.. The staff and the care is just great. Such a relief to her family that she's being so well looked after. Mum is very very happy. With great food, lots of amazing social activities and good care mum is doing very well! Thank you staff at HH!!
26 January 2026
Having lost her husband in Nov 2022, my Aunt lived on her own for over 2 years, becoming increasingly isolated and less able to go out without help, she made the difficult decision to leave her home of over 60 years to move closer to us.
We visited several homes and were impressed with Holbrook
Hall from the first minute. The staff welcomed us and showed us two rooms that were available. She came to stay there for a couple of days to see if it was for her, and she has never looked back. She has made new friends, learned new skills, no mean feat at 92 years of age. There is always something to take part in, or go to, or not if she doesn't fancy it. She definitely has a
much happier outlook now, and the care given by everyone at the home is second to none, we would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
26 January 2026
The staff are always happy to help with any problems or situations regarding mum, (and there are plenty!). They recognise any medical problems if they arise and deal with them promptly by contacting the surgery connected to the Home. Staff are always available to talk with. They listen and offer
advice and act promptly if needed on any concerns I raise. The activities are very well organised by the activities officer, who is always very encouraging to residents who would otherwise be reluctant to join in, but always respectful of their wishes.
26 January 2026
My Dad currently goes to Holbrook Hall for day care and respite stays. The staff always have a smile and are so friendly and helpful to me and very respectful towards my Dad. Knowing he is well looked after gives me piece of mind on my days off from being his carer. Thank you HH for all you do x
23 January 2026
Having visited Holbrook Hall on many occasions to provide wreath making workshops with the residents, I have always found the staff so happy and helpful. The residents are clearly very well looked after and comfortable. The staff are a credit to the care home and the community.
21 January 2026
My friend has been in Holbrook Hall for 3 years and she has really settled and is very happy there. The staff are compassionate and professional and go above and beyond. The food is excellent, with so much choice and is a very high standard.
The activities and entertainment are brilliant. The
management are very kind and helpful. My friend could not be in a better place.
07 January 2026
My Mum was a resident at Holbrook Hall from July 2024 until her death in December 2025.
Her care was consistently excellent; delivered with kindness, compassion, respect and dignity. Particularly impressive was that the high standard of care was shown by everyone - not just the care staff, but the
cooks, cleaners, gardener, maintenance and managers. The activities are excellent - full of variety, lots of opportunity to get out and about, a real sense of community and always full of fun. Claire is brilliant!
A particular word about my Mum's last week - the staff at Holbrook were outstanding in their care of Mum and support for me. I literally could not have wished for better.
I would recommend Holbrook Hall to anyone considering a care home setting for their loved one; and give it 10/10 on all criteria.
24 March 2025
I cannot fault the care given to Mum during her time spent at Holbrook Hall. The staff went above and beyond, they changed Mum's life for the good with their encouragement to keep mum going, helping her to join the daily activities and make new friends. Encouraging her to eat the lovely food, and
putting time and effort into special events such as birthdays and Christmas. Mum's final days were spent peacefully and calm. It is a home in all senses.
24 March 2025
I dropped mum off at Holbrook Hall for a half day visit this week. We were made to feel very welcome immediately with friendly smiles and cups of tea. Mum thoroughly enjoyed the activities throughout the day and was particularly enthusiastic about a delicious lunch served with fresh vegetables. All
the staff were kindly and encouraging and mum loved meeting the residents. Thank you to everyone at Holbrook Hall for making mum's visit so enjoyable. She is looking forward to seeing you all again!
24 February 2025
My husband spent nearly three months at Holbrook Hall where he was always treated with great kindness, thoughtful care and close attention before his death in late December. He became very fond of many of the staff. I couldn't have hoped for more.
04 February 2025
Holbrook Hall is a very friendly, caring place. When I arrived on Christmas Eve, in spite of the carers having their own Christmas plans they were all very friendly and helpful and I felt looked after immediately. Since then I have got to know many of the carers by name and they take their jobs very
seriously and are very well trained. I was pleasantly surprised by the freedom of choice regarding the food, I could have anything I wanted for breakfast. Lunchtime there is plenty of variety, well cooked and large portions if you so wish. For tea, there's soup and sandwiches and other choices too. Throughout the day the coffee and tea trolley comes around regularly. A cuppa in bed when waking is very much appreciated, so this was much better than living on my own and having to do everything for myself. The lady who runs the activities is very enthusiastic and full of ideas to keep us happily occupied. There's a large range of books to read and games to play that you can access at anytime.
03 February 2025
I returned home last night after a couple of days visiting Dad in Holbrook Hall, and wish to record how amazing the care home is. Dad has lived there since July last year, and he is content and at peace, grateful for the care and attention of the staff, the plentiful and varied food, and also the
beautiful setting. When I visit he loves sitting in the conservatory looking out across the valley. The home is situated in beautiful grounds, and there were plenty of opportunities last summer for residents to enjoy sitting and walking in the gardens, and picnics too.
I am very grateful to all the staff for their loving care and attentiveness, going the extra mile, and always with a smile and cheerful disposition. The number and variety of activities that are laid on each day is amazing, the desire of the activities assistant being to make the lives of the residents as full and happy as is possible.
There is a lovely family feel to the home, and I thoroughly recommend it.
29 January 2025
Having visited my Uncle for the first time over Christmas, I was thrilled to see how happy he was. He has developed some great friendships amongst the residents and staff. The staff really get my Uncle and his quirky personality, it's lovely to see that he's totally himself.
We were offered a
drink which was served with a plate of biscuits.
His room was great and very personal to him, with his pictures hung on the walls.
The home and staff were really above and beyond anything I'd expected.
I left the visit feeling very happy and thankful to all who make Holbrook Hall a great place to live.
28 January 2025
Mum has been at Holbrook Hall since May 2024 and is very happy there. The facilities and environment at the home are very good, a range of menu options through the week, nice communal spaces where residents can relax and a lovely garden area. A lot of effort goes into organising a range of
activities for residents throughout each week, including entertainment, hobbies and trips out. Mum has made lots of new friends and really enjoys the daily social interactions with other residents and the carers. The staff and carers themselves are exceptional, working hard to make sure the residents are well looked after and dealing with individual requirements and requests. Knowing Mum is in a caring environment and is being well looked after is very comforting. We are very happy that Mum has settled into Holbrook so well and enjoy visiting and spending time with her in such a nice environment.
28 January 2025
Mum is so very happy at the home. She is very well cared for. The food is great, she often comments on its quality. The entertainment is very well organised and brilliant at keeping all the residents well stimulated. Thank you to all of the Holbrook Hall staff. It really is very much appreciated.
28 January 2025
My mother has been at Holbrook Hall for almost 3 years. She feels safe, happy and cared for. She has dementia but all the staff ensure she has what she needs. She can be difficult but they are patient and kind to her. I feel comfortable knowing she is in the best place for her at this stage in her
life.
28 January 2025
As a family we really appreciate everything Holbrook Hall Care Home provides for our father. It's great seeing him so happy and settled. A couple of years ago, as a family we were in a very different place having just lost my mum. We had been through a really difficult time. The staff at Holbrook
Hall Care Home could not have done more to help my dad settle in when he joined them 18 months ago. He has made a lot of friends, goes on plenty of trips and enjoys all the varied activities that are organised for the residents. He has his independence and is able to walk around the beautiful grounds, and the trips have been great. He's visited a local friendship group, the pub and the seaside to name a few. The staff work really hard to achieve all this, special mention to the member of staff who organises the activities, and to catering who even bake cakes for each resident to celebrate birthdays. For the first time in years we are able to relax knowing that dad is happy and safe.
28 January 2025
My mother-in-law comments on how lovely the staff are to her, how delicious the food is and she really loves the room she has. We are all so impressed with the quality of care she receives and all the activities that go on within the care home. I've noticed how tired my mother-in-law is because she
has been doing so many more things than she was used to in her own home and that has improved her mobility and her alertness. I was very impressed that in the first week she was taken out in the minibus to a community Centre which she told us all about. It is lovely to see what she has been doing on Facebook. I really appreciate the list of what activities there are to do each day which are varied and in some instances unusual!. My husband turned up with a friend to the cake and a cuppa event which they really enjoyed, it's a lovely way to involve everyone with some residents even making the cakes. A very caring care home.
23 January 2025
Holbrook Hall administration and staff care for ALL the residents. They are quick to respond to emails and phone calls. The staff work incredibly hard to make sure care plans are followed and the needs of the residents are met and supported. The activities coordinator makes it her mission to include
all residents. She designs seasonal activities including music, outings, exercise, gardening, baking and guest speakers to enhance the daily living of residents. Facebook posts keep families informed. Monthly meetings provide residents input into their home. Meeting minutes are provided promptly to families. Holbrook Hall has undergone sympathetic refurbishment and cleanliness is a priority at the home.
My mum is settled and happy at Holbrook Hall which gives our family such a sense of relief. The administration team are responsive and very approachable. Holbrook Hall is such a lovely place to live your life, make new friends, participate in activities and enjoy the magnificent views.
22 January 2025
Lovely friendly home, where the residents seem to experience a wonderful lifestyle.
The house was very clean and the grounds were wonderful even in the Autumn.
The staff interacted extremely well with both residents and visitors.
Latest Reviews for Holbrook Hall
26 January 2026
Mum is so lucky to be in HH.. The staff and the care is just great. Such a relief to her family that she's being so well looked after. Mum is very very happy. With great food, lots of amazing social activities and good care mum is doing very well! Thank you staff at HH!!
26 January 2026
Having lost her husband in Nov 2022, my Aunt lived on her own for over 2 years, becoming increasingly isolated and less able to go out without help, she made the difficult decision to leave her home of over 60 years to move closer to us.
We visited several homes and were impressed with Holbrook
Hall from the first minute. The staff welcomed us and showed us two rooms that were available. She came to stay there for a couple of days to see if it was for her, and she has never looked back. She has made new friends, learned new skills, no mean feat at 92 years of age. There is always something to take part in, or go to, or not if she doesn't fancy it. She definitely has a
much happier outlook now, and the care given by everyone at the home is second to none, we would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
26 January 2026
The staff are always happy to help with any problems or situations regarding mum, (and there are plenty!). They recognise any medical problems if they arise and deal with them promptly by contacting the surgery connected to the Home. Staff are always available to talk with. They listen and offer
advice and act promptly if needed on any concerns I raise. The activities are very well organised by the activities officer, who is always very encouraging to residents who would otherwise be reluctant to join in, but always respectful of their wishes.
26 January 2026
My Dad currently goes to Holbrook Hall for day care and respite stays. The staff always have a smile and are so friendly and helpful to me and very respectful towards my Dad. Knowing he is well looked after gives me piece of mind on my days off from being his carer. Thank you HH for all you do x
23 January 2026
Having visited Holbrook Hall on many occasions to provide wreath making workshops with the residents, I have always found the staff so happy and helpful. The residents are clearly very well looked after and comfortable. The staff are a credit to the care home and the community.
21 January 2026
My friend has been in Holbrook Hall for 3 years and she has really settled and is very happy there. The staff are compassionate and professional and go above and beyond. The food is excellent, with so much choice and is a very high standard.
The activities and entertainment are brilliant. The
management are very kind and helpful. My friend could not be in a better place.
07 January 2026
My Mum was a resident at Holbrook Hall from July 2024 until her death in December 2025.
Her care was consistently excellent; delivered with kindness, compassion, respect and dignity. Particularly impressive was that the high standard of care was shown by everyone - not just the care staff, but the
cooks, cleaners, gardener, maintenance and managers. The activities are excellent - full of variety, lots of opportunity to get out and about, a real sense of community and always full of fun. Claire is brilliant!
A particular word about my Mum's last week - the staff at Holbrook were outstanding in their care of Mum and support for me. I literally could not have wished for better.
I would recommend Holbrook Hall to anyone considering a care home setting for their loved one; and give it 10/10 on all criteria.
24 March 2025
I cannot fault the care given to Mum during her time spent at Holbrook Hall. The staff went above and beyond, they changed Mum's life for the good with their encouragement to keep mum going, helping her to join the daily activities and make new friends. Encouraging her to eat the lovely food, and
putting time and effort into special events such as birthdays and Christmas. Mum's final days were spent peacefully and calm. It is a home in all senses.
24 March 2025
I dropped mum off at Holbrook Hall for a half day visit this week. We were made to feel very welcome immediately with friendly smiles and cups of tea. Mum thoroughly enjoyed the activities throughout the day and was particularly enthusiastic about a delicious lunch served with fresh vegetables. All
the staff were kindly and encouraging and mum loved meeting the residents. Thank you to everyone at Holbrook Hall for making mum's visit so enjoyable. She is looking forward to seeing you all again!
24 February 2025
My husband spent nearly three months at Holbrook Hall where he was always treated with great kindness, thoughtful care and close attention before his death in late December. He became very fond of many of the staff. I couldn't have hoped for more.
04 February 2025
Holbrook Hall is a very friendly, caring place. When I arrived on Christmas Eve, in spite of the carers having their own Christmas plans they were all very friendly and helpful and I felt looked after immediately. Since then I have got to know many of the carers by name and they take their jobs very
seriously and are very well trained. I was pleasantly surprised by the freedom of choice regarding the food, I could have anything I wanted for breakfast. Lunchtime there is plenty of variety, well cooked and large portions if you so wish. For tea, there's soup and sandwiches and other choices too. Throughout the day the coffee and tea trolley comes around regularly. A cuppa in bed when waking is very much appreciated, so this was much better than living on my own and having to do everything for myself. The lady who runs the activities is very enthusiastic and full of ideas to keep us happily occupied. There's a large range of books to read and games to play that you can access at anytime.
03 February 2025
I returned home last night after a couple of days visiting Dad in Holbrook Hall, and wish to record how amazing the care home is. Dad has lived there since July last year, and he is content and at peace, grateful for the care and attention of the staff, the plentiful and varied food, and also the
beautiful setting. When I visit he loves sitting in the conservatory looking out across the valley. The home is situated in beautiful grounds, and there were plenty of opportunities last summer for residents to enjoy sitting and walking in the gardens, and picnics too.
I am very grateful to all the staff for their loving care and attentiveness, going the extra mile, and always with a smile and cheerful disposition. The number and variety of activities that are laid on each day is amazing, the desire of the activities assistant being to make the lives of the residents as full and happy as is possible.
There is a lovely family feel to the home, and I thoroughly recommend it.
29 January 2025
Having visited my Uncle for the first time over Christmas, I was thrilled to see how happy he was. He has developed some great friendships amongst the residents and staff. The staff really get my Uncle and his quirky personality, it's lovely to see that he's totally himself.
We were offered a
drink which was served with a plate of biscuits.
His room was great and very personal to him, with his pictures hung on the walls.
The home and staff were really above and beyond anything I'd expected.
I left the visit feeling very happy and thankful to all who make Holbrook Hall a great place to live.
28 January 2025
Mum has been at Holbrook Hall since May 2024 and is very happy there. The facilities and environment at the home are very good, a range of menu options through the week, nice communal spaces where residents can relax and a lovely garden area. A lot of effort goes into organising a range of
activities for residents throughout each week, including entertainment, hobbies and trips out. Mum has made lots of new friends and really enjoys the daily social interactions with other residents and the carers. The staff and carers themselves are exceptional, working hard to make sure the residents are well looked after and dealing with individual requirements and requests. Knowing Mum is in a caring environment and is being well looked after is very comforting. We are very happy that Mum has settled into Holbrook so well and enjoy visiting and spending time with her in such a nice environment.
28 January 2025
Mum is so very happy at the home. She is very well cared for. The food is great, she often comments on its quality. The entertainment is very well organised and brilliant at keeping all the residents well stimulated. Thank you to all of the Holbrook Hall staff. It really is very much appreciated.
28 January 2025
My mother has been at Holbrook Hall for almost 3 years. She feels safe, happy and cared for. She has dementia but all the staff ensure she has what she needs. She can be difficult but they are patient and kind to her. I feel comfortable knowing she is in the best place for her at this stage in her
life.
28 January 2025
As a family we really appreciate everything Holbrook Hall Care Home provides for our father. It's great seeing him so happy and settled. A couple of years ago, as a family we were in a very different place having just lost my mum. We had been through a really difficult time. The staff at Holbrook
Hall Care Home could not have done more to help my dad settle in when he joined them 18 months ago. He has made a lot of friends, goes on plenty of trips and enjoys all the varied activities that are organised for the residents. He has his independence and is able to walk around the beautiful grounds, and the trips have been great. He's visited a local friendship group, the pub and the seaside to name a few. The staff work really hard to achieve all this, special mention to the member of staff who organises the activities, and to catering who even bake cakes for each resident to celebrate birthdays. For the first time in years we are able to relax knowing that dad is happy and safe.
28 January 2025
My mother-in-law comments on how lovely the staff are to her, how delicious the food is and she really loves the room she has. We are all so impressed with the quality of care she receives and all the activities that go on within the care home. I've noticed how tired my mother-in-law is because she
has been doing so many more things than she was used to in her own home and that has improved her mobility and her alertness. I was very impressed that in the first week she was taken out in the minibus to a community Centre which she told us all about. It is lovely to see what she has been doing on Facebook. I really appreciate the list of what activities there are to do each day which are varied and in some instances unusual!. My husband turned up with a friend to the cake and a cuppa event which they really enjoyed, it's a lovely way to involve everyone with some residents even making the cakes. A very caring care home.
23 January 2025
Holbrook Hall administration and staff care for ALL the residents. They are quick to respond to emails and phone calls. The staff work incredibly hard to make sure care plans are followed and the needs of the residents are met and supported. The activities coordinator makes it her mission to include
all residents. She designs seasonal activities including music, outings, exercise, gardening, baking and guest speakers to enhance the daily living of residents. Facebook posts keep families informed. Monthly meetings provide residents input into their home. Meeting minutes are provided promptly to families. Holbrook Hall has undergone sympathetic refurbishment and cleanliness is a priority at the home.
My mum is settled and happy at Holbrook Hall which gives our family such a sense of relief. The administration team are responsive and very approachable. Holbrook Hall is such a lovely place to live your life, make new friends, participate in activities and enjoy the magnificent views.
22 January 2025
Lovely friendly home, where the residents seem to experience a wonderful lifestyle.
The house was very clean and the grounds were wonderful even in the Autumn.
The staff interacted extremely well with both residents and visitors.