Hillcrest House Ltd

Barbican Road, East Looe, Looe PL13 1NN
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9.6 28 Reviews
  • Hillcrest House Ltd, Looe
Hillcrest House Nursing Home has a highly qualified team of Managers and professional nursing staff, able to personally assess each residents' nursing, medical and dietary needs, ensuring every resident receives the best possible care and treatment available - 24 hours a day. There is also a dedicated team of trained Care Assistants and support staff. Offering exceptional care since 1989.

Trevena is a self-contained wing providing warm, reassuring surroundings for those with dementia. Managed by specialist staff with a passion for dementia care and high standards.

Not everyone needs full nursing care, Hillcrest House offers residential care within a ground floor wing with easy access outside. Residents have peace of mind of knowing, that if needed, nursing care is on hand. There is a busy team of activity staff for those who wish to participate.

Also short stays and respite/convalescent care. The home has a dignity champion. Staff are selected for their individual experience and aptitude and their genuine desire to give the loving care and support extended to all residents. With the highest standards of in-house and external training.

Care Provided by Hillcrest House Ltd

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 88 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Paula Haynes-Parry (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (78)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Funding & Fees Guide for Hillcrest House Ltd

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,100
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,150
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,200
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,150
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,250
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,300
  • The fees quoted are a guide only. All potential residents will be assessed by a senior nurse or Manager from Hillcrest House and a fee proposed depending on the person's needs. Whenever funding from social services or the Health Authority are available an independent assessment is also carried out. The home is able to advise on funding that may be available some of which is not means tested. Double rooms are only used for couples or may be available as single rooms.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Hillcrest House Ltd to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visitors are welcome whenever residents would like to see them. Reception is covered 6 days a week and there is a doorbell if the reception is unattended.


    To protect the residents please do not visit if experiencing any stomach upset symptoms within the last 48 hours, or have any flu symptoms. Infection Control is everyone's responsibility.


  • Parking
  • There is free parking on the level adjacent to the main reception with easy access off Barbican Road. There is a railway station in Looe and bus links.


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9.6

Hillcrest House Ltd has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.584) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hillcrest House Ltd has 28 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was a recent resident at Hillcrest for approx 9 months, and the care & kindness he was shown in his final days was incredible. Each time I visited, I was always given a warm welcome, and then some much needed support towards the end of his time. Every single member of staff is fantastic, there
arent enough words to describe how amazing they all are. The food is great, and you can add touches from home to the rooms so Dad felt more settled. Dad was treated with dignity and compassion, and it's something I will forever be grateful for. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you so much for taking time to complete this review for us and your kind words, I know how busy you are, I'm sure that your Dad would appreciate everything that you did for him, sending our kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like all the staff to know how much we as a family valued the care my father received in the last few months of his life in the Trevenna Unit of Hillcrest House LTD.


On our visits there was always a friendly member of staff to discuss Dad's health. We were all kept well informed. Everyone

was very kind, patient and professional. Dad was very well looked after, with individual personal care and friendly words. Our mother was also welcomed each day on her visits, being given cups of tea and chats and even lunch. Dad had a lovely room where family photos were displayed on the walls, his own blankets, cushions and accessories were accommodated giving a homely touch.


Thank you.


Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to send this lovely review, both of your parents were truly lovely people and we miss their presence at Hillcrest House. I wish you all a happy New Year. Kind Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This review is hard to write as my Mum only passed away on 17th October 2024 but the care/compassion/dignity she received from everyone at Hillcrest certainly made her passing slightly less painful.
Every step of the way everything was explained as to what they were doing.
My mum looked so comfortable
and at peace with nothing ever being too much trouble.
They promised they would look after her/make her comfortable and never be in pain and that is what everyone did.
Everyone there made us as a family feel at ease and welcomed from the cups of tea and friendly faces.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Hi Andrew, thank you so much for this lovely review and I will ensure that the staff are aware of your appreciation, I'm so pleased that your Mum was comfortable and passed so peacefully, that is what we all wish for our loved ones, your mum raised three lovely sons and you were all a credit to her at such a sad time.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has spent 8 weeks respite at this nursing home this year. 4 lots of 2 weeks. Each time my brother and I have felt at ease leaving her in the care of such warm and kind-hearted staff. Mum has dementia but the staff treat her like family. I have no doubt she is looked after very well. I would not
want any other care home to look after her.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Hi Caroline, thank you for such a lovely review and for taking the time to do one when you are both so busy. Your mum has become one of the family, she gives us lots of laughs and is a pleasure to care for. We will, no doubt, see her again soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister was recently admitted to the Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was very ill and died after 11 days of being there. I wanted to say how very kind and caring all the staff were, from the management to the cleaning lady. There was a family feeling, but on the other hand, everyone was very professional
and compassionate. I can recommend this nursing home.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Hillcrest House at such a sad time for you all, I'm so happy that you felt that the care and support that you all received obviously made a difference. May your lovely sister rest in peace and I sincerely hope that you all have/had a safe journey back to Italy. Kind Regards Paula


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had the experience of our elderly neighbour being admitted to Hillcrest House, we found a very kind and welcoming atmosphere from all the staff, in a difficult time, but with the kindness and empathy given to my husband and I and our elderly neighbour. We would just like to say thank you very
much for the care shown at Hillcrest House by all members of staff. They are a credit to the profession.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you so much for this lovely and heartfelt review, your neighbour was a lovely lady and we are sorry for your loss. Kind Regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always get a warm welcome from the staff when I visit and are very caring. Also, lots of activities are organised for the residents. Good atmosphere especially in the Trevenna/Hendra unit and staff are interested in their whole background which must help in looking after them.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

What a lovely report of our service, we have some very dedicated staff at Hillcrest and I'm pleased to hear that this is reflected in your visits. Thank you for taking the time to complete this for us.Kind Regards Paula


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On visiting my friend who resides at Hillcrest, I found the home to be friendly clean and caring. The staff were lovely and could not do enough for the residents. It's really nice to see that my friend has settled in so well.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to review our service, I'm happy to hear that your friend has settled into Hillcrest House and we are proud of our staff here. Kind Regards Paula


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Hillcrest House work tirelessly for the residents. Whenever I visit, the residents are well turned out and treated as equals by the staff.
Hillcrest's strength is that the staff create a community atmosphere within the home. A community that is a privilege to be a part of when I am there.
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home attends to all areas of need in life. Activities, spiritual needs, as well as the usual care you would expect. The staff in the home seem to constantly go above and beyond the expected.
I cannot recommend Hillcrest highly enough.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I agree, our staff do go above and beyond for our residents, I am proud to be part of Hillcrest House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Awesome experience.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete our comments card with such high scores, it is appreciated. Kind Regards Paula


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum is well cared for and all the staff understand her needs. A bigger choice of food would be appreciated. Particular thanks to those who wash, dress and undress her and assist her with her worsening incontinence and Alzheimer's.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to review the service, we really appreciate your comments, our menus are about to be reviewed once again for the changing season, please let us know if you feel that your mum would like certain things and we will always try to accommodate individual needs. Thanks also for the mention of our carers, without them, we would not have a service.
Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support my grandad receives.
The staff go above and beyond to ensure not only his physical well-being but also his emotional comfort.
It's evident that the staff truly care about the residents, fostering a sense of community and companionship.
My grandad feels safe, happy, and cherished, and that brings our family immense peace of mind. I highly recommend Hillcrest to anyone seeking compassionate and high-quality care for their loved ones.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thanks for taking the time to evaluate our service, I am so pleased that your Grandad has settled so well at Hillcrest House, we are all really fond of him.
Kind Regards
Paula


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are wonderful. The kindness and level of care given to my father-in-law is amazing, it helps us know he is so well supported. The food on offer has really improved under the new chef, and the activities especially with one staff member in particular are great, hearing all the residents laughing
is a joy. The building itself is tired in places but work is taking place. A wonderful home.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you for such a lovely and complimentary review of our service, your father-in-law is a joy and has a wicked sense of humour.
Kind Regards
Paula


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my mother is having especially now she is getting out of her bed and into the lounge with the other residents. Although she is deaf and cannot interact with others, she is able to see other people around. This is I feel better for her mental health. The staff are always
very present and caring to my mother.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

We really appreciate you taking the time to review the service at Hillcrest and thank you so much for the positive review. I agree, it is lovely to see your mum out in the lounge again.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I and my family are very satisfied with the home and staff, but sometimes are concerned there should be more staff on duty.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely review of our service. I'm sorry that you feel that there should be more staff on duty, we are always staffed according to our occupancy, we cannot always prevent sickness on the day but try our hardest to cover it.
We are all really sorry for the loss of your wife who was an integral resident of our Trevena Unit, her smile will be missed.
Kind Regards
Paula


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found all of the staff at Hillcrest amazing. They have supported me and my family every since my dad has been living at the home. The atmosphere is always positive and happy. The home is clean and tidy but is a bit tired in places but on the whole a lovely home.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thanks for taking the time to review the service and for giving so much praise, your Dad appears to have settled really well at Hillcrest, he often makes us laugh when we hold the 10 at 10 meetings. An action plan is in place to make any necessary improvements within the home so please be reassured by this.
Kind Regards
Paula


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent service, friendly, helpful staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Excellent care provided.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thanks for your positive review and for taking the time to do it when you are so busy. Your dad is a lovely man and we hope that he continues to be as settled here as he has to date.
Kind regards,
Paula.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff all seem very caring. Mum has advanced dementia so it's not possible to get her views on anything.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to review our service, it is appreciated, your mum is a very integral part of our dementia unit and is a pleasure to care for.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife has been in Hillcrest House for 2 and a half years and I am happy with the care she receives. All the staff I have met have been pleasant and professional. The nurses and carers in the unit are very caring and strive to do a good job caring doe the physical, mental and emotional needs of the
resident. Mostly the caring staff are regulars with little turnover but at times, there are not enough of them which leads to little stimulation/entertainment activity. There does not appear to be a regular programme of events and the communication between the home and relatives could be improved.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thanks for your review of the service, can I please reassure you that we take the level of staffing on the units very seriously and it would only be staff sickness on the day that take the levels below what they need to be, there are three activities co-ordinators whom support the service and obviously have to share their time between the units, there is a plan for visitors and relatives available on the notice boards if this helps, we are always willing for families and friends to join in. I have an open-door policy for staff and visitors should you ever need any information.
Kind Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are very good, caring and supportive. Catering much improved in recent months. Rooms and communal facilities very clean but rooms and bathrooms now looking tired and in need of refurbishment.
Activities most days keep Mum motivated. The home is getting back to something like it was due to the
staff at Hillcrest.

Reply from Paula Haynes-Parry, Home Manager at Hillcrest House Ltd

Thanks for such a positive review, we are pleased that you are noticing an improvement to the service, your mum appears to be happy here.
Kind Regards.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.584)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.584) out of 10 for Hillcrest House Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.584 for Hillcrest House Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (78 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 279 Ratings = 4.584

  • b) 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 Hillcrest House Ltd is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 88 registered maximum number of service users is 17.6, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Oct 2022

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Requires improvement
  • Responsive

    Requires improvement
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

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Sharon Keast

Job Title: Registered Manager

There are 3 Registerd Managers at Hillcrest House who manage the staff and oversea the care. Shelley Blyth is also Matron in our General Unit and a Registered General Nurse. Steve Jones is also manager of our Dementia Unit and a Registered Mental Nurse. They are supported by Registered Nurses with a wide range of experience.


Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest House Ltd

What types of Care is Hillcrest House Ltd registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Hillcrest House Ltd provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Hillcrest House Ltd have?

There are 78 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Hillcrest House Ltd?

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, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Hillcrest House Ltd to the centre of Looe?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.