Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home

Beacon Hill Road, Ewshot, Farnham GU10 5DB
Submit a Review
9.9 179 Reviews
  • Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home, Farnham
Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home is a purpose built, 56-bedroom home, committed to the highest standards of care and service, within a friendly and happy family run home. The home is rated Outstanding in caring and Good Overall by CQC (April 2022).

The aim is to provide the highest level of care in a dignified and compassionate way, with the best facilities and equipment in a comfortable home with trained experienced staff. There is a full and diverse activities programme for the residents put on throughout the home, providing many opportunities to socialise, participate and pursue their own interests. Outside there are beautiful, landscaped gardens and courtyards planted with year-round colour which are accessed by level, flat paths.

Qualified nurses and trained carers try and improve the quality of life for those who have chosen to live at the home. The approach is not one routine fits all, but rather a more personal care plan that makes allowances for the individuals' needs and concerns. The residents are at the centre of the home helping to create the Chef's menu's and choosing the activities programme. Everyone at Hill House wants the residents to be well cared for, happy and enjoy living at Hill House.

Care Provided by Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Shabana Hullemuth (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (52)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (52)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2012
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visitors welcome, no restriction on visiting times.


  • Parking
  • On site parking


Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home Reviews (179)

Total of 179, showing 161-179
9.9

Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 68 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home has 179 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 165
  • 14
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

179
25
36
68
111
Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home have looked after my father for four years. On average I visited twice per week and on every occasion, my dad was very well groomed. The staff treated him like family with respect, compassion and companionship. The staff at all levels were incredible from the cleaners
the carers to the management they were all fantastic and treated him like family.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As Power of Attorney for a friend of 102 - a resident at Hill House for the past 2 months - I have been impressed by the manner in which both management and staff communicate with residents. This is done with great kindness and dignity. There is a great effort to interact with residents by providing
a programme of activities each day, and those that are able are taken out in the minibus to various venues, such as the local garden centre.


The home is spacious and attractively furnished, and the residents' accommodation well presented. I am kept advised of my friend's health issues and requirements. On entering the home, one is struck by the friendliness and dedication generated by the staff.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Total care.
Excellent.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We urgently had to find a home for my husband following a fall at home which resulted in him breaking his hip.
This was not easy as he has Parkinson's and it was difficult to find an appropriate home.
We had reservations about placing him in what is mainly a home for patients with dementia but the
care, attention and dedication of the staff have been exceptional.
As a family, we are treated with respect and are welcomed by all the staff.
My husband is treated with dignity and kindness.
The activities programme and staff are excellent.
I would have no reservations in recommending this home.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, caring, friendly and helpful staff. Nothing too big or small for them to assist my lovely dad. So grateful he is being cared for so well. Activities are well planned which my dad looks foward to. Lovely comfy room - home from home!

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The original impression when you enter the home is very welcoming, clean and bright with smiling faces. The activity ladies are always busy with exercises for the residents and communal singing from well-presented large type leaflets.
A summer party outside was organised by Hill House. The staff are
very attentive and kind, they treat all residents with great compassion and tenderness. Special events are frequently organised when relatives are always welcome to attend.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has lived in Hill House for 5 years. She is very well cared for. Excellent adjustments have been made to her care as her dementia has gotten worse. She loves the daily activities. I see my aunt different days and times of the day, she is always well dressed, there is always a drink beside her
which is very good.


My mum lived in this home as well, unfortunately only for 9 months, before she died in 2015. I put my mum in Hill House because of the care of my aunt receives I knew my mum would be well looked after Hill House. The staff are all fantastic, they care for the residents so very well.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the best care home that I considered for my husband. The home is bright, well decorated with attractive fixtures and fittings. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. Staff are always cheerful and attentive. They work with relatives to do their best for the resident. Staff ratio seems very good
and any problems are treated seriously and are addressed, practical and medical.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having been closely involved with 4 different care homes over the last 5 years with firstly my late mother and now my father, I can most definitely say that Hill House is far and away the best. It is always full, with a waiting list, and no wonder. The best thing about Hill House is the positive and
friendly ethos of every member of staff. The managers are always accessible and do not hide away in offices. This home does not employ any agency staff and that makes a real difference. A small example, the cook took the trouble to come and talk to Dad and find out what food he liked, and assure him that if there was something on the menu didn't like, an alternative would always be provided. Communication with managers and staff has been excellent and every resident has a named nurse so everybody knows who to contact if there is a query.


I honestly can't think of anything negative to say about Hill House, they actually achieve what probably many care homes set out to, but fail to.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt was resident at Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home for 3 and a half years until she passed aways on 28th January 2017. Before coming here, she went to another care home owned by the same group. Throughout she received the very highest standard of care and compassion, consistently delivered
with dignity. Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home were very good at keeping me informed of my aunt's health and any concerns and regular review meetings were held. Suffice to say, her family knew she was in safe hands and we never had any cause for concern. I would not hesitate to recommend this home.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was in Hill House for about 5 years. I cannot fault the care received. I got regular updates on her health by phone and email. The home is clean, bright and well staffed with many stimulating activities provided.


A testament to their attitudes was how upset the staff were when mum passed away.

She was almost family to them. She was so fortunate to spend her final years in such a caring home.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident at Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home for approximately two years. I cannot emphasise too strongly how well she is cared for in a warm, friendly and clean environment. Care is provided by mainly Nepalese young ladies who speak excellent English and are fully aware of the
needs of the residents. Clinical care is provided by fully qualified nurses along with visiting general practitioners supported by visiting optician, physiotherapist, dentist and chiropodist. Two ladies produce regular entertainment in, and outside, at places of interest. Excellent food is provided by an onsite kitchen, the menu varies depending on the individual needs of the residents. I am grateful to the staff for providing excellent care.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has lived at Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home for 18 months now. During his stay, he has been treated with dignity and respect. More importantly, the staff at Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home are happy and obliging. They know Dad and his needs so care for him beautifully. The nice thing
is Dad and our family know all the nurses and carers, this is because the home does not use agency staff which makes a huge difference and gives everyone peace of mind.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt is at Hill House she didn't want to go she moved in almost a year ago. I know immediately it was the home for her they were so welcoming it felt like home from home. She has improved since being there she hardly walked and didn't have anything to talk about. Now with the hard work from the staff,
she is mobile and has been off on outings to some place or another usually a garden centre of the pub.
The ladies and gentlemen who work at Hill House are some if the kindest and caring people I have ever met.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend has lived at Hill House for just over 2 years now, during this time he has been looked after very well. I always feel the staff really care and my friend enjoys the food and activities. It is lovely seeing him so happy and well cared for.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first time my mother attended the day centre, to the eventual permanent move into the residential sector for dementia sufferers, she was treated with care, dignity and exceptional kindness until the say she succumbed to the illness.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Hill House treat all the residents and individuals. They show genuine care and compassion.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In our view an excellent nursing home with few faults based on 11 years of care, including (as in this case - respite) and four other homes.
For the first time in many years we were able to relax knowing mum was in good hands.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent purpose built home, extremely well planned and equipped. I particularly liked that the reception and management offices are effectively integrated with the residents' lounge and not hidden away. The residents' rooms are of a generous size and receive plenty of natural light. The food is
home cooked and excellent quality. Activities for the residents are comprehensive, well planned and enthusiastically delivered.
However, the real strength of Hill House is its staffing team. Management, nursing, care and administrative staff work very well together both as a coordinated team and individually with the residents. They are totally committed to caring for their residents. My father quickly settled in, and soon felt very much at home and really well looked after throughout his stay. Both he and we as his family felt reassured by all that we saw, as well as by the regular consultation and updates provided. I too felt really well supported by the team.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.860)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10 for Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 68 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 68 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 4.860 for Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home is calculated as follows: ( (698 Excellents x 5) + (84 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 795 Ratings = 4.86

  • 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 Hill House Nursing and Dementia Home is based on 68 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 68 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: 10 Oct 2017

Overall
Good

  • Caring

    Outstanding
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

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

View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (13)

Loading...

Loading

Loading
Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Loading

Meet the Team (15)

Alison

Alison Lee

Job Title: Proprietor

Joined: 1998

I am Alison Lee the Proprietor of Woodlands & Hill Brow Ltd. I am a nurse with a degree in Nursing and a Diploma in Elderly Care. I left the NHS where I was Ward Manager of an elderly care unit at the Royal Free Hospital when I assumed control of Woodlands & Hill Brow Ltd following my mother's retirement in 1998.


I am immensely proud of the standards of care we achieve and the family ethos and feel which runs through the heart of our homes.


Laura

Laura Cooper

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2015

Hello, my name is Laura Cooper, I have worked for the Lee family for over 8 years and I am extremely proud to be the General Manager for Woodlands and Hill Brow’s four homes. With over 20 years of previous Leadership and HR experience behind me, I work with the homes daily to promote and ensure that the happiness of our residents and all our permanent staff members remains at the heart of all we do.


Shabana

Shabana

Job Title: Home Manager

I’m Shabana the manager at Hill House Nursing Home. I have a combined experience of 23 years in nursing and care management both in the UK and overseas. My values and passions have been consistent from the start. I pride myself on the quality and high standard of care with a person- centred approach based on each individual resident by creating and supporting a homely and warm atmosphere where residents feel safe and well cared for. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time so far at Hill House especially due to the friendliness and resilience of the staff and the warmth of the residents which I believe is a truly special place to live and work.


Cristy

Cristy

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

My name is Cristy, I am deputy manager at Hill House with many years of nursing and management experience. I specialise in elderly care. I am extremely proud of my role at Hill House and enjoy working with such a dedicated and warm-hearted team of carers, nurses and management. My passion in life is to ensure our residents are happy and receive outstanding care.


Ben

Ben Smith

Job Title: Resident Liaison Manager

Joined: 2023

My role is incredibly rewarding. I am part of a massive life changing decision that is incredibly personal and needs to be made with confidence. I think of myself as a guide for families and individuals during this new chapter of their life.


I help support with any questions and concerns but what I love most is every day I get to meet new people, hear their life stories and build great relationships with them and their families. Once they have moved in it is a joy to watch our residents thrive and enjoy life, loved ones too.


James

James Blight

Job Title: Hospitality Manager

Joined: 2022

I have over 25 years of experience in Hospitality, mostly as a chef. Prior to joining Woodlands and Hill Brow, I spent 5 years working in a luxury care home in Andover, overseeing the kitchens, housekeeping, activities and maintenance departments. I really enjoy seeing happy residents enjoying their food and having fulfilled lives.


My goal is that my contribution through experience, passion and determination gives everyone living at Hill House the best possible quality of life.


Nicoleta

Nicoleta Apostu

Job Title: Senior Nurse and Clinical Lead

Joined: 2016

My name is Nicoleta Apostu and I am the Senior Nurse and Clinical Lead at Hill House. I joined Woodlands and Hill Brow Ltd in 2016, after working in a number of other nursing homes previously. I was drawn to Hill House because of its reputation for delivering outstanding care.


It is my belief our residents should receive excellent nursing care and I am proud to be part of the team at Hill House.


Alex

Alex Fenics

Job Title: Nurse

Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Alex and I have not been at Hill House as long as most of the team. I am really enjoying my role, the home and caring for the residents. The management team and carers are always looking for ways to provide outstanding care for the residents and welcome working with the residents and families so the care is personalised for each resident and their needs and the fact the company never use agency staff goes a long way to support this.


Helen

Helen Evans

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2011

My name is Helen Evans. I am Senior Carer at Hill House Nursing Home. I joined Hill House in 2011, having previously worked at Woodlands and Hill Brow. My passion in life is looking after people. I really enjoy caring for all our residents and their different needs and being an important member of the team at Hill House.


Gita

Gita Lama

Job Title: Senior Team Leader

Joined: 2018

I have been working with Woodlands & Hillbrow since 2018 going from a carer to a senior and now a team leader, I am proud of all I have achieved. Caring for our residents is my main priority. My goal is to make sure they are happy and comfortable. I also enjoy working with such a great team and the managers care about the residents and the staff. They understand that caring for us helps us to provide outstanding care for the residents.


Ryan

Ryan

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2016

Hello my name is Ryan, I have been a Chef for the company for over 5 years. I love my role as Chef and making a difference to the resident’s nutrition and hydration. I really enjoy seeing the residents enjoying my freshly prepared meals.
Woodlands and Hill Brow is a fantastic company to work for and it is an honour to be part of a fantastic home and team which never uses any agency staff.


Marianne

Marianne

Job Title: Reception

My name is Marianne and I’ve been working in Hill House as a receptionist/administrator since 2018. I love my job, welcoming visitors and family members into the home and working hand in hand with our care staff and activities team to make our residents happy.


Doug

Doug

Job Title: Facilities Manager

My name is Doug, I am the facilities manager for the Woodlands and Hill Brow Group. I am a qualified electrician and have been in the building industry for nearly 40 years. I was introduced to the team at Woodlands and Hill Brow Ltd when I was involved in the building of Hill House nursing home and then when I designed the electrical systems at Farnham Mill. I take pride in my maintenance team and in providing a safe, well maintained, attractive place for the residents and staff alike to live and work.


Steve

Steve Johnson

Job Title: Chef

I'm Steve, and I have the privilege of working as a Chef at Farnham Mill. It brings me immense joy to be part of a company that truly cares for its employees and fosters a supportive atmosphere. The management team is exceptional, always putting the well-being of both the residents and staff at the forefront.


One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is preparing meals for our residents. I make it a point to engage with each person individually, learning about their favourite foods and drinks. Their happiness is my priority, creating wholesome, delicious, and nutritious meals that they genuinely enjoy.


In addition to my kitchen duties, I also manage the chefs' table and cooking club at both Farnham Mill and Hill House. It’s my passion to encourage our residents to explore their culinary skills and creativity, ensuring that we keep that spirit alive together.


Steve

Steve Johnson

Job Title: Chef

I'm Steve, and I have the privilege of working as a Chef at Farnham Mill. It brings me immense joy to be part of a company that truly cares for its employees and fosters a supportive atmosphere. The management team is exceptional, always putting the well-being of both the residents and staff at the forefront.


One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is preparing meals for our residents. I make it a point to engage with each person individually, learning about their favourite foods and drinks. Their happiness is my priority, creating wholesome, delicious, and nutritious meals that they genuinely enjoy.


In addition to my kitchen duties, I also manage the chefs' table and cooking club at both Farnham Mill and Hill House. It’s my passion to encourage our residents to explore their culinary skills and creativity, ensuring that we keep that spirit alive together.