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Church Lane, Sparham, Norwich, NR9 5PP
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18 March 2025
Overall experience has been very good. Staff are always friendly and helpful. I have no areas of concern at this time.
17 March 2025
My mother spent the last few months of her life at Hill Barn Care Home during which time she received impeccable care and attention from all of the staff. Having lived on her own for the last nine years I was concerned that the transition, albeit necessary, was always going to be difficult. Yet it proved to be a seamless move accomplished through the kindness and understanding displayed by all concerned. The staff swiftly established her needs and treated her with tremendous dignity and compassion in what was to become for her a safe and comfortable home. The staff were clearly well organised and demonstrated they were proficient in performing their duties. I felt confident that the treatment that my mother received was of great comfort to her.
07 March 2025
Very good home really taking care and always happy to talk.
04 March 2025
My mother has been a resident for over 3 years and my experience has generally been good. The staff are kind and caring but it would help if there were more of them. The home keep me informed with regards to my mother's health and welfare. There has been issues with the employment and retention of cooks over the last year which is disappointing but possibly not a reflection on the home itself. It is difficult for me to comment on activities provided as my mother has always declined to participate in any that are provided despite encouragement from the staff.
24 February 2025
My husband went into respite, Hill Barn last October whilst l was in hospital and in recovery afterwards, he stayed approximately 4 weeks. He was very anti-going into the home but he loved it, so much so he did not want to come home. The staff were very attentive, he had a nice clean room, he enjoyed the food and the staff were always popping into his room to see if he was ok as he stayed in his room all the time (his choice).
04 April 2024
My mum has been in Hill Barn Care Home for four and a half years now, she is well looked after all of the time. She is always happy, she does lots of activities which she loves. She is always happy with the food they give her and a big credit to the manager and her team for everything they do to keep my mum happy.
18 March 2024
Mum recently moved into Hill Barn, after remaining in her home with help for several years. It was a major decision and I am so pleased that we did. Mum has settled in quickly because of the dedication of all the staff excellently led by the manager who is diligent in her care of residents and staff.
18 June 2019
Friendly caring home. Clean, warm and good standard of food. Staff continuity and always willing to talk to residents and visitors.
09 January 2019
Dad was placed here in Feb 2018 for a two week temporary placement on discharge from hospital while a long term placement was found, however he was so pleased with the staff, food and atmoshphere that when offered the option to move he chose to stay permanently. For me that was a positive outcome, the need to search for an alternative home was going to be difficult knowing his own thoughts on being 'placed in a home' after living independently prior to his hospital admission. The home was further away than I would have liked but the distance is compensated by Dad liking the whole experience of being at Hill Barn. I always find the staff friendly and chatty, they can update me on Dads situation if needed. Dad is a fussy eater and for him to enjoy the food is a good review in itself! I have also met and chatted to the owner at one of the fetes and they came across as someone who is genuinely interested in the residents.
07 March 2018
I visited my dear friend, (ex-neighbour), approximately once a week from the time it was no longer able to live independently. Hill Barn had been recommended to me by another of my neighbours whose mother had been a resident until her death. I suggested to my friend’s son that he should visit to assess the suitability of Hill Barn for his father and as he was impressed, put his father on the waiting list for a room with an outdoor access. From the day a room became available, my friend was looked after with kindness and understanding. He had his 99th birthday in October and I visited on Monday 27th January which sadly proved to be my last, as he passed away peacefully within in a week of my visit. As a retired SRN / Midwife, I thought the care from the friendly staff was excellent
Latest Reviews for Hill Barn Care Home
18 March 2025
Overall experience has been very good. Staff are always friendly and helpful. I have no areas of concern at this time.
17 March 2025
My mother spent the last few months of her life at Hill Barn Care Home during which time she received impeccable care and attention from all of the staff. Having lived on her own for the last nine years I was concerned that the transition, albeit necessary, was always going to be difficult. Yet it proved to be a seamless move accomplished through the kindness and understanding displayed by all concerned. The staff swiftly established her needs and treated her with tremendous dignity and compassion in what was to become for her a safe and comfortable home. The staff were clearly well organised and demonstrated they were proficient in performing their duties. I felt confident that the treatment that my mother received was of great comfort to her.
07 March 2025
Very good home really taking care and always happy to talk.
04 March 2025
My mother has been a resident for over 3 years and my experience has generally been good. The staff are kind and caring but it would help if there were more of them. The home keep me informed with regards to my mother's health and welfare. There has been issues with the employment and retention of cooks over the last year which is disappointing but possibly not a reflection on the home itself. It is difficult for me to comment on activities provided as my mother has always declined to participate in any that are provided despite encouragement from the staff.
24 February 2025
My husband went into respite, Hill Barn last October whilst l was in hospital and in recovery afterwards, he stayed approximately 4 weeks. He was very anti-going into the home but he loved it, so much so he did not want to come home. The staff were very attentive, he had a nice clean room, he enjoyed the food and the staff were always popping into his room to see if he was ok as he stayed in his room all the time (his choice).
04 April 2024
My mum has been in Hill Barn Care Home for four and a half years now, she is well looked after all of the time. She is always happy, she does lots of activities which she loves. She is always happy with the food they give her and a big credit to the manager and her team for everything they do to keep my mum happy.
18 March 2024
Mum recently moved into Hill Barn, after remaining in her home with help for several years. It was a major decision and I am so pleased that we did. Mum has settled in quickly because of the dedication of all the staff excellently led by the manager who is diligent in her care of residents and staff.
18 June 2019
Friendly caring home. Clean, warm and good standard of food. Staff continuity and always willing to talk to residents and visitors.
09 January 2019
Dad was placed here in Feb 2018 for a two week temporary placement on discharge from hospital while a long term placement was found, however he was so pleased with the staff, food and atmoshphere that when offered the option to move he chose to stay permanently. For me that was a positive outcome, the need to search for an alternative home was going to be difficult knowing his own thoughts on being 'placed in a home' after living independently prior to his hospital admission. The home was further away than I would have liked but the distance is compensated by Dad liking the whole experience of being at Hill Barn. I always find the staff friendly and chatty, they can update me on Dads situation if needed. Dad is a fussy eater and for him to enjoy the food is a good review in itself! I have also met and chatted to the owner at one of the fetes and they came across as someone who is genuinely interested in the residents.
07 March 2018
I visited my dear friend, (ex-neighbour), approximately once a week from the time it was no longer able to live independently. Hill Barn had been recommended to me by another of my neighbours whose mother had been a resident until her death. I suggested to my friend’s son that he should visit to assess the suitability of Hill Barn for his father and as he was impressed, put his father on the waiting list for a room with an outdoor access. From the day a room became available, my friend was looked after with kindness and understanding. He had his 99th birthday in October and I visited on Monday 27th January which sadly proved to be my last, as he passed away peacefully within in a week of my visit. As a retired SRN / Midwife, I thought the care from the friendly staff was excellent