Hill House Care Home

Elstree Hill South, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3DE

02082360036

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

3 August 2022

Provider

DMP Healthcare (Hill House) Ltd

Beds

75 beds

About Hill House Care Home

Located on Elstree Hill South in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, this 75-bed nursing home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Run by DMP Healthcare (Hill House) Ltd, the home is positioned in a residential area with good transport links to surrounding communities.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in August 2022. As a nursing facility, it offers on-site medical support alongside residential care. The range of specialisms indicates the home supports people with complex needs, including those requiring specialist dementia support and mental health care.

The 75-bed capacity places it as a medium-sized care home, which typically allows for a structured environment while maintaining a more personalised approach than very large facilities.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hill House Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Hill House Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Hill House Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees