Holly House Care Home

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We at Holly House Care Home offer warm, dedicated residential care in the heart of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, where older people can feel truly at home. As a trusted residential care home serving families across the local community, we provide a welcoming environment where comfort, dignity, and companionship come together every single day.

Nestled within the familiar surroundings of Scunthorpe, our home benefits from the friendly community atmosphere that defines this part of Yorkshire and Humberside. Residents enjoy the reassurance of being close to the people and places they know, whilst family members and friends can visit easily from across North Lincolnshire and beyond. Our setting has been thoughtfully arranged to feel less like an institution and more like a proper home, with comfortable communal areas where residents can share a cup of tea, enjoy conversation, or simply relax in peaceful surroundings.

Our care is shaped around the individual needs of every person who lives with us. We specialise in older person care and residential support, ensuring that each resident receives the attentive, respectful assistance they deserve with daily living. For those living with dementia, we understand how important routine, kindness, and gentle familiarity can be. Our approach to dementia care focuses on creating calm, structured days where residents feel safe, valued, and understood, whilst families are kept closely involved in decisions about their loved one's wellbeing.

We also offer respite care for families who need short term support, whether that is following a hospital stay, during a carer's holiday, or simply to provide a well earned break. Respite guests receive the same warm welcome and thoughtful attention as our permanent residents, and many families find these stays reassuring as they consider longer term arrangements.

In practice, this means that our team takes time to learn about each resident's history, preferences, and small daily pleasures. Whether it is a favourite breakfast, a preferred armchair by the window, or a particular way of being greeted in the morning, these are the details that make Holly House feel like home rather than simply a place to stay.

We are proud to hold an overall rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across the Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains. This independent recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to keeping residents safe, treating them with genuine kindness, responding to their individual needs, and leading our home with clear values. We acknowledge that the Effective domain was rated as Requires Improvement at our most recent inspection, and we continue to work thoughtfully on strengthening this area so that every aspect of our care meets the high standards that residents and families rightly expect.

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring options for a parent, partner, or loved one in Scunthorpe or the wider DN area, we warmly invite you to get in touch, arrange a visit, and see for yourself the atmosphere at Holly House Care Home. We would be delighted to answer your questions and help you feel confident about the next step.

Common questions about Holly House Care Home

Where is Holly House Care Home located?

Holly House Care Home is a residential care home in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 3LY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Holly House Care Home provide?

Holly House Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Holly House Care Home's CQC rating?

Holly House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 November 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Holly House Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Holly House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Holly House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Holly House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Holly House Care Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Holly House Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Holly House Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Holly House Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Holly House Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Holly House Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 10 November 2017
  • Report published: 10 November 2017

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Requires Improvement
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

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

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside

Holly House Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Holly House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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