Gills Top
Gills Top is a residential care home in Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 5AF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Gills Top
Gills Top is a residential care home in Skipton. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia, along with respite and short stays. We are a small home in the Dales and that shapes what we are good at. Everybody knows everybody. Staff know who is up early, who wants a late breakfast, who likes company and who would sooner be left alone with the radio. Most residents also have local roots going back a long way, and we put effort into keeping those connections alive rather than letting the home become an island. When somebody moves in we take time over their history and preferences and we write it down so that every member of staff knows it. Dementia support rests on familiarity and pace, so we keep staffing as consistent as we can, avoid unnecessary change and work out what settles a particular resident, since that is rarely the same twice. Families often find this stage harder than the person living through it, and we make time for them too, with honest information rather than comfortable reassurance. Meals are cooked here and residents have a say in the menu. Visitors are welcome through the day and can stay for a meal. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see the home for yourself.
Care provided at Gills Top
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 February 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Gills Top
Where is Gills Top located?
Gills Top is a residential care home in Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5AF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Gills Top provide?
Gills Top 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 Gills Top's CQC rating?
Gills Top is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Gills Top provide dementia care?
Yes. Gills Top supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Gills Top offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Gills Top offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Gills Top
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Gills Top is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Gills Top 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Gills Top offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Gills Top is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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.
Typical weekly fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside
Gills Top 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.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Gills Top. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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