Holmhurst

Logo of Holmhurst, a care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, offering older person care, mental health care, learning disability and autism support and younger adults care.

Holmhurst is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP2 8AR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Holmhurst

Here at Holmhurst, we are a care home based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and we are proud to support a wide range of people who come through our doors. Our team works with older adults, younger adults, people living with a learning disability or autism, those experiencing mental health difficulties, and individuals who need support with alcohol or drug misuse. We also offer respite care for those who need a shorter stay, whether to give a family carer some breathing space or to help someone through a particular period in their life. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a person or family can make, and we do not take that lightly. From the moment someone gets in touch with us, we try to make the process feel straightforward and human. We take time to understand each person as an individual, not just their care needs, but their routines, their preferences, their history and the things that matter to them day to day. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good, which reflects the effort our whole team puts in to making Holmhurst a genuinely comfortable and supportive place to live. We are always looking at how we can do things better, and we encourage residents and their families to share their views with us openly. Salisbury is a wonderful place to be, and we make the most of everything the local area has to offer when it comes to keeping life enjoyable and meaningful for the people we support. If you would like to find out more about whether Holmhurst could be the right fit for you or someone you care about, please do get in touch. We are always happy to have a chat and to show you around.

Care provided at Holmhurst

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Holmhurst

Where is Holmhurst located?

Holmhurst is a residential care home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8AR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Holmhurst provide?

Holmhurst is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Substance misuse support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Holmhurst's CQC rating?

Holmhurst is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Holmhurst offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Holmhurst

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

No. Holmhurst is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Holmhurst 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. Holmhurst 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?

Yes. Yes. Holmhurst supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 South West

Holmhurst has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Holmhurst. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Holmhurst

Respite Care at Holmhurst

Respite at Holmhurst is offered to give a family carer breathing space or to help somebody through a particular period in their life. Short stays normally need booking ahead and often carry a minimum length, so ask what applies. Pack medication and a note of routines, and treat the stay as a trial run for anything permanent.

Residential Care at Holmhurst

South West weekly fees usually run from £1000 to £1300, while Wiltshire council pays about £750 to £900. Residential care means help with everyday living rather than nursing, so personal care, medication, cooked meals and a day with some shape are provided but no registered nurse is on site. Somebody whose health needs regular clinical attention would be looking at a nursing home instead. Holmhurst says it tries to make the whole process feel straightforward and human from the first contact. Ask what the fee covers, what is charged separately, and how any gap against the council rate would be met.

Alcohol and Drug Misuse at Holmhurst

Support with alcohol or drug misuse is one of the needs this Salisbury home is registered to cover, which few care homes are. Work of that kind needs clear boundaries alongside a recovery focus, and an understanding that progress is rarely steady. Ask what experience the staff have with dependency, how a relapse is handled, and how the home works with specialist services.

Older Person Care at Holmhurst

The good rating here comes from an inspection in October 2019, so it is some years old. For older residents the day covers help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and company. Holmhurst says it takes time to understand each person as an individual, not just their care needs but their routines, preferences and history. The home supports an unusually wide mix of people, which can suit some older residents and unsettle others. Ask how many staff are awake overnight in this Salisbury home, how quickly a call bell is answered, and what has changed since the last inspection.

Mental Health at Holmhurst

Seven categories appear on this home's registration, mental health among them, which is a very broad span for one building. Support there rests on stability, routine and being treated with dignity rather than managed. Ask who on the staff has mental health experience, what happens when somebody is in crisis, and how the home works with community mental health services.

Younger Adults at Holmhurst

Understanding each person as an individual rather than a set of care needs is how Holmhurst describes its method. For an adult under 65 that matters, because a home supporting several very different groups may or may not have contemporaries. Ask who else of a similar age lives there, what the week holds, and how much freedom there is to come and go.

Learning Disability and Autism at Holmhurst

Registration for Holmhurst dates from 10 October 2016, under a provider whose name signals intensive support. For a learning disability or autism the practical ground is person centred planning, predictable routines, attention to sensory needs and patience over independence skills. Ask who holds the relevant training, how Wiltshire commissions and reviews a placement, and how often the plan is revisited.

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