Station View, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7JA

Dedicated to providing exceptional care for people living with dementia.

Vida Hall is Vida Healthcare’s first care home for people living with dementia, located in Starbeck, Harrogate. We pride ourselves on offering a range of care options to our residents, all of which are tailored to their individual lifestyles and healthcare needs.

Our focus is on ensuring the look and feel of Vida Hall is homely whilst ensuring our staff are trained and developed in order to meet our resident’s needs and the standards set by Vida Healthcare. We offer a range of care options, including residential dementia care, nursing dementia care, complex dementia care and respite stays. The home is divided into four specialist houses which cater to a range of dementia care needs for up to 70 residents.

The four specialist houses operate independently of each other. Each house is similar in design, layout and orientation so as a resident’s requirements and care needs develop they can move to a more suitable house without the impact of change but where staff can focus on their relevant needs.

Vida Hall opened in 2013 and was awarded a rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission in 2014 for the innovative design and exceptional care provided. At Vida Healthcare we are committed to providing the highest quality care for people living with dementia.

Long term nursing dementia care

Each of our residents receives care that is completely tailored to their needs and lifestyle, delivered by a highly-skilled, dedicated and compassionate team. Our care is ‘person-centred’, which means we take the time to get to know our residents and support them as individuals. By learning about family and friends, hobbies and interests, likes and dislikes, we can make meaningful connections, helping people to feel at home and at ease.

We are passionate about providing the most effective care. We do this by keeping up to date with the latest research and findings in dementia care, as well as drawing on the high level of expertise we have in house. A key part of our approach to care, involves championing the use of alternative therapies over anti psychotic medications wherever possible to help improve well-being. All Vida Healthcare staff receive ongoing training to ensure they have the specialist skills they need to provide effective, quality care through Vida Academy.

Respite care

We welcome respite stays at Vida Hall. They will follow a comprehensive assessment of needs to ensure the transition from home to the care home does not cause any undue distress to the client or their family. Please get in touch today for more information about this service.

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Houses

We have created four dedicated living spaces within Vida Hall which cater to our residents needs, promoting a thoroughly holistic approach to dementia care. The care options across the four houses, include residential dementia care, nursing dementia care, complex dementia care as well as respite stays. There are 70 en-suite bedrooms, divided into four smaller houses.

Orchard View

Orchard View is designed with a homely feel to support residents with a dementia diagnosis who require 24-hour nursing care with a high level of physical health need. The team specialises in approaches for those who may have experienced some insecurity, fear, or distress as a symptom of their dementia where these symptoms are no longer their predominant need. The staff have a palliative focus to deliver wellbeing and holistic care.

The Glades

The Glades offers Nursing Dementia Care to 18 older people living with dementia. Our client group in The Glades are further on in their journey with dementia and may also have significant physical health challenges that demand a high level of quality nursing care. The staff team are passionate about finding ways to ‘make contact’ with the residents and use a number of skilled interventions to allow the residents to experience feelings of safety and love.

Meadow View

Meadow View offers Nurse led Care to 21 residents living with dementia who may be experiencing behavioural and psychological symptoms that create feelings of insecurity, fear and distress. The staff are highly trained and are committed and passionate about supporting the residents to achieve feelings of well-being, trust and the ability to express themselves safely.

Woodlands / Willow

Woodland’s and Willow offers both residential and nursing dementia care to 17 older people living with dementia. The client group in this house may require varying levels of care support for their emotional wellbeing and physical health needs. The team build relationships with the residents to support their wellbeing and to help them feel safe and included.

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Wellbeing & Life Enrichment

We know that giving people a sense of purpose and self-worth is vitally important to their wellbeing. Whilst we do have wellbeing facilities, it is en-grained in our staff that it is all of our responsibilities to help our residents live a joyful and fulfilled day. We are focused on maintaining the independence and dignity of our residents. That might be just helping someone make their own cup of tea, or promoting someone to do simple house tasks like washing up and setting the table. Sustaining those every day tasks that sometimes we take for granted.

At Vida Hall, there is a TV lounge, café kitchen, bar area and a selection of sitting areas which have been designed to provide a range of opportunities for socialising, taking part in activities or simply enjoying some quiet time. There are regular activities which residents can choose to take part in if they wish, including musical entertainment, exercise classes and arts & crafts. Residents are also encouraged and supported to pursue their own interests and hobbies.

We are committed to supporting our residents to remain involved in community life. Many of our residents enjoy taking trips to the local parks, farms, gardens, cafes, library, local events, groups or places of worship.

Activities & Wellbeing

Caring staff

En suite rooms

Exercise

Internal courtyard

Hair dresser

Meeting Pods

Secure building

Stretching

WiFi

Gardens

Designed by Dr Garuth Chalfont, a leading expert in the creation of care environments for older people living with dementia, our courtyard gardens are a calming and peaceful space. Our philosophy connects the internal to the external, encouraging residents to maintain the health and well being created by spending time outdoors.

Visitors Welcome

Vida Hall has an ‘open door’ policy to all friends and family of our residents. We welcome your input and ideas in respect to your relatives’ care and the development of the home.

Hairdressers

Vida Hall has two separate hairdressing and beauty salons which offer our residents the opportunity to purchase the services of our in-house hairdressers, chiropodist, massage therapists and consultations with other community services.

Physiotherapy, Chiropodist & Hair Dresser

Private physiotherapy and chiropodist services are available at Vida Hall at an additional cost. However, families are invited to utilise these services at their own discretion, please contact our team for more information. We also offer hair dressing services at an additional cost by our in-house hair dresser.

Laundry Service

We also offer a full laundry service which uses ‘Ozone’ technology for added peace of mind, helping to keep clothes hygienically clean without the use of harmful chemicals. It is certified to kill coronavirus.

Family Communications

Effective communication with families is essential, which is why we have developed our own in house app called Family Team Talk. The app offers a digital platform and news feed for families to keep up to date with Vida communications. The app also acts as a lifeline to our families offering photographs and videos of their loved ones and a glimpse of life inside Vida.

“Family Team Talk has been a godsend for us as a family as we live down south and are able to see images of mum enjoying her days.” Family member, Vida Hall

Family Support

At Vida we strongly believe in family life and the importance of maintaining connections with family and friends to a person’s health and wellbeing. Vida Hall is ideal for friends and relatives to visit and spend quality time with their loved ones. You can drop in for afternoon tea in our garden café or for lunch in the restaurant. Please speak to reception regarding this service.

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutritious food plays a big role in keeping elderly and vulnerable people in good health. We understand that encouraging your residents to eat well can be challenging at times – that’s why we put so much effort into creating an extensive choice of nutritious meals and special diet options to ensure our residents not only receive the necessary nutrition but also enjoy mealtimes.

We do have set mealtimes at Vida Hall, however, residents can eat when and where they would like, be it in one of our dining areas or in the privacy of their own room.