The Hollies

Trusted to care in Dursley, Gloucestershire

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The Hollies

Welcome to The Hollies

The Hollies is a luxury care home community nestled in the Cotswold countryside, comprised of The Hollies nursing care home and Holly Oak dementia care home. Our dedicated teams offer residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis. They also offer compassionate end of life care.

Residents at our purpose built care homes in Dursley can enjoy many quality facilities including a cafe, bar and a hair and beauty salon. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated with an en-suite bathroom. Outside there are large, landscaped grounds and an enclosed courtyard garden. Our dedicated activities team organises a wide range of engaging activities and social events every week.

We are proud to be accredited with the Gold Standards Framework Care Homes Programme. This demonstrates our skill and commitment to delivering high quality, person-centred care to residents at the end of their life.

We are officially a ‘Veteran Friendly Framework’ accredited care home, recognising our best practice and highest standards of care for the Armed Forces community.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

At a glance

Location

Drake Lane
Dursley
Gloucestershire
GL11 5HA

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CQC Rating

Good

Availability

Open to new residents

Pricing

Key facts summary

Contract

Contract summary

Our care community

The Hollies comprises of The Hollies nursing care home and Holly Oak dementia care home.

Holly Oak dementia care home

The Holly Oak is a state-of-the-art home providing specialist, person centered dementia care. Our dedicated and qualified teams provide extensive care from the early stages through to the later stages of dementia, always ensuring 24-hour support.

The Hollies nursing care home

The Hollies is an award winning purpose built care home providing the highest level of nursing, respite and end-of-life care. Our rural setting in the Cotswolds allows for a calm and tranquil environment with tailored care to live in and enjoy.

Free event at The Hollies

Afternoon Cream Tea and Chat - free event at The Hollies

Join us at The Hollies on the last Friday of each month, 2pm-3pm, for a delightful afternoon of homemade sandwiches, cakes and treats, all freshly prepared by our Head Chef.

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Afternoon Cream Tea and Chat - free event at The Hollies

Free event at Holly Oak

Dementia Café - free event at Holly Oak

Join us at Holly Oak on the last Wednesday of each month, 2pm-4pm, for our dementia café. Aimed at those living with dementia and their loved ones, you'll have the opportunity to meet and share experiences with like-minded people in the local community.

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Free event at Holly Oak

Fish and Chips Friday - free event at Holly Oak

Join us at Holly Oak on the third Friday of each month, 1pm - 2pm, for traditional fish and chips prepared by our talented chefs! Enjoy the opportunity to meet our friendly team and take a look at our beautiful home.

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Fish and Chips Friday - free event at Holly Oak

Have a look around our home

Experience high-quality care in beautiful surroundings at The Hollies and the Holly Oak care homes.

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The Hollies - Take a tour of The Hollies and Holly Oak

Life at our home

We believe that moving into a care home is just another part of life. Our teams ensure that each resident’s physical and mental wellbeing is cared for by pursuing their interests and hobbies that they have enjoyed in the past, or new interests that they wish to pursue in the future. To help your loved one get out and about there is a minibus to take residents to medical appointments, or to day trips and outings.

Activities room
Cafe
Church Services
Conservatory
Couple's suites
Family guest room
Garden
Garden view rooms
Hair and beauty salon
Library
Local shops nearby
Lounge area
Minibus for outings
Pet friendly visits
Pub/ bar

Care at our home

We provide specialist care for residents with a wide range of health and mobility conditions, as well as those who stay with us for respite care.

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Audiologist
Chiropody
Community support services
Concierge
Dentist
Dietitian
District nursing team
Hygienist
Local GP
Movement therapy
Occupational therapy
Optician
Pharmacy service
Rehabilitation
Speech and language therapy

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at The Hollies care home.

Care UK expands portfolio with new management responsibilities

Care UK is growing, which will see the organisation ending 2025 with new opportunities in the sector.

Care UK recognised with two wins at Caring UK Awards

Care UK colleagues are celebrating after winning two awards at the prestigious Caring UK Awards ceremony.

Dursley care home welcomes special guests for Remembrance Day

A care home in Dursley held a special commemorative event for the community, with the support of a VIP guest.

What others have to say

Here are just some of the comments we’ve received from family, friends and residents at The Hollies care home.

We wanted to express our thanks, but it just doesn’t seem to be enough after everything you have all done. Mum loved you all and we can see why. You should all be very proud of the work you do! The Hollies is a special place and that’s because of the people that create it – it’s a home filled with love and respect!

K & N, Daughters of a resident, November 2025

Thank you so much for all the love and care you gave mum during her time at the Hollies. You all went above and beyond to look after her, especially during her last weeks and days! On behalf of my whole family, thank you very much!

TM, Daughter of a resident, November 2025

We would like to thank you personally for all the attention you have given our mother and the efforts you have made to help her settle and be happy at the Hollies. The activities staff have been excellent in keeping her occupied and she has enjoyed the musical sessions, arts and crafts, and taking part in skittles and bingo.

LM, Daughter of a resident, November 2025

Gold Standard Framework Accredited

Veteran Friendly Framework accredited

Caring UK Awards 2025 winner - Best Initiative in Care Award

National Care Awards 2025 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

Lottie awards 2025 winner - UK’s Top 10 Large Care Providers

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Great British Care Awards 2025 Highly commended - Care Employer Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

NASHiCS Safety in Care awards 2025 winner - Championing Safety in Care

Leaders in Care Awards 2025 winner - Sustainability in Care Homes Award (Wildlife Garden Project)

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Leadership Team of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Excellence in Sustainability in Social Care

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2025 finalist - Recruitment Team Award

Silver Marketing Association Awards 2025 - winner

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 winner - Workforce Development Award

Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 winner - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Care Home Awards 2025 High Commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities - 'The Big Dementia Conversation'

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Best Sustainability Initiative - 'Wildlife Gardens Project'

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

Your next steps

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Our customer care team can guide you through the process step-by-step, whether it’s understanding care types, finding the right care home or understanding more about funding care.

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Speak to our friendly care support team who can answer any questions you may have about the care available at our home and can help book a showround of the home at a time convenient to you.

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Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

What is sundowning?

Learn why people living with dementia can experience difficulties in the late afternoons and evenings, and how you can help.

What is a care assessment?

If you think you or an older loved one needs support in day-to-day life, finding out where to start to discover what support is available can feel overwhelming.

Understanding care funding options

From local authority top-up fees to CHC funding, understanding care funding options can feel overwhelming. Our guide explains everything you need to know.

Trips and outings

Residents living in Care UK homes are offered a range of day trips and organised activities in their surrounding areas. These outings are a great chance for residents to get out and about and enjoy activities, exercise and a change of scenery.

Wolfridge Alpaca Barn - Alveston, Bristol
Sharpness Viewpoint and Picnic Site - Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Saul Junction walks - Berkeley, Gloucestershire
WWT Slimbridge - Slimbridge, Gloucestershire
Museum in the Park - Stroud, Gloucestershire

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Gloucestershire GL11 5HA

CQC Rating: Good

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Gloucestershire GL11 5HA

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The Hollies offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: activities room, cafe, church services, conservatory, couple's suites, family guest room, garden, garden view rooms, hair and beauty salon, library, local shops nearby, lounge area, minibus for outings, pet friendly visits and pub/ bar.

The Hollies offers residential care, dementia care, nursing care, nursing dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Dursley , Gloucestershire.

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Welcome to The Hollies

At a glance

Our care community

Holly Oak dementia care home

The Hollies nursing care home

Afternoon Cream Tea and Chat - free event at The Hollies

Dementia Café - free event at Holly Oak

Fish and Chips Friday - free event at Holly Oak

Have a look around our home

The Hollies - Take a tour of The Hollies and Holly Oak

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

What's going on

Care UK expands portfolio with new management responsibilities

Care UK recognised with two wins at Caring UK Awards

Dursley care home welcomes special guests for Remembrance Day

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

What is sundowning?

What is a care assessment?

Understanding care funding options

Trips and outings

Nearby Homes

Nearby homes

Nearby homes

FAQs

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The Hollies

The Hollies

Welcome to The Hollies

At a glance

Our care community

Holly Oak dementia care home

The Hollies nursing care home

Afternoon Cream Tea and Chat - free event at The Hollies

Dementia Café - free event at Holly Oak

Fish and Chips Friday - free event at Holly Oak

Have a look around our home

The Hollies - Take a tour of The Hollies and Holly Oak

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

What's going on

Care UK expands portfolio with new management responsibilities

Care UK recognised with two wins at Caring UK Awards

Dursley care home welcomes special guests for Remembrance Day

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

What is sundowning?

What is a care assessment?

Understanding care funding options

Trips and outings

Nearby Homes

Nearby homes

Nearby homes

FAQs

What facilities does The Hollies provide?

What types of care does The Hollies offer?

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