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, nestled in the Cotswold countryside. Our dedicated teams offer residential and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis. We also offer compassionate end of life care.

Residents at our purpose-built care homes in Dursley can enjoy many quality facilities including a cafe 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.

The Hollies is situated on the same estate as Holly Oak, a purpose-built care home providing specialist, person centered dementia care.

We are proud to be accredited as a ‘Veteran Friendly Framework’ care home, as well as being recognised by the Gold Standards Framework care homes programme.

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.

The home is owned by WT UK Opco 4 Limited and is managed and staffed by Care UK.

At a glance

Location

Drake Lane
Dursley
Gloucestershire
GL11 5HA

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CQC Rating

Not yet inspected

Availability

Open to new residents

Pricing

Key facts summary

Contract

Contract summary

Free event

Safe and well - free event at The Hollies

Join us on Wednesday 20th May, 2pm - 4pm with a member from Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service to find out more about how you can enhance home safety.

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Free event

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

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Enjoy six weeks' free care

Join us as a permanent resident and enjoy six weeks free in your first six months.

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Have a look around our home

Experience a range of care services in beautiful surroundings at The Hollies.

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

Part of The Hollies care community

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

Holly Oak 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.

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
Garden
Garden view rooms
Hair and beauty salon
Local shops nearby
Lounge area
Minibus for outings
Pet friendly visits

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

Chiropody
Dentist
District nursing team
Hygienist
Local GP
Optician
Pharmacy service

Meet our team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

The dedicated and experienced team at The Hollies will provide your loved one with care that’s completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

This is a lovely friendly and happy home, with a great family atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you here soon.

Jerry JamesHome Manager

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How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Not yet inspected

Whilst we wait for the CQC to conduct its inspection, our teams work hard to ensure they are delivering the highest level of care to residents.

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 colleagues celebrated at special awards evening

The provider’s annual internal awards ceremony - Care UK Stars - saw more than 360 colleagues from across 18 regions come together as 23 awards were...

Care UK celebrates shortlisting in prestigious national awards

Awards season has well and truly kicked off in the care sector, and Care UK has been shortlisted for two major awards this week.

Birds of prey pay a flying visit to Dursley care home

Residents at a Dursley care home had an “im-peck-able” morning with some beady-eyed friends.

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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

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

Gold Standard Framework Accredited

Veteran Friendly Framework accredited

Care Home Awards 2026 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider

Care Home Awards 2026 finalist - Best for Staff Recruitment and Retention

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups 2026

HealthInvestor Awards 2026 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the year - Large Group category

Public Sector Catering Awards 2026 winner - Training and Apprenticeship Award

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

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)

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

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

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

Your next steps

Not sure where to start, or how to choose?
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.

Want to learn more about this home or arrange a visit?
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.

Managing weight in older people with dementia

Weight loss can be common in people with dementia for a number of reasons including changes in appetite, swallowing difficulties and increased activity.

Why dementia may cause hallucinations

Some forms of dementia can cause a person to experience hallucinations.

Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

If your loved one is irritable or upset, it’s often a sign that they’re struggling or that something feels too much for them. Taking time to put yourself in...

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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, garden, garden view rooms, hair and beauty salon, local shops nearby, lounge area, minibus for outings and pet friendly visits.

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

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The Hollies

The Hollies

Welcome to The Hollies

At a glance

Safe and well - free event at The Hollies

Afternoon Cream Tea and Chat - free event at The Hollies

Enjoy six weeks' free care

Have a look around our home

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

Part of The Hollies care community

Holly Oak care home

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Meet our team

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Not yet inspected

What's going on

Care UK colleagues celebrated at special awards evening

Care UK celebrates shortlisting in prestigious national awards

Birds of prey pay a flying visit to Dursley care home

Follow us on Facebook

What others have to say

Trips and outings

Your next steps

Help and advice

Managing weight in older people with dementia

Why dementia may cause hallucinations

Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

Nearby Homes

Nearby homes

Nearby homes

FAQs

What facilities does The Hollies provide?

What types of care does The Hollies offer?

Are there any other Care UK care homes in Gloucestershire?