The Hillings

Daily activities and entertainment are a core part of our quality care at The Hillings. We offer a range of activities that are person-centred and based on our residents’ individual needs. We encourage residents to continue pursuing their favourite hobbies and pastimes or to try out something new entirely.

Some of our regular activities include:

• Bingo
• Traditional games
• Quizzes
• Art and crafts
• Pampering
• Baking
• Regular outings
• Coffee mornings
• Library visits
• Residents meetings
• Local entertainers
• Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog visits

The Hillings care home in St Neots also often visits local shops to purchase clothing, toiletries, gifts, cards, and other items to help keep residents independent. 

Dining is an essential part of the care package we provide to our residents, not only for their health and wellbeing, but also because we believe residents should be able to enjoy eating what they want, when they want.

We hold regular residents’ meetings where food and nutrition are always at the forefront of discussion. The Chef also goes around the home and asks residents what they are enjoying. We offer a seasonal menu with traditional foods, as well as themed nights, including pizza night, Indian, and Chinese takeaway.

Our catering team prides itself on producing food of the highest quality, using local suppliers to create fresh, homemade dishes each day.

Residents of The Hillings can choose where they feel most comfortable enjoying their meal, with these available in the dining room itself, one of our many available lounge areas, or their own bedroom, as preferred. 

Those who enjoy company while they eat can be joined by staff, other residents, or their families, and those who need additional support can use our adaptive cups and glasses. 

Texture-modified snacks are also available between meals.

The Hillings is situated in the town of Eaton Socon in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. There is plenty for residents and visitors to enjoy within the local area, including visiting the riverside park, the Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and St Neots Museum. The home is in a quiet, peaceful setting and has a good relationship with the local community and both nearby secondary schools, with regular visits arranged.

St Neots Museum traces St Neots’ story from prehistoric times onwards and retains original early 20th-century gaol cells. It also runs guided tours, reminiscence sessions, talks, walks, and temporary exhibitions throughout the year, providing opportunities for residents of this care home in St Neots and their friends and families to enjoy the town’s history together.

The health and wellness of our residents is very important, and we work closely with local health and wellness professionals to ensure every resident can lead a full and enriched life. We welcome visiting professionals such as GPs, chiropodists, and opticians and can arrange visits to other professionals if and when it may be required.

Supporting physical wellbeing is part of life at The Hillings. Residents can join structured exercise classes, take part in chair-based activities if their mobility is more limited, and enjoy dance sessions if the mood strikes. Together, these provide different ways for those living at our care home in St Neots to incorporate movement into their daily routines.

For a no-obligation chat with our friendly care team, give us a call or fill in our simple online form for a call-back.

What levels of care are provided at The Hillings?

The Hillings provides residential, respite, palliative, and residential dementia care, supporting adults over and under 65. Our broad range of services means that we can continuously adjust support to respond to our residents’ changing circumstances.

Our team works closely with The Hillings residents and visiting healthcare professionals to understand individual requirements and help each person maintain their comfort, dignity, and independence.

How are individual care plans reviewed at The Hillings?

Before admission to The Hillings, each prospective resident has a needs assessment to establish the level of care and support they require. Their care package will then include an individual care plan, which is reviewed monthly.

These plans are updated when The Hillings’ residents’ needs change, helping ensure that the information guiding their support remains relevant and reflects their current requirements.

Can residents bring personal belongings to The Hillings?

Yes, in fact, we encourage residents to bring personal belongings to our care home in St Neots to make their space familiar and individual.

Bedrooms at The Hillings are already furnished with the essentials, including a bed, wardrobe, armchair, bedside table, and chest of drawers.

Residents can also discuss bringing their own furniture with the Home Manager, who can advise on suitable items and available space.

How are dietary and nutritional needs managed at The Hillings?

The Hillings provides meals prepared by its Chef, together with snacks and drinks, as part of the care package. Residents are encouraged to share their preferences through regular residents’ meetings and conversations with our Chef, helping shape a seasonal menu that includes traditional dishes and themed meals.

Individual care needs identified during assessment can also guide the support provided around nutrition and mealtimes, ensuring that our residents’ requirements are understood and reflected in daily meals.

What activities are available at The Hillings?

The Hillings has a varied programme of activities designed around both individual and group interests, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy favourite pastimes or try something different.

The programme at The Hillings includes arts and crafts, baking, coffee mornings, entertainers, library visits, outings, Pets As Therapy dog visits, quizzes, and traditional games.

Regular residents’ meetings also provide an opportunity for residents to share ideas for new activities and suggest new pastimes to introduce at the home.