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Recommendation for Astley Grange (Bolton)
23 May 2013 by Janet S
Both my mother and aunt have been cared for at Astley Grange. Sadly my mother passed away one month ago. The care she received was absolutely outstanding. I cannot praise... continue reading.
Recommendation for Muirton House Nursing Home (Blairgowrie)
22 May 2013 by Rhoda Fraser
Friendly, welcoming staff. Attentive and caring attitude to residents. Family (guardian) kept informed and free to ask questions of any member of staff. Easy access to management. No unpleasant smells. continue reading.
Recommendation for Wordsworth House Care Centre (Burnley)
21 May 2013 by Avril Rawson
My widowed Aunt, who had no children, has been resident here since February 2012. Her health has steadily declined, but the care she has received is second to none. The... continue reading.
Recommendation for Abbey Place Nursing Home (Huddersfield)
20 May 2013 by Janet O
care is excellent.... continue reading.
Recommendation for Cleveland Park (North Shields)
17 May 2013 by Margaret S
I would recommend Cleavland Park to anyone looking for a care home for a loved one. My Aunt has been in this home for six years and I have always... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
13 May 2013 by Sylvia G
Having cared for a very sick husband for 2 and a half years, I was very run down and badly needed a knee replacement. In the weeks I was in... continue reading.
Recommendation for Abbey Place Nursing Home (Huddersfield)
08 May 2013 by Mary Weaver
It is clean. The food is good, the room is cleaned once a day and we have en suite. The staff are good and honest. There is a café and... continue reading.
Recommendation for Cleveland Park (North Shields)
08 May 2013 by Tom R
My aunt was extremely well cared for within this home. I could not fault or praise the staff enough. The atmosphere was homely, friendly and nothing was a problem. The... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
07 May 2013 by Alison M
The staff took fantastic care of my mother while she recovered from difficult surgery. They always take time to chat and were very speedy... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Georges Hall & Lodge (Darlington)
30 Apr 2013 by Valerie Paxton
Having a friend who is there and who I visit every week. I am always impressed by the care in which I see staff dealing with everyone. It is always... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Georges Hall & Lodge (Darlington)
30 Apr 2013 by Anne K
Peaceful setting with safe walks clean and comfortable rooms. "Pet friends" visit regularly with dogs and other animals in grounds for residents to mix with. Excellent activity programme for residents... continue reading.
Recommendation for Wordsworth House Care Centre (Burnley)
24 Apr 2013 by Susan Woods
Wordsworth House Care home is second to none, it is clean and comfortable, with outstanding food and care, this is not just a care home this is a home from... continue reading.
Recommendation for The Chanters Care Home (Manchester)
17 Apr 2013 by Elizabeth Shaw
My mum has been a resident of the Chanters for 6 years. I find the staff very warm, friendly and approachable to both my mum and myself. She has no... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Grange (Grimsby)
17 Apr 2013 by Steve Branson
My wife has dementia and requires assistance with all basic tasks i.e dressing, showering, eating and mobility. The staff at this home are well trained and efficient and above all... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
15 Apr 2013 by H.E.R
I have enjoyed my stay, the staff were very kind and the food was lovely. I... continue reading.
Recommendation for Alexandra Nursing & Residential Home (Rotherham)
04 Apr 2013 by Mary P
Very clean, they do your washing and the cleaners are very helpful. The night staff are great and they will do anything for you. Day staff are very good and... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
04 Apr 2013 by Sarah Farr
What a wonderful place! Having last seen my nan relatively fit and well and living in her own lovely home, I was delighted when I returned for a visit from... continue reading.
Recommendation for Alexandra Nursing & Residential Home (Rotherham)
03 Apr 2013 by Margaret Mullally
From my mum going to live at Alexandera it has been about the staff getting to know my mum and her needs. They have listened to family and my mum... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Mary's Care Home (Scunthorpe)
20 Mar 2013 by Diane Broughton
Both my parents are now in St Mary's, Mum has got dementia my dad was her main carer until he became ill and could no longer care for her. We... continue reading.
Recommendation for The Sycamores (Wakefield)
19 Mar 2013 by Pamela W
The manager and staff do their best to make the new residents feel so comfortable and home from home at a very vulnerable time for them. Also they include the... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Manor (Grimsby)
18 Mar 2013 by Sharon R
They always have info regarding mum. She seems happy with being in the home. There are activities at the home and opportunities to go out. There's always a menu up,... continue reading.
Recommendation for The Sycamores (Wakefield)
14 Mar 2013 by Kathie L
My mother-in-law moved to Wakefield and the Sycamores, after her husband died. She was immediately made welcome and encouraged to feel at home, the staff rapidly understood her specific needs... continue reading.
Recommendation for Avonbridge Care Home (Hamilton)
13 Mar 2013 by Ann Reynolds
The care and commitment of the staff is exemplary, it is a care home in every sense of the word. Visiting my mother is a pleasure, to find her happy... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Grange (Grimsby)
11 Mar 2013 by Raymond Brunson
I am writing this letter for Maureen Brunson who is in The Grimsby Grange. Four years ago my wife got dementia, which got worse all the time and very quickly.... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
11 Mar 2013 by Yoko Wiseman
My husband was taken to Lincombe Manor by 'accident', there were no vacancies in Paignton for his intermediate care. Wow! We never knew a care... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Grange (Grimsby)
08 Mar 2013 by Elaine Burdass
Caring staff, always welcoming, Excellent Facilities, Good... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Grange (Grimsby)
06 Mar 2013 by Violet Ball
My husband has been in 3 homes and this is the best one. Highly recommend Grimsby Grange. Staff are... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Grange (Grimsby)
06 Mar 2013 by Margaret H
The staff are professional, kind, caring and efficient. They often go beyond the calls of duty to care for or calm an upset resident. Nothing seems too much trouble for... continue reading.
Recommendation for The Sycamores (Wakefield)
04 Mar 2013 by Karen C
My mother lived at The Sycamores for 9 months. She settled in very quickly and soon won the hearts of all the staff. She was happy and content and very... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Grange (Grimsby)
28 Feb 2013 by Elaine Clark
It's always distressing when a family member has to go into care especially when the dementia has got a little out of control in other care homes. The Grange has... continue reading.
Recommendation for Wordsworth House Care Centre (Burnley)
25 Feb 2013 by Patricia F
After years of difficulty my brother-in-law went to Wordsworth House in December 2010. The same month my sister followed him (his wife). Both were dementia suffers. For 2 years they... continue reading.
Recommendation for Wordsworth House Care Centre (Burnley)
22 Feb 2013 by Shelia Horsfall
Very clean, staff extremely caring. Good food,... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Manor (Grimsby)
22 Feb 2013 by Margaret Donaldson-Newman
Peter has had excellent care since being at Grimsby Manor for the last 2 1... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
22 Feb 2013 by Vera Burrows
The care plus attention I have received deserves the highest praise. I felt loved. My... continue reading.
Recommendation for Astley Grange (Bolton)
22 Feb 2013 by Gerald Rawling
On behalf of my family at large I commend and recommend Astley Grange. This is a comfortable-sized and homelike facility altogether committed to the complete care and welfare of its... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Manor (Grimsby)
21 Feb 2013 by Fred Sellar
Earlier this year, we tried out several homes, overall I consider the the Manor to be the best home in this area and it is easy to get on with... continue reading.
Recommendation for Wordsworth House Care Centre (Burnley)
21 Feb 2013 by Sharon Cadwick
My mum is here and is... continue reading.
Recommendation for Wordsworth House Care Centre (Burnley)
20 Feb 2013 by Janet Dickinson
Excellent care, clean, bright, very qualified staff. Food excellent, lots of activities throughout the week, inclusive of dementia unit. Lovely views, friendly atmosphere, home from home. The best we viewed... continue reading.
Recommendation for Wordsworth House Care Centre (Burnley)
20 Feb 2013 by Michael R
secure, friendly staff.... continue reading.
Recommendation for Wainfleet Care Home (Skegness)
18 Feb 2013 by John Twigg
For the many years this care home has been open I have never heard a negative comment about the care given, the staff or the catering within this care home.... continue reading.
Recommendation for Priestley Care Home (Batley)
14 Feb 2013 by Carol G
Staff were compassionate and caring. Always greeted with a friendly smile, nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are decorated to a high standard, spotlessly clean. Food was well presented... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
30 Jan 2013 by Pat H
Overjoyed at the understanding when my husband was here for intermediate care. He was looked after so well after all the trauma of his illness. It was so good to... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Manor (Grimsby)
30 Jan 2013 by Norman R
I have spent 3 weeks in this home myself after a... continue reading.
Recommendation for The Chanters Care Home (Manchester)
29 Jan 2013 by Shelia Brown
My reason for recommending is that mum is cared for very well. Whenever I go which is about four times a week, it is always the same very relaxing and... continue reading.
Recommendation for Muirton House Nursing Home (Blairgowrie)
23 Jan 2013 by Rhoda L F
I am a regular visitor to Muriton House Care Home almost on a daily basis and at different times. I have found the home clean, no unpleasant smells and the... continue reading.
Recommendation for Muirton House Nursing Home (Blairgowrie)
21 Jan 2013 by Paul S
Mum is very well cared for, she has been a resident for 6 years and has received very good attention. She is comfortable and... continue reading.
Recommendation for Kingsgate Nursing Home (Glasgow)
20 Jan 2013 by Dave Murphy
Staff considerate and kind towards all the residents they explain things through with you and are always willing to help you out, My only concern is the lack of a... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Georges Hall & Lodge (Darlington)
11 Jan 2013 by Peter N
For almost two years my wife needed round the clock care as she became completely paralysed below the waist. She also suffered from mental illness and was the most difficult... continue reading.
Recommendation for Laureate Court Care Centre (Rotherham)
27 Dec 2012 by Sheryl O
Mum has been well cared for since she arrived in Feb 2010. The home is clean and well presented, food is very good with a choice of menus. Staff and... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Mary's Care Home (Scunthorpe)
27 Dec 2012 by Jackie M
Dad has Alzheimers, we were sad he had to go into a home but now realize it would be very difficult to find a better one than St Mary's. The... continue reading.
Recommendation for Markfield Court Care Centre (Markfield)
21 Dec 2012 by David H
My mother has an excellent room recreating her lounge at family home. The facilities include use of the coffee lounge and large hall for events. The activities organised are outstanding... continue reading.
Recommendation for Muirton House Nursing Home (Blairgowrie)
17 Dec 2012 by Bertie W
Muirton House is an outstanding example of how to make senior citizens feel cared for, loved and secure. The manager, Cathy is outstanding as are all the staff we came... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
13 Dec 2012 by John Foss
Very kind and helpful staff. Wonderful food says my mother.... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Manor (Grimsby)
11 Dec 2012 by Penny Daniel
My parents went in to Grimsby Manor Residential Home last year unfortunately my father passed away earlier this year and my mother has recently, the care given by all the... continue reading.
Recommendation for Cleveland Park (North Shields)
09 Dec 2012 by Janet Dobie
Staff are professional at all times. Always approachable if seeking information. They will telephone me if mother in law is ill,falls has a GP visit. The home is clean, bedrooms... continue reading.
Recommendation for Haslingden Hall & Lodge (Rossendale)
26 Nov 2012 by Jean O
Fabulous staff, excellent home. Level of care is top class. A place... continue reading.
Recommendation for Muirton House Nursing Home (Blairgowrie)
20 Nov 2012 by Rhona Kirkpatrick
Our mother was a resident at Muirton House Care Home for 3 years prior to her recent death. The care she received whilst in residence was excellent. All staff were... continue reading.
Recommendation for Thornton Hall & Lodge (Liverpool)
16 Nov 2012 by Paula Pattullo
We visited at least 20 care homes to find a place for my vulnerable mum. Thornton Hall stood far above all the others and we felt fortunate to secure a... continue reading.
Recommendation for Wordsworth House Care Centre (Burnley)
31 Oct 2012 by Carole P
Mum & Dad both went into Wordsworth House earlier this year. Mum had dementia and as dad has a bad heart he could no longer cope at home. The home... continue reading.
Recommendation for Kingsgate Nursing Home (Glasgow)
10 Oct 2012 by Catherine Doyle
My husband John spent the last few months of his life in Kingsgate Care Home. They made him comfortable, kept him clean and gave him whatever he wanted to eat... continue reading.
Recommendation for Nesfield Lodge (Leeds)
08 Oct 2012 by Jean Danzey
I chose this home because of its site, general air of welcome, distance from my home. The staff are excellent and seem to have all the patients well being at... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Helens Hall & Lodge (St Helens)
27 Sep 2012 by Marie Lyon
We were very reluctant to place mum into a care home. We had managed to look after her for 6 years and felt we were providing a good level of... continue reading.
Recommendation for Cleveland Park (North Shields)
27 Sep 2012 by Carol Gallagher
My mother has been a resident in the care home for 5 years. The staff are very good in providing care and very friendly. When my mam hasn't been well... continue reading.
Recommendation for Hope House (Accrington)
24 Sep 2012 by Ernest Cocks
The site and surroundings by Mercer Park are excellent on foot or in a chair. Patients can enjoy fresh air. The area is level... continue reading.
Recommendation for Laureate Court Care Centre (Rotherham)
24 Sep 2012 by Terry Shaw
The care and nursing Marjorie is receiving in my opinion is outstanding. The cleanliness is outstanding throughout. All members of staff from the management to care, domestic and catering staff... continue reading.
Recommendation for Astley Grange (Bolton)
13 Sep 2012 by Jean Stott
Both my parents in law were residents at Astley Grange up to their passing away and the care and attention they received was impeccable. Nothing was ever too much trouble... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Georges Hall & Lodge (Darlington)
06 Sep 2012 by Steve & Kathy C
Caring staff who understand resident's needs. Clean and well kept. Very supportive staff. Excellent office... continue reading.
Recommendation for Grimsby Manor (Grimsby)
23 Aug 2012 by Margaret Kirk
The staff have been amazing during the 2 years my mum was residing at the home. The carers were friends and supportive to all the family. Even although the carers... continue reading.
Recommendation for Harmony House (Nuneaton)
01 Aug 2012 by Javid Mehmud Jogiat
We are very pleased with the care and consideration given to my mum who was resident at Harmony House until 25th July when she passed away. The staff, eho are the... continue reading.
Recommendation for Fleetwood Hall Care Home (Fleetwood)
31 Jul 2012 by Brian Bailey
Huge welcome on arrival. Wonderful room, toilet... continue reading.
Recommendation for The Hawthornes (Bradford)
09 Jul 2012 by Paula Lyness
The staff and management are excellent. My husband gets looked after really well, nothing is too much trouble for anyone and he has settled in really well. This is the... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Helens Hall & Lodge (St Helens)
24 May 2012 by Lyndsay Davies
The staff are very good, all the family are very happy. Mum is... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Georges Hall & Lodge (Darlington)
10 May 2012 by Judy W
Although the facilities in the above named are moderately good, the building is open, clean and modern (although the showers in the individual rooms have been out of order for... continue reading.
Recommendation for Nesfield Lodge (Leeds)
08 May 2012 by Paul Yates
We come every so often to see my dad, Dennis Yates. I cannot fault anything these people do in here. They are fantastic to get on with and they do... continue reading.
Recommendation for The Sycamores (Wakefield)
06 May 2012 by Marion Page
On 29 May 2012 my mother came on respite care, allowing us to have a holiday, from the moment she came through the door, she was made welcome, we were... continue reading.
Recommendation for Cantley Grange (Doncaster)
02 May 2012 by Brenda C
I visit Mum on a regular basis and have done for 2 1... continue reading.
Recommendation for York House (Dewsbury)
01 May 2012 by Pamela Watkins
My Mother was very happy in York House. The staff were friendly and caring when Mum was ill they were more than happy to look after her. She looked on... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Helens Hall & Lodge (St Helens)
30 Apr 2012 by Edna H
This home impressed my husband and I from the moment we entered the home. A lovely smile and welcome from the home manager, pleasant polite staff all smiled and said... continue reading.
Recommendation for Nesfield Lodge (Leeds)
26 Apr 2012 by Russell S
My mum has been happier and much more 'normal' and back to her old... continue reading.
Recommendation for Thornton Hall & Lodge (Liverpool)
23 Apr 2012 by Stephen J
Prior to going home, after leaving hospital following major surgery to both feet that caused me not to 'load bear' for 4-6 weeks, I spent 6 wks at Thornton Hall,... continue reading.
Recommendation for Nesfield Lodge (Leeds)
23 Apr 2012 by Carole H
My mother has dementia and needs twenty four hour observation as it was apparent she could not live on her own. The home is a welcome place. Staff are always... continue reading.
Recommendation for Cantley Grange (Doncaster)
18 Apr 2012 by Hazel B
Without the care and attention given to my mother two years ago she would not be here now. The staff are fantastic. The home is very clean and tidy. Food... continue reading.
Recommendation for Nesfield Lodge (Leeds)
10 Apr 2012 by Mary W
Care for patients or residents in hospital or care... continue reading.
Recommendation for Norton Lees Hall (Sheffield)
02 Apr 2012 by Susan H
My mum has been in Norton Lees now for over 2 years. She is safe and well looked after and I know she is being fed. Its not nice putting... continue reading.
Recommendation for Lincombe Manor Care Centre (Torquay)
19 Mar 2012 by Maria L
My mum was admitted for interim care. She was assigned a lovely room with a beautiful view. I cannot recommend the staff more highly. They were so very kind not... continue reading.
Recommendation for York House (Dewsbury)
16 Mar 2012 by Marion W
Friendly staff, nice food.... continue reading.
Recommendation for York House (Dewsbury)
15 Mar 2012 by Peggy L
I stayed at York House because at 91 I fell and broke my ankle. I couldn't cope at home as I am alone. While at York House I was scared... continue reading.
Recommendation for St Georges Hall & Lodge (Darlington)
07 Mar 2012 by Robina M
Care and consideration is given to residents. Everywhere is very clean. Respect and care is shown by all carers,... continue reading.
Recommendation for Penwortham Grange & Lodge (Preston)
20 Feb 2012 by Evelyn R
I recently had to check care homes with regards to short term care for my father following a hospital stay. It is the first time I have had to deal... continue reading.
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Our award-winning homes are purpose-built, beautifully decorated and superbly equipped with en-suite bedrooms, a choice of lounges and landscaped gardens.
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