Standon Hall Care Home with Nursing

Review of Standon Hall Care Home with Nursing, Stafford, Staffordshire by Stewart C (Former carer and close friend of resident)

Monday 3 September 2012

An institution or a house for elderly/infirm residents may be one thing, but at Standon Hall there is that extra something that creates for every resident a feeling of being relaxed and at ease in a real home, just like their own home. In this former stately home there are opportunities for privacy. Quiet times and quiet spaces, a TV lounge, as well as communal interaction with residents and carers a like. Crucially, it's this feeling that residents and staff are equals and treat each other with respect that creates this homely atmosphere. There is very little sense of 'them and us', such that residents look upon their carers as friends as well as those who perform the many practical and varied duties of care that are required. It is nice so see how individual residents, are engaged in their own interests. Above all I think the activities staff do a magnificent job in varying the day to day life for residents in what could otherwise be a very mundane existence. Staff turnover is not high which says a lot for how carers feel about the jobs they do. It is a good measure also, and indicative I think of a good residential home, that the number of residents whose own relatives and friends come to visit them is high. Facilities include a large screen TV in the TV/entertainments lounge, indoor games, even a secure bar! Regular special events such as coffee mornings are organised and an innovative tea room for use by residents, relatives and visitors. The décor is interesting and in spite of the very large rooms, very tasteful and homely. Personal spaces such as bedrooms are spacious and may be decorated and furnished from resident's own possessions. The standard of security, cleanliness and hygiene is very good. The grounds are gorgeous with views overlooking distant countryside. Management aims always for a 'gold standard' and it has to be said a lot of effort is made to provide a warm and comfortable environment in which residents can live with dignity and enough genuinely caring staff on hand to tend to the many and varied needs of residents and how many of us can say we live in a stately home?

Review of Standon Hall Care Home with Nursing, Stafford, Staffordshire by George G (Son of Resident)

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Very caring and reassuring staff. Always there to help, nothing is too much trouble to sort out, very helpful. My mother's needs are quickly answered when and where possible. I and mother's family are kept well informed at all times of meetings about Standon Hall and what they are doing for the residents and their care. A credit to the Care home.