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Review of
Friars Lodge
from Linda C (Sister of Resident) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Patricia has been a resident at Friars Lodge from 2019 until last month. Its extraordinary that the support and service provided has been so consistently good over such a long period of time. This is primarily due to the qualities of the staff and their retention so that throughout this long stay they

have been able to understand Patricia and care for her so very well. We are so very pleased to have found such an excellent care home for my sister in such a difficult time of our lives.
Linda and Dave C

Reply from Lucy Aristidou, Manager at Friars Lodge

Thank you so much for your very kind words regarding the care provided by Friars Lodge staff to Patricia.
I am very happy that you are so pleased with the service provided by the whole team here. I…read more

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Review of
Friars Lodge
from Gary C (Son of Resident) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Wonderful staff who care deeply for the residents. It feels like they are part of our family in a way. Rooms are cosy, warm and ours set out with family artifacts.. My mother-in-law lived there for 6 years and she was very happy there, making many friends with the carers and management. Thank you from

the bottom of our hearts for looking after mum.

Reply from Lucy Aristidou, Manager at Friars Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to complete this review. I will share this with my staff team.

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Review of
Tudor House
from Annie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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From the moment our mother entered Tudor House, we knew she was in safe and caring hands. The staff showed such warmth, kindness, and genuine compassion, not only towards her but to all of us as a family. In her final days, their care went far beyond what we ever expected - they brought comfort, dignity,

and peace at a time when we needed it most.
What touched us deeply was how the staff didn't just provide care; they became like friends. Their presence, patience, and gentle words helped us through an incredibly difficult time, and for that, we will be forever grateful.
If you are looking for great care, empathy, and support, I would really encourage you to consider Tudor House. My only regret is that our mother was not under the care of this home much, much sooner.

Reply from Lisa Walsh, Manager at Tudor House

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review for the home, and for such kind words which will be shared with the team. It's lovely to know you felt this way about the care and home in…read more

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Review of
Friars Lodge
from D B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The staff are always welcoming when I visit Dad, and the home itself is small enough that everyone feels like one big family. All the staff treat Dad with so much care, compassion, patience and dignity - nothing is too much trouble. There is an excellent staff to resident ratio, and always members of

staff to assist if needed. The manager is amazing - so lovely, calm and approachable. She always keeps us informed and is very proactive at ensuring all of Dad's needs are catered for. Dad is very happy and settled at Friars Lodge, and we honestly believe he couldn't be at a better place.

Reply from Lucy Aristidou, Manager at Friars Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind and complimentary words. I will most certainly share this review with the staff team, they will be very pleased that all of their hard work and dedication to our…read more

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Review of
The White House
from Lindsey F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Extremely efficient with communications. Very welcoming when we visit.

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Review of
Tudor House
from T F (Son of Resident) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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A very good experience overall.
Very caring and compassionate staff, who treated our loved one with dignity and care right up to the end of life. It's a relatively small care home, which allows for more personal care, meaning the staff spend time getting to know the resident and their family well.

They have a good relationship with the local doctors and nurses-a much better experience than our previous one in another care home prior to Tudor House.

The care staff are very experienced and have been working at Tudor House for some time. Great homemade meals, prepared by the chef and the team.

Thanks to the Tudor House team.

Reply from Lisa Walsh, Manager at Tudor House

Thank you so much for your kind words, and how much you valued the staff looking after your relative. I will share this with the staff team as its lovely to read such a lovely review. You are all…read more

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Review of
The White House
from Ann P (Friend of Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Staff so friendly and helpful. My husband has settled nicely and I can rest assured knowing he is well cared for. Lovely homemade meals and lots of tea and coffee surpluses too. Glad we found such a lovely care home.

Reply from Kirsty Janes, Director at The White House

Thank you for leaving us this review, we appreciate all feedback and will share your comments with our staff team.

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Review of
Friars Lodge
from Zoe H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother has been in Friars Lodge since June 2022, and we are so pleased we chose this home. We chat with the managers and staff whenever we're there. The continuity of staff is excellent - reflective of a stable, happy team. Mum is really well cared for. I get regular updates on even little things.

They do craft, keep fit, take trips to the glorious park 2 minutes away and even Elvis comes every now and again! Their own rooms are lovely. The main room is light and sunny. The staff do their admin in the same room, so the residents are continually looked after. They work really well with the local surgery and other care staff. My brother and I are really pleased mum is being so well looked after.

Reply from Lucy Aristidou, Manager at Friars Lodge

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such kind words. Your review has been shared with the staff team, a great boost for staff morale.

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Review of
Friars Lodge
from C R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our Mum has been a resident at Friars Lodge for over 8 years. Despite the challenges that old age and dementia bring, we are confident as a family that she is well supported by staff who care for her and have been with her for many years.

Reply from Lucy Aristidou, Manager at Friars Lodge

Thank you so much for submitting your review, Your kind words have been shared with our staff team and will undoubtedly be very much appreciated.

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Review of
Tudor House
from Bernadette W (Sister of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My brother was at Tudor House for the past 4 years, until he sadly died in February of this year. The care he received was second to none, especially during his last few months. The staff are so friendly to both the residents and the resident's family, always making us feel welcome with a lovely cup

of tea and friendly conversation. The home itself was really clean and tidy and the manager was always on hand with any
concerns I had - she would do her best to resolve them and keep us informed. I've been to visit friends in more up-to-date, larger care homes, but they are so cold and unwelcoming in comparison to Tudor House's homely atmosphere. My brother was happy living there and I felt relaxed knowing he was being taken care of so well. Thank you all.

Reply from Lisa Walsh, Manager at Tudor House

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words about the home and how caring our staff are. It's really nice to know how you felt about the care being provided and how happy you were with us. Thank you…read more

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Review of
Tudor House
from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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This was our first experience of respite care for our mother. Tudor House was very considerate to her needs. Carers were all very friendly and Mum was very appreciative of the care they gave her and her needs, made her feel very welcome. She enjoyed her meals (she wasn't eating well before because of

being poorly). Her legs improved and sores disappeared. Ideal place to have in mind going forward and a good experience and happy for all.

Reply from Lisa Walsh, Manager at Tudor House

Thank you so much for spending time to place a review for Tudor House. Your review is very kind and I am glad that your experience with us was good. I have shared this with the staff team. Thank you…read more

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Review of
Tudor House
from K N (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Tudor House Care Home is a lovely home, very clean and tidy. The staff are all very happy, caring and have a caring attitude towards the residents.
Many thanks to the manager who was on the ball with everything and always kept in touch while I was there. Many thanks again. Regards.

Reply from Lisa Walsh, Manager at Tudor House

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Thank you for your kind words I will share them with the staff. Hope you are all well, take care.

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Review of
Friars Lodge
from Stuart B (Son of Resident) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum became a resident from August 2019 until she passed away 6 weeks ago. Following a hospital stay in May, her health rapidly declined, and it was very evident she was sadly approaching end-of-life. At this point, my relationship with the care manager and her deputy had all but completely broken down.

We couldn't ask anything about Mum's deteriorating health without being met with an aggressive response. Even when Mum passed away, it was a phone call informing me that she had stopped breathing! Very cold with no words of sympathy offered. When we arrived to clear Mum's room, her name sign was even removed from the door whilst we were inside. Couldn't this have waited until after we left? No sympathy card was sent and no follow-up about her funeral. Sadly, as far as the management is concerned, Mum was merely a source of income, and when this was coming to an end, the manager displayed a complete lack of professionalism. A very sad end considering Mum had been resident there for almost 5 years.

Reply from Kirsty Janes, Director at Friars Lodge

Firstly, I would like to apologise that you have been left feeling this way. Our team take their responsibility very seriously & often go above & beyond. Our manager supported you when your mother was…read more

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Review of
Friars Lodge
from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Friars Lodge staff were very kind and obliging towards my mum and us as a family. I would go as far as to say that went above and beyond in trying to care for and accommodate my mum during a very difficult time in her life. I would not hesitate in recommending any relative putting their loved one into

Friars Lodge as they will be safe and well looked after.

Reply from Lucy Aristidou, Manager at Friars Lodge

Thank you so much for this positive feedback and your kind words, this will be shared with the team.

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Review of
The White House
from Kelly C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum has been resident in The White House for 1 year this month as she needs 24-hour care and supervision. We couldn't be happier with the care she is receiving. The management team are brilliant, between them and the seniors there isn't anything that can't be sorted. We are kept fully informed of what

happens with Mum, we get regular newsletters, phone calls and emails. They have been fully supportive of us personalising her room so she feels at home and comfy. The range of activities on offer is good, they even have an external art and craft company come in to do sessions! They have also been doing planting in the garden getting it summer-ready which she loved. Mum has been on outings, gone for walks and been to Church, they have singers come in and they put on a great family and friends Christmas get-together with the residents. The staff team at The White House are all really friendly and good at what they do, they genuinely care and understand Mum well and she's happy there.

Reply from Jacqueline Darkwa, Registered Manager at The White House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that your mum is happy and settled in the home, it is always a privilege to care for others and we love being able to bring a…read more

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Review of
The White House
from Elizabeth W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My Mum arrived here 3 days before Covid lock down, so the last 3/4 years have been a difficult time for everyone. The Staff were most helpful in helping with phone calls during quarantine, despite her hearing loss. They continue to be understanding and compassionate as her health/dementia deteriorate.

They all seem like a happy team which adds to the positive atmosphere which we experience when we visit.

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Review of
The White House
from R C (Son of Resident) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mother is receiving good care and attention. The home is not purpose-built and does need some TLC.

Reply from Jacqueline Darkwa, Registered Manager at The White House

Thank you for leaving us a review. It was a privilege caring for your mum. The home was originally a rectory for the church, a children's home and now a care home. TLC is a continuous process which…read more

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Review of
The White House
from Jenny K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum was on palliative care and bed bound. She had mixed levels of care, depending on who was working. She was on purée food but still given biscuits. She couldn't reposition herself in bed but was given a lidless cup. A little thought when dealing with her would have been helpful. Mum passed away

at the end of October. Staff were very kind to her in her final days. I think the shortcomings were due to lack of training and guidance for staff, especially new staff.

Reply from Jacqueline Darkwa, Registered Manager at The White House

Thank you for leaving us a review. We would like to apologise for not meeting your expectations. It is important to us that when things do not meet people's expectations, we make every effort to learn…read more

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Review of
The White House
from Tony S (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My poor mum was a resident. Sadly she is no longer with us. The White House staff were amazing looking after my mum and the other residents. It is a tough job to do. I have nothing but 100% respect for the staff of the Whitehouse.

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Review of
The White House
from John F (Friend of Resident) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Whenever I visit my friend, she appears to be happy and content with life in the home. The home is warm, comfortable and has a pleasant atmosphere. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
My friend seems to enjoy the meals at the home and has enjoyed a healthy life since living there.

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