My wife has been in The Haven for just over a year. She had spent some time in temporary "respite" care in other care facilities before, so I had a good reference point for comparison.
She was a temporary resident initially but, due to a decline in her condition, was offered a place.
I was delighted that she was able to be permanently homed at the Haven. All the staff are excellent and there is a much less clinical or hospital like atmosphere here.
This is not only due to the excellent staff, actively interacting with the residents far more than I've seen elsewhere, but also how the layout, especially of the common areas, is more homely than the other homes I've seen.
The food and care are consistently excellent and there are armchair fitness activities, games, quizzes and even live music performances surprisingly often. I honestly couldn't have hoped for more.
I was, and still am, extremely grateful all the wonderful characters at The Haven are looking after her.
↩Reply from Jane Diplock, Manager at The Haven
It is our pleasure to care for your loved one. Thank you for your continued support of our team and kind words, they will be passed on to the staff team.