Care Homes Owned by David J Mitchell

The dedication, kindness, and professionalism shown by the staff make this a wonderful place for residents to call home.

Clean and tidy home

Friendly caring staff. Always happy to engage with my Mum, having a laugh or a bit of banter, which pits a smile on her face Mum seems to be happy here, which gives us all peace of mind, knowing that she is cared for...

Mum was at Easterlea Rest Home from Feb 2024 until March 2026, where she sadly passed away. The care, love and attention we felt the staff gave our mum could not have been better. They catered for her every need and nothing was ever too much trouble. The few times she was unwell in the home the staff looked after her better than if she had been taken into hospital. We felt the last 2 years of her life were very comfortable.

The staff's engagement with my mother was excellent. She stayed at Elizabeth Lodge for respite care and she loved it. My mum made lots of friends and still keeps asking me when she can go back for a stay. I would not hesitate in booking for my mum to stay at Elizabeth Lodge the next time we have a need for respite care, as my mum loved it there. Thank you to all the staff and the management team.

As a family we can't thank Elizabeth Lodge enough.

Food was nice and always available when needed as were drinks.

Recently my aunt has been placed at Elizabeth lodge.she went for a taster day and throughly enjoyed and did not want to come home. She has been there now for about 4 weeks and is really loving it. The staff go above and beyond and they keep the residents active with great games and interactive entertainment. There are a few issues that we are having with her integrating which I have been worrying about, however the staff have measured me it is nothing they have not already seen and not to worry. The food is lovely and she is looking more healthy and has had her hair and nails done . There is a good mix of ages of the staff. The place is so clean and smells like a house not a hospital this is their home so that is how it should be.

All made to feel welcome, staff very friendly, Dad is happy where he is, very satisfied with his care.

Value for money is hard to answer, as cannot compare it to other establishments so think my rating is fair.

They have taken the time to find out about mum's interests and actively encouraged her to pursue them. Being a keen gardener, mum has had an active role in getting the garden summer ready, from advising about suitable plants through to planning and planting them out. Nothing is too much trouble for the carers and I feel happy knowing that mum is in a safe and caring environment.

We chose this Care Home for Mum because it us relatively small (less than 20 residents) and the staff are caring, attentive and fully engaged in the well-being of the residents. I feel that the staff have come to fully know our Mum and that they genuinely care for her and about her. The management are always on hand to listen to feedback and take steps to adress any concerns. We feel relieved to have found a welcoming and caring home for Mum and believe she is happy there. I can't praise the hard working staff enough

My aunt was at Elizabeth Lodge for the last years of her life. All the staff carers looked after her with real affection and kindness, though I am sure she was not the easiest of residents to cope with. When admitted I expected a short stay before her demise as her health was so poor. She actually continued with an improved quality of life for several years. It just shows what can be achieved with good care.

My dad moved to EL in late 2023 (i admittedly am a huge worrier and was very nervous about moving him to a care home) but from the second he arrived I was completely put at ease. Dad was made immediately welcome, as were we as a family. I visit regularly and we are always made to feel nothing is too much trouble. Dad is happy, well looked after, and he has a good rapport with all the carers. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat.

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Mum has lived at Elizabeth Lodge since October last year. The staff are lovely, nothing is too much trouble and mum has settled in well. I am always made to feel welcome as are any other family members and friends. Management and staff keep me informed of what is going on with mum and any forthcoming activities. I feel mum is safe and well looked after.

I have every confidence in the manager: she is happy to be transparent with record keeping & has allowed us to check records (sleep/ medication logs/ etc), without any notification. I have found this immensely reassuring.

My father was placed at the home for three months before a gradual decline meant he had to be moved to a nursing home. In that time we built up an excellent rapport with the staff, frequently talking over Dad's needs and condition. Dad was excellently provided for with delicious meals that he was only too happy to finish. All the staff were easy to approach and speak to about Dad's progress. Activities were regular, with stimulating content and from what I witnessed many of the residents seem to really enjoy the variety. Anyone who gets a placement at the home will have fallen on their feet.

My mother settled in and she found friends among the other residents quickly. The carers are excellent - they are always positive and cheerful - and nothing ever appears to be too much trouble for them. The managers are always available to answer questions and answer any questions we might raise. While her mood may fluctuate as a consequence of her dementia, there is no doubt that she is far healthier and safer than would have been the case had she continued to live on her own. We are very happy that her psychological, social and physical needs are being met totally.

The rest home is very homely, having visited many homes for our mother-in-law, this was the home that we chose for our mother to reside in. The staff are very attentive delivering excellent care to each of the residents. My mother feels very safe in the home and has all her needs taken care of. The staff and especially the managers of the home, are particularly hands on with the care and they are always available to listen to any minor issues that we may have and always take action on the issues. The introduction of the nourish system has been great and means that we can see at any time how my mother is and what she has been doing, together with the people who have visited her. As she has the onset of dementia she does not remember a lot of things, but with nourish, we can see what has been happening and prompt her to make conversation during our visit.