Care Homes Owned by Nightingale Residential Care Home Ltd in Essex

previous home, but on the first day my mum just changed back to how she used to be. On the first day the Manager sent me photos of mum and she was really smiling, this day was the first day of her new journey. The Manager is very helpful and keeps in touch and sends lots of photos. All the staff are friendly and care for the residents.
Also the residents' families are invited in to the home to join in events at Hollymede. Management is great and everything is well organised. I have no worries at all about leaving my mum there as she is quite content.

events. They have a pretty garden, all can sit in. Mum is very happy here and being well looked after.

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We are sent regular newsletters and photos & videos showing the residents having singalongs and other activities. The care home is clean and all the carers are very friendly.
There is a large garden at the back with benches and a covered area. They have celebrations for birthdays, Christmas etc and guest singers. Last time we visited there was a sitting exercise class going on with a proper fitness coach.
Our n relative is very happy here and always calls it home.

her. Our visits are always enjoyable. We are updated with photos, activities and entertainment at the home. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a warm and loving home for their loved ones.

shifts and are very caring, from what I understand have all worked for a number of years at the home which ensures great continuity. A varied menu is offered and residents individual diets are catered for. The home also arrange entertainment afternoons and celebrate the birthdays for all residents. All in all brilliant for our families peace of mind.

which they have on a regular basis. Everyone has a birthday party tea on their birthday. Would definitely recommend Hollymede Cottage.

great service.

would be bedbound.
Thank goodness, Mum went into Hollymede Cottage!
The team have given me my mum back.
The manageress organised a specialised wheelchair, so she could spend time out of bed. My mum is able to talk and she has jokes with the staff. She can now feed herself.
I put that down to a caring team.
I get photos and messages from the manageress, so l can see how my mum is doing at the events l can not go to.
My mum went back into hospital recently, while she was there she said to me, 'l want to go back home'.
That tells you everything about Hollymede, it's home-from-home.

of residents it feels like a real home and a real family. The residents quickly get to know the carers and they get to know the individual needs of the residents. There is a lot of interaction between carers and cared for, frequent activities, visits from musicians and celebrations of everything from birthdays, St Patrick's Day and Christmas to the recent Olympics. As a frequent visitor, I am always made welcome and I feel part of this extended family. Most importantly my husband always looks happy, I can't ask for more.

day one has been incredible. The staff are really friendly, and have gone out of their way to make Mum feel settled and happy in her home. There is regular entertainment and family and friends are always welcome, I can confidently say that this is the home for her and I wish I had found this place sooner. She seems very content and happy here.

lounge. I am made to feel welcome whatever time of day I visit and mum is always clean and well cared for.
The food is all freshly cooked, Mum enjoys all her meals, and water, juices and tea or coffee are always available.
The staff are all fantastic and give lots of cuddles and all the reassurance Mum needs on a daily basis, they are very quick to notice any changes in behaviour and the manager has a great relationship with the doctors and dementia care teams, she is very approachable, knowledgeable and helpful.
I consider myself and Mum very lucky to have found Hollymede Cottage, everyone there feels like family and they support me and my sister too.

in their way and I personally have felt total support from them. The diligence and care that they have shown to my grandmother, me and my family is truly remarkable. I work in the care industry and can appreciate the hours and care that is involved in providing a holistic approach for people. Hollymede is exceptional, there isn't a better place for my grandmother to be. Thank you to you to the manager and your team.

resident, regardless of their needs and infirmities with compassion and respect. This is, to be honest, my only experience of the care system, but I have to say how lovely everyone is, not only to my mum but to myself and my family, always greeting us with a smile and a cuppa! They celebrate birthdays, national holidays and events with gusto, plus try and get all the residents involved with daily activities. The home is clean and the food is tasty. As my mum's memory deteriorates, it's good to know she will be well looked after by people who know and care for her. I have no concerns and recommend Hollymede to anyone who is in the position of having to find somewhere for a loved relative.

she never seemed to want for anything. When I was able to visit, the staff were always so welcoming and friendly. Surely they had enough to do anyway, but I never felt as though I was intruding. She was always entertained, I saw many photographs. At her funeral we saw endless pictures of her and the other residents enjoying themselves. This was something I feel they didn’t need to do, but they made time. That so many staff members attended her funeral was a testament to how caring they were and it was lovely to be able to talk to them. Knowing Nan was so well cared for and that she had such a wonderful quality of life was so very reassuring, being so far away.

endless cups of tea! When my mum passed their care and compassion exceeded all expectations and their support to me and my daughters will always be remembered and appreciated. It is a huge decision to place a loved one in care but visit Hollymede and meet with the manager and her team as this will certainly put your mind at rest.

able to adapt perfectly. The staff are absolutely wonderful from the top down. I cannot recommend them enough. Everyone is extremely gentle, kind, compassionate and so caring. I love visiting Mum, all the residents feel like they are my relatives as you get to know everyone. There are brilliant activities catering for everyone and excellent entertainment. Every possible occasion and major event is celebrated. There is always something going on. I cannot praise the manager and all the team enough for their amazing care, kindness, emotional support and advice. I thoroughly recommend it. The food is excellent, nothing is too much trouble. It doesn't feel like a care home, just home. Thank you so much.

the time to understand my mum's complex needs. Sadly, after more than 5 years at the home, mum passed away last March, at the age of 93, her care was faultless and she was loved and comfortable throughout her passing. We were always made to feel welcome and part of the family. I will forever feel grateful. Thank you