My mum is 95 and has dementia, she suffered a stroke just after Xmas 2025.
That event spelt the end of the ability to maintain her independence. As her son, I felt guilt for not being able to look after her full time, concern at what to do next and a fear that I was solely responsible for her care.
We managed to secure a room at Deerhurst, so conveniently located at the top of mum's road. Since then I've been struck by the level of care, the efforts to create interest and enjoyment and the culture at Deerhurst.
My fear of the future has turned into huge relief and gratitude to many of the team, I didn't know existed a few months back, as they care for my precious mum SO well, and have become friends to me. The efforts they go to, to create quality of life for many in their care, involving travel, trips, entertainment, crafts, conversation and comfort has to be massively applauded.
Well done and thank you to Leslie and team at Deerhurst.
↩Reply from Lesley Hobbs, Home manager at Deerhurst
Thank you so much for that wonderful review - we try very hard to support the families as much as the resident as we recognise how tough that decision to find a care home is - it's a pleasure to care for your mum & the staff appreciate the lovely comments x