Care Homes Owned by Westdale Quaker Housing Association Ltd

in on the Friday for respite until she decided further. The home proved everything she expected, wanted and so much more. The rooms always comfortable and very clean, the food not too fancy, varied and freshly prepared, the garden and community rooms perfect and the daily activities have something for everyone. The staff are all brilliant, patient, friendly, encouraging, challenging to the right degree and, so, so caring, not just for Mum but for us as well. Mum's distress quickly evaporated, Westdale helped her to make huge progress physically and mentally to the point where she felt capable of returning home, but with the sure knowledge that Westdale is a safe and comfortable safety net.

years. LGBTQ+ friendly.

a 'real home' than any care home I've ever encountered - everyone treated as total individuals, everyone able to have as much independence as they're up for, and such a good vibe, a real community among the residents. Just today my husband and I have sat in the conservatory drinking tea with my mum and 8 or 9 other residents, all sitting round together. So many characters there! We listened, and we laughed and heard people's stories. Quieter folk like my mum get drawn in simply by being there.

I've wondered what the secret is! I think it's the staff. They show such kindness, sensitivity and good humour. Many have been there for decades. I feel extremely grateful to them.

building is very pleasant and well kept, with easy access to communal areas. The garden is a joy, again with easy access and many different seating areas.
The charges are very reasonable. Thank you to all at Westdale.

well and it seemed a natural progression to continue volunteering after Mum died in January 2021.
I started by running a general knowledge quiz, which gradually developed into a weekly event - with a hardcore of almost half the residents attending. It has grown to become a melting pot of memories, topical discussion, ideas to be fed back to management and a general putting of the world to rights! We see each other as a group of very entertaining, firm friends and I know that we all look forward to our Monday afternoons.
I also help with the running of the regular tuck shop at Westdale, which has become a legend in itself - and another valuable interaction for the residents.

flat was fully renovated. He ensured that Westdale provided a warm, clean bedroom for almost two weeks during the periods when her flat could not be habitable including providing her with meals and a safe environment for her to stay in. I know for sure all the Westdale staff went to great lengths to make my mother incredibly welcome and looked after for that duration, and for that, myself and my family were eternally grateful. From the evidence I have witnessed myself, Westdale provides a first-class environment for its elderly residents, and my hope is that given my mother is now 92, she may have the opportunity to herself move in as a resident in the near future.

minibus. This is a truly caring home in a beautiful old but adapted building with a gorgeous well looked after garden. Westdale offers exceptional care for a very reasonable cost. My godmother feels very lucky to live here.

they encounter. They deliver effective, professional care, also ensuring the atmosphere remains homely, built on good and lasting relationships and avoids feeling like an institution. It combines sufficient opportunities to socialise with respect for personal privacy. It provides good, comforting and not unnecessarily sophisticated food. Its residents enjoy an atmosphere as close to life in a private setting as possible, whilst providing the care and support they need. The home's open-door policy allows maximum visiting opportunities for family and friends and also provides residents with a variety of opportunities to continue to engage with the wider world.

quality of the care offered by all staff has never been less than outstanding.
Residents are shown high levels of respect and are treated with dignity by everyone employed at the home. The food offered by the home is of good quality and residents report it is always tasty and appetising.
A good range of activities are offered catering for a range of interests. The visits from a local nursery, trips out, weekly quizzes and the poetry sessions are particularly appreciated.
Managers are approachable and listen to the residents carefully. They respond to both residents' and relatives' views in a thoughtful and professional manner.
In my view, the home represents outstanding value for money.

for the kindness and tenderness shown to our mother as her health deteriorated.