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Review of
Skelton Court
from S D (Sister of Resident) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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From arrival in reception to leaving the staff are so welcoming, and residents are usually busy on activities with the carer. On afternoons they have entertainers coming into the home, as well as monthly tea dances. Music and dance with staff bring these residents back to memories and so much joy you

see in their eyes. I enjoy my weekly visit to Skelton Court very much and feel I'm made welcome as a friend as well as a visitor. Always recommend Skelton Court to family and friends.

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Review of
Skelton Court
from S F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mum has resided at Skelton Court for just over 1 month. The building and her room are just lovely. The building is well maintained and spotlessly clean. The most outstanding feature is the staff. They are all professional and genuinely caring. It really feels like a home. I would not hesitate to

recommend it to anyone. Thank you Skelton Court for looking after my mum so well.

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Review of
Skelton Court
from David C (Son of Resident) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Skelton Court Care home provided a safe,secure home for my mam.Her care was delivered with full professionalism from all the staff and supporting NHS personnel.Our family would like to take this opportunity to express our full appreciation.
In summary:-
* Excellent staff
* Excellent facility

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Review of
Millbeck
from K H (Friend of Resident) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Brilliant care giving to a friend of mine, nothing was ever too much from the staff and management who where always polite and very helpful
Food was always lovely there
Plenty of actives to do
My friend said she always felt safe in the home
Overall a excellent place

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Review of
Skelton Court
from Bibby B (Friend of Resident) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My friend is extremely happy living here. The staff are wonderful and he loves them all, foods very good and the care is very good. My friend is a very happy man.

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Review of
Wynyard Woods
from Arthur W (Son of Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mum stayed here for a short respite period spanning June and July. Absolutely outstanding experience for mum and our family.
The manager and her deputy were absolutely fantastic. Have no hesitation in placing your loved ones in Wynyard care home. They will be looked after like kings and queens.

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Review of
Wynyard Woods
from E C (Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Lovely care home, with amazing staff who are very caring and professional - a credit to the care home. They treat all residents with respect and individual to there needs.
I have complete trust and respect for all staff. Residents always appear happy clean and well cared for.
I would recommend anyone

who is looking for excellent care for a family member or friend to choose Wynyard Woods.

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Review of
Kirkley Lodge
from Helen L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My nana was a resident from around July 2025 until her passing on 26/5/25.
Home: Very clean and tidy at all times, which is no easy task. My nana's room was comfortable, personalised and re-decorated several times during her tenure. The food is varied and good quality; snacks and drinks always offered.

Staff: Over 5 years, we knew every member of staff. All were attentive and caring. Nana was treated with dignity. They knew her personality, her humour, and they loved a joke with her.
Activities and engagement: Staff engage with residents all the time; frequent planned activities from bingo, crafts, baking, movie afternoons, themed parties for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's etc. Regular visiting entertainment of vary forms.
We would have no hesitation in choosing Kirkley if either of my other grandparents need care. That should speak volumes. We thank Kirkley staff for everything they did, and the love they showed my nana.

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Review of
Millbeck
from Angela A (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I have many experiences with Millbeck Care Home as my mother has been a resident for approximately 18 months now, and I have nothing but praise for every member of staff in the home which I find so much relief, as we have been involved with other homes and not had much luck with them. Millbeck is so

different from all the rest. On a few occasions I have spoken to cares regarding my mum's health, for example in asking if they have noticed a mark on her leg the reply I got was "I have taken a photo this morning and the nurse is coming out to see her today" what more can you ask for anyone. I am due to get my sister moved into Millbeck next week as she has Parkinson's this is the only home I know where she will be looked after like my mum is.

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Review of
Skelton Court
from Trevor T (Husband of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My wife came into Skelton Court in 2023/24 for respite. This was an excellent experience for her with first class care and excellent food and accommodation. This enables me to get some well earned rest from being a full time carer. Skelton Court became my second home because it was only 500 metres away

from my home and I could visit her at anytime. I used to have meals with her and spent hours with her.

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Review of
Skelton Court
from Peter H (Husband of Resident) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My wife has been a resident since 3rd August 2023. At the end of May her health deteriorated and was transferred to hospital for a period of six days. My son and I were told by a consultant my wifes life was nearing the end and after consultation she returned to Skelton Court where the staff showed

their caring, loving and exceptionally understanding manner.

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Review of
Skelton Court
from D S (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Home is well maintained and clean. Majority of staff are caring and polite who show genuine caring feelings for the residents. Food is well presented and varied. If there is something that they know my dad is not keen on they will find an alternative option for him. The big downside to his care is the

ridiculous amount we have to pay for his care, when somebody who is not self funded gets the same care for a far lower price being paid for by the local authority i.e £1250 s.fund - £850 LA Funded approx. This year his costs increased by 8% up from £1166 p/w to £1250!! His state pension only increased by 4% ie £10 per month.

Reply from Tony Griffiths, Home Manager at Skelton Court

Thank you for taking the time to leave Skelton Court a review and for rating the Overall Experience as 5-stars. We are really sorry to hear your frustrations about the cost of care and we of course would be happy to discuss this in more detail with you. My door is always open and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

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Review of
Millbeck
from G G (Son of Resident) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Millbeck is an excellent care home. My mother has been well and affectionately cared for for the last two years. The staff are invariably kind, attentive and efficient, the food is good and I would recommend to anyone.

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Review of
Millbeck
from H C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I visit the home on an almost daily basis to visit my mother. She moved in and year ago and during that year she has received excellent care. Staff are caring, friendly and helpful. They respect residents dignity and try to consider their likes and dislikes as much as possible. I always feel reassured

that my mum is receiving the best care at Millbeck.

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Review of
Skelton Court
from S Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The care home is very secure and clean in the main area and residents' rooms. The cleaners are always busy when you visit. Meals look amazing and nutritious, always extra nibbles like cakes, crisps for residents to get if they're still hungry and regular drinks. Background music is nice, staff are amazing,

very caring and pleasant and nothing is too much for them to do.

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Review of
Kirkley Lodge
from Sally B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother was admitted a number of years ago, when Alzheimer's dementia prevented independent living. The staff engaged with her, building up relationships of trust, enabling an improvement in her diet and personal hygiene. Many of them took time to know about her, within the context of her previous

life. She was always treated with gentle care and respect.
The home was able to be flexible with Mum's sleep variation. Not a problem to provide 11am breakfast if she had wanted a lie-in or crumpets for a supper snack. I recall specifically a plate of small, tempting fruit portions to try and whet her appetite.
Recently her health declined. The staff informed me and sought the appropriate medical attention. They all worked to fulfil her wishes (and the family's) to die peacefully in the home. She was treated with dignity at all times. Her comfort was maximised. The staff also looked after me and the family, practically and with friendly consolation.

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Review of
Kirkley Lodge
from Karen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mam had to reluctantly go into Kirkley Lodge Care Home as a step down from hospital, she had been living on her own for 5 years since my lovely dad passed during COVID, she has never really dealt with her deep grief, she's had limited mobility for 40 yrs then a new hip replacement in Oct24 and whilst

recovering at home she broke her upper arm in a fall in Nov24, she ended up losing so much weight and had become so frail, the minute she went into the home in Dec24 she was made to feel welcome, all the lovely staff have made the transition for us as a family so much easier and we cannot thank them enough. My mam is now back to her normal weight, she's so much happier now, my family love visiting as we can all see how well she is doing, all the staff have a lovely rapport with mam and all the other residents too. I can go home and leave mam now and know she is safe and cared for which means the world to me xx

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Review of
Wynyard Woods
from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My dad has settled nicely into Wynyard Woods Care Home. The staff are really caring and friendly. I consider them as my 2nd family, as I'm always here lol. We have all worked together, and Dad's medications are really helping him now, so his mood has lifted and he is starting to enjoy the simple things

in life, watching TV and talking to some of the residents.

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Review of
Wynyard Woods
from I W (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mum has settled into life at Wynyard Woods really well and is happy to now call it "home".
The staff are friendly, supportive and very caring. My family and I have complete confidence that Wynyard Woods will continue to meet my mum's care needs.

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Review of
Millbeck
from Janet B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Millbeck is warm & friendly with lovely staff, good food and cosy rooms. I'm really happy with the care my mom receives. We feel she is happy there and we feel welcome each visit. Brilliant outdoor area and activities.

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