"Moving mum to Willows from hospital was so easy. The management team put our minds at rest and all went smoothly.
The rooms are cosy and…"
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from £1,795 / week
36 Rooms
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Willow Gardens provides residents with first-class facilities and well-appointed en suite rooms that have been carefully designed with the comfort of customers in mind and to ensure they feel at ... Read more
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Dawson Lodge
Botley Road, West Road, Southampton SO30 3RS
"I have always found management and staff very helpful and friendly and hard working, nothing is too much trouble for them and this I would…"
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from £1,458 / week
43 Rooms
Location Type
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Dawson Lodge in Southampton is a purpose-built home supporting up to 43 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as providing dementia care. It is located in West End, close to road and ... Read more
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Orchard Gardens
Bishopstoke Park, Garnier Drive, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh SO50 6HE
"My partner and I are very satisfied with the care that my mother receives on a daily basis. The staff are always cheerful and smiling…"
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from £1,740 / week
48 Rooms
Location Type
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Orchard Gardens is located in a picturesque setting near Eastleigh. It offers residents a safe and secure caring environment close to the River Itchen, where they can enjoy warm and welcoming ... Read more
"Staff are wonderful. Nothing too much trouble. Taken burden of dads care off us. Be lost without them. Manager and her assistant are very…"
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from £1,666 / week
72 Rooms
Location Type
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Mayflower Court offers residents a luxurious and caring environment, with the centre of Southampton close by.
Residents can enjoy warm and welcoming surroundings and easy access to local ... Read more
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Anchor Reviews in Hampshire (437)
9.7
Anchor has a Group Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Anchor must have a Review Score.
from Peter L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 19 June 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Very smooth transition from hospital to care home. Manager and staff were all very informative and helpful. Access and visiting is very good with excelent facilities, with tea and selection of coffee drinks readily available . All information is well displayed in all area's including food menu, monthly
activities and numerous other signs. All in all, cant fault anything so far.
from L L (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Staff are wonderful. Nothing too much trouble. Taken burden of dads care off us. Be lost without them. Manager and her assistant are very understanding of our situation as dad wants to go home but can't.
from Denise W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We were in the process of getting my dad out of hospital had looked at numerous care homes until someone referred us to Mayflower Court a anchor group home! We were very impressed with everything about it! The manager and assistant manager were very kind & talked us through the process & made it an
easy transition from hospital to home. My dad is settling in nicely & well looked after, very caring staff.. Have no worries about his welfare...
from Stephen H (Guardian of Resident) published on 18 June 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
From the beginning, all of the questions were answered straight away. Queries as a result of the questions were also answered. From respite to becoming a full-time resident was easy with help getting to a more suitable room very quickly and easy. Supportive and helpful staff.
from Deidre U (Sister of Resident) published on 18 June 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I have always found management and staff very helpful and friendly and hard working, nothing is too much trouble for them and this I would relate to management Kirsten and all staff.
from T Y (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My partner and I are very satisfied with the care that my mother receives on a daily basis. The staff are always cheerful and smiling whenever we visit. There are always activities going on at the home, and regular weekly outings. We are regularly updated by telephone and email of any issues that may
arise. My mother always seems happy and content. Thank you for everything.
from Amanda B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Orchard Gardens is the care home above all care homes! We are so likely that our parents are able to live in this amazing, caring environment. The staff are totally professional, caring, compassionate and friendly, but above all they treat every resident as an individual and a human being. Both my parents
are treated with utter respect and love and we leave after every visit feeling reassured that they are happy, safe & loved. Sabrina, Tiago and the whole team go above & beyond and we cannot thank them enough.
Reply from Sabrina Buxey, Manager at Orchard GardensThank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens and we are pleased you rate our overall experience as excellent. It's wonderful to read your lovely feedback and your kind comments regarding our team. It's our pleasure to care for your parents and to treat each person who resides at Orchard Gardens as the unique and special individual they are. All our food is cooked freshly on site, with regular resident feedback and tasting events to ensure food is suitable for each person's dietary requirements and preferences.
from S G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with the Orchards they were able to cater for mum at very short notice when she came out of hospital. All the staff are lovely, caring and thoughtful. Thank you.
from Wendy P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My dad visited Orchard Gardens for two weeks of respite care following a fall. The staff were all so cheerful and did everything possible to ensure Dad's every need was met. Food quality was excellent though he would have preferred several round tables in the dining room rather than the 'canteen' style
set up.
Reply from Sabrina Buxey, Manager at Orchard GardensThank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens and we are pleased you rate our home as excellent in all areas. It was our pleasure to care for your Dad, and we hope to welcome him back in future if the need for further care arises. I will pass on your kind comments regarding our team and it's lovely to know our menus were to your satisfaction. We will look into your suggestions for dining table arrangements and will include this to discuss in future resident meetings. We're always happy to discuss feedback.
from Samantha P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 May 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Moving mum to Willows from hospital was so easy. The management team put our minds at rest and all went smoothly.
The rooms are cosy and clean and well maintained.
The carers are so lovely and really take the time to get to know all their residents. They always have time for a chat and a catch up.
Christmas was so magical and fun. We have been so impressed we also moved our 102 year old aunt in also.
from Kelly B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this lovely home enough. It's so refreshing to be safe in the knowledge that my Nan is being looked after so well, whilst having fun in a gorgeous setting.
The staff are absolutely fantastic, warm, kind & conscientious. Not only do they regularly call my mum with updates, but as
a granddaughter I love seeing Nanny on their social media page!
The building is so clean, beautifully decorated, and Nanny's room is lovely. The gardens are also very pretty and it's nice to have the option to walk around there.
It really is so reassuring to know that Nanny is happy every day.
Thanks to all the team - you're amazing!
from V W (Godson of Resident) published on 16 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I have been visiting my Godmother at Mayflower Court for nearly two years. Immediately, I was impressed by the sense of community exemplified by the relationship between staff and residents, and staff leaders' readiness to accommodate reasonable adjustments, to make my Godmother's stay comfortable and
reassuring, and to cater to and adapt to her sense of autonomy. The example the staff set and continue to set has, in fact, inspired me to pursue a career within Health and Social Care myself.
from Lynne R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Orchard Gardens, as a care home, and all the staff are above and beyond our expectations. There are no faults. The residents are treated with the utmost respect, care and kindness; (as are we when visiting), and always with patience in what must be very demanding work. There always seems to be an activity
/ entertainment of some kind going on for those who wish to join in. It seems a lot of care, thought and planning goes into these events - we came along to the Mother's Day afternoon Tea and had a very good time! Attention to detail was wonderful!
The food and food choices are excellent too, again, I'm sure, much thought goes into these too.
Hygiene standards are very high. Orchard Gardens has just been completely re-decorated and it's an extremely pleasant place to visit, as I'm sure it is for the residents to live and for staff to work. We know mum couldn't be anywhere nicer or better to live in. Thank you all for taking such good care of her. We think you are all amazing. Xx
from Tracy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Mums care at the home has been really good. Over the past year her health has deteriorated but the staff (everyone) has helped to keep her happy day to day. They do so much to keep mum entertained, stimulated with crafts and exercise. I do feel that the whole team from house management to the managers
are invested in mum's care but also ours, they Are so willing to be available for us. I feel very much part of a big team to help keep my mum comfortable.
from Lorna B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The home is well run by caring staff. I was always offered a drink when I visited, which was very welcome. The manager was particularly friendly and always approachable and answered any questions I might have had. I couldn't have wished for a better care home for my mum to be in.
from M S (Friend of Resident) published on 25 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We visited an old friend of my mum, as she was unwell herself and couldn't visit. We were so impressed by the homely feel and brilliant staff. The manager introduced herself, and we thought the music was lovely.
from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My mum has been at Willow Gardens for nearly 4 years and she has received excellent care during that time. I looked at a lot of care homes before choosing Willow Gardens and have had no doubts about our choice. From the moment you walk through the doors there is a welcome, happy and calm environment.
There are lots of activities which residents can enjoy both inside and out of the care home and rooms are comfortable and can be personalised to make residents feel at home. Managers have always been available and easy to communicate with and the care staff have always been kind and thoughtful both to mum and myself. The communication between Willow Gardens and the GP surgery is excellent which gives added peace of mind. I can't speak highly enough of the care and kindness my mum has received from the wonderful care staff.
from Ginny P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Mum has not long moved into Dawson Lodge after a traumatic time following the death of my dad.
Mum has had many years experience in the care sector she knows what the good, the bad and indifferent looks like.
Her words to me today were, " I'm so happy here it's a lovely place" high praise so quickly
into the move which I know was daunting for her.
Mum has noticed how efficient everyone is, nothing is too much trouble, the way she is cared for and handled with the personal touches and acts of kindness.
The catering team deserve a mention, the meals and the alternative offering on the menu is outstanding. Mum loved to cook so is very critical when it comes to food, she has had her 1st soft egg in 3 years! What a triumph!
The atmosphere at Dawson lodge is apparent for all to see, it feels like one big happy family.
Carers are meant to catch our loved ones when they fall, my mum has been well and truly caught. Thankyou Dawson Lodge.
from Lindy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I have found the staff are great bunch of people, they are so kind to my mum and with me and make us all fill like one big family.
I love to see pictures of all the residents having fun especially the dressing up afternoon, the staff and residents were all having fun.
The activities are really very
good and we all join in.
Everything about this is perfect
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