Care Homes Owned by Mariposa

My partner came to the Prebendal for respite care, I and his daughters were delighted with the 'courtesy' & friendliness of the staff, who welcomed us. The care & support he received from all the people there who looked after him was exemplary. The surroundings are a delight, and a wonderful sense of peace is marvellous for the residents. The food was delicious, beautifully served. There were plentiful light refreshments available. I recommend this care home without reservation.

I would like to mention the extremely hard work of the Domestic staff (cleaners) and the ladies who work in the laundry. All staff consistently work tirelessly to contribute to the high standard of cleanliness within Derwent Care Home. The home is clean, tidy and always smells nice. My mum's clothes are always clean & fresh and well laundered carefully. Even though both teams have a lot of work to do they always have a smile, a song, a kind, welcoming word for residents & family. Even when often the conditions such as the heat are a big challenge.

Thank you all

My mam was admitted to the care home on 5 June 2026 after a period in hospital following a stroke. Her stay was short as she unfortunately died on 30 June 2026. I cannot say this enough - her care while in the home was amazing. Me and my family are truly thankful for this and cannot recommend Holly Lodge enough.

My brother in law Brian is in safe hands with lovely staff looking after him. He says that the food is excellent and his room is very comfortable The system for checking in and out is efficient and straightforward

Lovely care home and lovely staff, friendly and helpful they treat my mother-in-law with the upmost dignity and care, she can be difficult at times but the staff take that in their stride and it is very reassuring that she is looked after so well.

My mother was recently in Derwent for respite care, initially we were very weary about the whole process but the brilliant staff at Derwent couldn't have made the transition any smoother, they were very supportive and couldn't do enough for us as a family. The care my mam received was exceptional, the home itself is lovely, very clean and welcoming. There was always plenty of activities taking place. As a family we can't thank the staff at Derwent enough, we will definitely be returning to Derwent for any future respite care.

Everything about the Old Prebendal House has been superb. Friendly, efficient and very accommodating staff, beautiful, calm and restful spaces which are immaculately maintained, and the garden is a treasure. The food has been really delicious, with great choices. We were made to feel so welcome as a family, and while the staff are extremely attentive, they are very unobtrusive so we felt quite at home and able to relax with our father/husband during his stay.

Staff were friendly and make a big effort to get to know my Nana and as a family we appreciated it.

My husband went into Briardene on 18th may he was there for 4 nights, it was supposed to be 2 weeks but I cut short his stay as he was put on the first floor (the manageress had went by the information given by social worker from the hospital) it was not the floor my husband should have been on. Yes he has Parkinsons and dementia but he does not present the way the residents on that floor do. If he had went on the ground floor I may have let him stay. Having said all that I do think I would choose Briardene again for respite.

The staff and care were absolutely brilliant. Such a friendly team, wonderful location with a lovely garden and conservatory. We couldn't fault his care and wish he'd have stayed permanently. Even he was raving over the care and the wonderful food!! Unfortunately he just missed his home and privacy but would not hesitate to visit again should the need arise. Thank you so much St Luke's!

A close relative has been a resident for two years. We have noticed a significant improvement in the atmosphere of the home over the last year. There seem to be more activities for residents and the home seems to be more welcoming and cheerful, with improved decorations and updated photographs of residents. We would like to thank the staff for their kindness to us and our relative.

Lovely home. Very homely. The staff are great, nothing is a bother. My room has amazing views of Derwent Valley. The care I get is outstanding. Thank you care staff.

Lovely place to live. Atmosphere lovely. I have made so many friends here. The meals are lovely. Staff are really good and helpful.

Our mum came to St Lukes for end of life care and throughout the whole process we were really impressed with the care shown by all the staff. We visited the care home and within 2 hours they had arranged transport and mum was moved to their care. Communication was excellent throughout and they even went out of their way to collect medicine from our own GP surgery. They looked after my dad too and even fed him when he was visiting mum. When she did pass they helped with arrangements and took all the stress out of our hands. Would highly recommend. Thank you for everything. Patricia's family x

I have been visiting my mother for nearly 3 years on a regular basis and I find it such an enjoyable experience not only because mum is happy and well looked after; but also because of the staff here. Everyone is so helpful and pleasant as well as being very skilled in all their fields. It's such a relief for me to know that mum is happy here and that I can visit any time and have a wonderful lunch with her. Thank you everyone at Old Prebendal House.

Well done to all of you

It is a relief to have her nearby and in such good hands The staff are lovely and very understanding and i can call in at any time

Thank you for making us at ease, knowing our Mum is in safe hands.

He can be challenging at times but the staff are very good with him, patient and caring. They do their best to involve him in activities and outings when possible, nothing is too much trouble for them. Staff and management are very caring and supportive towards myself and family too. They made a lovely party for us for our wedding anniversary.