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Review of
Kenton Manor
from M N (Friend of Resident) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

Happy with care. I am sure my friend is well looked after. She enjoys being here.

Reply from Steve Massey, Operations Manager at Kenton Manor

Thank you for this lovely review and that you are happy with the care. The staff work hard to deliver good care so it is so nice to read it is working.

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Review of
Kenton Manor
from Christine M (Wife of Resident) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My husband has had a good reception at the home. The staff are very friendly and welcoming to me and my family, they also treat him very well and are supportive to all of us.

Reply from Steve Massey, Operations Manager at Kenton Manor

Thank you for your positive review of the Home and I am so pleased you felt they are supportive.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from Miriam B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mum has been in Craigielea for almost 6mth. I cannot fault the care she has received. Every single member of staff are aware of who she is and what her needs are. My mum has been unwell during her stay and has had the best care and onging care to her changing needs. The communication I receive from

her senior carer is fantastic. I can honestly say my mum is treated like a member of their family and brings me such relief knowing she is in a safe, caring and loving home.

Reply from Sarah Johnson, Home Manager at Craigielea Community Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. What lovely words also, I am pleased to hear you are happy with the care. I will pass this on the all the staff.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from M C (Niece of Resident) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I absolutely cannot fault the care this establishment provides to my uncle. He is very well cared for, even though he is hostile to the thought of being in care and unable to gain his mobility back, he knows the staff are trying their very best and he is thankful, as are his family. God bless you for

your help & support.

Reply from Sarah Johnson, Home Manager at Craigielea Community Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely words and for taking the time to review Craigielea. it is much appreciated and I will share this with the staff.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from Allison M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The current senior is amazing who always has my mam's best interests at the forefront of everything she does. She keeps me informed of all my Mam's care issues, activities etc. I am extremely confident & happy with the care my Mam receives from the current senior carer & her lovely & professional team.

Reply from Sarah Johnson, Home Manager at Craigielea Community Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to review, it is much appreciated. I will make sure to hand this over to the senior and the whole team.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from Patrick L (Relative of Resident) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The staff here truly are an amazing workforce, ensuring relative is looked after to an amazing standard. We would be in a very difficult situation without any of you and your efforts. Please keep up the outstanding work. You are all a valued part of his day.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from E M (Wife of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Very encouraging to experience a warm welcome from every staff member upon visits. My husband is being given first class care and attention. He enjoys the food and takes part in activities which he is encouraged to participate in e.g. visit to the bowling club. Each day is structured to meet the needs

of each individual. We are able to spend time in the garden alongside others which is very enjoyable. Upon each visit I am able to ask for feedback which is always structured professionally.

Reply from Sarah Johnson, Home Manager at Craigielea Community Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your lovely comments and for taking the time to review. I will ensure these are passed on to the whole staff team.

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Review of
Kenton Manor
from Andrew O (Husband of Resident) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My wife had advanced dementia (early onset) and was resident in Kenton Manor for 11 weeks until her death on 19th April. The care for my wife was exceptional. Full of love, dedication, commitment and expertise. From the domestic staff to nursing staff and management the shared dedicated to ensuring

my wife felt safe, loved, cared for and given the utmost dignity and respect was 100% evident. I can't thank staff enough for helping me endure the last few days where the experience and expertise and empathy of nursing and care staff were just amazing. My wife has serious difficulties of mobility, cognition, personal care and communication for my wife staff always treat her with the utmost respect and patience. Thank you.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from S D (Nephew of Resident) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Really happy with care. Home and staff always welcoming.

Reply from Sarah Johnson, Home Manager at Craigielea Community Nursing Home

Thank you very much for reviewing our home. I am pleased you always find it welcoming. I will pass your comments on to the staff.

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Review of
Kenton Manor
from Lisa L (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum became a resident from February this year after a short illness in hospital. Mum is a very anxious lady and from being ill lost her ability to walk and lost her memory. The staff have been amazing in the last five months she has gained a stone and her confidence with staff assistance is improving.

My mum loves the staff and especially has a great rapport with the nursing team. As a family we have been treated with respect and support during this emotional and devastating period of our mum's health. Mum never leaves her room as this is her wish, her meals are served in her room throughout the day to make her day less stressful. I can only thank all of the team from management, friendly reception, exceptional nursing team and carers and to the cleaning staff who chat to mum each day. Also a thank you to the handyman who my sister and I have asked on numerous occasions to hang pictures up etc to make her room feel like home.

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Review of
Ashton Court
from L A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Ashton Court is a lovely, welcoming care home who look after their residents and welfare to a very high standard. They also communicate effectively and have good relationships with the residents and families.
All staff are lovely and take pride in their role, making the home a lovely, safe place for

everyone.
We can't thank the staff and home enough for everything they do.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from C M (Wife of Resident) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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On the whole, very good. I feel there isn't enough interaction between staff and residents. My husband is quite talkative and would benefit from a conversation now and again. I don't think that watching television all day is good for anyone. Most residents don't understand what they are watching.

Reply from Sarah Johnson, Home Manager at Craigielea Community Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Craigielea. I am pleased your experience on the whole is very good. I will of course discuss your comments with staff and ensure varying activities remain to be…read more

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from N B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The staff on duty work really hard, but very often there are not enough present in the lounge to take my mother to the bathroom. This can make things difficult for her as she then needs to use her pad, which she is reluctant to do. There has been a missing ceiling tile and a stained ceiling tile in

Mum's room for a number of weeks now. These are my main 'niggles'. Otherwise, it all runs very smoothly for Mum.

Reply from Sarah Johnson, Home Manager at Craigielea Community Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Craigielea. I am pleased you feel on the whole everything runs smoothly. I will of course look into your comments and action as required.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from N H (Son of Resident) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My father has been in Craiglea for over 3 months now and we as a family could not be more happy with his care. All the staff have been fantastic with my father and all of the family when we visit. The genuine sincerity of care for my father has not gone unnoticed, as well as the professionalism of the

staff. We, as a family, would like to thank Craigielea for everything you are doing for my father.

Reply from Sarah Johnson, Home Manager at Craigielea Community Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your comments. We really appreciate you taking the time to review. I will pass your kind words on to the staff

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Review of
Kenton Hall
from I S (Wife of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I would just like to say that my husband has had excellent care, support and help since he went into Kenton Hall last November. He has always been clean and well-dressed and his room is always clean and tidy. They always make me, my family and friends very welcome. Always ready to talk about anything

to do with his health, sleep or eating. Many many thanks to all the staff for looking after him for me. A job well done.

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Review of
Ashton Court
from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My dad is treated with care and respect. All of his needs are met and the staff go out of their way to ensure he is clean, well fed and happy. We couldn't ask for better treatment even though the staff are overworked, it does seem as though more staff are needed. But I must stress that the staff do

an amazing job, my dad loves them all.

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Review of
Ashton Court
from John D (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I would not hesitate in recommending Ashton Court to anyone wanting first class professional care for their loved ones. Every member of staff from reception through to care, nursing and management are all second to none. The standard of one to one care in particular is exceptional. The Care Assistants

that looked after my mother were well trained, diligent and hard working and also among the most kind and compassionate people I've ever met.

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Review of
Craigielea Community Nursing Home
from C B (Friend of Resident) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Visit my friend on a regular basis.
Home clean & well decorated, maintained, etc.
I feel my friend needs to be outside in the garden each day, beneficial both for her physical & mental health.
She needs to be amongst fellow residents in the lounge, having her meals in the dining area, etc.
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needs interaction with other people, outings to the park, coffee shops, etc.

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Review of
Ashton Court
from Margaret S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The staff are very friendly and always make you feel welcome. They take great care of my mother-in-law. The home is clean and welcoming.

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Review of
Ashton Court
from R D (Son of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother has dementia and moved to Ashton Court in December 2024 and has received excellent care from all members of staff since.
All staff members are incredibly friendly from entry at reception and throughout the building.
It is very reassuring knowing my mother is receiving excellent care.

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