Care Homes Owned by Summerhill Group

If you have a loved one with more complex challenging symptoms of Dementia you cannot go wrong with the Forge Care Centre and there team I would recommend it even if it is a bit further than where you would ideally like to travel to. In my opinion the care and treatment plan is second to none. They have both general and mental health nurses who are highly trained and skilled in positive approaches to dementia care.

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The home is well run and managed with plenty of activities to stimulate residents.

My mother was in Leadon Court Nursing Home for only three weeks until she passed. Myself and my sister can only speak very highly of your wonderful staff. They gave wonderful care and compassion for the last three weeks of her life and myself and my sister can only speak to highly of them and you should be very proud of having a lovely caring team we appreciate everything you did for my mother my thanks to you all.

Mum has lived at Leadon Court for a year, we have found the care from all the staff to be exceptional. Mum is well looked after. There are always activities for the residents and visitors to participate in. As visitors, we always receive a warm welcome when we visit.

We can relax in the knowledge that our daughter is receiving the best of care . There is an open door policy and we can visit whenever we want.

Mum has been in Leadon Court for over 18 months and it is such a comfort to see her smiling and always happy. Sadly mum now needs to be fed her food & there is always someone available to help her. On the rare occasion there has been an issue, it is quickly addressed and resolved. Having a bedside lamp in the room has made the room much cosier and not so hospital feeling - a very nice touch that the manager added recently. All staff, new & old, are always ready with a smile and love mum so much: we can tell! Thank you for looking after mum so well

The standard of care at Leadon Court is exceptional. The staff are professional, attentive, and always treat residents with dignity and respect. Communication with family members is excellent, and it's clear that the wellbeing of residents is their top priority. We are extremely grateful for the care my mother-in-law receives and would highly recommend this nursing home. We are so grateful for everything every member of staff does

I would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who looks after my Dad and gives him

I am so happy with the placement here at the forge. The wait for a place that would accept someone with very challenging communication difficulties and behaviours which would stop some services offering care. At the forge people are seen as human beings and the compassion and care shown by the dedicated team is evident by how well my loved one has settled and thrived in only a few weeks. He is eating better. Sleeping better. Although non verbal he is smiling now. There is a real dementia understanding here. The management are so caring and so professional. They will not let you leave with a concern or worry. They listen and understand what it must be like allowing someone to go into care. We are so lucky we have found somewhere where the residents are at the heart of everything. The nurse team are so invested in wellbeing. Even the ancillary support team behind the care and treatment are very special people. You will not find a more knowledgeable caring or professional home

The staff not only look after my Mum's needs but also take care of the families too. It is the hardest thing to watch a loved one decline in health and stature. Without the staff providing me with a friendly comment and a shoulder to cry on it would make it so much harder. Thank you and may our chats about Mum continue x

I am really sad because my dad passed away on Friday, and my mother passed away a little while ago. But I must give a shoutout to the whole team at The Forge Care Home. They have been amazing from day one. The care and respect they showed to my parents was second to none, not just to them but to our whole family. I got really friendly with many of the care staff and reception staff. They treat all the residents like family, and it is clear that it is not just a job to them. The care in meeting my parents' needs was second to none, and it takes special caring people to do what they do. To them, it is a vocation, not a job. Big thanks to every member of The Forge Care Home for making my parents feel at home. They should all be proud and please keep up the excellent work you do, including supporting families.

The care my dad had during the last few months of his life whilst he was at Leadon Court was excellent. The staff are kind, caring and sensitive. Dad wasn't easy to care for. But they tried their best to lift his mood whilst not pressuring him to do anything he didn't want to do. They were so sensitive during his last few days.

Very person-centred. Very flexible. Extremely caring. Accommodating activity team. Food, meals excellent. End of live care outstanding. I was able to sleep by Dad's side and stay with him 24/7. Even a camp bed was provided for me. Chefs made meals for me. Every member of the team from manager, chefs, cleaners, carers, nurses, and activity team are a credit to the care home industry. Please be proud. Team always put residents first. The Forge really is a big family. We feel blessed that Dad called it home.

I can only repeat what my sister has said, The Forge Care Home has been exceptional all the time from the day my mum went into The Forge the care and respect shown to my mother were exceptional, not just to our beautiful mum but to our family. I personally became very friendly with many of the care staff and reception staff. They treat all the residents as family. Thank you to each and every member of The Forge Care Home. We as a family will continue to support The Forge Care Home.

From the moment Mum arrived the kindness and care provided was exceptional. All staff are compassionate and caring, Mum wasn't just a resident she was part of the Forge family. Staff had a lot of patience and time, not only with our mum, who at times could be very difficult, but also to Mum's family. We are a large family and visited daily and every time we were welcomed (day/night), updated on Mum's day etc. and they talked to us, clearly explaining everything so we could understand. Before we chose The Forge, we visited a different care home and we knew The Forge was the best place for Mum! This gave us a lot of comfort from day one!

My mother in her last month of life, the staff in the care home were very caring, loving and respectful to my mother and family near the end. Nearly two years my mother was in The Forge Care Home in Cardiff and I cannot praise them all enough. They are a credit to the profession. The care and dedication to my mum will never be forgotten.

Due to my living location most of my communication with the home was through telephone conversations which, on a few occasions, what I was told was different when my family visited. When I was able to visit the care home in person, I could see the care my mother was receiving was of a very high standard. It was lovely to see how the staff took time out to say goodbye to my mother prior to her passing. When my mother was at End of Life the staff went out of their way to comfort and care for the family who were there at that time, whilst at the same time caring for my mother.

My mum went into Millheath after I had to take her out of another home as it was so bad it should be closed down, so we were worried. But from day one, I knew Mum would be happy here and all of us, as a family would be happy. The welcome from all the staff was outstanding and continued until sadly mums last day, they were loving caring kind and much more to Mum. Mum loved them all. What a change in her, and we as a family, can't thank them enough. Wonderful home staff and food.

Both my parents are full time residents at Leadon Court as my mother has vascular dementia and my dad has early onset dementia and clinical depression. They are quite immobile and need regular help to get around and Mum can be difficult as her dementia has adversely affected her character. This doesn't affect the staff at Leadon Court as they are great with my parents and clearly know them very well as Mum and Dad are so comfortable with them. Also the staff responsible for organizing entertainment etc. have to not just provide this but also raise additional funds through raffles etc. to supplement their small budget. They do this on top of focusing on the needs of each resident. Amazing. It feels like my folks have an additional family at Leadon and I can't speak highly or thank them enough.