Care Home Owned by Buckland Care Ltd in Dorset

the staff take the time to support her and ensure every resident feels included and able to succeed. There is a full programme of activities each day, which keeps her engaged and gives real structure to her time.
Overall, I'm incredibly grateful for the kindness, patience, and dedication shown by the whole team.

aspects of the activities and entertainment; subject of course to her personal taste. She is nonetheless very impressed with the principal member of staff leading on that. I would add that we consider the staff perform a very challenging role mostly with great care and sensitivity and should be commended.

especially Maxine. Mum settled in so much better and quicker than we expected. She has a routine and there is always something going on to keep everyone entertained from singers to activities. I would certainly recommend Kingland house to anyone needing a caring friendly home that will allow them to enjoy being themselves.

lunch with her. We shared our experience with another couple, one of whom was a resident. The care home provided wine, beer, crackers and music as well as a traditional meal and a vegetarian option. Also, Judith was given the opportunity to give me a Christmas card so that she would not feel embarrassed when I gave her a Christmas card.
The staff are invariably bright and cheerful and seem to find time to help whenever needed. There is always some form of entertainment or activity in the afternoon.
If I have to live in a care home in the years to come, I hope it's this one.

trained dog. The staff organise various games too which keeps Mum well entertained. Knowing she's well catered for and happy makes me happy.

suggestions.

an action or choice is required.
The entertainment programme is varied and includes exercises.
This general environment has encouraged interaction which had previously been missing.
We are always advised of any issues which may arise.
All staff I have met and spoken to are open, helpful and caring.

still would have been a problem.

The staff have been excellent, and I am certain that my wife will settle down soon, but I feel that I may have inadvertently caused a problem for them. For this, I apologise.

needs to be in the lounge earlier in the morning.

She has also made comments that although most of the staff are kind there are some, mostly male, that are not very gentle when attending her needs.

However apart rom the above comments I have always been pleased with the appearance of the home and the entertainment provided although my mother in her elderly state cannot take advantage of what is on offer.

comfortable as possible at this stressful moment and stage of life. Thank you. I am utterly grateful and relieved my mum is there at this point and my father can finally look after himself at home.

given her condition.

are debilitating and progressive, he looks better than before he became a resident 18 months ago. Most importantly, he is settled and happier, and feels safe and comfortable. Thank you, everyone, for making this happen, and giving back some quality of life to Dad.