Care Home Owned by Buckland Care Ltd in Dorset

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.

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.

House. Her physical health is closely monitored and there is good liaison between the staff, senior carers and the local NHS services. Her mental wellbeing is always considered when meeting her day to day anxieties and concerns. All of the staff that I have encountered have been willing to talk to me about any concerns of mine and I am frequently given updates regarding my wife's care.
Despite the inevitable pressures and work load of the staff, they always find time for positive and cheerful interaction with my wife and other residents.
I am always made to feel welcome at Kingland House and the staff and manager have gone to a lot of effort to accommodate my wishes.

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.

to sit in whilst the weather is good and both residents and visitors are welcome to use it.

activities and the room he has is kept immaculately clean. The staff area is always friendly, smiling and very welcoming. I honestly can say I have peace of mind that he is being well cared for and it's nice to see all the photos etc. on the social media channels. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the home whether it's for rest bite or on a more permanent basis. The location of the home is perfect for a walk to the park or into town.