Eleanor Palmer Trust - Nursing & Residential Care Home

My mother is well cared for, looked after in respect of hygiene, cleanliness and treated with care and dignity. The staff are polite, friendly and pursue their duties effectively and with the utmost professionalism. Social activities are varied and fun. The bi-monthly meetings with the home manager and her "crew" are very welcome as a means of being kept informed of the present and future events. Overall, I am exceptionally pleased and extremely fortunate that my mother is in such good hands.

My mum has recently moved into Cantelowes Nursing Home. She had previously spent 5 weeks in Hospice over Christmas due to end-of-life stages of heart failure. Over the past few weeks, mum has started to feel really lonely and isolated and made it her choice to go into a nursing Home. We actually didn't look at any other homes, as I just knew that Cantelowes would be perfect for us all, and we definitely haven't been disappointed.

When my mum arrived she was welcomed by all members of the staff. The main thing that sticks with me, is that they welcomed her to the and the family, which was so nice to hear when someone so special to you will be in their capable hands. My mum has a beautiful room. The handyman went above and beyond to get mum's room exactly how she wanted it. The care home provides delicious home cooked meals with a great variety. The facilities are very clean and well-maintained. I highly recommend this nursing home, for your loved one needing additional care.

The ethos of the Eleanor Palmer Trust was a big plus for us too as it embedded the home in the heart of the Barnet community.

After 88 years of living in the same council accommodation and after 2 hospital operations and lengthy stays in close succession my 90-year-old Uncle went initially into the care home for respite care. It soon became apparent to both him and us that the care afforded to him aided his recovery and would also on an ongoing basis give him the safety nets and level of all-round care that he needed. To our surprise, he settled into the home extremely quickly and to date has not looked back. He has even forged friendships with fellow residents after having lived a fairly solitary existence for the last 20 years. The whole of the care team at the home is friendly and professional and I’m sure that this has aided his “feeling at home” in his new environment - his own words are “I love this place” - this says it all really.

My mother is so well cared for and looks better than she has done for ages. The home is comfortable, spacious, airy and welcoming. All the staff go the extra 150 miles for the residents and visitors. I cannot praise everyone enough.

I feel safe and secure and really well cared for. My room is lovely and cosy with my ensuite bathroom. All the staff are very polite and helpful and can't do enough for me. There's always lots to do if I want to.

Our mother was well cared for and respected at Cantelowes (Eleanor Palmer Trust - Nursing & Residential Care Home). She enjoyed the friendly communications between the staff (all the staff) and all of us. We all became friends.

The activities coordinator knows the residents well and provides a variety of activities, thinking about what might appeal. The management team is approachable and helpful, willing to listen and be flexible. The care my relative has received has been very good, especially important as dementia takes its hold. Finally, a mention must be made of the cat who is a friendly, calming presence and much appreciated by my relative.

The first impression of the care home is that it is situated in a quiet and peaceful location with amenities nearby. On entering the building the lobby area is comfortably furnished with the use of easy chairs for guests and the added reassurance of a friendly greeting from the staff. There is a well-maintained garden complimenting the home and a summer house available which is for the use of residents and their relatives. The staff are friendly, accommodating and professional and care is provided on an individual basis depending on the different needs. There are daily and varied activities available to suit different interests and abilities. The management is forthcoming with information and we have found them easy to approach with queries and suggestions as needed and received help and support with this. Family involvement in our opinion is welcomed and encouraged by the care home.

Since the first time we visited and every other time, we have been welcome by friendly staff. My sister-in-law appeared to settle in well. The staff are always happy to help and keep us informed by phone or email.

My Mum moved into Cantelowes House at the start of the lockdown, from hospital. I am so glad that she is in such a warm and caring environment. The care staff are always kind and willing to sit and talk to the residents. The kitchen staff makes really good food. The nursing staff are excellent often picking up on things that others have missed. The administration team are wonderful. All together they provide an excellent service, and especially now during the pandemic they have been very protective of the residents.

My father has been a resident for the last two years and I have to say I am very pleased with the care he has been given. The food is excellent and the staff can not do enough to make him as comfortable as possible. If he requires assistance it is there straight away with care and consideration to his wellbeing. With dementia, he is in the last part of his life and I would not want him anywhere else. I am kept informed of any mishaps he has and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

We are extremely happy and grateful to the staff who care for our dad during the national lock-down. Dad was moved from hospital straight to the care home during the lock-down, and the staff have reassured him and helped him settle into his new surroundings. The staff from the carers to the nurse in charge of the manager are always helpful and ensure Dad's needs are catered for especially, as we cannot visit at this moment in time. At the moment our only connection to our Dad is through the staff, they have always got time to answer your call and put you at ease any time of the day. The rest of the review is based on the response we have from the staff and how our Dad looks on video calls as we cannot visit our him and have not been able to see the place first hand.