The Hollies

We looked at several homes, but this was our first choice mainly due to the welcoming nature of the staff and the lovely rooms. I would highly recommend this care home.

My mother was cared for by Hollies for six weeks. The care workers were always professional, caring and sympathetic towards my mother and the other residents. They were always eager to help and acted in a professional manner throughout.

Love the great staff at The Hollies. My dad passed away 19th Sept and the staff were brilliant. They treated my dad like he was their own dad. Whenever I phoned they were always polite and so friendly and put me at ease. I am so pleased we chose The Hollies and I would definitely recommend it. Thank you all so much for your love and support, fantastic, sincere and beautiful people.

The staff at The Hollies are wonderful and work so hard to support each and every resident. They are caring, friendly and very efficient. Sadly, my grandad recently passed away, however the manager and carers sat beside him until the very end and always tried their best to be as accommodating as possible. Thank you very much for looking after my grandad so well - we'll miss seeing your lovely faces.

My friend has been a resident of the Hollies for several years. I visit 6-7 times a year on various days of the week and over the years have never found anything to complain about. We are always welcomed and given a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits. A good-humoured staff who are caring and supportive without being overbearing. Recently I have noticed many improvements in the decor.

Our mother has been very well cared for at The Hollies since she was admitted as a resident at the end of July 2018. Before that, home carers were finding it increasingly difficult to handle our mother who has double dementia, unable to administer personal care and not able to encourage to eat properly or to get out of bed, even to change soiled bedclothes. Staff at The Hollies handle all these issues with compassion, dignity, very good humour, unphased by our mother's resistance to having essential personal care. There appears to be little in the way of staff turnover and the manager and her team are clearly doing an excellent job. The care home is invariably clean. A variety of activities and entertainment are provided and meals are wholesome. The staff show care and affection for our mother and she is thriving as much as is possible for a woman of 99 years with advanced dementia. Visitors are invariably made welcome, too.

I am pleased that my mum spent her last days at the home, as the care she received was of a consistently high standard by friendly and attentive staff. It was a stimulating environment with activities taking place every day, which gave her much to focus on. In the home, there is a genuinely warm and positive air with a family-type atmosphere and a great community of care. I can't recommend them highly enough.

I am extremely happy and grateful for the service provided. The Hollies have supported my dad very well through his journey with Dementia. His needs have of course changed over time and the staff have adapted their approach in the best ways to ensure he gets the care he needs. The staff, along with the manager, are fantastic and have shown excellent skills of attentiveness. They are always happy and so easy to talk to - I highly recommend The Hollies.

I write this on behalf of my dad, two brothers and all of our family - thank you.

Overall I feel that the staff make you feel more than welcome and think that some fo above and beyond. The caring side seems to be excellent so credit to all. The decor could do with a little spruce up but overall do find The Hollies reasonably clean.

All the staff at The Hollies were friendly and supportive. They were able to help in an acute situation where we needed respite care and inspired complete confidence in their dedication to their role.

My father was a resident at The Hollies for a short time. The home is very welcoming and homely. He was made very welcome to his needs. The staff, especially the manager, made him and us at ease. I was totally happy with the care and compassion given to my dad. A very caring home. The food was lovely cooked freshly for every meal and to your individual nutritional needs. A very relaxed home.

We are totally satisfied with the care, affection and respect given to our mum. The entire care team do a first-rate job and always make us feel welcome. They generate a friendly and informed atmosphere which makes everyone feel comfortable and at home.

We have always found The Hollies a safe and secure care home, with competent and caring staff who always have the best interests of the residents.

Management and staff made us feel very welcome. They have been especially supportive towards us in what had been a difficult time and have made our decision making an easy one and right one for dad and us as a family.

Staff are caring, friendly and always on hand if you need any advice or help.

There is a lovely, cheerful atmosphere at The Hollies. The staff are hardworking, kind and sympathetic to residents and visitors alike.

The staff are extremely caring. It is small and very home-like, very un-institutionalised. They cater well for residents individual needs. Our mother is very happy there and that gives us comfort. The staff are very welcoming to me when I visit my mother.

Excellent communication with us in all matters. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

The look after us when we visit and there is always the same faces working there, a real family feel to the when we are there.

I bought my cousin over from Reading 3 years ago. She has been perfectly happy and really well cared for. Although she is partially deaf she enjoys the company of all the staff. Most importantly she is happy and really well cared for.