St Christopher's

St Christopher's is an attractive residential home, small enough to feel welcoming and not institutional. The grounds are very pleasant for walking. The staff are outgoing and have time to spend with the residents. The food is fairly plain and good provision is made for those who need help eating or special regimes. The accommodation is clean and safe. There is a good range of activities and trips to provide variety over the week. The carers definitely have the welfare of the residents as their priority.

A great organisation - really treat us like family. We appreciate the care and attention they give us and the individualised support they provide. The smaller size of the facility is just what we were looking for.

I always said to my Mother I would never ask her to move anywhere that I wouldn't be happy to live in, and I would very happily live here. It is such a relief to know that my Mother is being so well looked after in a safe, happy, caring environment.

Mum has been at St Christopher's for 18 months and during this time she has received the utmost care and kindness. The staff treat her with dignity and constant attention to her changing needs. There is such a warm atmosphere in the home, staff are always welcoming and supportive when we visit - which we are encouraged to do at any time of day or night. Staff continuity has greatly helped Mum to feel secure and confident.

I attend St Davids on a regular basis. The staff are always helpful, cheerful, courteous and respectful to visitors and residents. The building is kept clean and well maintained and is in beautiful surroundings. It is definitely a home that I would consider for my mother

A supportive and caring environment. Staff kind and respectful and attentive to individual needs and interests. Maybe a little short staffed at times. A healthy and varied menu and daily choice available. Feels like a large home rather than an institution or hotel. Lovely grounds.

Our mother was made to feel very welcome when she moved in to St. Christophers. She suffered from dementia and had just lost her husband after over 65 years of marriage. The staff at St.Christopher's could not have been more caring, loving, gentle and attentive throughout her two years stay. This applies to all the staff including the cooks, domestic staff, gardeners, maintenance staff, activity girls, hairdresser etc and of course the incredible carers. It was like a family.

My brother, sister and I were always made welcome at any time of day or night. Sometimes I felt our family, including grand children and little great grandchildren, sometimes seemed to take the place over. This was welcomed in the home and the other residents seemed to enjoy the hustle and bustle and seeing the children and babies.

My mother's room was always immaculate and my mother, as with the other residents, always looked fresh, clean and well presented.

Unfortunately mum's health deteriorated and in her final days her care was exemplary. We cannot get over the genuine, gentle care she was given and the utmost respect shown to her at all times. We were able to stay with her at night if we wished and the staff gave us huge amounts of support right to the end.

Thank you so much all of you.

Since my elderly mum, who has Alzheimers, moved to St Christophers in May 2014 she has gained a new lease of life. The staff are kind, caring and professional and treat my mum with great dignity and respect. They see the real person that she is and do not talk down to her. My mum has been able to take up drawing and flower arranging again as well as other craft activities. She had given up all her hobbies while living alone at home. Her physical and medical needs are well cared for, which gives me great peace of mind. I always feel comfortable visiting her - little things like seeing her always being well dressed and watching her laugh over a game of Rummikub make a huge difference. I'm always welcome, no matter what time I visit, and staff always have time to talk to me. They serve us tea and cake so we can sit and chat in her room. The rooms are kept clean and warm and attractive, and my mum's room always looks how I would like it to be, with her personal pictures and furniture. The entertainment staff do a wonderful job with trips out, so that I've even been able to go to Windsor Castle with my mum, and with lots of activities indoors. Making the decision to help my mum move to residential care was one of the hardest decisions I have made, but St Christophers has been the best place I could have imagined for her.