The Lindens Residential Care Home

I would highly recommend this care home to anyone and everyone!

I would stay there!

My father moved into The Lindens when it became obvious my mother was unable to cope at home. I cannot fault the staff for their kindness and care towards my father in the later stages of his life. Communication was outstanding, my mother was always in the know as to how my father was medically. As a family we cannot fault The Lindens. My father received 1st class care at all times.

After viewing several care homes in the area I immediately walked into The Lindens and thought this was the one. Lovely building overlooking fields and the canal. The open airy entrance hall and impressive dining room give off an air of comfort yet homeliness. My husband's room and en suite are spacious, comfortable and sunny. The care he receives is kind, caring and cheerful.

The management and staff are empathetic and meet my husband's many needs with dignity and professionalism. They are also supportive of me. My husband's many medical problems are dealt with immediately and efficiently. I feel lucky that we found The Lindens.

The Lindens looks like a clean, well-run country club and is welcoming. The restaurant always looked tempting!

I am so pleased every time we go up to see my mum that she is so happy and contented and pleased with her care. She is always saying how kind they are to her and that they can't do enough. She is always saying how lovely the food is and eats well. She loves being downstairs in the big lounge and taking part in all the activities they do there. It is a comfort to me knowing she is looked after so well and every time we go up they are so kind to us as well. When my mum had Covid, they rang me every day to let me know how she was. Lovely.

Very well-maintained home. Very clean. Staff are very happy, caring people. The manager has changed in recent times, so a lot of things have improved. Especially the communication with family.

My mother has been residing at The Lindens for nine months. Throughout this time the staff have been exceptional in the care and kindness they give to my mother and the other residents. Everyone is treated with respect and as an individual. There is a choice of menu and for those without much appetite, food that they enjoy is offered. The care home looks and smells clean at all times. The decor is homely and has a lovely dining room. Her bedroom is large and has an en-suite. There is a secure garden for those that wish to go outside. Activities are put on everyday for those that wish to join in. I visit three times a week but also receive phone calls for updates from a senior member of staff. I would strongly recommend The Lindens to anyone wanting to find a residential placement for a senior family member.

I do worry about rising costs and how long she will be able to stay there.

My mother has been at The Lindens Residential Home since 2019. Initially unsettled, she is now happily integrated into the daily life of The Lindens. She has several important medical issues which are dealt with on a daily basis, a care we could not hope to achieve outside the home. The staff care for her with great kindness and consideration. Always well turned out, her dignity is highly protected. The home has really improved communications recently. Family members are constantly notified of changes and activities at the home. At the same time, in my case at least, communication with my mother, who cannot use a phone herself, has been enabled via video call and with the help of a carer. It is wonderful to be able to see and speak to my mum regularly. I cannot express my gratitude highly enough for this. The home has always been impeccably clean when I have visited. Activities well and thoughtfully organised, catering for all needs. Fabulous.

My Mum has been a resident at The Lindens Residential Care Home for nearly 3 years. She moved in just before the first Covid lockdown so obviously visiting and getting to know the home and the staff was difficult. Now that visiting restrictions no longer apply we have been able to enjoy many visits with our mum. The staff here are lovely and go out of their way to accommodate our needs, for example decorating a room so that we could have a small private family party to celebrate Mum's birthday recently and ensuring we had everything that we needed. The staff are wonderful with Mum and she always greets them with a big smile. The Lindens is a beautiful home and is always spotless. The manager is very approachable and is always open to suggestions and ideas.

My father has been a resident at The Lindens for over twelve months. He suffers from dementia so his care needs are not straightforward. We are completely delighted with the high level of care he receives at The Lindens. The staff are very efficient and compassionate, and it's obvious they care about their residents. We most definitely recommend The Lindens should you or someone you know require quality care.

My mother has been at The Lindens for over four years. The home is independently owned and has a team of loyal and hardworking staff, many of who have been there for years. The home itself is always kept spotless and my mother enjoys the food there. It's good to know that she is happy and being safely looked after.

After looking at several residential care homes for my mum, we found The Lindens and we are so pleased we did. We were immediately struck with, not only the beautiful garden setting of the home, but the bright, welcoming and friendly atmosphere we encountered on our visit. We were shown around in a very professional manner and knew it was the place for Mum. She moved here in August and although initially took a while to settle into her new surroundings, after living with me for four years, she is now very happy and joins in the activities and is always smiling. Her medical needs are being well taken care of and her health is closely monitored. She has made new friends and really enjoys interacting with the friendly staff. She recently enjoyed being made a fuss of on her birthday. The kitchen staff provided her with a nice birthday cake. I find the staff friendly and approachable whenever I visit Mum or telephone the care home. I feel secure in the knowledge that she is cared for so well.

Outside medical aid is summoned if required and for day appointments at the local hospital/medical centres, admin. staff will arrange transport and escort as required.

The Lindens is an amazing home and I wouldn’t want Mum to be anywhere else. After going there for temporary care, we looked no further for this becoming her permanent home. The staff are wonderful, very patient and caring and look after the residents so well. Mum has severe dementia and doesn’t take part in activities but is really happy living there which makes the family happy too. The Lindens has coped so well over the last 18 months, with Covid, by protecting both residents and staff, introducing window visits as soon as they could, followed by face to face visits. A wonderful home and would highly recommend!

My mother has been a resident at the Lindens for four years. The Lindens is an excellent care home and most importantly, the staff offer a great level of care. All the staff carry out their duties to a very high standard with a smile on their faces, which creates a caring atmosphere at the Lindens. The en-suite bedrooms are a lovely size, well furnished and spotlessly clean. The communal areas at the Lindens are very welcoming with the dining room being a feature. The gardens are beautiful and the layout of the home is really good. I can personally recommend The Lindens to any prospective residents.

My eighty-nine-year-old mother has been a resident at The Lindens for three months, following a short stay in hospital and a respite stay in a different care home in Milton Keynes. My mother is mentally competent but struggles with her mobility and her diet. Since her transfer to The Lindens, I no longer worry for my mother's safety and I know that the staff at The Lindens take great care to look after my mother with dignity and respect. My mother always looks very clean and tidy and I know that she enjoys the exercise classes led by the activity team and she is a big fan of the hairdresser at The Lindens. My mother's diet has been very restricted following a bout of illness a few years ago and I know that the care staff and kitchen staff do their very best to ensure that my mum eats well and they carefully monitor her diet. The visiting restrictions around the COVID-19 controls have made visits more complicated but the home's excellent low infection rate gives me great peace of mind.

I would recommend The Lindens 100%.

The Lindens is a wonderful care home. My mother, who has Alzheimer's, spent nearly a year there, being well cared for.