Bennett Lodge

Thank you to everyone.

The home was welcoming and I liked the food. Bennett Lodge is a nice place to stay, I would come back here again for another short stay, I got on really well with all the staff, they were caring friendly and chatty. I was very happy during my stay and my wife was very pleased with the care I received. On my arrival I was greeted by name and the staff introduced themselves to me and made me feel welcome.

My mother received excellent care as a resident at Bennett Lodge. Her Alzheimer's made it impossible for her to live in her own home alone, and her family were aware that she needed special care from people who knew how to deal with this awful disease. Mum had had a week of respite care at Bennett Lodge the previous year. Mum developed a great relationship with the carers there, and on the whole seemed happy living there. I know she could be difficult to deal with at times, but the staff always displayed patience and good humour towards her. They were also very supportive to me and any family who visited, it was their kindness and good humour that often helped me to cope with a difficult visit with my mother. The hospital would have been an awful alternative. The staff showed gentle compassion and care for a very sick lady, who became part of a large 'Family' there at Bennett Lodge. Your staff at that home do work very hard, and often under difficult circumstances.

I was very apprehensive of placing my mum into a care home. Having visited Bennett Lodge and been escorted round the various facilities, I have no hesitation of leaving mum in their care. I have been introduced to members of staff as and when each of the carers come on duty. I know it's been said before about carers/nurses but these girls are angels. They give mum so much consideration and care that I am finally leave mum in what I know is the best of care. Bennett Lodge is home from home to both myself and my mum. Thank you all so much for taking care of my mum.

My mums experience care can be nothing but good care from all the management and care staff at Bennett Lodge.

Manager and staff at Bennett Lodge very friendly and professional, not only providing care but will stay and chat to residents. Have a laugh and joke with them, for those who do not receive many visitors is great. My mother is treated with respect, dignity and care.

Our mum is in there. The care and surport she gets is great. When you ask the staff for anything its there. They treat her with so much love it makes it easier for us when we have leave her. We know she will be looked after.The staff are realy caring. When we go to see our mum we are always greeted by our first names which I find realy lovley it shows they care. and if our mum is happy were happy. You here about care homes which are not good. This one needs a gold star.

I think the most important thing to say is, just how much my mother has improved since she has been here. My view on how the staff and management have shown the care and help which is needed has been wonderful. Even to the extent of helping us her children coping with the situation, giving us support and advice, making us feel relaxed.

It is a very difficult decision to take. So I can only say, that my opinion of Bennett House has got better and better as time has gone on. My heart felt thanks go out to all the staff and managers.

Staff are very friendly and helpful. My mother has had various falls and when I spoke to the management to have a bed/mat sensor in her room, which they done straight away after I spoke to them. Medical care has sometimes been delayed i.e medication but I have been advised this is because of doctors or chemist.

My husband was looked after, whilst I had a short break. The staff were fabulous, the whole care was so good. He enjoyed all the food and selection, and said he would go again if he had to! Thank you for the service, so many bad stories abound, this home is very good all round!