Applewood

My husband + I stayed at Applewood Care Home for a couple of weeks. During this time we could not have had better care. Everyone from Louise the Manager downwards showed us nothing but kindness, consideration + professionalism. The staff go beyond just doing their jobs with a smile on their faces; often though their patience must have been stretched. The food was very nice + the menu interesting + varied. In short, nothing was too much trouble to make our stay as comfortable as possible. I would recommend Applewood to everyone. Thank you to everyone there. We could not have asked for anything more.

Unfortunately my mother is bed bound now but when she was mobile she was always out & about enjoying the trips arranged by the home.

My parents have been residents in Applewood since the beginning of March 2026, following a helpful and informative visit and tour of the home, which was facilitated by Louise and Emma prior to my parents move. I chose Applewood based on my visits, information provided and on the friendly attitude of all the staff I met at the time. It appears that moral is high and the home retains the full range of staff without the need to use agency staff.

Since the move, my parents have received full support and care from a friendly and attentive team of carers. I have been impressed by the level of communication from them, by phone, in person and by email.

I feel that the family have made the right decision for my parents and we are confident they will continue to receive all the care and support they need going forwards.

I would suggest that a more comprehensive brochure is provided by Milkwood outlining all the services available to the residents, for example, dentist and optician visit

I would highly recommend Applewood and the team who look after the residents with such care and respect.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Applewood.

I really cannot speak highly enough of the whole set up.

I feel very content with the care she is getting and know she is settled.

Applewood provided end of life care for my husband, he was admitted to Applewood with a progressive illness and throughout this difficult journey he was looked after with kindness and support. As a family we were also looked after with equal kindness and support. I really don't know how we as a family could have navigated our journey without the support we received, we will be forever grateful. I should add communication between us as a family and Applewood was faultless, calls always answered promptly and I was always informed immediately of any concerns or worries. Thank you to everyone at Applewood, the staff work as a team and every member of staff contributed to his care and well being.

The staff pay attention to small details that make a residents stay more like home from home. Staff are amazing all of them.

My mother has additional needs in addition to dementia, and the staff at Applewood take excellent care of her emotional wellbeing as well as physical - cannot recommend Applewood highly enough! The sign on the wall says "we are visitors to your home" and this is a true representation of the levels of care.

I am always made to feel welcome, the staff know me by name.

My mother has been very well cared for for the last 6 years. When she first became a resident she was very active and they encouraged her to participate in all the ectivities they organised. As her dementia worsened they adjusted her care and provided one to one care. The staff are very friendly and caring and all get on very well together. They are inspired by a well motivated management team.

The staff are all very friendly, working efficiently as a team providing a high standard of care. Over time his physical and mental condition have deteriorated steadily and the home has taken the necessary steps to adjust his care to avoid accidents and to provide appropriate stimulation. I'm very grateful for all the kindness and care my husband receives.

Applewood has consistently offered excellent care to my step brother, he has various needs. They treat him with care and respect, always with kindness. I am contacted and kept informed of anything pertaining to him. The staff are friendly, available to answer questions and concerns.

The home has a friendly and caring feel to it- speaking as a relative and a nurse I would highly recommend it. Thank you to all at Applewood.

My mum loves being here. The staff are fantastic I can't fault anyone. They're always friendly and it's nice to hear laughter (mum joins in). The activities are fun, which I usually join in with if I'm there at the time. I know Mum loves it when they go out in the minibus. It's a pity to hear about the dining room ceiling falling in but hopefully, it'll be sorted out ready for their Christmas dinner.

I have always found the staff at Applewood friendly, caring and will do anything you ask of them. They are always approachable and communicate with us if there are any issues or just to keep us updated. My aunt feels safe at Applewood. I would recommend this care home.

My mother has been a resident for several years, through many stages of Alzheimer’s. The care throughout has been genuine, kind, professional and consistent. Our mother's needs have been met, whether it’s a day out, arts and crafts in one of the homely resident's lounges or in her own room one to one. Decisions regarding Mum's care are empathetic, data-led and in collaboration with us, her family. It’s hard not being able to provide all the care at home, but now we can be the loved ones, enjoy time with our mother and not worry.

My mother has been at Applewood for over a year now and has settled in very well, and is always telling me how wonderful the care staff are. The activities are wonderful, events and days out, which she doesn’t always join in, but that’s her choice. If the staff have time they will do a one-to-one in her room which she enjoys. I have always been greeted with caring and friendly staff who have supported me through the last year, any concerns I have are dealt with accordingly. I am kept well informed and I’m so glad I found Applewood. The only negatives I have is because mum will only eat in her room her food is sometimes cold and the laundry is a bit hit and miss. Overall a lovely caring home.

Very pleased with the service and care that Applewood give the patients. Cannot find any fault. Very happy with the whole situation of you caring for my husband. My husband is always very happy and content, which puts my mind at rest.