Ridgemede House Residential Care

Ridgemede is not a Care Home, it is a CARING home, home from home, with a wonderful loving atmosphere. Residents are well-nourished and encouraged to participate in daily activities to keep their minds and bodies young. Thanks to Ridgemede mum's final 2+ years of life were extremely happy, in fact, it gave her back her zest for life. I can honestly say, at all times, the staff treated my mum like their own mum, nothing was ever too much trouble. I am indebted to the manager and her team for such devotion and dedication.

This home has cared for my mother and has managed her care from being mobile and coherent, through to her current position, which is totally bedbound and with dementia. They provided an individual hoist when she became less mobile and also now an electric adjustable bed with sides and an air mattress. Couldn't fault any of the care services and the staff are very kind and caring.

My mother is very happy there.

My mum was at Ridgemede for 7 years and I was always happy with her care. A gentle place with time for people to still enjoy life whatever their age or condition.

My husband spent almost three years in Ridgemede, only leaving when sadly he died in October this year. During this time I can only praise the home for their level of care for both my husband and all his friends and family. During the final six months or so my husband was bed-bound and unable to communicate or do anything for himself, however, the staff treated him with genuine dignity, always talking to him as they were working. He was very content in Ridgemede and on a daily basis he was clean, dressed and shaved. The home is in an old house and therefore does not have some of the 'state of the art' facilities as found in other purpose-built places, however, the level of care from the staff and owner easily outweigh these trivial drawbacks. The home is very peaceful, calm, and clean, I would thoroughly recommend it to others.

I live in Australia. I come to visit my mum at least once a year. I am always comforted by the standard of care mum receives. When I visit, I often stay in the home for many hours and I get the opportunity to observe the staff going about their duties. Their mannerisms, soft touches, gentle words are clear. It's a caring environment. All the meals are freshly cooked with a daily menu. The aromas from the kitchen just give the home that cosy feel. Being abroad, the management keep me informed of mum's general health and wellbeing. They are always attentive to my information requests. Mum has some medical conditions and together we update our contingency plans to ensure we have mutually agreed action plans in place. I am very happy with Ridgemede Care Home, it's an excellent facility.

Activity programme improved and there is something every week day.

My 96-year-old uncle made Ridgemede Rest Home his home over the past five years. He was well cared for from the time he moved in until his death this month. The food was homemade, nutritious and delicious with choice, and in his later days, the staff ensured he was well hydrated and the food puréed as he could not swallow. The care staff, without exception, were well trained, caring and compassionate. The home always felt like his home and every time I was there I was offered a cup of tea at all times of the day, just like my uncle would have done if I had visited his home. The home is welcoming and the staff excellent. I would highly recommend it to anyone. He was a self-funder and had a double room but it was affordable and his last years were happy and comfortable.

My parents entered Ridgemede in October 2013. My mother suffered from dementia and died after a couple of years. Her condition was dealt with sympathetically at all times. Very caring staff. My father, now nearing his 98th birthday is well looked after. Although he misses my mother, he feels comfortable in his single room with bathroom overlooking the garden. There are opportunities to join in activities, which he stubbornly declines. Sometimes the coordinator brings them to him in his room, where he is, otherwise happy to read, watch TV and look out into the garden. He is I believe the oldest resident and could definitely recommend and is cared for more than adequately at all times.

Wonderful care home, Food excellent. Staff are amazing. Very calm and peaceful, nothing is too much trouble. The owner is amazing and very approachable, knowledgeable, genuine care.

I am very happy that my father has been well looked after. He tells me that the staff have been very helpful and courteous. The facilities are good and the room is clean and tidy.