Abbeyfield Friars Mead

I visited my uncle today, and all the staff could not have been friendlier. My uncle was wished a happy birthday several times by various staff members while I was there. Since moving from a previous care home, my uncle has put on weight and is so much happier.

My mother-in-law lived at Friars Mead for a year and a half, and we couldn't be happier with the care she received there. All the staff at the care home were so friendly and caring and always had time to talk to us. My mother-in-law positively thrived at Friars Mead, enjoying the food, the activities and the friendships she made with residents and staff. She was always well groomed and happy when we visited. The staff took her on outings as well as providing regular entertainment including arts and crafts, skittles, bingo, quizzes and many more things. The family days were a highlight providing food and entertainment for the residents and their families. Although the home is small, it has a real homely feel to it and it makes you feel like a part of a family. I would highly recommend this care home and am extremely grateful to all the staff for the care my mother-in-law received during her stay at Friars Mead.

I would absolutely recommend this care home to anyone. The ratio of staff to residents is very good. The rooms are all very nice as is the garden area. It has just 25 rooms, but this is part of what makes it a warm and friendly home to all. Highly recommended.

There is a welcoming atmosphere for family members and the staff have adapted to suit my grandmother's needs.

My mother has spent nearly six years at Friars Mead and I cannot thank the staff enough for their friendliness and concern for her welfare since her very first trial visit. Mum had severe memory loss and was very wobbly on her feet so struggled at home with her welfare and loneliness. She loved the regular meals, put on weight and became a lot less confused and muddled once someone else was looking out for her 24/7. Friars Mead is a very happy place. Always spotlessly clean and never smelling like lots of other places do. Being small everyone knows the residents by name and they all join to eat together at lunch time which Mum loved. She also loved the activities particularly singing and quizzes which she seemed to win! Mum spent her final days at Friars Mead and the staff treated both her and her family with the utmost care, compassion and respect. I think it says a lot that two of the key members of staff in Mum's final hours were also there to welcome her six years earlier.

We would thoroughly recommend the facilities and care received in what Friars Mead always called her home.

We really couldn't ask for more.

I spent quite some time looking into different care homes in Kings Langley and the neighbouring areas, and chose Friars Mead, because it felt like the most family home environment. I was delighted with the kindness and quality of care the staff gave to my mother throughout her 6 months stay with them, helping her and me to navigate the difficulties of coming to the end of her life with warmth and kindness and dignity.

We are particularly appreciative of the care given to help my mother after a recent discharge from hospital. And she said recently she is feeling much better and happy to be home.

Many of the carers go above and beyond what is required of them, encouraging the residents to take part in many organised social activities. We feel happy that my mother in law is being well looked after.

Please keep up the great work you are all doing.

I had the privilege of volunteering at Abbeyfield Friars Mead Garden Day. I was warmly welcomed and took pride in supporting the care home staff, fellow volunteers, and family members to ensure the garden looked its best. Meeting the residents and hardworking staff was truly rewarding. I would like to thank the team for including me at Abbeyfield Friars Mead. I look forward to volunteering again.

We feel genuinely grateful to have found such a special place for Dad to stay, thank you all for welcoming us to the Friars family.

The below ratings say it all. The standard of care provided to my father during two respite stays was first class. Staff and management were extremely attentive, caring and treated Dad with dignity. Thank you.

He went on a lovely boat trip which he thoroughly enjoyed. Dad has really enjoyed being able to get outside in the good weather. Thank you.

My mother has been at Friars Mead for over a year now. In that time there has been a big improvement in her wellbeing and outlook. The staff have been fantastic, they look after her with great care and compassion and I feel she is in very safe hands which puts my mind at rest. Thank you Friars Mead.

I cannot speak highly enough of Friars Mead.

My mother-in-law is very happy and enjoys the interaction and help from the staff and from day one has felt very much at home at Friars Mead.

It is great to go into this very warm, welcoming care home.

Such a friendly and vibrant atmosphere which has contributed to the improvement of my nan's overall well-being. Seeing her thrive in this environment brings such comfort. The staff interacted with her with an abundance of good humour and great care. It has a colourful warm feel to the entire home with beautiful and fresh flowers in every room. The social events and opportunities to mingle and make friends have bought my nan a new lease of life. She feels like she's on a permanent holiday! Thank you so much for the kindness you show.