Hillbeck Residential Care Home

My Mum has been at Hillbeck now for a few years. During her time there I have found the staff and management to be approachable and friendly. The home is kept clean and the food is good. It hasn't been easy not being able to see her due to the pandemic, but it has been made easier with the home keeping us up to date and arranging skype calls with Mum. For anyone looking for a care home, I’d highly recommend Hillbeck Care Home.

All the staff at Hillbeck care home are great, nothing is ever too much trouble, and the staff are always in good spirits. You are always made to feel welcome, the staff ask how you are, and if there is anything they can do for you; should there be anything you need all you need to do is ask, and they’ll be more than happy to help. The home is odour free and kept very clean. There is plenty of outdoor space for the residents, and the home has an activity coordinator who organises a range of events and games for the residents.

Having worked at this home as an A/C up to 2015, having to then retire due to ill health. My love of thee caring for "my gang" resident and interaction prompted me to carry on at the home in a Volunteer position, so still interact with the staff and the gang. Sadly missing all at the moment, coronavirus lockdown.

I have now been very happy working at the home for many years now. I get a very good feeling when doing activities with the residents to see them smile and happy. Hillbeck has lovely staff and manager; it's a very happy home.

Hillbeck is a wonderful care home. Mum was very well cared for by the staff there. The activities coordinator kept the residents engaged. There were plentiful drinks and home-cooked food, which included a cooked breakfast every morning. Food and drink intake were monitored and documented carefully. The staff was caring and welcoming.

I live 250 miles from Hillbeck so having trust and faith in how my 90-year-old aunt was treated was paramount in my thoughts, not as though I could 'pop in' at a moments notice, and I also had local friends who visited regular, so kept me informed as to what was happening. The staff top to bottom were always caring and attentive and kept me informed at all times. I would never have any doubt about recommending Hillbeck Care Home to anyone.

Very much appreciated the care given and shown to my mother during her time at Hillbeck. All the residents are treated with respect, patience and kindness. Nothing is too much trouble. As a family, we were shown the same kindness and nothing was ever too much trouble for us either. All the staff deserve gold medals.

Overall we are happy with the care. There are a few things that could be improved - otherwise, Mum is well cared for.

Satisfied with the home. The staff are nice and the manager is very efficient.

My wife and I have been visiting our dear old neighbour in Hillbeck on a weekly basis for the past two years and have always found the management and staff to be polite informative and helpful. My wife and I were instrumental in getting our dear friend placed in the care of Hillbeck after she suffered a really nasty fall and was hospitalized for some 5 weeks overcoming her injuries and loss of memory from her fall. I believe we are in a perfect position to make a sound judgement and assessment of care homes due to the fact that my wife and myself are members of a ukulele band that visits many different care homes around kent entertaining the residents with sing-along sessions, we have probably played in around 30 different care homes and I can honestly say that in our opinion Hillbeck is by far the most spacious, brightest, and enjoyable place to take our band to entertain the residents who along with the staff enjoy these sing-along sessions.

Having worked in a care home environment for a good few years, I find Hillbeck to be a clean, comfortable home. Friendly staff that I've got to know well and always a happy atmosphere.

My mother's residency in a care home filled me with dread. She is 96 years old, a widow with dementia and macular degeneration. She has been a resident for 2 years and I have watched the interaction between staff/residents with growing admiration when dealing with their needs. The building is bright and the atmosphere is gently vibrant. Singing and laughter is often heard. Much is due to the appointment of the new manager some 18 months ago. Extraordinary effort is taken to stimulate interest and thereby enhance the quality of life of each resident.

My family and I have peace of mind knowing my mother is safe, happy and valued.

I have gone from dread to delight. Thank you Hillbeck!

My Mum has been at Hillbeck for almost years 6 years. It's such a happy home. All staff are dedicated and caring, ready to help or answer questions at all times. Some may be pushing cleaning trollies, delivering laundry, water just etc., - always busy, but make time for you and always answer Mum if she wants to talk to them. Food is excellent, - nutritious, varied and interesting. Always informed if the Doctor has had to see her. Good variation of entertainment and craftwork - carer very talented. When taking her back to Hillbeck, either by ambulance or taxi, from outings she's tired, always says "Glad to be home"! Means everything to me. Have nothing but praise for all members of staff at Hillbeck - they've made her 'Home'.

The management and staff at Hillbeck constantly go the extra mile to ensure that the interests of all their residents take top priority. Mother is now 93, with low-level dementia, and is very comfortable and content in her accommodation. Thank you.