Bramble Cottage

I have cared for my dear late wife for several years mainly at our home in Brighton. Over that time she has not enjoyed good health. Her mobility was very poor and she became virtually housebound. Our son and daughter became concerned about us saying the time had come for both of us to go into care. My wife was 91 years old and I am 90 years old. They told us they had visited Bramble Cottage Retirement Home in Brighton, speaking to the manager, looking at rooms etc and the excellent garden and patio and the cost involved. As a result, we became resident at that home in July 2022. The completed options below which I did are true in every sense. I am type 2 diabetic although I take insulin. The manager personally takes notice of my daily readings and insulin injected. In the early hours of Friday 18th November 2022, my dear wife of 67 years died peacefully in Bramble Cottage. The carers on duty gave comfort to me, my daughter and granddaughter. They advised for my late wife to be legally examined and pronounced dead and later to be taken away by our chosen funeral directors. Her funeral took place on 6th December 2022.

My mother and I visited several homes before we decided together on Bramble Cottage. From the outset, the manager and staff have been incredibly responsive to Mum's requests and have gone out of their way to make her feel welcomed and oriented. The house and garden are beautiful - the garden was a particular attraction for Mum and she quickly found her way around. She enjoys being with other residents at lunch and dinner and has been very impressed by the quality of the food. There are activities almost every afternoon and big efforts around seasonal celebrations. There's an 'open door' policy so family members are welcome to drop in without giving prior warning. Every member of staff I have spoken to has shown real care and respect towards, not just Mum, but all residents. On the couple of occasions when Mum's struggled with something, I've been informed quickly. Overall, I feel Mum is in excellent hands and highly recommend Bramble Cottage.

The Bramble Cottage staff are all absolutely incredible. They are all so kind, caring, thoughtful and very professional. I visited many care homes before we decided on Bramble Cottage for my great-aunt, and it was the best decision we could have made both for her and us. I know she is in the best hands possible, so we are not worried about her anymore. At 94, she now talks of Bramble Cottage as her home. She is so appreciative of the wonderful care she is given and the respect all the carers have for her.

Caring and kind in every way.

The support and care that my mum enjoyed from all the staff at Bramble Cottage over the years that she lived there, was the very best. She felt at home, and well looked after. The staff anticipated her future needs and accommodated her particular personal requirements with great understanding. They loved and cared for her, and supported me and my family in every possible way. Mum lived initially in a room at the top of the house, overlooking the lovely garden and then more latterly in a ground-floor room opening out onto the garden, which she loved. When she first moved to Bramble Cottage she regularly walked around the garden and joined in many of the activities that are put on. She also loved the food and looked forward to meal times in the dining room and when the time came to have some meals in her room. I am hugely grateful to all the staff team, who work as a team and took such great care of Mum.

I spent two weeks after an an operation, here. The staff were amazingly kind and thoughtful and there is a lovely atmosphere altogether. Lovely gardens and a perfect setting for an excellent jubilee barbecue.

Bramble Cottage has a warm and friendly environment with both front and rear gardens and a terrace for residents to sit out. The staff are splendid and dedicated and they throw the most amazing parties and BBQs. I was reminded that my sister was the last dancer on the floor some years ago. She was in Bramble for four and a half years and what she liked was the freedom to go out whenever she liked. We were very grateful that she was mentally stable throughout her stay due to the support and companionship of the staff.

My mother finds it very comfortable with a homely feel. Good conversations are had with members of the caring team, with plenty of laughter along the way. There is also interest and entertainment when meeting up with fellow residents and the visiting singers, quiz masters etc, really help to brighten the day too. We are now lucky enough to be able to enjoy the outside purpose-built room which is wonderful for family visits.

Although I was only at Bramble for two weeks, I was very impressed with the level of care and service provided. All the staff were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them and they were obviously happy in their work. If I decided that I needed permanent residential care, I would definitely make Bramble Cottage my first choice.

My friend and I had the opportunity to visit prior to admission and we were shown around and she felt very welcomed and comfortable. She came into the home on 2nd February 2022 and quickly made the decision to stay as she felt 'cared for' in a way that she hadn't for a long time. Because of an incident, she moved into a larger room, which she is so happy with. She feels the care is exemplary. The food is excellent and the home is well managed and is very clean. One disadvantage is the bathroom.

My father moved to Bramble Cottage in October 2021 and settled in quickly with the care and support of the staff. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful and whenever I have asked for something, either in regard to my Dad's care or to help me understand how things work at Bramble Cottage, they have, in an excellent timely manner, answered my questions, given me the information I asked for or tweaked his care. I am very happy with the care given to my dad and the facilities at Bramble Cottage and would recommend them if you are looking for a residential home for your loved one.

My husband was looked after in his final weeks in this superb home he loved every one of the caring staff. He enjoyed the lovely food and was comfortable in this home from home. I'm really grateful for the wonderful care he received, from all the kind, caring staff.

Very good. The staff were very caring and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Mum had a lovely time.

Felt at home from arrival. Feel staff are friends as well as carers, nothing is too much trouble.

My mother has been made to feel very safe and welcome at Bramble Cottage. The staff have also been very kind to me through a difficult time of not being able to see our loved ones. The manager has responded to my concerns in a timely manner. I feel my mum is the best place she can be and just hope she can stay in Bramble when her funds deplete.

The move to another town and into a Rest Home has and still is proving to be very challenging for Mum. However I believe the staff have done what they can to ease this transition.

My mother has been a happy resident for just over a year. She is extremely well looked after though allowing her a degree of independence. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to ensure the smooth functioning of the home but also generate a sense of homely community. Mother tells me the food is fresh and varied and wine helps to add jollity. There are activities which bring people together but these are voluntary. All in all this is a well run home providing a caring environment and I am grateful for all they do for my mother. Thank you.

Thank you

The staff are very caring and attentive. Lovely setting. Clean and well kept. Mum enjoys the food. Bramble Cottage has done very well during Covid and we look forward to visiting without masks and appointments.

The staff at Bramble were all extremely kind, and when in his last months he became less active their care was exemplary. His family were especially impressed by their care for him in his last days.