Walstead Place

A calm, comfortable house where my aunt spent the last five years of her life. She viewed her carers as her friends and not once did I visit to find her unhappy or complaining. She was well looked after in difficult circumstances and I can honestly say if I need care in the future this is a home I would be happy to consider.

My parents both came together in May 2013 and my mother passed away August 2014 and my father passed in December 2016. I have been so very pleased with the care and attention given to them both. Your staff are so dedicated to the work and patients. They have created a friendly and warm atmosphere to the residents and their relations. This last month has been so hard for me but everyone has been so very supportive and understanding. Thank you to Walstead Place, you are wonderful. All the best for the future.

8, The gardens looked very good, but couldn't get out due to poor weather at the time.

Al the staff at Walstead Place are magnificent. The looked after my mum superbly and ensured the last 20 months of her life were happy ones. I would like to thank two carers in particular. In fact, one of the carers is one of the finest ladies I have had the pleasure of knowing. I cannot believe that there is a more professional, caring and supporting group of people in any other care home. Thank you to Walstead Place Care Home. You are wonderful!

The staff are wonderful, caring and thoughtful. I find my cousin very relaxed during ehr stay and her needs thoroughly.

My stepmother received excellent care when she was in Walstead Place Care Home.

Set in a beautiful house, lovely atmosphere, very tranquil. Staff are friendly and helpful.

I was under the mistaken impression that this was a convalescence home and I was hoping for care with other people recovering from operations etc. However, I found that it is a care home and all the residents with whom I came into contact had mental problems e.g. the lady in the room next to mine came wandering into my room in her underwear etc. Everyone I spoke to just stared at me blankly. I was very disappointed. However, I must say the staff were all wonderful and I cannot praise them enough for all their work. They all deserve a medal for their patience and attention.

My father stayed at Walstead Place for a weeks respite as my mum was ill. The staff were very professional and we received a very warm welcome. Dad had excellent care and I have no hesitation in recommending Walstead Place. I am very grateful to the staff for looking after him so well.

The staff provided excellent care both for my mother and for me as her son, in the last few weeks of life. Throughout her four years at Walstead the staff have helped and supported her in a very professional and caring manner, but also gave the extra mile to help, despite on many occasions being rather short staffed.

To me, the most important aspects for a home for my mum was one where she would get the best care available, be treated with dignity, feel comfortable in her surroundings and live in a homely, friendly and clean but not clinical home. It was a pleasure to take mum into the large garden. The activities offered and enjoyed by my mum were superb. I sometimes felt staffing levels could have been better at weekends. Vvisitors (dogs included) were always made very welcome. Mum was looked after very well, enjoyed her meals and was very happy there. As a daughter visiting my mum, I always felt Walstead was like home form home.

On entering Walstead Place you are welcomed into the homely, family atmosphere. The management are 'on the ball' and the staff are very caring, supportive and efficient. The staff work brilliantly as a team and will 'go the extra mile.' A particular feature is the imaginative and inclusive activities programme which is adapted to suit the needs of the residents. The characterful surroundings and lovely gardens are a bonus.