Bilney Hall Care Home

My stepmum moved into Bilney Hall Care Home after being in hospital for over 8 weeks. The communication from management and senior staff is excellent with either emails or phone calls and reassurance and honesty at every touch point. I am so grateful that my step mum spent her final days being so well cared for with an excellent standard of care, delivered with compassion and support for the family as well as the resident.

At her end of life, the support the staff gave us, as a family, to ensure we could be with her was exceptional.

Mum has been ay Bilney Hall Care Home for over a year and we have just enjoyed our second Christmas day with Mum there which was truly fun and felt very special. I have experienced three other local care homes through the changing needs of my parents and stepmother, due to dementia/Alzheimer's, and Bilney exceeds them all by far. Mum also has mobility issues and can be "tricky" to deal with at times but the staff are attentive, kind and caring. She has a beautiful room and over the last year, as her needs have changed, with the support and guidance of the home manager, we have been able to adapt the necessary furniture and room layout to facilitate her care. She is encouraged to join in the activities that she enjoys, especially singing and music. The senior staff are particularly attentive to her medical needs, take timely action and always keep me informed. I feel that we are all part of a big family and have a sense that Mum and the other residents, on the whole, feel that way too.

In addition to the great standard of care, the home is also very clean at whatever time of day I visit.

Dad was only at Bilney Hall Care Home for a few months but during that time, he had complex and changing care needs. The management and staff were very responsive and proactive in ensuring his stay was as comfortable and pleasant as was possible, always going the extra mile to support Dad and our family. Thanks to all staff for helping us through this difficult time.

My cousin's need to enter a care home came suddenly and the management and staff at Bilney Hall Care Home have made her transition from living independently to being in a care home a smooth one. They have continually shown her kindness and support and have facilitated her requests as far as possible, often going out of their way to do so. The building is attractive and rooms are well-equipped, with pleasant and restful décor, and are suited to the needs of the resident. The grounds are well laid out and residents enjoy sitting outdoors in good weather. My cousin has now been at Bilney Hall for just over three months and she has settled in well, which is a great relief to us as her relatives.

Although my dad was only with you for two months, from the start, I was given reassurance and this continued throughout his stay, always willing to make changes to accommodate Dad and his needs and helping me with everything from understanding his behaviour to providing a supportive cuppa. I can't thank you enough for going the extra mile and being with me through this difficult and uncertain time.

This overall improvement is testament to the care and understanding my grandmother is receiving and I am very happy that she is settling in well.

That empathy and understanding is extended to our family - thank you all.

This is one of the most welcoming care homes I have ever visited. Everyone has a smile and gives a warm welcome to visitors. The staff are always happy to chat about my cousin's health in regards to how she is. If I phone, the staff are so supportive, and I'm always given the opportunity to chat with a senior member of staff. The home is clean and safe, and there is a lovely atmosphere. Thank you, everyone, for the care you are providing. My cousin always looks clean and comfortable and appears peaceful.

The only, very slight negative is that the room is slightly on the small side but there is a hospital bed in there. It looks like some rooms are bigger. This really isn't a problem though.

My father has been at Bilney Hall Care Home for over eighteen months now and I highly recommend this residential care home. When he first went to Bilney Hall, he was very poorly and my sisters and I did not think that he was long for this world. We cannot praise the manager and staff highly enough for the care that he has received and the turn-around in his well-being. We know they really care and that has been backed up by independent feedback from other healthcare personnel we have spoken to. We were very lucky to have found a place for him there.

My uncle has almost been a resident for two years at Bilney Hall. In that time, he has I believe been taken care of in an exemplary manner. In particular with his medication, involving care staff and the mental health team to ensure his best health. The communication from BH is excellent and as a deputy, I am duly informed of any issues/concerns. The activities are varied and give great pleasure to my uncle, despite his physical ability he enjoys the stimulation. The food is good. The care team are fantastic, friendly, caring and especially his designated two carers.

I live at Bilney Hall Care Home, the staff are very good, I always feel well looked after, nothing is too much trouble. I really enjoy the food, the kitchen will go out of their way to make sure I have the meals that I enjoy. The staff are very friendly, always making me laugh.

Mum came from a different care home that said she would never get up. This care home has had her up every day.

Bilney Hall care home is providing the best care for my mother who has Alzheimer's. All staff are providing the utmost care for my mother and nothing is too much trouble. Staff are approachable, knowledgeable and professional in every aspect. My mother is happy in Bilney and all of our family is grateful.

I find Bilney Hall Care Home a very peaceful place for people with dementia. They always have time for their clients and they are treated with dignity.

My mother was at Bilney Hall Care Home for over a year. She had Alzheimer's. Communication with Bilney throughout was excellent - their advice and compassion were outstanding. My mother settled well and was always treated with great kindness and respect. As were we, her children. We could drop by and visit when and as often as we wanted. Her room and common areas were always impeccable - most importantly, we feel her last year she had expert care, comfort and love. We are very grateful.

Mum is happy at Bilney Hall Care Home and myself and my family all agree that she is well cared for. All the staff are friendly and very caring. Mum is treated with respect and I don't think that you could find better care anywhere else. The home has a welcoming atmosphere and is a pleasure to come into and visit your relative.

The transition from the family home to a care home is a difficult one for the parent and the family; you are left feeling guilty and wondering if you are doing the right thing. In our case, we found the right place at the right time. From the outset, the manager guided us with professionalism and empathy, and with her clinical background, managed my parent's complex medical needs. The carers were always kind, compassionate and empathetic. The administrative staff are hard-working and helpful. We were reassured that our parent was safe, respected and well cared for. Thank you to all of the staff at Bilney.