The Briars Residential Care Home

Mum had a major stroke 11 years ago. Following rehabilitation, she returned home and lived independently. Over time her mobility deteriorated but she wouldn't discuss a care home. A broken femur in January made the decision for us, and after inspection, we chose The Briars. From day 1 at the end of February Mum has been made to feel at home, she is happy, well fed and very, very content. The level of care is excellent.

After viewing several care homes, I was pleased to find The Briars. A small, homely place which I thought would be just right for my husband. The staff were very good and cared for him. I had every confidence in leaving him in their care. If I had any issues regarding his welfare I was able to speak to management and it was soon addressed and put right. I am so grateful for their care and attention, helping me at this difficult time.

My husband was always cared for. With respect, kindness, was kept out of pain, clean and he was always happy at The Briars. When he was at the end of his life they cared for him with all the love and care I could have asked for. He did not suffer. He was very peaceful. They treated me the same. What a wonderful team the manager has. I miss them all.

I feel my father was given the best care for his situation, he was quite difficult and challenging at times. The staff here dealt with him with care and support throughout. The home was always clean and well kept. All staff were amazing, from the date he was admitted right through to his death. I would highly recommend this care home.

Having to leave my mother in their competent care is reassuring.

My mum has been at Briars since August 2018 and from the start, mum has been treated with patience and understanding as she has dementia and very limited mobility. The owner and staff are very professional whilst always warm and friendly which puts mum, myself and family very much at ease. I know they do the best they can for our dear mum and residents and would recommend them highly.

I am very happy with all aspects of his care.

She is happy and always smiling. I could not wish for better care. In the four and a half years she has been a resident at no time has she ever complained about the staff or her treatment, in fact quite the reverse. Anyone looking to run a care home could take lessons from The Briars. Thanks guys, you do a great job.

The Briars liaise with the local Dementia Intensive Support Team (DIST) and have kept me up to date about my father's condition in between my visits, so it is a big thank you to the team.

I visit my friend weekly. I have always found the home to be clean, the staff to be very friendly and helpful. They are always kind and considerate to residents.

throughout mum's time there.

My mother has been a resident since 2001. She is very happy and often tells me how fortunate she feels to live there.

She enjoys the food and activities very much. The staff are very good to her and deal with her changing needs very effectively. I am always made to feel welcome. The manager and deputy are very experienced and are always willing to discuss and listen to any concerns I have and are ready to explain matters to me in an easy and informative way.

Well done to everyone involved. It is a very positive environment. Please keep up the good work.

It is always a pleasure to visit my father in Briar's Care Home. He is always cheerful and this is due in the main to the fun engendered by all the staff and from the many activities in which he takes part. The atmosphere is one of care support whilst also encouraging him to have independent decisions.

First class care - well done to all the staff at The Briars.

My care review was quite straight forward and informative discussing all aspect of my cousins care.

My mother has been at the Briars for 3 years. It is a small friendly home where all staff from the cleaner to management interact well with the residents. Throughout her stay, I have found the carers to be excellent they treat Mum with kindness and compassion whilst respecting her dignity. I visit regularly and observe the consistency of her care should I have any issues to raise they are dealt with promptly.

During the five months, my mother spent at The Briars Residential and Care I was very impressed with the standard of service and care given by the staff and management. She was never overlooked and was attended to very well. I visited every two to three days and was able to see for myself the high standard of care and compassion given to her.

Although my dear mum was only at The Briars care home for a short time I couldn't have wished for better care. Every time I visited her (and I didn't give any prior warning) there were always plenty of staff at hand if she needed anyone. The staff were very friendly and kind and the food was excellent. The chef even asked me if my mum had anything she liked most. I would certainly recommend their home.

The management are very hands on. Often to be seen helping with the residents and I have seen the management having her lunch in with the residents instead of tucked a way in the main office. The food is very good. The chef seems to work very hard. Care staff are very good and to my mind treat the residents with dignity. Activities are very good. Trips out crafts and spending short periods of time with each resident, music, singing, church services, hairdressers and chiropodist, doctors ect seem readily at hand. The home is very homely.

We feel that we do not always get told information about my wife's medical condition as much as we would like. We seem to find out about this at review meetings which isn't often enough. e.g. dvt, medication and her condition of Alzheimer's.