Katherine House

Parking is easy, I don't think there has ever been a time with no space available.

The location of the care home is excellent in that it is in a peaceful setting within its own grounds but very accessible by public transport. It was also important to us that it is a charity and not privately run for profit. Approaching the building, it has been very sympathetically built for its surroundings. It is single story and has been well designed using low impact materials and colours. Inside, the striking feature is the amount of natural light which has a calming effect. Large windows in the walls and the ceiling which let the daylight flood in. It is nicely open planned, and very pleasing furniture and colour schemes. It has been clearly well thought out.

My mother has always been cared for with dignity and respect and the staff have looked after her as if she was their own.

I am very happy with the care my mother is receiving from the management, carers, and all domestic staff. They do their best to provide a happy and caring atmosphere.

It was important to us and my aunt that she would be safe and cared for in a home. The care home provides that in very nice and comfortable surroundings. The staff are always on hand and keep us informed.

Hillman said that “old age is not just a preparation for death, it is a phase of life in its own right”. At the care home, the managers are successfully pursuing a vision of community which, coupled with the care and patience of the staff enables this to be a place in which my mother’s closing years can be a creative opportunity for connection and communication, not just a waiting room. When looking for a place for my mother I talked to friends working in the caring professionals who have worked shifts in care homes all over Bristol, and Katherine&Griffiths House were consistently highly recommended.

Their willingness and efforts to get to work during bad weather were impressive. No agency staff are used which means residents receive continuity of care from care staff who know them

My Mum is 94 and has been at Katherine House for three months. Everyone here has been friendly and approachable. My Mum says that the staff are kind and helpful. There is a relaxed, calm atmosphere with comfortable lounges and a bright, airy dining room. Mum enjoys the meals.

Every day there is an organised activity which residents can attend if they wish. There are visiting PAT dogs each week which are very much appreciated. We really enjoyed the Royal Wedding Garden Party and look forward to the next party. Katherine House is very homely and welcoming. I would definitely recommend it.

Suffice to say that if I am ever at a stage of life that I need to go into a residential care home I would have no hesitation in becoming a resident at this excellent care home. The home is a modern building with good facilities. It is light and spacious and located in a very quiet area with lovely gardens to walk around if fit to do so. The staff are very good and caring and social entertainment activities are provided daily.

His room was very pleasant and the home is set in a very attractive environment in a lovely part of the city.

There is as much activity as the resident desires and warm human contact so that I always felt confident that my mother was as happy and safe as possible.

My mother is so happy and content at Katherine House. The staff look after her really well- chatting to her and cheering her up. I visit mum 2/3 times a week. I am free to visit anytime and this is indicative of what a well run, clean, lovely place it is. I have never smelt that awful smell often associated with old people's homes. The staff take a pride in keeping the home and residents clean and looked after. During the week there are plenty of activities to stimulate and interest the residents. I would thoroughly recommend Katherine House to anyone who wants a well run, caring home for their loved ones when they are unable to maintain and run their own home.

I sometimes have lunch or tea here which is well presented and quite tasty. Only one time recently the expected fish fingers turned out to be a rather difficult to cut fish cake.... But mama enjoys her food and her weight has kept steady.

Christmas was very well done, with lovely decorations and the staff were really in the spirit. Well done all of you!

In the springtime and summer the outside terrace is lovely for the residents to get fresh air. Mama's favourite place. The surroundings are really lovely with all the trees in the background.

Well done also for the Daily activities, quite a variety although Mama loves her siesta !

Keep up the good work !

This is a lovely modern care home, set in a nice peaceful position, the staff are wonderful and the rooms are well appointed, this was Grans second stay at Katherine House, making our choice of home more easy, as we knew she would be well cared for by the very attentive staff.

I am so pleased and grateful that we chose Katherine House for my Parents final years as I know they were happy and felt safe.