Somerforde

It's extremely clear that the owner/managers have really high standards and every day in the afternoon, they have a different activity to keep them occupied. I would highly recommend Somerforde if you want peace of mind in knowing that your loved one is being so well looked after. I cannot fault them.

This is a wonderful residential home. My mum could not be happier here. All the staff are totally committed to looking after her and making sure she has the very best care in all aspects of her day to day living. The home is very well maintained and absolutely spotless. The gardens are beautiful and my mum loves sitting in her chair, looking out of her bedroom window to admire the garden any time of the year. She also enjoys her food so much and all the little treats the staff provide as a nice surprise. I can not think of anywhere that would look after my mum as well as the lovely, caring, always smiling staff at Somerforde and me and my family are very grateful that she is living in such a lovely home.

A very clean and comfortable home with pleasant staff, always welcomed into the home. My mum's room has all the facilities that are required. Plenty of activities to keep the residents stimulated. Given the care and excellent staff, I have no hesitation in recommending the home to anyone.

A huge thank you to all those associated with Somerforde Care Home.

The staff at all levels are committed, respectful and hardworking, and have made the last (sometimes very difficult) years of my godmother's life as smooth and safe as they possibly could. Everyone always has a smile and, as we live a distance away, they have kept us very well informed when we have been unable to visit. Somerforde itself is a spotlessly clean and very well-cared-for building, and the residents are obviously extremely well looked after and treated as members of the Somerforde family. Having spoken to friends with relatives in other settings, I have no doubt that we were very fortunate to have found such a lovely home.

We cannot fault the loving, caring environment that exists at Somerforde and could not have chosen a better care home for Mum to of moved into back in June 2020. Despite Mums rapidly progressing dementia, she is happy, safe, supported and so well cared for by all the fabulous Somerforde team. As a family, we could not ask for more.

Our mum has now been at Somerforde for just over 12-months. She entered Somerforde only a few months after the Covid-19 pandemic struck, and it was a very difficult time for us all. The staff at Somerforde are warm, welcoming and always very professional, and Mum has settled very well. It is a comfort to us as a family knowing she is safe and well looked after. There are always plenty of activities for residents to enjoy, and the monthly newsletter is a lovely way for families to keep up to date with everything their loved one is doing.

The staff at Somerforde have always treated Dad with respect, great kindness and lots of humour; during the past 5 months of the pandemic, they have exceeded all expectations, living in for long periods at a time, showing great dedication to the residents. The care and attention Dad receives is reflected in his improved mobility and mental agility. He is very happy at Somerforde, always praising the staff, and has a lovely room which is ideally positioned for him. Everyone at Somerforde is always very welcoming and friendly, and they seem to take great pride in the service they provide. I am very happy that Dad is in such a nice, safe home surrounded by people who do care.

From the moment we sought help from Somerforde over 2 years ago, our family has been surrounded by care and support. Nothing has ever been too much trouble and every care has been taken. Communication has been good, even though we live some distance away. In the past few days, we have been overwhelmed by the way the staff have treated us all with dignity and respect but also with loving care. Everyone has gone way above and beyond our expectations and we are so grateful.

Level of care experienced, quality of food and general cleanliness have been very good and happy to recommend Somerforde.

The food is good, rooms clean and tidied. Friendly staff, help where they can or management called. Safety and security things in place which will be better.

Somerforde residential home puts the care of the residents at the heart of everything it does. It is not a corporate venture but is owned by someone who has themselves seen the poorer side of the care industry and who wants to provide better than that for the residents of Somerforde. This philosophy is shared by the manager of the home who is extremely approachable and plays an active role in the day to day running of the home. All is inevitably not perfect and there are some aspects that could be improved but these are minor and peripheral to the direct care and welfare of my mother.

Now, mum has been at Somerforde for 7 years. She always seems very happy. In that time we have seen a few changes. At the moment there are a lot of changes for the better. Somerforde is now greatly improved on all aspects as well as the modernisation and redecoration of the home. Very welcoming and lovely caring staff and management.

Somerforde is a reasonable care home that seems to care for its residents in the best way. Communication sometimes is not easy to achieve but the manager and team seek to do the best they can. My mum's room needs some updating and maintenance which seems to take a while to get done, but generally, the home is satisfactory.

Overall, very good. My father is treated with care and respect. His health needs are met with dignity and as he is getting more illnesses, nothing is left to chance. He has had his medical needs addressed as soon as there is a problem.

I am thrilled that we found this place for Mum. It stands head and shoulders above many I have seen. The staff are welcoming and caring and the management dedicated, open and approachable. Well maintained and nicely furnished, the home has the ambience of a boutique hotel. Parkland views are a bonus. Had Mum visited Somerforde earlier, she might not have struggled to stay in her own home for as long as she did.

I came to this residential home just as the new owner was about to purchase the home (this was 2 years ago). Upon my visit now this place has had a major turnaround for the better. Starting with the owner, he has invested a lot of time and money. The staff are very professional. I have found the manager very helpful and really care about the residents. They are all so obliging and I am happy that my mother is there.

Atmosphere is homely and a pleasure to visit at any times.

From the moment my mother was welcomed into the home we felt she was genuinely being cared for and her needs were being addressed.

We have been more than happy with the care and help our mum has received and we have seen a great improvement in her overall well-being.