Breme Residential Care Home

Due to scrupulous hygiene and rigorous testing very few have tested positive. A major worry in these uncertain times. Vaccinations are about to take place. Hopefully, the end may be in sight and we will get to hug Mom again.

Mom has been at Breme for just over 3 years and has always received excellent care. The staff work extremely hard to give the residents the care they need. The food is good with a nice choice every day. l would also like to thank the cleaning and laundry staff who do a wonderful job and work extremely hard.

My mother has been at Breme for over 3 years now, and I couldn’t have asked for better care for her. She has been quite trying for the staff at times but at all times they have patiently looked after her. With the year we have had with Covid there are no words I can offer that would best describe how grateful I am for everything they have and continue to do for her.

My husband has been at Breme for 21-months now. He settled very quickly and is looked after with great kindness and care. During the pandemic, I have, like all relatives, missed being able to touch and comfort my husband, but strict rules have to be applied to keep everyone safe - and because of this, the residents have had a very safe environment. The staff are always friendly and very helpful.

She is well fed and watered and does not have to do anything but eat and be happy.

My Mum came into Breme shortly before Lockdown. She had lived alone before then but, due to numerous falls was unable to cope on her own. It took a lot of persuading to get her to visit Breme but once she did she happily agreed to a 2 weeks respite period and then to permanent residency. It was a rocky start (she's very stubborn)! The staff are wonderful. They go above and beyond the call of duty. Mum loves them all. It also gives me peace of mind as I live so far away and can't get down too often.

My Gran arrived in March 2020 in difficult circumstances after the passing of my Grandad. As a suffer from Alzheimer's, I was so worried about the adverse effect of all the upheaval. However, I needn't have been, she's settled in brilliantly, made friends and put on weight. I can't thank the staff enough.

The staff are very welcoming and friendly. During this period of virus uncertainty they are very professional, whilst still being helpful. Mom, as the resident, is very appreciative of her care.

Wonderful services from the start. It took a while for my grandmother to settle in but with wonderful caring staff, she soon became part of the care family. Family members greeted by name and they all know who you are visiting. During COVID-19, we have been informed and felt at ease knowing our grandmother was in safe secure hands. Keep up the good work.

We are so pleased that we chose Breme Residential Care Home for our mother. The staff genuinely care for the residents and go out of their way to ensure that they are safe, well and entertained. The communication with families is excellent, and during the coronavirus lockdown, this has been particularly welcome. It is very reassuring to know that our mother is so well looked after.

Initially, Mum came to Breme for respite care late December 2019 as Dad was ill, and needed hospital treatment. Unfortunately, Dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and chose not to have any treatment. He asked to go to Breme and stay with Mum for as long as he had left. We took him into Breme on Christmas Day 2019 where he stayed with Mum until he passed on 25th June 2020. The staff and management at this care home are fantastic! They have made the best of a very difficult time for everyone and cared for Dad right to the end, which was very comforting for me not being able to regularly visit due to the coronavirus lockdown. I was kept informed at all times. Under very careful guidelines I was able to visit Dad near the end thanks to considered invitations from the manager. Mum is thriving due to the care and activity she receives from these fabulous staff...long may it continue. Thank you Breme!

Mum has been in Breme for more than three years and has been very happy here. The premises are bright and warm with a nice garden outside. The dining room is nicely set up for meals and adjoins the lounge area. The staff are polite, pleasant and cheerful. They chat with the residents and have little jokes with them to create a nice atmosphere. The stimulating, daily activities seem to be taken up by most of the residents and are well-received. Staff inform close relatives of any problems that crop up. I think the staff are doing a very good job and appreciate their kindness and dedication.

Unsung Champions, it’s not often I put pen to paper and less often I praise anyone for doing well. My mother-in-law lived with my wife and myself for 22-years. Unfortunately, she needed more care than we were able to give her. Then Breme Care Home came with a heart of gold. Given the pandemic has brought a number of care homes to their knees, Bremes fast action to lockdown was decisive and has had the desired effect. Well done Breme. The sheer professionalism, the absolute dedication coupled with the total care and attention, the staff at Breme have been outstanding. Not just to the residents in their charge, but to people like my wife who’s missing the contact and not visiting has made her very anxious. Staff have used Facetime and Whatsapp, which brightens up my mother-in-law's days and certainly makes our days. This is my mother-in-law's 3rd year at Breme and she feels like she is part of a very large family. You are God's gift. Thank you.

Thank you.

Staff are wonderful with my Dad here. Incredibly accommodating and patient with him. Puts our mind at rest no end. He has a great room and always seems to be happy when we are visiting. The activities side of things seems to be steadily improving also.

Cannot fault the care that Mom has received when she stays for respite. staff always pleasant and show respect to Mom and myself. Very happy with placement.

My friend has been a resident for three years, and during that time I have always enjoyed my visits. From the time I arrive to when I leave, staff very friendly and obliging, and my friend is well cared for.

Consistency is a problem. The home is often excellent but standards drop when experienced staff are absent. Consistency of staff is an issue and the residents do not have one person who specialises in them. Activities and stimulus have reduced significantly in the 2+years I have visited. Facilities e.g. Gardens, are advertised but residents rarely use them, despite research indicating benefits to dementia sufferers. Often difficult to get individual care for residents when in rooms. Cleaning and laundry facilities are variable and deteriorates during each summer holiday season.

I had two visits as respite in 2017. My daughter had difficulty looking after me so I returned as a full-time resident. I have had a very happy time, my social worker got me the room. I love all the staff, they are kind and friendly. The food is good. I like the activities and sitting in the garden in the summer.

I like the food and company.