Millfield

On arriving at Millfield, my aunt was instantly made to feel very welcome and part of the community. The staff are wonderful and go that extra mile to provide outstanding levels of care to the residents. During the Christmas period there was a very "Festive" feel to the whole home and family and friends were encouraged to join in the festivities with the highlight being the Millfield Christmas party on 14 December. The standard of catering is extremely high at Millfield both in terms of quality and variety and so it was with the running buffet provided during the party. I am reasonably local so able to visit fairly regularly. I am always made to feel very welcome. It is always a difficult process for relatives to make the transition from living in their home environment to residential care but the staff at Millfield recognise this and go out of their way to ensure that residents are happy and healthy in their new home with each resident's individual needs being recognised and addressed.

At the beginning of December, my mum celebrated her 102nd birthday at Millfield, which has been her home for the past two years, and with the help of the lovely staff, I was able to organise a special concert for her and the other residents. Everyone was singing along to old familiar songs and Mum was especially thrilled to hear all her favourites. We toasted Mum's health with a glass of Prosecco and the staff brought in a beautiful birthday cake whilst we all sang Happy Birthday. Mum has made good friends at Millfield and feels very content. She is constantly singing the praises of all the staff who are caring and compassionate. I am so glad that we found this lovely residential home at just the right time.

Mum went into Millfield in January 2024 for interim care following discharge from hospital after an accident. She stayed until the end of October, following which she returned home. As a family, we were very happy with the level of care Mum received whilst in Millfield. The staff are lovely and very caring. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

My mum's time at Millfield was sadly all too short. However, she loved every minute of her 10 months. From day one the staff showed her so much love and respect. Their personal approach and attention to detail made her feel safe, valued and cared for. The wide variety of activities kept her engaged all week and it was lovely to see her grow in confidence and easily make friends. Millfield became her home and family was always made welcome. I was always able to get answers to any questions I had. Outside health staff were an integral part of her care and this was willingly facilitated by staff. The meals were varied and beautifully prepared by the staff who were happy to spend time chatting to Mum. My mum was made to feel like someone who really mattered to them. In turn, I felt happy that she was safe and more importantly happy. Millfield was a brilliant choice for her.

Thank you so much.

My aunty came to live at Millfield 3 years ago. I knew from the first day I made the right choice. All the staff are friendly, approachable, and very friendly nothing is too much trouble. The food is lovely and the cook was amazing even catering for my very fussy aunty. As my aunty's life was coming to the end her wishes were to stay at Millfield and to be cared for by the staff. All staff went above and beyond even sitting with her while I couldn't be there. I know how busy the staff are and I will be forever grateful for this. I would definitely recommend Millfield for your loved one. You will not be disappointed.

Would recommend it highly.

My mum moved into Millfield after a difficult few months in hospital and obviously as a family we were worried as this was all new to us and Mum. The staff made us feel extremely welcome and talked through all aspects of the care they offer and put our minds at rest that mum was in the best hands. The home is lovely and well kept and all the staff we have met are all amazing caring people. We are so glad she has found a place she feels happy and safe in. I genuinely believe the care of the residents is paramount to the staff at Millfield and it shows. I do not believe we could have made a better choice.

Mum moved into Millfield 3 years ago. We have been very happy with the care she has received in that time. Mum doesn't always join in the activities but there are plenty on offer on a daily basis for all to participate in should they so wish. Some sessions that have taken place recently included a visit from two local choirs. The Saturday visit from the choir I was present at with Mum and noted just how well attended it was. It was a pleasure to watch. They encouraged residents participation at the end of their performance and everyone appeared to have joined in very enthusiastically. It came to light that one of the singers had a parent who was once a resident of Millfield. They have continued to volunteer and share their joy of singing. It certainly brightened up the residents' afternoon! I heard them still chatting about it and complimenting the singers as I was leaving!

My Mum resided at Millfield for 16 months before sadly passing away from vascular dementia in March 2024. She was so happy in her time there and was treated as part of 'The Millfield family'. Every member of staff makes a difference and goes above and beyond. The meals service is second to none with varying menus daily offering something for everybody. The building is perfectly clean, safe and the rooms are bright and airy. If you are considering Millfield then please don't hesitate as you most certainly will not be disappointed.

My mother went to live at Millfield Care Home in early January 2024. When my wife and I first visited to look to find a place for her we were pleasantly surprised by how warm and homely everything was, we didn't have to make an appointment to go we just turned up and it was really lovely all the staff were so helpful and all had time to say hello. The residents also looked very happy, which was so important to us. My mother has a beautiful room overlooking the garden and it is always lovely and clean and fresh. She also tells us how good the meals are, So a big thank you to all the staff. It has been such a big weight off our shoulders knowing that she's happy and cared for.

My mother had been a resident of Millfield for three years from October 2020. Sadly she passed away in October 2023 at Millfield. She had been discharged from hospital under palliative care about two weeks beforehand. The care she received from the staff was marvellous, they were so kind and caring. Also the support they gave us as a family whilst we were by her bedside was lovely. There was specialist care from nurses and other outside bodies which was arranged by the team from the home. So my mum passed away peacefully and in no pain. As Mum had been a resident there for three years I can confirm we have been so happy with my mum's care, it is a lovely home, but what makes it special are the staff who go above and beyond, and myself and all our family are so grateful to them all.

In my opinion, Millfield is certainly the best care home in Oldham and I would encourage anyone to consider Millfield to provide care and support for their loved ones.

I would absolutely have no problem recommending Millfield to anyone looking for a home for their loved ones.

Lots of activities to do.

I live a long way away and so to have the support of Millfield staff, in caring for my loved one, is invaluable. This care and support is in the ordinary and everyday times, as well as on the big occasions, and this is what makes Millfield such a special place.

My 93-year-old mum-in-law needed respite care as we were going away she had never been in care before as we as a family had always been able to look after her. All staff were fantastic with her in particular three members of staff. The food was delicious (believe me she would have been a harsh critic) and her comments coming home were “all of the staff were kindness itself “.

We recently discovered that our mum's long-lost cousin was also a resident at Millfield, and the staff arranged a get-together between mum, her cousin, her cousin's daughter and me. I had never met them before, but I had a lovely time getting to know them and Mum, who has dementia, managed to remember some of their mutual family members. The kitchen staff provided us with a lovely high tea, which was such a thoughtful gesture and beautifully presented. This is yet another example of how helpful and accommodating the staff at Millfield are.

15 months on from joining, I am still very happy with the home because Mum continues to feel very happy and loved in her surroundings. It is expensive and inflation has hit us hard this year but the staff are wonderful with Mum - friendly, fun and respectful and they bring out the very best in her in a way I have not seen in a long time. We are kept updated on home events, personal correspondence from the various government agencies involved and staff are more than happy to let Mum use their mobile phones so we can arrange impromptu video calls together and are happy to pop out and buy Mum some outside items as required. Thank you to all the amazing staff at Millfield - you make such a massive difference to the residents and their relatives.

Our final words - a wonderful staff, an amazing home.