Florence Grogan House

I am very happy with my mother's care. I am so pleased that she is so well looked after. The dining tables at Christmas were wonderful, you could have been in a five-star hotel. The activities and outings are well thought out. The staff are very caring towards all the residents, who are happy when I chat to them. Well done Florence Grogan House, big thanks.

On first impression I found Florence Grogan House to be a warm, welcoming place, a little chaotic which I liked. The staff seemed happy and friendly to residents and families (it's hard to put a loved one into care when they have always said they never wanted to go). My father is not a mixer so the activities though varied were not for him. Not having had any dealings with care homes before the price was a bit of a shock but money paid for heating, lighting, cleaning, staffing, washing and meals so not complaining. We went into this with a lot of trepidation but it has turned out as a positive experience for both my father and I. The fear has gone and would if necessary seek to place him back there, no qualms at all, even from him.

We will always be so very grateful for the love and support we all received whilst my mother was at Florence Grogan.

My husband had a lovely relaxing week of respite care. It's his 2nd visit and he likes it. Having familiar, friendly people to welcome him is so good for his confidence. It's a very well-run, efficient and friendly care home. Well done all of the team, and thank you!

Admission to the home is conducted in a sensitive manner, offering reassurance to residents and their families.

I arrived two days ago not knowing what to expect, everybody is friendly and smiley. Nothing is too much trouble, they do not mind how many questions you ask, no matter how silly it may be. That goes for nighttime too. I am not a good sleeper, they encourage me to go back to bed, no matter how many times I got up, with nothing but kindness, even to middle of the night cup of tea.

Our dad went into the dementia household at Florence Grogan House. Putting a loved one into care was a difficult decision for us and we were grateful to all of the staff for reassuring us that they would care and support Dad as he settled in. They kept the family informed as to his progress in the early days and continued to update us over the following weeks. The manager and his team all contribute to caring for the residents and go out of their way to ensure that they are kept safe and that their individual care needs are met. We were able to visit as often as we liked and were always made to feel welcome. It was a happy place to be, and the staff put a smile even during the most challenging of times.

It is an extremely emotional time taking your mum away from her home for the last time. Arrived at the care home and the staff were absolutely amazing, so caring, friendly and welcoming. As time has gone on, I have no worries about the level of care, from management to domestics, my mum receives from them. It is, and feels, very homely and a pleasure to visit.

Care home very clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful, lots of activities and well organised. Father always clean and care needs attended to very well.

My relative moved to Florence Grogan two months ago; she had used the home for regular daycare and respite. The team are friendly, caring and professional. My relative's room is bright, spacious, always clean and well looked after. The bed linen and towels are always clean and well-kept. I am really happy with the overall experience and service provided.

My sister is the main carer for my mother, so whilst she was away on a much needed holiday, I looked after mum. I found the staff and management at Florence Grogan House to be caring, considerate and above all friendly to my mum. They displayed a calm and reassuring attitude, which really helps mum to settle. Well done and thank you to everyone.

Staff taking great care of Mum, very friendly.

My week's respite stay at Florence Grogan was a really lovely experience. The home is an institution in Chester and the residents and staff are mainly local. It has a very friendly atmosphere and the staff are mainly long-serving and know their residents well which makes for a very homely environment. Over time the facilities have been updated but unfortunately, as I was self-isolating and only in the home, recovering after a hip replacement, for a week so I could not enjoy them. One suggestion that I would make is that staff ask the service user what their food/drink preference was. Some staff had a tendency to make assumptions which was frustrating.

My mother came into Florence Grogan House in May and has enjoyed every moment of being here as she was very worried about moving into a home. The staff made her feel at ease straight away and the home is very friendly and homely which is great.

Wonderful care home.

Support to family members was amazing and valued, especially nearing the end of my mum's life.

My beloved Dad resided here for the last 3 years of his life. Although he had vascular dementia he became familiar With and cared deeply for his carers and the staff. He was always clean and well cared for when I visited him and I was always made welcome and kept informed of my father's health and well-being. My dad passed away there on 21st April 2020 comfortably and with dignity in his own bed with a member of staff by his side. His passing was so sudden by the time I arrived there dad had already gone but I was given the chance to sit with him to say goodbye and ask any questions I had. I chose this home for my father and I believe it was the right choice. Thank you to all the staff.